eBook Reader Reviews: Comparisons And Reviews

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The Mirasol Color eReader e-Ink Technology Revolution 2010

Therefore if you wait until late 2010 you will get a Good Thing. And you will not have to pay any extra. If you want a cheap color ebook reader sooner try the Asus Eee Reader or B&N Nook. The Kindle better start working on a color screen or face obsoletion!

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Qualcomm Mirasol Color eBook Reader Technology Photos | eBoo

It has been named 'Mirasol' and will beat the current E-ink technology to the market. It is not LCD like the B&N Nook or Asus Eee Reader hence using less power

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Color eBook Readers Powered By Butterfly Technology Coming i

One of the drawbacks of e-Ink technology is that color displays are still a couple years out, if not longer. That means eReader devices that want to take

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The BeBook

BeBook: your personal digital library
Wouldn’t it be great to have all your books at hand whether this is on holiday, at home or at the office? The BeBook e-reader can make that dream come true. Buy digital books (ebooks) and save them on this portable e-reader. From heavy literature to light magazines, everything fits on the BeBook. The 6 inch display doesn’t strain the eye and eliminates all reflections. So reading on the beach under a bright sun is no problem at all. Compare that to reading on your laptop when you’re outside, it’s practically impossible with an LCD screen.

7,000 pages on one battery
Don’t worry about finishing your only pocket during your holiday. The BeBook offers space to hundreds of books and ranks the titles for you. The BeBook also has 512 MB internal memory and you can add on memory with SD cards endlessly. You don’t need to worry about the battery life either. One battery will last for no less than 7,000 page turns!

E-ink makes reading comfortable
The strength of the BeBook is the paper-like display. The screen uses E-ink technology, this means that ambient light is used to clarify the text. E-ink doesn’t strain the eye like the backlit screen of a PDA or laptop. The BeBook screen is not backlit so you need a light in the dark, just like a real book.
The BeBook also plays mp3’s so it’s perfect if you want to enjoy your favorite music (while reading or not) or if you own audio books.
The BeBook e-reader reads the following formats: pdf, doc, txt, rtf, html, djvu, chm, fb2, wolf, mp3, png, tiff, gif, jpg, bmp, mobi.

Ebooks
Electronic books, the so-called ebook, exists for many years. Electronic books are used for almost 12 years now, but it never had the break-through like the mp3 for example. But the introduction of e-readers made ebooks a real hype. The BeBook is the solution to actually reading ebooks comfortably. It is the only device that lets you read ebooks like a real book. Thanks to the convenient size and E-ink technology.

How to put ebooks on the BeBook?
This is very easy. You can download ebooks from the internet with only a few clicks. You connect the BeBook to your PC with the USB cable, the BeBook will be recognized automatically as a USB device. It works just like a USB memory stick.

Where can I buy ebooks?
Ebooks can be found on various websites. Have a look on www.mybebook.com for an overview. www.mobipocket.com shows the available new titles in the BeBook preferred format. On www.mybebook.com you can also find 20,000 free ebooks to download!

Unique Selling Points:
1. E-ink technology. (electronic paper) lets you read just like real paper. The screen is not backlit.
2. Portable. No more heavy books in your suitcase but all your favorite books on the BeBook. With 512 MB internal memory you can easily save 500 ebooks. And 150 free classics are pre-installed.
3. Long battery life. 4 hours of charging provides battery life to read 7,000 pages.
4. The books (ebooks) are easy to download via the Internet and with a few clicks on the mouse you save them on your BeBook. It’s a matter of seconds.
5. The BeBook is not only for ebooks, it can read almost all of your own documents. PDF, word, html, power point, txt and even MP3’s to listen to your favorite music while reading that exciting Robert Ludlum novel.
6. The Bebook supports 23 different formats so the BeBook is fit for every document. Ideal for students (no heavy book case), and basically everyone who reads/uses a lot of documents.
7. You can enlarge text (zoom function) and adjust the font type yourself. So if you prefer to read in Times New Roman or Arial yoy can change it.
8. Ebooks are cheaper than real books. It can be 10 euros cheaper.
9. Green. Very environmentally friendly because you don’t need the printed version.

USP’s compared to competitors
In case someone asks…
Competitors
-Sony Reader (not yet available in the Netherlands)
-Amazon Kindle (not yet available in Europe)

1. Bebook has 5 times more memory than our competitors. 512mb compared to 128mb
2. Bebook supports almost all languages
3. Bebook has an open standard, i.e. you are not limited to shopping in one store only but you can read all formats . BeBook supports Mobipocket (one of the popular ebook formats, with one of the larges catalogues)
4. Plus: on Mobipocket you can register for 300,000 newsfeeds fit for the Bebook format.
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Sony Reader PRS-700BC Digital Book with touch screen

Sony Reader Digital Book with touch screen PRS700BC

Make the most of your reading experience with this next-generation Reader Digital Book. It features an interactive touch screen display and built-in light. Don’t carry and tarry heavy books. Download and read them on this delightful electronic device. Imagine holding a library of books conveniently in one hand. Begin a new chapter with the PRS-700BC Reader Digital Book. Boasting an impressive 6.0-inch, touch screen display, this Reader uses paper-like E Ink technology which makes it easier to read, even in bright-light situations. In addition to a built-in light, there’s an interactive touch screen that lets you turn pages with the slide of a finger or activate the bookmark. You can also create annotations with a virtual keyboard, highlight text with a stylus pen, search for text in your digital book, and easily adjust the font size. A faster processor gives you quicker response times when opening content or turning pages. Ideal for travelers or people who like to read while on the go, the PRS-700BC holds approximately 320 digital books. A sizeable 6-inch display with touchscreen technology lets you interact with the Reader just like a real book. A simple movement with the slide of a finger lets you easily turn pages or activate the bookmark. It also features a virtual keyboard that can be used for quick annotation or search. While most portable electronics lose power after only a few hours, the Reader Digital Book lets you turn up to 7,500 continuous pages (or up to two weeks of reading) on a single charge of internal rechargeable battery. USB connector for data transfer (broadband Internet service suggested) Battery Type – Rechargeable Lithium-Ion / Recharging Time – Approx. 4 Hours with USB charging from powered Computer or Approx. 2 Hours when using optional AC wall charger Sony USA Limited Warranty – 90-Day Parts and Labor

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