14 DAY TRIAL // Even though most e-readers currently on the market use greyscale screens from E-Ink, Pandigital decided to just jump ahead and get its new color e-reader out there, leading to the creation of a new version of the Novel, a 7-inch device with a color touchscreen and Barnes & Noble eBookstore integration.
The second Novel e-book reading device is an electronic whose 7-inch TFT LCD matte display has a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and support for touch input.
The product is codenamed PRD07T20WBL1 and has, at its center, an ARM11 processor, coupled with 2GB of internal memory and an SD/SDHC card slot, for extra storage.
What's more, the gadget boasts a mini-USB port and a high-gloss black bezel meant to let it stand out amidst its peers.
Other specifications include an orientation sensor, PDF and EPUB file format support, built-in WiFi and web browser, a virtual keyboard and access to Barnes & Noble's eBookstore.
All of these components are crammed together inside a frame measuring 5.2" (W) x 7.2" (H) x 0.5" (D) and weighing 11.8 ounces.
"Pandigital is known for delivering products that are simple to use and enhance consumers' lifestyles," said Dean Finnegan, founder and CEO of Pandigital.
"The new black Pandigital Novel eReader gives our customers another option in choosing the eReader that best fits their needs - whether it's more memory for the reading enthusiast who wants a lot of books, or a specific look and feel achieved through design," the Chief Executive Officer adds.
This second incarnation of the novel is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that, according to the company, can keep the product operational for up to six hours.
Finally, for good touch input and overall ease of use, Pandigital's new offspring will be pre-loaded with Google's Android OS once it starts selling next month, priced at $199.99.