JCNIP M218A e-book device coming this month

each · 09-05-2006, 12:52 AM

Sometimes we feel like a kid in a candy store when there's a new e-book reader hitting the market. Thanks to member each for the heads-up:

Got some good news from a Chinese e-book forum: JCNIP will release a new e-book device by the end of September (first in small volume shipments only). So far we only got a rough photo of an industrial prototype and some details:

Model: M218A
CPU: ARM9 200MHz
Display and screen: 5-inch, the display technology is still unknown, but someone from inside said it has licensed an all-new Japanese technology
Resolution and color: VGA 640 x 480， 16-gray scale display
Memory card slot: SD card
Battery: 2750mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ion (unreplaceable, different battery models available for customers)
Battery charge time: PC USB 7 hours ; AC charger 4 hours
Maximum battery life: up to 25 hours
OS: Linux
Dimensions: 154mm x 110mm x 11mm (154mm x 110mm x 13.5mm with battery attached)
Weight: 215 gram (depends on what kind of battery model)
Formats: EBA, TXT, WOF, PDF, HTML, EBAML(EBA2.0), BMP, JPG, GIF, Animated GIF, MP3
Connectivity: USB, (WiFi in a next model)
Price: under 2,500 CNY (about USD $300)

segatang · 09-05-2006, 05:51 AM

It's cool!
In 2006, many ebook readers are released.
We have a lot choises.
I am interested in the multi-language and unicode support.
If it supports the aminated GIF, the display may not the epaper.
A new white STN LCD?
I will be glad to know the new display tech. ^_^

yvanleterrible · 09-05-2006, 08:04 AM

[QUOTE=segatang]It's cool!

If it supports the aminated GIF, the display may not the epaper.
A new white STN LCD?
QUOTE]

Does the Iliad support animated GIFs ?
By the way, is there a refresh rate on the Iliad ? When I saw someone writing the screen followed the stylus movement, or is it refreshing on demand ?
What's the real battery life in hours ?

deadite66 · 09-05-2006, 10:15 AM

hey that looks pretty swish

NatCh · 09-05-2006, 10:39 AM

2750mAh -- that is huge! I also noticed that it says "with battery attached" which probably means it's user replacable too. But a 5 inch screen? I'm not sure I'd want to go below 6 ... I'd have to actually see it to tell, of course.

segatang · 09-05-2006, 12:05 PM

Some photos of the display
16-level grey converted picture.
multi-language by special EBA format.
ENEWS based on EBA 2.0

Frogsmasha · 09-05-2006, 12:50 PM

Sony better gear up, and get us an update for the Sony Reader, or they're going to be alot of people switching over to Hardware that is just coming out.

This looks like a nice device, and at 300 bucks it isn't bad. I wonder if this is e-ink. From looking at the picture of the girl I doubt that this is indeed true, but who knows :/

Hurry up Sony.. I have money to spend

lordvetinari2 · 09-05-2006, 02:47 PM

Nice shades of gray, but it's too small and the resolution is not that good, either.

Let's see if this technology is better than the e-ink, then.

Sony, wake up, they are knocking at your door!

scotty1024 · 09-05-2006, 03:14 PM

I don't think Sony has anything to fear from this device. After all, everyone waiting for a Sony is waiting for the Sony DRM right? What content can you purchase for this device?

With that big battery and poor image quality I predict it uses a thin film plastic display with OLED's ink jet printed onto the plastic film.

NatCh · 09-05-2006, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotty1024

With that big battery and poor image quality I predict it uses a thin film plastic display with OLED's ink jet printed onto the plastic film.

The same points have me thinking LCD, scotty1024.

Unless they only plan on once a year recharges, I don't think there's any way they need a 2750 mAh battery to power any kind of 5" bi-stable display....

tribble · 09-05-2006, 05:33 PM

Can we get that battery for the iLiad?

nathan · 09-07-2006, 12:54 AM

support animated GIF picture

segatang · 09-07-2006, 01:02 AM

Wow!
Amazing!
The 16 level grey pictures

Memory chips： SDRAM 32MB
NAND flash 128M x 8bit (1Gbit)
NOR flash 512K x 16bit (8Mbit)
Card slot： SD 1.0 card slot (12.5MB/sec)
USB： USB 1.1

attached photo is the another side.

I guess the slots, at the bottom side, are USB port, power switch, and earphone set from the left to right.

hkabir · 09-07-2006, 07:55 AM

Anybody knows where we can buy JCNIP M218A device? How to order for the people living outside China?

segatang · 09-08-2006, 02:18 AM

Maybe they will ship it outside China or find a international retailer. I guess.

The scheme pictures show

1. SD slot and USB 1.1 port are on the upper side.
2. Standby button, power switch, and earphone set are on the bottom
3. It seems no possibility to change the battery by user.
4. The battery looks large.

My question:
How does the standby button work?

09-05-2006, 12:52 AM	#1
each Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 78 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Device: Treo 650/iRex iLiad	JCNIP M218A e-book device coming this month Sometimes we feel like a kid in a candy store when there's a new e-book reader hitting the market. Thanks to member each for the heads-up: Got some good news from a Chinese e-book forum: JCNIP will release a new e-book device by the end of September (first in small volume shipments only). So far we only got a rough photo of an industrial prototype and some details: Model: M218A CPU: ARM9 200MHz Display and screen: 5-inch, the display technology is still unknown, but someone from inside said it has licensed an all-new Japanese technology Resolution and color: VGA 640 x 480， 16-gray scale display Memory card slot: SD card Battery: 2750mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ion (unreplaceable, different battery models available for customers) Battery charge time: PC USB 7 hours ; AC charger 4 hours Maximum battery life: up to 25 hours OS: Linux Dimensions: 154mm x 110mm x 11mm (154mm x 110mm x 13.5mm with battery attached) Weight: 215 gram (depends on what kind of battery model) Formats: EBA, TXT, WOF, PDF, HTML, EBAML(EBA2.0), BMP, JPG, GIF, Animated GIF, MP3 Connectivity: USB, (WiFi in a next model) Price: under 2,500 CNY (about USD $300) Attached Thumbnails Last edited by each; 09-06-2006 at 11:28 AM.

09-05-2006, 12:05 PM	#6
segatang Connoisseur Posts: 98 Karma: 81 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Taiwan Device: Kolin i-library	Some photos of the display 16-level grey converted picture. multi-language by special EBA format. ENEWS based on EBA 2.0 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by segatang; 09-05-2006 at 12:09 PM.

09-07-2006, 12:54 AM	#12
nathan Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guangzhou China	support animated GIF picture Attached Thumbnails Last edited by nathan; 09-07-2006 at 12:59 AM.

09-07-2006, 01:02 AM	#13
segatang Connoisseur Posts: 98 Karma: 81 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Taiwan Device: Kolin i-library	Wow! Amazing! The 16 level grey pictures Memory chips： SDRAM 32MB NAND flash 128M x 8bit (1Gbit) NOR flash 512K x 16bit (8Mbit) Card slot： SD 1.0 card slot (12.5MB/sec) USB： USB 1.1 attached photo is the another side. I guess the slots, at the bottom side, are USB port, power switch, and earphone set from the left to right. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by segatang; 09-07-2006 at 02:24 AM.

09-08-2006, 02:18 AM	#15
segatang Connoisseur Posts: 98 Karma: 81 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Taiwan Device: Kolin i-library	Maybe they will ship it outside China or find a international retailer. I guess. The scheme pictures show 1. SD slot and USB 1.1 port are on the upper side. 2. Standby button, power switch, and earphone set are on the bottom 3. It seems no possibility to change the battery by user. 4. The battery looks large. My question: How does the standby button work? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by segatang; 09-08-2006 at 02:22 AM.

09-05-2006, 05:51 AM	#2
segatang Connoisseur Posts: 98 Karma: 81 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Taiwan Device: Kolin i-library	It's cool! In 2006, many ebook readers are released. We have a lot choises. I am interested in the multi-language and unicode support. If it supports the aminated GIF, the display may not the epaper. A new white STN LCD? I will be glad to know the new display tech. ^_^

09-05-2006, 08:04 AM	#3
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	[QUOTE=segatang]It's cool! If it supports the aminated GIF, the display may not the epaper. A new white STN LCD? QUOTE] Does the Iliad support animated GIFs ? By the way, is there a refresh rate on the Iliad ? When I saw someone writing the screen followed the stylus movement, or is it refreshing on demand ? What's the real battery life in hours ?

09-05-2006, 10:15 AM	#4
deadite66 Groupie Posts: 197 Karma: 16 Join Date: Apr 2006 Device: irex iliad, uk Kindle gen3	hey that looks pretty swish

09-05-2006, 10:39 AM	#5
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	2750mAh -- that is huge! I also noticed that it says "with battery attached" which probably means it's user replacable too. But a 5 inch screen? I'm not sure I'd want to go below 6 ... I'd have to actually see it to tell, of course.

09-05-2006, 12:50 PM	#7
Frogsmasha Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2006	Sony better gear up, and get us an update for the Sony Reader, or they're going to be alot of people switching over to Hardware that is just coming out. This looks like a nice device, and at 300 bucks it isn't bad. I wonder if this is e-ink. From looking at the picture of the girl I doubt that this is indeed true, but who knows :/ Hurry up Sony.. I have money to spend

09-05-2006, 02:47 PM	#8
lordvetinari2 Zealot Posts: 137 Karma: 61 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gijón, Spain Device: Kindle 3G+WiFi & Galaxy Note	Nice shades of gray, but it's too small and the resolution is not that good, either. Let's see if this technology is better than the e-ink, then. Sony, wake up, they are knocking at your door!

09-05-2006, 03:14 PM	#9
scotty1024 Banned Posts: 1,300 Karma: 1479 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Washington Device: Reader / iPhone / Librie / Kindle	I don't think Sony has anything to fear from this device. After all, everyone waiting for a Sony is waiting for the Sony DRM right? What content can you purchase for this device? With that big battery and poor image quality I predict it uses a thin film plastic display with OLED's ink jet printed onto the plastic film.

09-05-2006, 05:33 PM	#11
tribble iLiad Maniac Posts: 1,382 Karma: 2369 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Device: Bookeen Opus (i love that thing) and iPad (what an irony)	Can we get that battery for the iLiad?

09-07-2006, 07:55 AM	#14
hkabir e-bookviner Posts: 56 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Device: Sony PRS-505, iPodTouch	Anybody knows where we can buy JCNIP M218A device? How to order for the people living outside China?

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