E-book device

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An ebook device, sometimes also called an ebook reader, is a device used to read ebooks. Often it is a device specifically designed for that purpose.

Specialized devices have the advantage of doing one thing well. Specifically, they tend to have the right screen size, battery lifespan, lighting and weight. A disadvantage of such devices is that they are often expensive when compared to generic devices such as notebooks and PDAs.

Contents 1 Generic devices 2 Specialized devices 2.1 In use 2.2 Future 2.3 Discontinued 2.4 Prototypes and demonstrator technology

[edit] Generic devices

• Desktop PCs
• Notebooks
• Subnotebooks
• Tablet PCs
• PDAs
• Media players
• Internet tablets

[edit] Specialized devices

[edit] In use

• Sony Reader (2006), epaper based.
• Hanlin eBook V8 (2006), epaper-based from Jinke, projected for early 2006.
• iRex iLiad ER-100 (2006), epaper-based, released as a beta version for €649.
• Cybook (2004), 10 inch color LCD tablet from Bookeen.
• Librié (2004), epaper-based, from Sony.
• Ebookwise 1150 (2004), a rebranded Gemstar GEB 1150.
• hiebook (2001?), 5.6 inch LCD, 250 gram.

[edit] Future

• Hanlin eBook V2, epaper-based from Jinke, projected for early 2006.
• STAReBOOK STK-101, epaper-based from eREAD, projected for late 2006 to early 2007.

[edit] Discontinued

• The Franklin eBookMan - 1999(?) - 2002
• Gemstar REB 1200 and GEB 2150 2001 - 2004
• REB 1100
• Rocket Ebook

[edit] Prototypes and demonstrator technology

• Readius Rollable Eink demonstrator