lBOOK eReader V6 - Page 2

Alexander Turcic · 02-09-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LVD

Screen: 6 "SVGA Electronic Paper Display (not E Ink Corporation)

I'd be interested to know who the maker of the display is.

LVD · 02-10-2007, 04:11 AM

The screen is executed on technology Microcup which differs from technology eINK a little.

The screen more white and above speed of reaction. Has the smaller price, than eINK

It is planned, in VI - quarter 2008 transition to the plastic screen (not flexible). We hope, that by then lBOOK V6 will have a retail price, approximately, 140-145 dollars.

The price for the market of Ukraine and Russia is a primary factor. Unfortunately, this device only for our market. It will not be a success in the markets of the Europe or America. We cannot compete with SONY and iREX

Alexander Turcic · 02-10-2007, 05:48 AM

Thanks for the details, LVD. The fact alone that you are not using E Ink makes this a very interesting device. Microcup is by SiPix, right?

http://sipix.com/technology/index.html

Have you had a chance to compare it in real life to E Ink?

LVD · 02-10-2007, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Alexander Turcic

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Have you had a chance to compare it in real life to E Ink?

Yes

Alexander Turcic · 02-10-2007, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LVD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander Turcic

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Have you had a chance to compare it in real life to E Ink?

Yes

And...?

LVD · 02-10-2007, 09:24 AM

Optical properties (contrast, reflection) are not worse eINK manufacture PVI. Speed of updating of the screen above (approximately on 30 %). The screen has 16 levels grey. Very qualitatively displays a black-white photo.

nekokami · 02-10-2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LVD

We cannot compete with SONY and iREX

I think if you can get the retail price to 140-145 dollars, you can compete with Sony and iRex very well. This price is similar to the Nintendo DS and Apple iPod Nano, which both sell extremely well in western markets.

Will the OS be linux? There is a java-based Mobipocket reader that you might be able to get for your device.

yvanleterrible · 02-10-2007, 09:45 AM

With a name like V6, is it a Hanlin?
Is it still called eink?
Have they spoken of color?
Does the battery tube thing fit well in hand or did you just see the screen without a complete device?
Did you see it run with part of the software that will come with it?
Can you talk of it at all?

LVD · 02-10-2007, 10:16 AM

It is the project.
It not manufacture Jinke.
We have KIT for an estimation of the screen, but it not industrial sample SVGA of the-screen. We wait for the beginning of manufacture.
We do not have plans to use OS Linux in this device.

Successful sale lBook V8 has shown, that it is possible to manage in inexpensive models and without Linux. In many cases users prefer graphic books, and 10-15 Mb for storage of such book not a problem.

For example, for lBook V8 there is a simple converter which one pressing of the button, for 1 minute in a batch mode converts perfect graphic books with a table of contents.

70 percent of simple readers are very happy with such decision.

This book, just also is aimed at such audience.

phuata · 02-24-2007, 04:44 PM

Are the v2 and v8 available for sale, now?

Redfoot · 02-24-2007, 10:19 PM

It is planned, in VI - quarter 2008 transition to the plastic screen (not flexible). We hope, that by then lBOOK V6 will have a retail price, approximately, 140-145 dollars.

The price for the market of Ukraine and Russia is a primary factor. Unfortunately, this device only for our market. It will not be a success in the markets of the Europe or America. We cannot compete with SONY and iREX[/QUOTE]

At that price you CAN compete. The english software could be done with the help of the programers in the Baen group. You may even be able to talk the folks at Baen.com into handling the sales, or you could sell directly to the coustomer on e-bay.

yvanleterrible · 02-25-2007, 09:39 AM

Maybe what is needed is a distribution partner. Surely some Euro laden outfit sees the potential here, or is it a reliability, manufacturing or supply problem. Language maybe?
It can't be that bad. Could it be a guarded hunting grounds? Hmmm!

da_jane · 02-25-2007, 10:45 AM

Oh! A detachable front light!!! I love this.

eimert · 04-12-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redfoot

It is planned, in VI - quarter 2008 transition to the plastic screen (not flexible). We hope, that by then lBOOK V6 will have a retail price, approximately, 140-145 dollars.

The price for the market of Ukraine and Russia is a primary factor. Unfortunately, this device only for our market. It will not be a success in the markets of the Europe or America. We cannot compete with SONY and iREX

At that price you CAN compete. The english software could be done with the help of the programers in the Baen group. You may even be able to talk the folks at Baen.com into handling the sales, or you could sell directly to the coustomer on e-bay.[/QUOTE]

At this price I would buy two pieces immediately - one for me and one for the wife. Maybe even a third - to avoid constant fighting with my daughter :-)

yvanleterrible · 04-12-2007, 05:11 PM

Are you kiddin'? You can blow them all out of the water!

Of course you have to able to produce a lot.

02-10-2007, 04:11 AM	#17
LVD Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 279 Join Date: Jun 2006	The screen is executed on technology Microcup which differs from technology eINK a little. The screen more white and above speed of reaction. Has the smaller price, than eINK It is planned, in VI - quarter 2008 transition to the plastic screen (not flexible). We hope, that by then lBOOK V6 will have a retail price, approximately, 140-145 dollars. The price for the market of Ukraine and Russia is a primary factor. Unfortunately, this device only for our market. It will not be a success in the markets of the Europe or America. We cannot compete with SONY and iREX Last edited by LVD; 02-10-2007 at 04:25 AM.

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02-10-2007, 05:48 AM	#18
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,163 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Thanks for the details, LVD. The fact alone that you are not using E Ink makes this a very interesting device. Microcup is by SiPix, right? http://sipix.com/technology/index.html Have you had a chance to compare it in real life to E Ink?

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LVD Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 279 Join Date: Jun 2006	Optical properties (contrast, reflection) are not worse eINK manufacture PVI. Speed of updating of the screen above (approximately on 30 %). The screen has 16 levels grey. Very qualitatively displays a black-white photo.

02-10-2007, 09:45 AM	#23
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	With a name like V6, is it a Hanlin? Is it still called eink? Have they spoken of color? Does the battery tube thing fit well in hand or did you just see the screen without a complete device? Did you see it run with part of the software that will come with it? Can you talk of it at all?

02-10-2007, 10:16 AM	#24
LVD Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 279 Join Date: Jun 2006	It is the project. It not manufacture Jinke. We have KIT for an estimation of the screen, but it not industrial sample SVGA of the-screen. We wait for the beginning of manufacture. We do not have plans to use OS Linux in this device. Successful sale lBook V8 has shown, that it is possible to manage in inexpensive models and without Linux. In many cases users prefer graphic books, and 10-15 Mb for storage of such book not a problem. For example, for lBook V8 there is a simple converter which one pressing of the button, for 1 minute in a batch mode converts perfect graphic books with a table of contents. 70 percent of simple readers are very happy with such decision. This book, just also is aimed at such audience.

02-24-2007, 04:44 PM	#25
phuata Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2006	Are the v2 and v8 available for sale, now?

02-24-2007, 10:19 PM	#26
Redfoot Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: eBookwise-1150	It is planned, in VI - quarter 2008 transition to the plastic screen (not flexible). We hope, that by then lBOOK V6 will have a retail price, approximately, 140-145 dollars. The price for the market of Ukraine and Russia is a primary factor. Unfortunately, this device only for our market. It will not be a success in the markets of the Europe or America. We cannot compete with SONY and iREX[/QUOTE] At that price you CAN compete. The english software could be done with the help of the programers in the Baen group. You may even be able to talk the folks at Baen.com into handling the sales, or you could sell directly to the coustomer on e-bay.

02-25-2007, 09:39 AM	#27
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Maybe what is needed is a distribution partner. Surely some Euro laden outfit sees the potential here, or is it a reliability, manufacturing or supply problem. Language maybe? It can't be that bad. Could it be a guarded hunting grounds? Hmmm!

02-25-2007, 10:45 AM	#28
da_jane Evangelist Posts: 405 Karma: 692 Join Date: Sep 2006 Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 \| Kindle Paperwhite \| iPad Mini	Oh! A detachable front light!!! I love this.

04-12-2007, 05:11 PM	#30
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Are you kiddin'? You can blow them all out of the water! Of course you have to able to produce a lot.

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