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Bookeen Cybook review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

9.5

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 399

Verdict

Primarily intended as an ebook reader, the Windows CE-powered, A5-format Cybook could function as a low-cost tablet-style computer. However, it needs a little development work first... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • 10.1in. touch-screen
  • Reasonable price
  • Supports multiple ebook formats
  • Comes with useful Windows CE 3.0 software bundle

Cons

  • Slow CPU, meagre RAM
  • USB port is slave mode only
  • Lacks handwriting recognition software
  • Flimsy stylus

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 204x27x258 mm
Weight: 1000 g
Operating system: Windows CE
Software included: MobiPocket Reader, µBook Reader, Boo Reader, Boo Reader Vision, Pocket Word, Pocket Inbox, Pocket Internet Explorer, PTab Spreadsheet, Audio Player
Processor: Motorola MPC823e
Clock speed: 66 MHz
Display size: 10.1 in
Installed RAM: 32 MB
Wireless PAN: infrared
Expansion slots: PC Card

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Member Opinion

9.5

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

2 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Makes for a great reading experience

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9.5

Spectacular


E. Douglas Jensen

E. Douglas Jensen

Best e-reader, better than REB1200

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9.5

Spectacular


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