Endless Ideas announces 5" mini-BeBook

ebookreaders · 04-21-2009, 02:17 PM

Endless Ideas, the Netherlands-based company behind the BeBook ereader, announced a 5" mini-BeBook with SD card slot today. The company made this announcement through their Twitter account. Unfortunately, no further details have been disclosed yet.

The 5" ereader could be a 'little brother' of the 6" BeBook 2, that was announced earlier this year. It is not clear whether the 5" model will feature an eInk screen - like the BeBook 2 - or if the mini-Bebook will be equiped with 3G support and/or wifi.

Daithi · 04-21-2009, 02:49 PM

I'd be interested in an ebook reader that uses eInk and is small enough to put in my pocket. A 5" diagonal screen with a small border would be around the size of an iPhone, so that would be perfect. I look forward to seeing what this one looks like.

DaleDe · 04-21-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Daithi

I'd be interested in an ebook reader that uses eInk and is small enough to put in my pocket. A 5" diagonal screen with a small border would be around the size of an iPhone, so that would be perfect. I look forward to seeing what this one looks like.

I seriously doubt a 5" screen device can ever be around the size of a 3.5" iPhone screen device.

Dale

Daithi · 04-21-2009, 03:11 PM

A 5" inch diagonal is 2"x3"

wallcraft · 04-21-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Daithi

A 5" inch diagonal is 2"x3"

It is 3" by 4", see Vizplex: High Resolution Active Matrix Displays.

DaleDe · 04-21-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Daithi

A 5" inch diagonal is 2"x3"

On what planet? 2x2 + 3x3 = 13. The square root of 13 is not 5. It is not even 4. The square root of 25 is 5. Go back to school and learn some basic math. A 5" diagonal is 3" x 4" and the iPhone is only 2.4" wide.

Dale

Daithi · 04-21-2009, 03:42 PM

Ooops, sorry it's 3x4. That's what I get for using memory instead of actually doing the math.

Sweetpea · 04-22-2009, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Daithi

Ooops, sorry it's 3x4. That's what I get for using memory instead of actually doing the math.

Know your Pythagoras! 3/4/5 triangles are one of the easier ones

3x4 is, what, the size of a postcard?

pdurrant · 04-22-2009, 03:48 AM

But perhaps we could have a different aspect ratio.

The ISO paper sizes have a ratio of 1:1.414

So a five inch diagonal would have a width of 2.89 inches and a height of 4.08 inches.

Or a 'widescreen' 9:16 ratio, giving width of 2.45 inches and a height of 4.36 inches.

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Know your Pythagoras! 3/4/5 triangles are one of the easier ones

3x4 is, what, the size of a postcard?

sianon · 04-22-2009, 06:16 AM

The Iphone screen is 3.5" diagonal, so much smaller than this device.

SecondoMe · 04-22-2009, 11:40 AM

In another twit of about 4 hours ago, they said something about breaking the 200 Dollars/Euros barrier.
This could make the device very interesting, if it would really be an e-ink based reader.

Justy · 04-22-2009, 04:10 PM

It would definitely get more people interested in checking out eBook Readers. The price has always been a stumbling block for my friends who don't read as voraciously as I do.

kyliedork · 04-22-2009, 10:25 PM

at this rate i believe someones going to break the $100 barrier just before xmas

grisjuan · 04-22-2009, 11:38 PM

For me, the form factor is more intriguing than the bargain price...if it really turns out to be pocketable that would be awesome.

Daithi · 04-23-2009, 12:36 PM

It doesn't look like its pocketable (at least not comfortably). I screwed up -- very embarassing.

04-21-2009, 02:17 PM	#1
ebookreaders wdejager Posts: 45 Karma: 110 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Hanlin V3, Cybook Gen3, iLiad 2nd & Book edition, iPhone 3G, DR1000	Endless Ideas announces 5" mini-BeBook Endless Ideas, the Netherlands-based company behind the BeBook ereader, announced a 5" mini-BeBook with SD card slot today. The company made this announcement through their Twitter account. Unfortunately, no further details have been disclosed yet. The 5" ereader could be a 'little brother' of the 6" BeBook 2, that was announced earlier this year. It is not clear whether the 5" model will feature an eInk screen - like the BeBook 2 - or if the mini-Bebook will be equiped with 3G support and/or wifi. Last edited by ebookreaders; 04-29-2009 at 11:05 AM. Reason: added image

04-21-2009, 02:49 PM	#2
Daithi If It Glows It Blows Posts: 1,153 Karma: 13008 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Kindle 1 and Kindle DX	I'd be interested in an ebook reader that uses eInk and is small enough to put in my pocket. A 5" diagonal screen with a small border would be around the size of an iPhone, so that would be perfect. I look forward to seeing what this one looks like. __________________ A Site Designed for Kindle Owners

04-21-2009, 03:11 PM	#4
Daithi If It Glows It Blows Posts: 1,153 Karma: 13008 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Kindle 1 and Kindle DX	A 5" inch diagonal is 2"x3" __________________ A Site Designed for Kindle Owners

04-21-2009, 03:42 PM	#7
Daithi If It Glows It Blows Posts: 1,153 Karma: 13008 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Kindle 1 and Kindle DX	Ooops, sorry it's 3x4. That's what I get for using memory instead of actually doing the math. __________________ A Site Designed for Kindle Owners

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Justy Evangelist Posts: 433 Karma: 2871 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver Area, BC, Canada Device: Cybook Gen3, BeBook One, BeBook Mini, iPhone	It would definitely get more people interested in checking out eBook Readers. The price has always been a stumbling block for my friends who don't read as voraciously as I do. __________________ Currently Reading: Seduced by Moonlight by Laurell K. Hamilton My BeBook Affiliate Link, BeBook Reviews & Impressions, BeBook/Cybook Comparison

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sianon Addict Posts: 345 Karma: 572 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne Device: Sony 500, Bebook, Kindle, Eco reader Drs and soon the Archos 9	The Iphone screen is 3.5" diagonal, so much smaller than this device.

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SecondoMe Member Posts: 11 Karma: 62 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rome, Italy Device: iLiad, DR1000, Cybook, BeBook	In another twit of about 4 hours ago, they said something about breaking the 200 Dollars/Euros barrier. This could make the device very interesting, if it would really be an e-ink based reader.

04-22-2009, 10:25 PM	#13
kyliedork Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 106 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: kindle	at this rate i believe someones going to break the $100 barrier just before xmas __________________ Kindle 2 Rcks

04-22-2009, 11:38 PM	#14
grisjuan Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 404 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington, DC Device: iPhone 3GS	For me, the form factor is more intriguing than the bargain price...if it really turns out to be pocketable that would be awesome.

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Daithi If It Glows It Blows Posts: 1,153 Karma: 13008 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Kindle 1 and Kindle DX	It doesn't look like its pocketable (at least not comfortably). I screwed up -- very embarassing. __________________ A Site Designed for Kindle Owners

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