03-11-2008, 06:40 AM | #1 |
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Netronix/PVI 9.7" & 6" e-readers
Update: Lisa of Netronix joined the discussions and revealed a tentative release date:
Original: Details are a bit hazy on this one, but it looks like Taiwan-based Netronix Inc. is diving into serious e-book business. On their website you'll find two featured e-book readers, the EB-100 with a 6-inch E ink screen, and the EB-300 with a spine-tingling 9.7-inch screen. The EB-100 looks very much like the other 6-inch e-book readers we've seen coming from the Far East, so let's focus on the EB-300:
Adding some meat to this story, earlier this year famed E Ink panel manufacturer PVI bought shares of Netronix with the goal to "jointly enter the e-book market." Now we're yearning for a release date. Thanks to eagle-eyed lee1234 for the news! |
03-11-2008, 06:54 AM | #2 |
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Ah, and the specs say "touchscreen" too, don't they ?
Another severe case of "I want" then. As for now: I want 1) a date and 2) a pricetag. Another in the ring beside Jinkes "we wait for it - niner". Professional Readers with large pdf in mind like myself may see the fulfillment of their dreams sidle nearer. |
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03-11-2008, 08:04 AM | #3 |
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No mobi support and I wonder if pdf means DRMed pdf?
Interesting that Windows CE is the operating system, you should be able to install MobiPocket and eReader if I'm not mistaken. |
03-11-2008, 09:37 AM | #4 |
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Very interesting. I wonder how it handles screen refreshes with the Windows CE OS. If it's a native driver, any windows CE application should work for it...
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03-11-2008, 09:43 AM | #5 |
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I could be using just the CE kernel with a custom GUI, like e.g. WordsGear.
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03-11-2008, 10:03 AM | #6 |
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It looks alright I guess, and the specs is pretty damn nice. I hope it will be released soon to a decent price. The windows CE is pretty nice IF it works well. If you got a thouchscreen there is not really any need for a quick refreshrate (no need for a mouse) to navigate and use it.
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03-11-2008, 10:24 AM | #7 |
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A touch screen may be a requirement (at least in practice) for Windows CE.
Unfortunately, Windows CE is not quite the same as Pocket PC or Windows Mobile. See the Wikipedia. So, MobiPocket and eReader might need Netronix's active support to get their software running on this device. |
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Nearly all Personal Navigating Assistents [PNA] use Windows CE. It's a crippled windows mobile with read only OS part, it can be tricky to start own apps.
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03-11-2008, 10:47 AM | #9 |
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The answer I see missing is "battery life?" With all those bells and whistles, I'm wondering how long even that big ol' 2100mAh battery will last.
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03-11-2008, 10:59 AM | #10 |
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With a windows os you would think it would have microsoft Lit on board
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03-11-2008, 11:47 AM | #12 |
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Oooh Windows CE! Does that mean there's a chance this thing can browse the web?
I'm dying to pick up one of these ebook readers for work, but so far none of these companies have made one suitable for getting work done on (big screen, PDF support, web browser, fast enough processor to display PDFs and web pages). I still wish Fujitsu would let me give them money for a Flepia. |
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