HanLin eReader V3 next-gen E Ink device emerges

Alexander Turcic · 08-16-2007, 09:53 AM

While this doesn't mark the first time that we've caught wind of the HanLin (aka lBook) eReader V3, MobileReader miyami is probably among the first e-book aficionados here who put his hands around it. He was also kind enough to shoot some real life (i.e. non-photoshopped) photos for us.

Is it just me or does the interface look remarkably similar to the one of the Sony Reader? Well, no one got hurt here. And, just like the upcoming Cybook Gen3, the V3 is equipped with E Ink's superior Vizplex e-paper technology which promises faster refreshes and a better contrast than previous E Ink devices (this video gives you an idea).

Find the photos and the ongoing discussion here; for specs, check out this older thread.

alex_d · 08-16-2007, 12:00 PM

"Is it just me or does the interface look remarkably similar to the one of the Sony Reader? Well, no one got hurt here."

the users did. the Sony interface wasn't that good to start with.

why do the chinese go out of their way to be followers and be deadly afraid of almost anything original? i'm pretty sure hanlin's not trying to simply make a knock off, there's just something wrong with its blood.

guguy · 08-18-2007, 10:24 AM

hum... no drm support ? except wol I mean

JSWolf · 08-22-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by guguy

hum... no drm support ? except wol I mean

I do see that as a major problem. I do not know of any of the online shops that actually support wol. And since there is no DRM support, I don't think you'll be finding many publishers wanting to support it. And with not many books available for purchase, what the heck are people going to be reading (not the geeks, but the average person)? I just see this as a stumbling block to it succeeding.

Please, someone prove me wrong.

Alisa · 08-23-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I do see that as a major problem. I do not know of any of the online shops that actually support wol. And since there is no DRM support, I don't think you'll be finding many publishers wanting to support it. And with not many books available for purchase, what the heck are people going to be reading (not the geeks, but the average person)? I just see this as a stumbling block to it succeeding.

Please, someone prove me wrong.

But then how many of the early adopters of this sort of thing aren't geeks? Except Sony who has a strong position in the consumer electronics market, you aren't going to find these other devices on the shelves at your local Best Buy. If they can get some sort of momentum going with the geek gadget crowd and can move beyond it, then maybe it would be time to invest in adding DRM support.

nekokami · 08-23-2007, 01:52 PM

This one is selling in China, right? Trust me, the lack of DRM won't be a problem.

08-16-2007, 09:53 AM	#1
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,163 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	HanLin eReader V3 next-gen E Ink device emerges While this doesn't mark the first time that we've caught wind of the HanLin (aka lBook) eReader V3, MobileReader miyami is probably among the first e-book aficionados here who put his hands around it. He was also kind enough to shoot some real life (i.e. non-photoshopped) photos for us. Is it just me or does the interface look remarkably similar to the one of the Sony Reader? Well, no one got hurt here. And, just like the upcoming Cybook Gen3, the V3 is equipped with E Ink's superior Vizplex e-paper technology which promises faster refreshes and a better contrast than previous E Ink devices (this video gives you an idea). Find the photos and the ongoing discussion here; for specs, check out this older thread.

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08-16-2007, 12:00 PM	#2
alex_d Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 187 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: Sony Reader	"Is it just me or does the interface look remarkably similar to the one of the Sony Reader? Well, no one got hurt here." the users did. the Sony interface wasn't that good to start with. why do the chinese go out of their way to be followers and be deadly afraid of almost anything original? i'm pretty sure hanlin's not trying to simply make a knock off, there's just something wrong with its blood.

08-18-2007, 10:24 AM	#3
guguy Groupie Posts: 191 Karma: 15 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clermont-Ferrand/Paris, France Device: PRS-505	hum... no drm support ? except wol I mean

08-23-2007, 01:52 PM	#6
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	This one is selling in China, right? Trust me, the lack of DRM won't be a problem.