Hanwang N510 - the world's first 5-inch E Ink reader

Alexander Turcic · 09-25-2008, 04:28 AM

China-based Hanwang has developed a new E Ink-based e-book reader, the N510. Unlike most other e-book devices which are based on an 6-inch screen, this one goes with 5-inch instead. Specs from the Chinese product website:

Dimensions: 152mm x 108mm x 11mm
Weight: 165g (including battery)
Screen Technology: E Ink
Display: 5" 800x600 pixels, 4 gray levels
Memory: 1GB SD Card (max. supported 2GB)
Supported Formats: TXT, HTML, PNG, JPG, PDF, XEB, CEB, MP3, MTXT
Battery: Li-ion 1500mAh, 3.7V
Battery Life: one charge lasts for > 15 days in standby, more than 7,000 pages
Interfaces: SD, mini-USB 1.1, headphone

Compare the N510 to other e-book readers, and you'll quickly notice how lightweight and portable it is. If you think the iRex Digital Reader is a marvelous device, but too big for your daily commutes, you may consider this one instead (assuming you are from China or that it will eventually make it overseas).

According to this store, the N510 is priced at around $200 ￥2,288.00 (~$330).

Thanks to James for the tip!

Slite · 09-25-2008, 04:34 AM

Hmmm, I really don't see the point for this device, the 6 inch ones are just about the perfect size for luggin' around. Why would I need a smaller one?

Apart from the price maybe. But I still fail to see the reason for going into market with a 5 inch screen based reader.

Ebook lover · 09-25-2008, 05:12 AM

I would want a 5 inch reader, easy to put in my pocket

Dedale · 09-25-2008, 06:05 AM

well, the Irex is big and has touch screen and also connectivity... it's quite the opposite of this new one for me no ?

GatorDeb · 09-25-2008, 08:21 AM

I have a Sony and a Kindle and I'll probably get one of these for the size, and its relatively low price.

Here's the translation in English:
http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate...rUrl=Translate

petermillard · 09-25-2008, 08:23 AM

I think a lot of people who are looking to upgrade from a PDA would find the smaller size of this appealing - according to the specs it's not much bigger than a small stack of postcards so is significantly smaller than the 6" readers out there, making it much more pocketable; I'm sure the low price won't hurt either

Cheers, Pete.

worxland · 09-25-2008, 08:25 AM

So Astak waited too much - this is the same (almost the same) device they have and it has lower price. Only question is when it'll be out.

Prospect · 09-25-2008, 08:56 AM

Compared to the Cybook it is not that much smaller

152 x 108 x 11 at 164g (N510)
188 x 118 x 8.5 at 174g (Cybook)

imaredr · 09-25-2008, 08:57 AM

This looks a lot like the Jetbook sold by Ectaco. The difference is the placement of the number keys. The one I have places the keys on the right. On the left side I have the slide bar to advance pages. The draw back is that the Jetbook does not except html. Hopefully it will be added. Personally I like the 5" screen. I believe it is the optimum size for travel. It fits in my purse nicely and has fast become the device I always pick to take with me.

Ellen

GatorDeb · 09-25-2008, 09:08 AM

Except the Jetbook is $350 and this is $200.

As soon as it comes out I'm buying it.

dadioflex · 09-25-2008, 09:08 AM

Is it possible to re-manufacture a 5 inch screen from a partially faulty 6 inch screen? Might explain the screen size.

I read on a PDA so 5" would be plenty big enough for me. I want something I can stuff in a jacket pocket and not feel TOO bad about if it gets broken.

HarryT · 09-25-2008, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imaredr

This looks a lot like the Jetbook sold by Ectaco. The difference is the placement of the number keys.

The key difference is the fact that the JetBook has an LCD screen, and this is eInk.

HarryT · 09-25-2008, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatorDeb

Except the Jetbook is $350 and this is $200.

As soon as it comes out I'm buying it.

Have you looked at the list of supported formats? There's nothing terribly useful there in the way of eBook formats, it seems to me.

GatorDeb · 09-25-2008, 09:19 AM

Formats mean nothing to me, as pretty much anything can be formatted to something else and at the most I'd be converting 4 books a month

HarryT · 09-25-2008, 09:35 AM

But what format in that list would you convert to that supports pictures, hyperlinks, etc?

09-25-2008, 04:28 AM	#1
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 13,267 Karma: 77335 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Sony Portable Reader	Hanwang N510 - the world's first 5-inch E Ink reader China-based Hanwang has developed a new E Ink-based e-book reader, the N510. Unlike most other e-book devices which are based on an 6-inch screen, this one goes with 5-inch instead. Specs from the Chinese product website: Dimensions: 152mm x 108mm x 11mm Weight: 165g (including battery) Screen Technology: E Ink Display: 5" 800x600 pixels, 4 gray levels Memory: 1GB SD Card (max. supported 2GB) Supported Formats: TXT, HTML, PNG, JPG, PDF, XEB, CEB, MP3, MTXT Battery: Li-ion 1500mAh, 3.7V Battery Life: one charge lasts for > 15 days in standby, more than 7,000 pages Interfaces: SD, mini-USB 1.1, headphone Compare the N510 to other e-book readers, and you'll quickly notice how lightweight and portable it is. If you think the iRex Digital Reader is a marvelous device, but too big for your daily commutes, you may consider this one instead (assuming you are from China or that it will eventually make it overseas). According to this store, the N510 is priced at around $200 ￥2,288.00 (~$330). Thanks to James for the tip!

09-25-2008, 04:34 AM	#2
Slite Icanhasdonuts? Posts: 2,835 Karma: 17855 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bålsta, Sweden Device: BeBook x 2 (Hanlin V3 rebrand), Samsung Omnia	Hmmm, I really don't see the point for this device, the 6 inch ones are just about the perfect size for luggin' around. Why would I need a smaller one? Apart from the price maybe. But I still fail to see the reason for going into market with a 5 inch screen based reader. __________________ Jesus saves, Allah forgives, Cthulhu thinks you'd make a nice sandwich. Minister of The Large Dogs Of Infinite Peace And Absurdity.

09-25-2008, 06:05 AM	#4
Dedale Guest Star Posts: 88 Karma: 438 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: HK Device: Sony PRS-700	well, the Irex is big and has touch screen and also connectivity... it's quite the opposite of this new one for me no ? __________________ Dedale...

09-25-2008, 08:25 AM	#7
worxland Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hungary Device: PRS-505	Astak's late So Astak waited too much - this is the same (almost the same) device they have and it has lower price. Only question is when it'll be out.

09-25-2008, 09:35 AM	#15
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 28,999 Karma: 59669 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: DR1000S, PB360, PRS-600, Kindle 2, BeBook Neo, iPad, iPhone 4	But what format in that list would you convert to that supports pictures, hyperlinks, etc? __________________ Harry

09-25-2008, 05:12 AM	#3
Ebook lover NUUT, Cybook Device Posts: 49 Karma: 11 Join Date: Aug 2006 Device: O2	I would want a 5 inch reader, easy to put in my pocket

09-25-2008, 08:21 AM	#5
GatorDeb Please call me "Deb" :) Posts: 421 Karma: 303 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sin City Device: Kindle + PRS-505 + Axim x51v	I have a Sony and a Kindle and I'll probably get one of these for the size, and its relatively low price. Here's the translation in English: http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate...rUrl=Translate

09-25-2008, 08:23 AM	#6
petermillard Addict Posts: 250 Karma: 1582 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, UK Device: iPad - turns out it's all I need.	I think a lot of people who are looking to upgrade from a PDA would find the smaller size of this appealing - according to the specs it's not much bigger than a small stack of postcards so is significantly smaller than the 6" readers out there, making it much more pocketable; I'm sure the low price won't hurt either Cheers, Pete.

09-25-2008, 08:56 AM	#8
Prospect Other Posts: 139 Karma: 644 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norway Device: Cybook	Compared to the Cybook it is not that much smaller 152 x 108 x 11 at 164g (N510) 188 x 118 x 8.5 at 174g (Cybook)

09-25-2008, 08:57 AM	#9
imaredr Collector Posts: 382 Karma: 178 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Harker Heights, Texas Device: Cybook	This looks a lot like the Jetbook sold by Ectaco. The difference is the placement of the number keys. The one I have places the keys on the right. On the left side I have the slide bar to advance pages. The draw back is that the Jetbook does not except html. Hopefully it will be added. Personally I like the 5" screen. I believe it is the optimum size for travel. It fits in my purse nicely and has fast become the device I always pick to take with me. Ellen

09-25-2008, 09:08 AM	#10
GatorDeb Please call me "Deb" :) Posts: 421 Karma: 303 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sin City Device: Kindle + PRS-505 + Axim x51v	Except the Jetbook is $350 and this is $200. As soon as it comes out I'm buying it.

09-25-2008, 09:08 AM	#11
dadioflex Addict Posts: 332 Karma: 2896 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Palm TX	Is it possible to re-manufacture a 5 inch screen from a partially faulty 6 inch screen? Might explain the screen size. I read on a PDA so 5" would be plenty big enough for me. I want something I can stuff in a jacket pocket and not feel TOO bad about if it gets broken.

09-25-2008, 09:19 AM	#14
GatorDeb Please call me "Deb" :) Posts: 421 Karma: 303 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sin City Device: Kindle + PRS-505 + Axim x51v	Formats mean nothing to me, as pretty much anything can be formatted to something else and at the most I'd be converting 4 books a month

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