WISEreader N526

The WISEreader N526 from Hanvon adds a touch screen, mic, and speaker to the N520. (The two units look the same, in this wiki the N520 shows a bigger image)

Features

E-book Reader

• Handwriting
• Keyboard
• Ultra light：Around 195g
• Paper like display by E-ink technology
• Power saving: 8000+page flips each power recharge (reduced somewhat when stylus is in use)
• Large capacity with 4 GB microSDHC card, can support up to 32 GB
• Clear reading under direct sunlight
• Most popular formats supported

This unit features a touch screen which must use the included stylus (fingers will not work). This is similar to the Wacom stylus and shuts off when inserted in the slot; however, it is a Hanvon design. Contrast is very good, not impacted by the touch screen. Most operations can also be done via the QWERTY keyboard. Text entry on notes can be done via the keyboard or the stylus. Character recognition is available.

TTS is included. ePUB reader uses Adobe Digital Editions while PDF is handled by Adobe Reader.

Specifications

ITEM E-Book

• Display: Technology: E Ink® “Electronic Paper”
• Screen Size: Approx. 5” Measured Diagonally
• Resolution: 800(H)×600(V) 200 ppi 8-Level Gray Scale
• Handwriting: Letter and word recognition
• Keyboard: Full Keypad (thumb sized)
• Media: MP3 player
• eBooks Formats: TXT, HTXT, HTML, PDF, EPUB, LRC
• Image formats: JPG, TIF, BMP, PNG, GIF
• Audio: WAV, WMA, MP3
• Storage Media: microSDHC card included
• Language: English
• Power:
  • Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer
  • Battery Life(Approx.): 3.7V, 1500mAh
  • Recharging Time: Approx. 4 Hours with USB charging from powered Computer or Approx. 2 Hours when using AC wall charger.
  • AC Power: AC Charger requires 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 0.6A
• Ports: USB 2.0 mini., headphone jack
• Dimensions: 108 * 152 *11.6 mm (without cover)
• Weight: Approx. 195 grams without cover
• Temperature
  • Operating temperature: 32 to 104 degrees F (0 to 40 degrees C)
  • Storage temperature: -4 to 113 degrees F (-20 to 55 degrees C)

Hardware Specification

• Processor: Ingenic JZ4740 processor, clocked at 336MHz
• FLASH 512MB FLASH
• RAM 64MB SDRAM
• Display: 5” PVI EPD
• Input/output Ports and Expansion Interfaces:
  • USB Device: USB mini B connector
  • micro SD/SDHC memory card slot supports up to 32 GB
  • 3.5-inch stereo audio out jack, speakers and microphone built in
  • Expansion connector for future use
• LED:
  • Blue color LED: indicating work status
  • Red color LED: indicating charging status
• Buttons:
  • Power Switch: Power ON/OFF
  • Number Keys: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Letter Keys: A~Z
  • Function Keys: Menu, OK, Return, Refresh, PageDown, PageUp, 4 arrow keys, vol up/down etc.
• Power Consumption:
  • Less than 200mA@3.3v at EPD refresh time (not include wireless module), Less than 2.0mA@3.3v at sleep time. It can show more than 7000 pages continuously with full charged battery

Software Specification

• Operating System: Win CE 5.0
• MP3 Player: WAV, WMA, MP3
• Reader: TEXT: TXT, HTXT, HTML, PDF, EPUB, LRC
  • Mobi, CHM, FB2 (planned)
  • Office Microsoft® Word (DOC), EXCEL, PPT (these are planned but not delivered)
• Image: JPG, TIF, BMP, PNG, GIF

Package

Included in package:

• Device (colour: white)
• Charger
• Manual - a full manual can be downloaded from the Hanvon website
• USB cable
• Leather cover (colour: white)
• Handset 1
• microSDHC card 4GB (up to 32G supported)