HANDHELD REVIEW

Bookeen Cybook review

7.0

Editors' Rating

9.5

Members' Rating

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
Installed RAM:	32 MB
Display size:	10.1 in
Wireless PAN:	infrared
Expansion slots:	PC Card

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9.5

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2 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Makes for a great reading experience

9.5

E. Douglas Jensen

Best e-reader, better than REB1200

9.5

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