Acer 6" E-Reader

Spoon Man · 05-27-2010, 12:07 PM

Hello folks, haven't seen this in the news section yet, but it looks interesting: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/a...books-enhance/

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In another reversal of plans, Acer has just announced its first e-reader device. The LumiRead will participate in the clear.fi initiative for keeping you constantly in the Acer loop, while also offering WiFi and 3G connectivity options. It looks very much like the tablet we saw teased earlier this morning, coming with a similar integrated keyboard and a smaller 6-inch E Ink display. Announcing a distribution agreement with Barnes and Noble and its one million-book library, China's Founder, and Germany's Libri.de, which carries four millions titles, Acer will try to ensure it has a strong selection upon release. It's also throwing in an ISBN scanner, which will be turning paperbacks into instruments of their own destruction by allowing you to scan a book in for later purchase online. Supported formats are described only as "various," and there's 2GB of storage onboard (expandable via MicroSD) to keep things stashed. Expect this new e-reader to show up in Q3 of 2010. Full PR after the break.

AnemicOak · 05-27-2010, 12:33 PM

Some pics...

DawnFalcon · 05-27-2010, 12:34 PM

ACER | ASUS

Although ASUS's plans probably made ACER back-peddle and make this.

brainycat · 05-27-2010, 12:34 PM

Integrated scanner: WIN
Integrated keyboard: FAIL

Seriously, I think I use the keyboard once every couple thousand pageturns. And then, only to search for a particular title or author when I'm not finding it fast enough in the catalog view.

Spoon Man · 05-27-2010, 12:35 PM

Depending on the price point I may end up giving up my Kindle for this.

mike_bike_kite · 05-27-2010, 12:55 PM

It's taken them this long to come up with this??? It looks like an early prototype of the kindle and seems to offer pretty much the same functionality except for the scanner - personally I'd of preferred a can opener or a pencil sharpener but I guess each is about as useful. I just can't work out why we have to wait for Q3 - I assume the same designer is currently trying to design a box to put it in.

I'll admit the 3G could be useful if it works in the UK but experience tells me it won't.

Spoon Man · 05-27-2010, 01:05 PM

I don't know, they've got deals with European sellers as well, so maybe they'll work out something with cell phone providers as well.

Maggie Leung · 05-27-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_bike_kite

It's taken them this long to come up with this??? It looks like an early prototype of the kindle and seems to offer pretty much the same functionality except for the scanner - personally I'd of preferred a can opener or a pencil sharpener but I guess each is about as useful. I just can't work out why we have to wait for Q3 - I assume the same designer is currently trying to design a box to put it in.

I'll admit the 3G could be useful if it works in the UK but experience tells me it won't.

Might appeal if it widens access to books in Chinese or such.

The scanner sounds gimmicky to me, but maybe others will find it useful.

dmikov · 05-27-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_bike_kite

It's taken them this long to come up with this??? It looks like an early prototype of the kindle and seems to offer pretty much the same functionality except for the scanner - personally I'd of preferred a can opener or a pencil sharpener but I guess each is about as useful. I just can't work out why we have to wait for Q3 - I assume the same designer is currently trying to design a box to put it in.

I'll admit the 3G could be useful if it works in the UK but experience tells me it won't.

I'll buy an e-book with a beer bottle opener, not a bad idea

petermillard · 05-27-2010, 03:24 PM

In a word - 'fugly'

rogue_librarian · 05-27-2010, 03:46 PM

Meh. Seriously underwhelmed.

DKazzed · 05-27-2010, 04:15 PM

eBook readers seem to be popular in China. My local library has hundreds of Chinese language eBooks available to borrow.

Sonist · 05-27-2010, 04:33 PM

Here is another upcoming Kindle twin, this one from Acer, with an LCD screen, running Android:

Acer CEO shows off 7 inch Android powered tablet due to hit the market in Q4 2010

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Worldwalker · 05-27-2010, 06:21 PM

Except for the ASUS 6' e-reader being an Acer 6" e-reader, interesting....

Not for me, though. It's like a Kindle on steroids. Or, rather, an Kindle with its keyboard on steroids. The more I see of "new ideas" in e-readers, the more I love my 505.

fjtorres · 05-27-2010, 06:54 PM

Their ergonomics are (to be polite) questionable.
Tiny page turn buttons on the bottom sides?

Kindle ergonomics are barely adequate, so why are all the asian second-tier vendors rushing to copy the same flawed design?

Given how often keyboards *aren't* used, why saddle a content *consumption* device with a physical keyboard when a good onscreen keyboard (driven by a thumbstick) would serve the same function and allow for better balance and ergonomics?

05-27-2010, 04:33 PM	#13
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DawnFalcon Banned Posts: 2,094 Karma: 2682 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: N/A	ACER \| ASUS Although ASUS's plans probably made ACER back-peddle and make this.

05-27-2010, 12:34 PM	#4
brainycat PocketBook 302 FTW! Posts: 141 Karma: 398 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Device: Pocketbook 302, upgraded from PRS-600	Integrated scanner: WIN Integrated keyboard: FAIL Seriously, I think I use the keyboard once every couple thousand pageturns. And then, only to search for a particular title or author when I'm not finding it fast enough in the catalog view.

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Spoon Man Groupie Posts: 188 Karma: 3002 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: Kindle 1	Depending on the price point I may end up giving up my Kindle for this.

05-27-2010, 12:55 PM	#6
mike_bike_kite Digitally confused Posts: 500 Karma: 1500000 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London, UK Device: KPW, K2i, Nexus 7 32gb, Kobo Mini	It's taken them this long to come up with this??? It looks like an early prototype of the kindle and seems to offer pretty much the same functionality except for the scanner - personally I'd of preferred a can opener or a pencil sharpener but I guess each is about as useful. I just can't work out why we have to wait for Q3 - I assume the same designer is currently trying to design a box to put it in. I'll admit the 3G could be useful if it works in the UK but experience tells me it won't.

05-27-2010, 01:05 PM	#7
Spoon Man Groupie Posts: 188 Karma: 3002 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: Kindle 1	I don't know, they've got deals with European sellers as well, so maybe they'll work out something with cell phone providers as well.

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petermillard Evangelist Posts: 496 Karma: 2384998 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, UK Device: iPad, iPhone, K3 & Amazon - between them they cover my needs.	In a word - 'fugly'

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rogue_librarian Guru Posts: 973 Karma: 4269175 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Europe Device: Pocketbook Basic 613	Meh. Seriously underwhelmed.

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DKazzed Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 4210 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mission, BC Device: Kobo Porcelain	eBook readers seem to be popular in China. My local library has hundreds of Chinese language eBooks available to borrow.

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Worldwalker Curmudgeon Posts: 3,085 Karma: 722357 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: PRS-505	Except for the ASUS 6' e-reader being an Acer 6" e-reader, interesting.... Not for me, though. It's like a Kindle on steroids. Or, rather, an Kindle with its keyboard on steroids. The more I see of "new ideas" in e-readers, the more I love my 505.

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05-27-2010, 06:54 PM	#15
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