Cybook
While the Amazon Kindle was making waves across the Atlantic, it was the Booken Cybook which had the responsibility of blazing the eBook trail in the UK. Now in its third generation, how does the Cybook hold up now that there are other options on the UK market?
Compare Price:
| Product Name | Store | Cost | Postage | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cybook Gen3 | WHSmiths | £194.99 | £0.00 |  |
Design:
At first glance, the Cybook is probably not as attractive as some of its competitors. However, it’s definitely worth a second look as Booken has put its experience in the mobile reading market to good use. As you would expect, it’s the screen that dominates the overall design, but it’s the handy D-Pad at the bottom of the reader which deserves special recognition. It is responsible for all navigation and is incredibly easy to use, meaning that all options can be accessed through one central hub.
Display:
The Cybook come with a 6″ E-Ink screen which displays text at a resolution of 600 x 800 pixels. This isn’t quite as high as its major competitors meaning that images can appear slightly blurred. However, the slightly lower resolution doesn’t have the same impact on the text which still remains clear even in bright light. Similarly, dark conditions don’t cause any problems either as the screen isn’t back lit.
The Cybook Gen3 Reader is available from the WHSmiths »
Technical Specifications:
Dimensions:
Height: 188mm
Width: 118mm
Depth: 8.5mm
Weight:
174g
Battery:
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasts up to 8,000 page turns on a single charge
Display:
6″
166dpi
4 Greyscales
Internal Memory:
16MB (approximately 20 books)
File Formats Supported:
| TXT | HTML | |
| PNG | JPG | BMP |
| GIF | MP3 |
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