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Kobo has just announced the availability of their new Android e-Book reader ‘Vox’ in the UK. Available via WHSmith stores and online, the device is currently being sold for 169.99 GBP (about $265). In case you didn’t know, the Vox is equipped with a 7.0-inch 1024 x 600 multi-touch AFFS+ display, an 800MHz processor, a 512MB RAM, an 8GB of storage, an SD card slot, WiFi, a built-in speaker, a 3.5mm headset jack and runs on Android 2.3 OS. [Pocket-lint]
Korean bookseller Kyobo has recently unveiled a new e-book reader with a 5.7-inch (1024 x 768) Mirasol display. In case you didn’t know, the Qualcomm Mirasol display technology combines some of the best features of e-ink and LCD displays. The Kyobo Mirasol eReader is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 processor, a customized version of Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS and WiFi connectivity. No word on pricing or availability so far. [CNet]
Chinavasion is offering you their newest touchscreen eBook reader, the Mebook Touch. This budget-friendly device sports a 7.0-inch 800 x 600 color resistive touchscreen display (anti-glare), a 2GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (2GB card included), a built-in media player, a micro USB port, a 3.5mm earphone jack, an integrated mono speaker and a built-in Lithium Ion battery (2800mAh). If you’re interested, the Mebook Touch will set you back $95.49. [Product Page]
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]
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]
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]
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