03-06-2009, 04:01 AM | #1 |
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Exclusive: BeBook 2 unveiled
We've just gotten our hands on a picture showing off the upcoming BeBook 2 e-reader. The reader - which features WiFi and/or 3G connectivity, touchscreen navigation, and ePub support - will be showcased to the world at the CeBIT fair today. If you happen to be there, make sure to snap some juicy photos for us (Berlin room, ground floor of the exhibition center, opposite of hall 6). We'll much appreciated it.
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03-06-2009, 07:04 AM | #2 |
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Looks nice.
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03-06-2009, 07:11 AM | #3 |
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wow, they completely redid the hardware ! looks much cleaner than the last version. it will be really interesting to see the software and the screen quality, and hear the price. looks like a really nice new model !
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03-06-2009, 07:49 AM | #4 |
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Looks promising. I like the layout of the buttons ... though I keep wondering if the bottom is actually the best place for a page turner - the way I hold my ebook I often feel it would be better at the top ....
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03-06-2009, 09:28 AM | #5 |
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I hope this doesn't dead-end OpenInkpot.....
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03-06-2009, 09:48 AM | #6 |
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I tried to decipher what is written on the sample screen. Some interesting bits:
- "BeBook supports the most ebook formats from pdf, mobi, lit, epub, doc, html, txt, prc, fb2, jpg files to over 300,000 of *free* rss newsfeeds." - "No shopping limitations: buy or download books, news or magazines anywhere (anywhere!) and read them on your Bebook!" - "512MB internal memory and SD card slot" - "open software standard (lifetime firmware updates are free!)" |
03-06-2009, 09:52 AM | #7 |
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Still a 6" screen?
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03-06-2009, 10:21 AM | #8 |
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I can't wait to find out more. I'm on the verge of buying the current 'old' model - do I really need the extra features? 3G might be nice, but can I actually use it for something in Denmark? What if the price drops on the old model? When will it be out and what will the price be? So many questions... Ah, well, I must hold out a little longer.
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03-06-2009, 10:25 AM | #9 |
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I was hoping for a bigger screen...
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03-06-2009, 10:29 AM | #10 |
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I've given them a short visit and talked a little with their CEO. Unfortunately he didn't allow me to take pictures... He basically confirmed things already leaking out:
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03-06-2009, 11:08 AM | #11 |
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That touch screen looks a lot whiter and crisper than my PRS700, are you sure the contrast isn't so good? Maybe it's the side-lighting on the 700 that causes the degradation.
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03-06-2009, 11:08 AM | #12 |
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Thanks for the heads-up, Thomas. Why would they not want to have pictures taken if it's on display anyhow? Doesn't make sense.
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03-06-2009, 11:22 AM | #13 | |
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03-06-2009, 11:28 AM | #14 | |
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Plus note taking with a stylus. Sounds promising, and sounds like they've been listening to consumers. |
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03-06-2009, 11:56 AM | #15 |
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Do I take it this is a completely new product built by Bebook, rather than a re-badging of someone else's design?
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