Sony Librie
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Sony Librie
- Made by: Sony
- Released: 2003
- Predecessor: None
- Languages Supported: Japanese
- File Types Supported: TXT, LRF, LRX (not compatible with current LRX format)
Overview
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
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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.
