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Bookeen Cybook review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 204x27x258 mm
Weight: 1000 g
OS & software
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
Synchronisation software: ActiveSync (not supplied)
Desktop software: Outlook (not supplied)
Processor
Processor: Motorola MPC823e
Clock speed: 66 MHz
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: No
Wired connections: USB
Wireless PAN: infrared
Expansion slots: PC Card
Display
Display type: passive-matrix LCD
Display size: 10.1 in
Native resolution: 600x800 pixels
Colour depth: 8 bits
Memory
Installed RAM: 32 MB
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Number of batteries: 1
Claimed battery life: 3 h
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Other: on-screen keyboard
Miscellaneous
Accessories: PC Card/CompactFlash adapter, CF memory, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Cables: phone cable for integrated 56Kbps modem
Audio
Audio output: headphone jack
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Overview

Bookeen Cybook

Editors rating
Rating: 7.0
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.

Typical price

£ 399

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