E-book devices
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This page serves as an introduction to dedicated eBook readers or devices. For software that can be used as an eBook reader see eBook software.
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[edit] eBook Reader devices that are no longer available new
- Franklin eBookMan: Better known for electronic dictionaries, Franklin produced a few different models of the eBookMan reader. It uses a backlit (on some models) greyscale LCD screen.
- REB 1100: The REB 1100 from RCA under contract from Gemstar uses a black-and-white, 320 x 480 pixels, LCD touch screen. It had support for Allegra, an input method similar to Palm’s Graffiti.
- REB 1200: The REB 1200 from RCA and the GEB 2150 from Gemstar are no longer being made but eBook Technologies (ETI) is still selling them to Enterprise users only. Uses a backlit 16-bit (65,536) color LCD touch screen and uses a similar GUI to that of the eBookwise-1150.
- Sony Librie: The first commercial e-ink device, and original Sony e-book reader, it was sold only in Japan.
- Sony PRS-500: Released in 2006 and replaced by the PRS-505 in 2007.
[edit] Current eBook Readers that are not e-Ink
- EBookwise-1150: available for some years now (also under its earlier name, the Gemstar GEB-1150). It has a backlit greyscale LCD with 480x320 pixel resolution, not eInk as the following readers use and is significantly cheaper (around $100). It has a full touchscreen so you can make notes.
- Dr. Yi M218: released in 2007 and only available in China. It has a 5" 480 X 640 greyscale LCD.
- JetBook released in 2008 using a reflective LCD display. It has a 5" 480 X 640 greyscale LCD.
[edit] Current eBook Reader devices that use e-Ink technology
- Sony Reader PRS-505: Released to market in October 2, 2007
- Bookeen Cybook Gen3: Released for sale at the end of October 2007.
- The iRex iLiad: makes the largest e-Ink reader to date. It includes a touch screen.
- The Jinke/Hanlin: Makes several models for direct sale and via OEM's. Some have a second screen area for input.
- Amazon Kindle: The Kindle is available from their web site. Released to Market November 19, 2007.
- Ganaxa GeR2: Released September 2007, for Les Echos daily newspaper.
- Soribook: Projected release date April 2008.
[edit] Future Devices
Devices that are still in the Prototype Phase.
- Fujitsu 4096 Color E-Paper
- 9.7" E-Ink devices from Astak, Hanlin, and Netronix.
