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Asustek Computer will release a new e-book reader with an 8-inch 64-grayscale TFT-LCD screen without backlight in October 2010. The LCD panel of Asustek’s e-book reader is provided by Chimei Innolux (CMI), which makes it with a special process to improve reflection. The display also supports a fast response time. The Asus 8-inch eReader will retail at below $599. Stay tuned for more updates. [Digitimes]
Several Chinese online magazine such as Sohu.com and 21.cn.com have started selling the iRiver Cover Story. This eReader features a 3.5-inch touchscreen e-paper and supports ePub, PDF, FM2, TXT, HWP, DOB, PPT, XLS, MP3 and WMA file formats. Measuring 126mm x 162.8mm × 9.5mm, the gadget also has a mini USB port, a 2GB of internal memory and an SD/SDHC card reader for storage expansion. [Akihabara]
The Netronix PocketBook 602 e-book reader has been approved by the FCC, so this eReader will be available in the US market very soon. The gadget features a 6-inch e-Ink display with a 532MHz Freescale ARM11 processor, an optional Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G/3.5G wireless data and a customized Linux OS. The Netronix PocketBook 602 supports PDF, ePUB, FB2, HTML, TXT, PRC, MOBI, RTF, DOC, JPG, and MP3 file formats. No info on pricing at this moment. [Wireless Goodness]
iRiver has unveiled more info about the Story Touch Edition. Measuring 126mm x 162.8mm x 9.5mm, the upcoming e-book reader features a 6-inch e-ink touchscreen display, a 2GB of internal memory and an SDHC memory card for storage expansion. The iRiver Story Touch Edition also supports ePub, PDF, TXT, FB2, DJVU and CBZ format e-books, not to mention DOC, PPT, XLS and HWP Office files. There is also a microphone, so you can use this e-book reader as a voice recorder. What’s more, the gadget supports several audio files formats such as MP3, WMA and OGG. There is no info on pricing or availability at this time, so stay tuned. [iRiverFans]
A new e-Book reader is about to enter the Russian market, this time from GlobusGPS called the GlobusBOOK 750. The device is equipped with a 6-inch 800 x 600 E-ink touchscreen display, a 532MHz FreeScale processor, a 128MB RAM, a 512MB of internal memory, an SD/MMC/SDHC card slot (up to 32GB), a USB 2.0 interface, a 3.5mm headset jack, a 1600mAh lithium Ion battery and supports WiFi connectivity. The will go on sale in Russia on August 10th for unannounced price yet. [GlobusGPS]
Teclast has introduced a new e-Book reader to its range by bringing you the K3SE. This compact device is packed with a 6-inch E-ink display, a 4GB of storage and supports numerous e-Book formats including PDF, EPUB, HTML, SKT as well as FB2. What’s more, the K3SE also adopts the Text-To-Speech (TTS) technology allowing the device to read out loud the e-Book’s content for you. The Teclast K3SE can be yours for just 999 Yuan (about $147). [Teclast]
If you are bored with your black and white eReader, then check out the brand new Cooper B1 color eReader. It is not your ordinary e-book reader because it can also play videos and music. The Cooper B1 is powered by a Rockchip RK2729 chip, a 5-inch (480×800) color display and a 1600mAh battery. The supported e-book formats include TXT, PDF, HTM, HTML, PDB, UMD and EPUB. What’s more, the gadget also supports MP3, RM, RMVB, AVI, MOV, WMV, MKV, VOB files. The 4GB Cooper B1 color eReader retails for 599 Yuan or around $88. Read more
The Elonex 710EB e-book reader comes equipped with a 7-inch LED backlit color LCD display with a 800 x 480 pixel resolution, so you can also use this gadget as a photo viewer or a media player. Measuring 7.67-inch x 4.72-inch x 0.66-inch, the eReader is powered by an M10 processor with an integrated graphics processor, 802.11b/g wireless connectivity, a 128MB RAM, a micro-USB port and a microSD slot for storage expansion. The device also supports a number of reader formats including ePub and PDF. The Elonex 710EB will come pre-loaded with 100 titles to start users off as well as access to wireless download of a huge number of titles. There is a built-in speaker and a headphone jack to share the MP3 and audio book content with friends and family or enjoy in private. Additionally, its battery provides up to 8-hour of battery life. If you want one, you can pre-order the Elonex 710EB eReader for around $181 each. The gadget will be released in the UK on July 31st, 2010. [Gizmag]
Chinese portable media player manufacturer Gemei has entered the eReader market by releasing the GM2000. The gadget uses a colorful LCD display instead of the black and white e-ink display. The Gemei GM2000 supports pen writting, which allows you to take notes on eReader with handwriting. The gadget is also able to play videos just like a PMP. Too bad, there is no info on pricing so far. [IMP3]
Newsmy has announced a new e-Book reader to its range by bringing you the 5102. Featuring a metal enclosure, the device is equipped with a 5-inch 800 x 600 E-ink display, a 2GB of storage space, a microSD card slot, a USB 2.0 port, a 3.5mm headset jack, a built-in 1500mAh battery and supports a wide range of multimedia formats including TXT, DOC, HTM, HTML, PDF, CHM, JPEG, BMP, MP3 and WMA. The Newsmy 5102 is priced at 988 Yuan (about $146). [Product Page]
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