IRIVER announces new reader - watch out Sony (threads merged) - Page 2

Peaston Ewe · 01-09-2007, 11:53 AM

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News from CES 2007, iRiver seems to launch its own eink technology ebook reader device.

iRiver's prototype E-BOOk reader comes swathed in luxurious leather, features side-by-side dual touch sensitive e-ink screens, and uses AAA batteries for up to 6 months battery life (we didn't find out how many turns). From couple of pictures, it looks like iRiver also includes FM and MP3 playback in its new ebook gadget. iRiver still isn't even sure if they're going to launch this thing at home or abroad.

Too big of a deal, too much of a gadget just to read and it will probably be expensive gadget just to read ! No thanks. Sony has no worry here. What happens to simplicity? the Reader has the simplicity of just pick it up and go.

yvanleterrible · 01-09-2007, 12:09 PM

Yes but you have the added task of protecting the screen!

Leaping Gnome · 01-09-2007, 12:40 PM

The regular cover is enough for me for now Mr Box-maker.

Hadrien · 01-09-2007, 01:23 PM

iRiver usually produces great products (still got my iHP-140). I'm not sure that there's a real point here in having 2 screens though... It seems that the trend for e-ink readers is just beginning, we'll see more and more of these devices in the upcoming months.

yvanleterrible · 01-09-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Leaping Gnome

The regular cover is enough for me for now Mr Box-maker.

I was thinking more of a clamshell like cover as in a Zaurus.

Moonraker · 01-09-2007, 04:29 PM

Hmmm.... I think I like the two screens and the clamshell design. Although it would depend on how heavy it is. Anything heavier than a large paperback would put me off. But I can see the advantages such a device could have.

I multitask a lot on my computer. I have two 19 inch monitors connected and I wouldn't want to go back to only one. I find this setup invaluable when I am proofreading. Tiff images or Abby Fine Reader on one screen and FrontPage or Word on the other. I am getting a new computer shortly that has a graphics card capable of displaying three monitors. Knowing me, I shall probably use a third one too.

joblack · 01-09-2007, 09:49 PM

does anybody have more specific hardware information like resolution, grey scales etc. etc.

Alexander Turcic · 01-10-2007, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by joblack

does anybody have more specific hardware information like resolution, grey scales etc. etc.

I think we're still pretty much in the dark. My guess: the "typical" 6-in 800x600 display with 4 grey scales, if it's using E Ink.

Snibril · 01-10-2007, 11:44 AM

I strongly doubt that the "double display = double costs" formula holds true. The price for epaper is nowhere in the range of LCDs but way cheaper.

I remember reading an article on the prospects of eInk about a year ago. There, the estimated (future) Production costs for one square meter was about 35 or 70$ (my memory is really not that exact, but it was astoundingly cheap)! Mind you, that was the price for full scale production, not the intitial rollout, but it gives an idea of what to expect in the coming years.

And that will more likely be pimped wallpapers than gadgets that fit in your pocket.

Personally, i think i will be quite happy with my Sony Reader (when it arrives in a few days, YES!), but among some friends who aren't into mobile reading, the "bookishness" of the BOOK2 was way more attractive to them than that of my cherished Sony Reader [sniff].

So, in a few years, i hope to be able to buy a 200-pages ebook reader (will instantly zap one third of your battery juice, but hey, that's browsable eBooks for you ;-).

NatCh · 01-10-2007, 11:49 AM

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So, in a few years, i hope to be able to buy a 200-pages ebook reader (will instantly zap one third of your battery juice, but hey, that's browsable eBooks for you ;-).

Now that's an intriguing idea. Of course if it's 200 pages thick, they'll have plenty of space for a nice big battery in the spine, so maybe it'll only zap 1/6th of your battery per refresh.

Leaping Gnome · 01-10-2007, 02:32 PM

Hmm, 200 page Reader, with Wifi. Imagine an Encyclopedia of Wikipedia book that the pages auto-refresh over Wifi based on web content updates.

Nightwing · 01-10-2007, 02:52 PM

Here is one benefit about the double page.... You are reading one page while it updates the other. Also if turn on its side could split the document. AKA 800 x 1200 so to speak.

But I though this was just a prototype for them.. Nothing planed so to speak?

nekokami · 01-10-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Leaping Gnome

Hmm, 200 page Reader, with Wifi. Imagine an Encyclopedia of Wikipedia book that the pages auto-refresh over Wifi based on web content updates.

While you're at it, imagine a voice actress hired on contract to read it out loud.

RWood · 01-10-2007, 11:25 PM

This would be great for those that like to read 2 books at once.

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Moonraker Addict Posts: 314 Karma: 1002965 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Device: ILiad. Gen 3, PocketBook 360, Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Oasis 2	Hmmm.... I think I like the two screens and the clamshell design. Although it would depend on how heavy it is. Anything heavier than a large paperback would put me off. But I can see the advantages such a device could have. I multitask a lot on my computer. I have two 19 inch monitors connected and I wouldn't want to go back to only one. I find this setup invaluable when I am proofreading. Tiff images or Abby Fine Reader on one screen and FrontPage or Word on the other. I am getting a new computer shortly that has a graphics card capable of displaying three monitors. Knowing me, I shall probably use a third one too. Last edited by Moonraker; 01-09-2007 at 04:37 PM.

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Hadrien Feedbooks.com Co-Founder Posts: 2,263 Karma: 145123 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Paris, France Device: Sony PRS-t-1/350/300/500/505/600/700, Nexus S, iPad	iRiver usually produces great products (still got my iHP-140). I'm not sure that there's a real point here in having 2 screens though... It seems that the trend for e-ink readers is just beginning, we'll see more and more of these devices in the upcoming months.

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joblack Wizard Posts: 1,746 Karma: 4382688 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere on earth Device: Onyx Boox Tab X	does anybody have more specific hardware information like resolution, grey scales etc. etc.

01-10-2007, 11:44 AM	#24
Snibril Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2006	I strongly doubt that the "double display = double costs" formula holds true. The price for epaper is nowhere in the range of LCDs but way cheaper. I remember reading an article on the prospects of eInk about a year ago. There, the estimated (future) Production costs for one square meter was about 35 or 70$ (my memory is really not that exact, but it was astoundingly cheap)! Mind you, that was the price for full scale production, not the intitial rollout, but it gives an idea of what to expect in the coming years. And that will more likely be pimped wallpapers than gadgets that fit in your pocket. Personally, i think i will be quite happy with my Sony Reader (when it arrives in a few days, YES!), but among some friends who aren't into mobile reading, the "bookishness" of the BOOK2 was way more attractive to them than that of my cherished Sony Reader [sniff]. So, in a few years, i hope to be able to buy a 200-pages ebook reader (will instantly zap one third of your battery juice, but hey, that's browsable eBooks for you ;-).

01-10-2007, 02:32 PM	#26
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RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	This would be great for those that like to read 2 books at once.

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