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Bookeen today released their pocket ebook reader Opus and a new look on their web site. I badly want to try both ePub and the new improved PDF support. But still have to wait. […] Continue reading →

Bookeen is soon to come with their new mini ebook reader, Cybook Opus. The device will come with support for both ePub and PDF. Here are some pictures from the French site Ebouquin: Here are some specifications for Opus: 5″ high definition e-ink screen (200dpi, 600×800 pixels) Ultra light-weight : 150 gr 1 GB internal memory (twice the capacity of the Cybook Gen3) Excellent ergonomy with convenient well-placed page-turning buttons on the side of the screen for one-handed use An […] Continue reading →

The German online computer magazine Golem.de has a five page long review of the ebook device Cybook Gen3 from Bookeen. The also included a nice video of the device: Video: Bookeen E-Book-Reader Cybook Gen3 – Test (2:51) The review writes that the device is capable to open text stored as ePub and PDF. And continues with information about the new firmware (1.4 Build 909) being capable open text and html file created with Projekt Gutenberg. There is just one problem with that, this […] Continue reading →

Bookeen today announced that they have signed an agreement with Adobe to license the Adobe Reader Mobile SDK for its products. The new software engine delivers support for reflowable PDF technology, Adobe’s content protection technology, as well as the EPUB file format. The Bookeen products will be compatible with Adobe Digital Edition Desktop application (compatible both on PCs and Macs) enabling users to acquire and download their content from a variety of sources. Both the PDF and […] Continue reading →

It is funny to see that books are going through their biggest change in nearly 400 years. They are starting to migrated to electronic reading devices. So called  “ebooks”, such as Amazon’s Kindle, the Sony eBook, Booken Cybook and the iLiad, enable you to read on a device lighter than a paperback with electronic ink. The ebook can be read comfortably in almost any light conditions, including on beaches. It has no need for a backlit screen that fades away at inopportune […] Continue reading →