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Cybook Gen3 e-reader in September 2007 for $350
Bookeen has tortured us all for the past few months revealing only few (but yummy) details on the new Cybook e-reader. Well, we think your long, arduous wait might be over soon. Michael Dahan of Bookeen sent in the official press release announcing that the Cybook Gen3 (finally this baby got a name!) has entered production and is ready to enter the market this coming September (at a starting price of US $350).
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In case you've missed our earlier news, the Cybook Gen3 will be the first e-book reader to feature E Ink's next generation Vizplex e-paper technology which promises better contrast and a faster refresh rate than previous E Ink technologies. With a 6-inch screen and a 166 dpi resolution, the device will have a total weight of only 6.1 ounces (174g). Follow the official press release after the jump. Related: Official answer for battery and some general information, Specs of Bookeen Cybook E-Ink reader |
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07-26-2007, 01:22 PM | #3 |
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It's good news, because there is soon an alternative to the Sony Reader (and competition is always good, right?). It's not the best news, because $350 is still a small fortune. On the other hand, the press release does not reveal what the $350 will include, so I remain very optimistic
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07-26-2007, 01:35 PM | #4 |
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I give one extra point to Cybook just because they're trying hard as a small company and they're not as arrogant as some other players in the e-reader scene...
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07-26-2007, 01:37 PM | #5 |
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Bookeen Cybook Gen3
Oh absolutely. And they've been very responsive to the input from NAEB and others. Nothing like trying to work with Sony, iRex or even Hanlin Jinke. We look forward to receiving our evaluation units here at NAEB.
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I suppose there is no possibility of dictionary integration, as in the Iliad.
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If the Gen3 is using MobiPocket's usual Java-based "Linux" reader (as on the iLiad) then dictionaries should work. If MobiPocket support is provided by Bookeen software directly, then perhaps not (or not initially).
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07-26-2007, 05:54 PM | #12 |
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I'm tempted to dump my sony reader for this just because it supports mobipocket. At least the format is supported on a variety of devices. I'm always wary of buying anything from Connect because I don't know if I'll be able to read them again when my reader finally conks out.
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Bookeen ebook formats
Bookeen supports the reading of PDF, HTML, RTF, TXT and Mobipocket. Yes, that means all 50,000 ebook titles currently available from Mobi will be accessible to the Cybook Gen3. BBeB? Nope, that's proprietary to Sony.
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07-26-2007, 08:33 PM | #14 |
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How do you load content on a Bookeen? I guess what I'm wondering is will it work with a Mac or is it PC only?
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From [Bookeen] Official answer for battery and some general information
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