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An ebook device, sometimes also called an ebook reader, is a device used to read ebooks. Often it is a device specifically designed for that purpose.
Specialized devices have the advantage of doing one thing well. Specifically, they tend to have the right screen size, battery lifespan, lighting and weight. A disadvantage of such devices is that they are often expensive when compared to generic devices such as notebooks and PDAs.
Generic devices
Specialized devices
In use
Cybook (2004), 10 inch color LCD tablet from Bookeen.
Librié (2004), epaper-based, from Sony.
Ebookwise 1150 (2004), a rebranded Gemstar GEB 1150.
hiebook (2001?), 5.6 inch LCD, 250 gram.
Future
Hanlin eBook V2, epaper-based from Jinke, projected for early 2006.
Hanlin eBook V8, epaper-based from Jinke, projected for early 2006.
iRex iLiad ER-100, epaper-based, released for €649, but is currently out of stock and available by invitation only. Greater availability is expected in July.
Sony Reader, epaper based, projected for "late summer" 2006 at $350 USD.
Discontinued
The Franklin eBookMan - 1999(?) - 2002
Gemstar REB 1200 and GEB 2150 2001 - 2004
REB 1100
Rocket Ebook
Prototypes and demonstrator technology
"E-book device"