Jun 20 2007
A Better Ereader from Bookeen
Bookeen’s newsletter just arrived in my inbox. The specifications and high resolution photos are up at the Bookeen site.
Specs of the Bookeen v. Sony Reader
| Bookeen | Sony | |
| size | 7.4" x 4.7" x 0.3" | 6.9” x 4.9”x 0.5" |
| weight | 6.13 ounces | apprx. .8 oz |
| screen |
6" E Ink® Vizplex600×800 pixels |
6" E Ink 600×800 pixels |
| buttons | "ON/OFF", "Up ", "Down", "Right ", "Left", "Enter ", "Cancel", "Menu", "Music". |
page left/right Menu Bookmark |
| OS | Linux 2.4.18 | MontaVista Linux Professional Edition |
| Processor | Samsung® S3C2410 ARM920T 200MHz | |
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-Polymer battery (800mAh) 8000 page flips |
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery 7,500 page flips |
| Formats | Bookeen® Multi-format ebook reader Supported image format: Jpeg, GIF, PNG Supported sound format: MP3 |
BBeB Book / Adobe® PDF / JPEG / MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) |
| Storage Memory | 64 MB Data Flash | 64 |
| Expansion | SD slot | Memory Stick/SD |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| In the box | Cybook ebook reading device USB cable User’s guide Charger (Deluxe version) Leather case (Deluxe version) 1GB SD card (Deluxe version) |
Sony Reader USB Cable Charger User’s guide cloth case |
| Price | $ | $350 |
Yes, for the sake of the blog, I’m going to be buying one of these.
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Jun 21, 2007 @ 01:01:41
Wow, that’s a big weight difference.
Jun 21, 2007 @ 01:02:00
The sacrifices you make for us.
Jun 21, 2007 @ 01:03:05
Isn’t Jane great? Taking a hit for the team like that. ;)
Jun 21, 2007 @ 05:21:03
She is just wonderful. Such a trooper!
Are these going to be for sale in the US? *panting in anticipation* If they are, it shall be mine!
Jun 21, 2007 @ 06:23:07
Of course it’s for the sake of the blog ;-)
Jun 21, 2007 @ 08:42:50
Sure, we all believe that. Heh.
Jun 21, 2007 @ 11:36:03
I’m thinking about it too but what price tag are we looking at for this one? OR, I may wait as there is always the chance someone else will come out with one to beat this one. The choices, the decisions. Actually, I’m happy with my LOOX 720.
Nov 24, 2007 @ 17:29:51
I’m looking to replace my ebookwise unit, I like the new bookeen model but I don’t want to pay the price.
I’d also kill for a backlight.