Announced today (April 23), the Sony Libré eBook reader promises to re-popularize the electronic book.
Based on electronic ink technology from E Ink Corp, the Libré delivers a sharp, high-contrast, newspaper-like reading experience. Electronic ink is based on microcapsuled charged-ink particles as show below. The concept is not unlike xerography used in photocopiers.
The 10MB memory can hold about 20 books. The 6inch SVGA (black & white)screen has 170 dpi resolution and 4 grey scales. EBooks will be rentable via download from a special Sony website for about $5, but will self-destruct after 60 days to alleviate the problem of unauthorized copies.
The 4xAAA batteries will last for about 10,000 page-turns, with very little power being consumed at other times. With a built-in zoom, audio playback, a dictionary, index and cut-and-paste scrapbook, a weight of only 190grams and dimensions of 7.5in x 5in plus a price of about $375usd, it looks like a great product.
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June 29th, 2004 at 8:16 pm
VERY GOOD!!!!!! I WANT THAT ONE