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Bookeen Cybook Gen3 review Editors Choice Award

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 315

Verdict

Compact, lightweight and usable, the Cybook Gen3 is currently the best e-book reader on the UK market. It could, however, still benefit from a few tweaks... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Ergonomic hardware design
  • Excellent E-ink screen, visible in a wide range of lighting conditions
  • USB mass-storage mode for easy data management
  • Supports music playback via headphones

Cons

  • 2.5mm headset connector
  • Limited range of audio formats supported

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 118x118x8.5 mm
Weight: 174 g
Operating system: Linux
Software included: Bookeen multi-format eBook reader
Processor: Samsung S3C2410 ARM920T
Clock speed: 200 MHz
Memory expansion: SD/MMC
Installed ROM: 8 MB
Installed RAM: 16 MB
Display size: 6 in
Expansion slots: SD card

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