Introducing the Cybook Orizon - Page 7

Godzil · 09-01-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mtravellerh

btw: I don't understand why Onyx doesn't support Bluetooth, but that's off topic. WiFi and BT module does cost exactly the same as WiFi module alone.

Nope, Wifi+BT are slighlty more expensive than Wifi (and more expensive than a BT only)

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

I can only say how the touchscreen on my sipix screen works... It has absolutely no influence on the sharpness of the screen.

Which device with Sipix screen do you have?

aceflor · 09-01-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Godzil

Nope, Wifi+BT are slighlty more expensive than Wifi (and more expensive than a BT only)

Which device with Sipix screen do you have?

The ProMedia ebook Reader is the same as the Booq Avant I was talking about earlier. Has a Sipix Screen.

Geppetto · 09-01-2010, 11:52 AM

The difference between ProMedia reader and Booq Avant is the sticker. They both are the Qisda reader made by the BenQ subsidiary.

Godzil · 09-01-2010, 05:38 PM

They both are the BenQ reader made by the Qisda subsidiary.

is more correct

simplyparticular · 09-08-2010, 05:40 PM

The Orizon is now pictured on the Bookeen website:

http://www.bookeen.com/en/

There is more detail, but still no launch date or price, nor any description of how the touchscreen works.

MR. Pockets · 09-08-2010, 06:14 PM

12 font sizes!??! Wow.

In this interview the CEO of Bookeen mentions a $250 price tag. Hope that comes down by the release.

Dulin's Books · 09-08-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by simplyparticular

nor any description of how the touchscreen works.

its capacitive. all sipix now comes from the factory with the capacitive layer laminated to the epaper.

simplyparticular · 09-08-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

its capacitive. all sipix now comes from the factory with the capacitive layer laminated to the epaper.

Depending on how they change the software/firmware to make it touch-friendly, this could be my Nook replacement. I'm disappointed that Sony didn't add at least WiFi to its 6" device.

Dulin's Books · 09-08-2010, 11:35 PM

Sipix currently has less contrast and less DPI than the Vizplex Eink film used in the current Nook.

scheichxodox · 09-09-2010, 04:02 AM

You don't happen to know if the Sipix screens are based on plastic substrate rather than glass? That would make them more durable compared with E-Ink. I've already read in this forum that Sipix has plastic screens and other sources told me that devices produces so far have glass screens, but no one knows for sure.

Graham · 09-09-2010, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MR. Pockets

12 font sizes!??! Wow.

The Bookeen eInk devices of the last few years have always had 12 font sizes. It's one of the strong features of their firmware.

Graham

Godzil · 09-09-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

Sipix currently has less contrast and less DPI than the Vizplex Eink film used in the current Nook.

You are wrong. The Sipix black is blacker than on eInk, so even if th white is more gray than eInk, the contrast is the same, or event a little better. And for the DPI, they are exactly the same.

Dulin's Books · 09-09-2010, 10:52 AM

Oh thank you. Yes the DPI in the 6 inch is the same. I misread the 6 and 9 inch numbers. The background is definitely grayer with sipix , so it is not a good alternative for folks who think vizplex page is too gray.

mtravellerh · 09-09-2010, 02:21 PM

I had the BenQ in hand and really like the touchscreen. Apart from a slight lag, it works fine and has no influence on the contrast and sharpness of the screen. The screen quality itself is up to personal taste, I guess.

Trini · 09-09-2010, 04:00 PM

The saying better late than never may not work for Bookeen here. This device is 5 months too late. Kindle, Sony and Pocketbook have all raised their game.

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09-01-2010, 11:52 AM	#93
Geppetto Addict Posts: 232 Karma: 748 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Sony PRS600, Cybook, Hanvon N520, Sony PRS300, Onyx Boox, Kindle 3	The difference between ProMedia reader and Booq Avant is the sticker. They both are the Qisda reader made by the BenQ subsidiary.

09-01-2010, 05:38 PM	#94
Godzil a pthread?? where? where? Posts: 1,763 Karma: 30462 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere in EU Device: Newton MessagePad 2100, and only this	They both are the BenQ reader made by the Qisda subsidiary. is more correct

09-08-2010, 05:40 PM	#95
simplyparticular Guru Posts: 610 Karma: 1395952 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Device: Oasis 3 & GlowLight 4	The Orizon is now pictured on the Bookeen website: http://www.bookeen.com/en/ There is more detail, but still no launch date or price, nor any description of how the touchscreen works.

09-08-2010, 06:14 PM	#96
MR. Pockets Addict Posts: 216 Karma: 4320 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Idaho, USA Device: Kobo Touch, Aluratek Libre Pro	12 font sizes!??! Wow. In this interview the CEO of Bookeen mentions a $250 price tag. Hope that comes down by the release.

09-08-2010, 11:35 PM	#99
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	Sipix currently has less contrast and less DPI than the Vizplex Eink film used in the current Nook.

09-09-2010, 04:02 AM	#100
scheichxodox Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 532654 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle 3 WiFi	You don't happen to know if the Sipix screens are based on plastic substrate rather than glass? That would make them more durable compared with E-Ink. I've already read in this forum that Sipix has plastic screens and other sources told me that devices produces so far have glass screens, but no one knows for sure.

09-09-2010, 10:52 AM	#103
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	Oh thank you. Yes the DPI in the 6 inch is the same. I misread the 6 and 9 inch numbers. The background is definitely grayer with sipix , so it is not a good alternative for folks who think vizplex page is too gray.

09-09-2010, 02:21 PM	#104
mtravellerh book creator Posts: 9,635 Karma: 3856660 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Luxembourg Device: PB360°	I had the BenQ in hand and really like the touchscreen. Apart from a slight lag, it works fine and has no influence on the contrast and sharpness of the screen. The screen quality itself is up to personal taste, I guess.

09-09-2010, 04:00 PM	#105
Trini Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 498442 Join Date: May 2010 Device: sony prs650	The saying better late than never may not work for Bookeen here. This device is 5 months too late. Kindle, Sony and Pocketbook have all raised their game.

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