Hong Kong-based multinational firm PocketBook International today unveiled its new A10 Android tablet/e-reader at the IFA event in Berlin. The gadget comes jam packed with a 10.1-inch (1024 x 768) TFT LCD display, the Google Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread operating system, a 1GHz TI OMAP 3621 single-core processor, a 512MB RAM, a 4GB storage capacity, and an SD card slot(up to 64GB). Measuring 244mm x 207mm x 15mm and weighing 670 grams, the Pocketbook A10 also features a 2-megapixel front-facing digital camera, Wi-Fi, and an optional 3G. Its 6600mAh rechargeable battery provides up to 6.5-hour of operation time. Pocketbook A10 owners can also connect to Bookland.net to browse and download free open source eBooks. The PocketBook A10 will be released in Europe and Russia next month. [SocialBarrel]
The Chinese manufacturer known as Hicooper has just unveiled a new e-Book reader called the 5” B1. It will come with a 800×480 color screen and include 2, 4 or 8GB of internal memory. A 1600mAh battery will be used and will support the following files for e-Books: PDF, CHM, EPUB , TXT, HTML, RTF, PDB, DJVU, IW44, FB2, PRC, MOBI, TCR. It will also be able to be used as a PMP and support HD movies up to 720p. [Akihabara]
Unlike most mobile internet devices (MID), the MIDhybrid from 1Cross Tech is rather unique, it combines an MID and an e-Book reader into one package. Powered by an unnamed Marvell-made ARM processor, the device boasts a 6-inch 600 x 800 e-ink display on the left side, a 3.2-inch 480 x 320 resistive touch LCD on the right side, a touch panel keyboard, a VGA webcam, a microSDHC card slot, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G (optional), GPS (optional) and runs on Android 1.6 OS. No info on pricing and release date yet. Check out the video after the break for more details. Read more
Thinking of customizing the color of your new Nook? Well, now you could over at ColorWare. They’re offering you two different options, you can either send yours in for $125 or buy one from them for $400. Interested? [Product Page via CrunchGear]
Netherlands based Ambiance Technology has rolled out their latest e-Book reader for the mass market called the Digibook ADB-106. Measuring 178mm x 128.4mm x 9.9mm and weighing 228 grams, this portable device is equipped with a 6-inch 600 x 800 E-ink display, a Samsung Arm 9 Core processor, a 64MB RAM, a microSD card slot, a USB 2.0 port, a 900mAh Li-ion battery and runs on Linux 2.6 OS. The device also supports a wide range of file formats including JPEG, PNG, TIF, GIF, BMP, TXT, PDF, EPUB, RTF, TCR, PDB, PRC,MOBI, OPF, OEB,HTM, HTML, CHM,FB2, DJVU, IW44, IW4 and DJV. The Digibook ADB-106 sells for £229.99 (about $379). [Product Page]
Creative is reportedly working on its first e-Book reader called the MediaBook.This new device is said to be based on Creative’s Zii platform and will feature a color touchscreen display, text-to-speech function, an SD memory card slot, 3G, WiFi and multimedia capabilities (pictures, videos, radio). However, there’s no leaked picture yet at the moment, including pricing and release date. Stay tuned for more updates. [TCMagazine]
The latest Sony PRS-700 Reader Digital Book will be released very soon. It is actually the third generation e-Book reader from the Sony. Weighing 283 grams, the PRS-700 is portable and lightweight. Its touchscreen function is similar to the iPhone, so you need only slide your fingers across the screen to flip through the pages. The e-Book reader comes with a 6-inch LCD display with zoom in and zoom out capabilities. Other features include support for SD and Memory Stick Duo, a built-in LED light, and the option to create notes. Ready in November for $400. [Sony Style]
If you want to buy a new e-book reader, then you can choose the Astak EZ Reader. The gadget is touted as the lightest, smallest and thinnest e-book reader in North America today. Weighing at only 7.8 ounces and measuring 7.2 inch x 4.7 inch x 0.4 inch, the EZ Reader utilities e-ink and e-paper to display text and images. The device also offers a long battery life. A single charge is good enough to last for up to 8,000 page flips. I am sure you can’t wait to buy this e-book reader, right? The Astak EZ Reader will be out on November 2008. The company will also release the Plus version with Wi-Fi connectivity, and the Pro version with Wi-Fi and a touchscreen display. [ThreeHugger]
The Amazon Kindle is now priced at $359 each. Check out this video demo of Amazon Kindle. It is a wireless reading device from Amazon that features a 6-inch E-ink screen, no backlight, EV-DO on Sprint for over the air book purchases. The device offers 30 hours of battery life, and can fully recharge in just two hours. [UberGizmo]
Fujistu showed off its 8 inch and 12 inch e-paper models at the Fujitsu Forum 2008 in Japan. Depending on the size, the e-paper weights between 320 grams and 480 grams. [Digitimes]
