The German bookstore chain Thalia have announced that they will be selling their own e-reader. The Oyo is based on a 6″ Sipix screen, and it has 2GB Flash, touchscreen, Wifi, microSDHC card slot, Adobe DE support.
It’s up for pre-order now, and it’s going to ship in October. It will use Thalia’s ebookstore, of course. A 3G version is planned for the future.
I recognize the hardware. I showed you a prototype e-reader from Medion about 6 weeks ago (here and here). This is the same device.
via lesen.net
Here’s a video from the press event:
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen a SiPix screen. What made my jaw drop was NO FLASH when he switched pages. How did they pull that off when Sony didn’t in the new Pearl-screened Readers?
There is still a flash effect on Sipix screens it’s just flashing to white not to black. New Vizplex e-readers have a type of refreshing that isn’t flashing (but leaves some gray artifacts on screen).
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Will it possible to put your own books on this device? Or are you only allowed to books from their online store on the device and are you locked in?
Yes, you’ll be able to read your own ebooks.
Thanx Nate,
But how do you know?
Have you read a review of someone who has the device? Or do you have some other source?
I know they’re the same because I have eyes.
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