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Word has it that Amazon will launch a larger version of the Kindle Fire in 2012. The next generation of Kindle Fire will feature an 8.9-inch display. Two Amazon’s display screen suppliers, Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) and LG Display (LGD), have started the production for 8.9-inch displays for the Kindle Fire. What’s more, Amazon will also released the 9.7-inch and 10.1-inch models next year. Stay tuned for more updates. [Digitimes]
Kobo has finally released the Vox e-Book reader in the US and Canada. Measuring 7.6-inch x 5.1-inch x 0.5-inch and weighing 0.89 pounds, the gadget offers a 7-inch (1024 x 600) FFS display with multitouch support, an 800MHz processor, the Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, a 512MB of RAM, an 8GB of storage space and 802.11b/g/n WiFi. There is an SD card slot for storage expansion. Its rechargeable battery provides enough juice for up to 7-hour of operation time. The Kobo Vox e-book reader is priced at $199.99 each. [Liliputing]
Kobo is ready to launch the Kobo Vox e-book reader later this month. The gadget features a 7-inch AFFS+ display with a 1,024 x 600 pixel resolution, an 800MHz processor, a 512MB of RAM, an 8GB of internal storage space, a built-in speaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The eReader also provides an SD memory card slot for storage expansion of up to 32GB. Powered by the Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, the Kobo Vox e-book reader will be released on October 28th, 2011 for $199.99 each. [Kobo]
Onyx is back with its latest e-book reader, the Onyx Boox i62. The gadget comes jam packed with a 6-inch e-ink pearl display with an IR touchscreen sensor, an 800MHz processor, a 128MB of RAM, Wi-Fi, a 4GB Flash storage and a headphone jack. There is a microSD card slot for storage expansion of up to 32GB. The Onyx Boox i62 e-Reader is compatible with most of famous e-Book file format such as Adobe Epub, PDF, CHM, Mobi, HTML, FB2, etc. No word on pricing at this time. [Product Page]
French e-reader maker Bookeen is ready to launch the Cybook Odyssey. The gadget features a 6-inch E Ink Pearl display, an 800MHz Cortex A8 processor from Texas Instruments and a WiFi radio for downloading content and browsing the web. The Bookeen Cybook Odyssey will be released in Europe later this month. No word on pricing at this time. [Bookeen]
Sony has started taking pre-orders for the Sony Reader WiFi. Weighing at only 6 ounces, this eReader is claimed to be the world’s lightest 6-inch e-book reader. The Sony Reader WiFi features an E-Ink Pearl V220 glare-free touchscreen display, allowing you to comfortably read your favorite books for hours. The gadget supports Wi-Fi connectivity and a microSD card slot for storage expansion of up to 32GB. Each purchase comes equipped with a free 2GB microSD card that can hold more than 1200 PDF files. Its rechargeable battery offers up to 14,000 continuous page turns. [Sony]
Plastic Logic has proudly unveiled the Plastic Logic 100 eReader. Designed specifically for schools, the gadget is equipped with an 800MHz processor, a 4GB of storage space, the Microsoft Windows CE OS, and a large 10.7-inch shatterproof display, which makes it more durable. Its battery requires only one charge per week. The Plastic Logic 100 shatterproof eReader is priced at approx. $396 each. [Press Release]
The specification of the Sony PRS-T1 e-book reader has been unveiled. Priced at €165 (around $240), the gadget features a 6-inch (800×600) e-ink display that allows dual-touch gestures like pinch-to-zoom. Weighing at only 7.6-ounce, the Sony PRS-T1 also features a plastic body and the inclusion of Wikipedia/ Google search. [Engadget]
Best Buy has started selling the 7-inch Pandigital Nova Digital Reader for only $169.99. Powered by the Google Android 2.3 OS, this affordable tablet/eReader features an 800MHz processor, a 7-inch (600×800) TFT LCD screen, and a 4GB internal storage, which is upgradeable via a microSD card slot. The Pandigital Nova comes preloaded with Barnes & Noble bookstore software that features a large selection of titles to choose from, including multiple genres and subjects. Additional specs include a mini USB 2.0, a micro HDMI output, and Wi-Fi. [Product Page]
Panasonic Japan has finally confirmed the availability of the Raboo UT-PB1 Android-powered e-book reader. This gadget will be launched in Japan on August 10th, 2011. Priced at 34,800 Yen($442), the Raboo UT-PB1 has a 7-inch (1024×600) color touchscreen, a dual core CPU, an 8GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 1.3MP camera, and a microSDHC card slot. The new e-book reader supports XMDF, H.264, MPEG-4, WMV, AAC, MP3 and WMA files. [Panasonic Japan]
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