HANDHELD REVIEW

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

Overview

Bookeen Cybook

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Editors 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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