Sony Librie
Sony Librie
- Made by: Sony
- Released: April 2004
- Predecessor: None
- Languages Supported: Japanese
- File Types Supported: TXT, LRF, LRX (not compatible with current LRX format)
Overview
The EBR-100EP was the first commercial e-ink device, and original Sony e-book reader, it was sold only in Japan, but many devices were sold in the US through online retailers and with a third-party English OS upgrade. The screen size and resolution are the same as the Sony Reader, making it a cheap alternative to the Sony Reader for reading text files (such as from Project Gutenberg) and some e-book formats.
Specifications
- Display panel: E INK system electronic paper
- Resolution: SVGA (800×600 dot), approximately 167ppi (Pixel Per Inch)
- Picture size : 6 types
- Display color 4 gradation gray scales, black and white
- Maximum electric battery duration: Approximately 10,000 pages
- Interface: Memory stick slot, USB terminal and headphone terminal
- Copyright protection: OpenMG
- Other functions: Dictionary search function, audio correspondence (speaker and headphone terminal)
- Power source: Single 4 shape alkaline dry cells (4), AC adapter
- Built-in memory: Approximately 10MB
- size: Approximately width 126mm× height 190mm× depth 13mm (most it is thin section 9.5mm)
- weight: Approximately 190g (software cover and dry cell battery not being included)
- accessories: Software cover, USB cable and AC adapter, power cord/code, single 4 shape alkaline dry cells (4), CD-ROM (software “LIBRIe for Windows”), manual
History
The Sony Librie was the result of a three-year collaboration between Sony, Philips, Toppan printing and E Ink Corporation, the Sony Librie is a portable e-book reader similar in size and design to a PDA. Note the small wheel and keyboard that permit note taking.
This reader was intended to be only available in Japan and used a subscription service to check out eBooks.
See Also
- For more information see the Wikipedia entry Sony Librie.
- MobileRead forum - oldest reference
- MobileRead forum
