| Windows CE powers handheld, multi-format e-book reader |
Dec. 15, 2004
 Paris-based Bookeen has launched what it calls the world's "first multi-format open e-book reading device." The Cybook, which is based on a Windows CE embedded software platform, is offered in English and French versions, and provides an "optimally immersive e-reading experience," according to Bookeen.
The Cybook is built in a compact form-factor and includes a 10-inch, 800 x 600 pixel, color LCD touch-screen that supports both landscape and portrait modes. A large-print customization feature can help some vision-impaired people to read again, Bookeen says.
The Cybook supports common e-book formats that include PRC, PDB, HTML, RTF, and TXT. It comes with several bundled e-book readers, including Mobipocket Reader, uBook Reader, Boo Reader, and Boo Reader Vision. Additional programs bundled with the device include Internet Explorer, Pocket Inbox email reader, DOC and XLS file editors, and an audio player.
Booken says the reader supports a wealth of freely available texts in the public domain, and about 20,000 copyrighted titles, including bestsellers like "The Da Vinci Code," by Dan Brown, and Stephen King's "The Dark Tower."
Key features and specifications of the Cybook are said to include: - Processor -- 66MHz Motorola PowerPC MPC823e
- Memory -- 32MB RAM, 16MB Flash
- Display -- 600x800, 100 dpi color touchscreen LCD, switchable between portrait and landscape modes
- Connectivity -- USB, IrDA, serial, integrated V90 modem
- Expansion -- PCMCIA slot supports memory cards, NE2000 Ethernet LAN, or Wi-Fi WLAN
- Operating system -- Windows CE 3.0
- Audio -- Internal mono speaker, standard 3.5mm stereo headphone plug
- Battery -- Rechargeable Li-Ion 6900 mAh with a claimed 3 to 5 hours of use
- Size -- 8 x 10.1 x 1 inches
- Weight -- 35 ounces (1 Kg) (including battery)
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