Intel launches new eBook reader for visually impaired

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Intel, the computer chip giant, has announced a new eBook reader designed especially for the visually impaired and those with reading difficulties. At roughly the size of paperback book, the Intel Reader (pictured above) looks radically different from standard readers on the market. The unit includes a high-resolution … [Read more...]

Plastic Logic announce new business eBook reader

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A new eBook reader designed especially for business professionals is set to be unveiled by at January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Makers Plastic Logic say their new QUE reader "is designed to simplify the multi-faceted lifestyle of the modern businessperson". Content can be downloaded to the book via … [Read more...]

IREX set to bring 3G eBook reader to UK

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A new 8.1" eBook reader is heading towards the UK and it looks set to be the first 3G reader to arrive on these shores. The IREX DR800SG will allow users to buy books, newspapers or magazines from a variety of sources and will be supported by Verizon Wireless in the US where the device will debut - a UK wireless … [Read more...]

Booken announce new Cybook Opus reader

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France-based Bookeen is the latest eBook reader manufacturer to announce a new model, the Cybook Opus which expected to arrive in UK stores shortly. The company says the device is faster, slimmer and lighter than rival readers and claims 8000 pages turns per charge. The 5" has a resolution of 600 x 800 pixels and can … [Read more...]

Cool-er to develop colour 3G reader

The firm behind the Cool-er eBook readers says it's planning to launch a 3G-enabled, colour reader early next year. The news opens the way for Interead to steal a march on Sony and Amazon, neither of whom have announced UK launch dates for their 3G capable devices. The colourful Cool-er readers already beat Sony in … [Read more...]