eReader Cybook Gen3

The eBook reader reference

Gold Edition

The Cybook Gen3 with its clean, elegant design all in black, is your reading companion. Even in full sunlight, rediscover the pleasure of reading.With the Gold Edition pack, accessories are in bonus!

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Cybook Gen3

Developped by eBook market pioneers since 1998, Bookeen Cybook Gen3 is seen as a reference of the market.

This reader is considered by experts and users as one of the most performing 6" eBook readers.

Cybook Gen3 Gold Edition

key features :

Extandable memory to stock a minimum of 1000 books
8 gray scale to optimize pictures definition
E-ink screen technology to enhance the reading experience
An e-paper display with high contrast (166 dpi) with an amazing low battery consumption
Wide screen to read ePub and PDF
MP3 player to listen music and audio books
Le pack Gold includes : earphones, black cover and USB charger

Screen

6" E Ink® Vizplex screen
[4.8"x3.6"- 122mmx91mm]
600x800 pixels, 166 dpi
B&W, 8 grayscale
Daylight readable
No backlight
Portrait and landscape mode

Battery

Rechargeable built-in Li-Polymer battery (1000 mAh)
8,000 screen refresh battery life

Weight

6.13 ounces -174 g
battery included

Power Supply

Universal AC 100~240V, DC 5V 700mA
Plugs: Euro 2Pin, UK 3Pin, US 2Pin

Processor

Samsung® S3C2440 ARM920T 400MHz

Size

4.7" x 7.4" x 0.3"
118 x 188 x 8.5 mm

Keys

On/Off

Reset

5-way navigation

Menu button

Back button

Page forward/page backward

On/Off
Reset
Music
Delete
5-way navigation
Menu button
Back button
Page forward/page backward

Memory

Storage memory: 1GBytes

In the box

Cybook Gen 3 eBook reading device
USB cable
Quick Start Guide
USB power adapter
Black jacket
Stereo earphones

Software suite

Adobe® PDF/ePUB reader
FB2
Multi-format eBook reader
HTML, TXT, JPG, GIF, PNG
Supported sound format: MP3

Interfaces

2.5mm stereo earphone connector
SD card slot

Networking

Cybook USB Power Adapter

For : Gen3

This compact power adapter offers fast, efficient charging at home, in the office, or on the go.

SD Memory card 2Go

For : Gen3

2 GBytes of extra memory to store more books, pictures, music in your Cybook.

USB cable

For : Gen3

This USB cable has been specifically designed for the Cybook. It will allow you to connect your Cybook Gen3 to your computer for data transfer but also to charge your battery.

Other

Frame for the Cybook Gen3

For : Gen3

Thanks to this superb solid aluminium frame, you will indeed be allowed to view and share your pictures, photos and digital works of art. With a high quality finish.

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Greg Peak

Date: 31 May 2010

You have done an excellent job

This is late feedback (as I upgraded a while ago my GEN3 firmware) but just to say you have done an excellent job - its faster, better organised, and a reading pleasure !

Keep up the good work - much better than the Kindle (even with all its gadgets..)"

TopTen reviews

Date: 01 August 2009

Cybook Gen3 Review

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Summary:

Fast page turn times, decent file support and a smooth user interface make the Cybook Gen3 an ideal option for an eBook reader. Users with multimedia demands or that frequently browse different document types will probably find a better fit in another eBook reader, but for the ordinary bibliophile making the switch to eBooks, the Cybook Gen3 makes a great reading companion.

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Ebookreadersreview

Date: 21 September 2008

Cybook Gen3 Ebook Reader review

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This is a real player in this ebook race, and one which is made future proof with a range of innovative features not found elsewhere.

Recommended!

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IT Reviews

Date: 26 March 2008

Bookeen - Cybook Gen3 review

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Bookeen - Cybook Gen3 features - Verdict

I'm a sucker for books and have been testing ebook readers on PC, handheld and as standalone devices for as long as I can remember. The Cybook Gen3 is simply the best standalone option I have seen. This doesn't mean it is perfect. But it is one piece of review kit I intend to continue using.

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