Hanlin V8

Made by: Jinke
Released: April 2006 for outside China.
Predecessor: none
Languages Supported: English, Chinese
File Types Supported: HTML, TXT, WOLF, MP3, XEB (APABI)

Overview

The device supports multi-level directory management. This is a convenient way for the user to classify and manage the books. The separate touch screen facility and stylus makes text input and easy navigation possible as part of a very natural user interface.

Specifications

Double Display (EPD 600*800 + STN 254*96)
Grayscale 4 levels
WOLF OS
Format support: WOLF (WOLF File Format: convert from txt, htm, DOC, Excel, PPT, PDF, Images, mp3 etc.), HTML, TXT.
Storage: SD/MMC card (up to 2GB)
Touch panel: only slave display
Rechargeable battery: 950 mAh Lithium-ion
Dimensions (HxWxD): 194 x 133.6 x 13.4 mm.
Weight: about 300 grams.
Operating temperature is 0ºC to 40ºC.

History

The Hanlin V8 is the first internationally available eBook reader from Jinke. It was released inside China in 2004 and was the first Chinese device to use E Ink screens.