14 DAY TRIAL // E-readers may not be getting as much attention as the media slate market, but they are definitely not about to be put on hold, as is made obvious by how Brokeen has now begun to ship its latest device.
E-readers originally started out as more or less simple devices meant specifically for allowing one to read books in electronic format wherever they happened to be.
Later, with advancements in technology, the feature set of such products grew, until they had such capabilities as even support for audio and wireless connectivity.
It also helped that customers kept asking for and/or suggesting new elements that could be implemented, so as to enhance the functionality.
The main three representatives of this market were, and can be said to still be, those made by Amazon, Sony and Barnes and Noble.
The past year has seen many newer ones being announced, with various form factors and even some with color support.
Borkeen's own recent device, called Cybook Orizon, has a 6-inch touch-enabled SiPix ePaper display.
This puts its total measurements at 89.8 (H) x 125.7 (W) x 7.6 (D) mm and the weight to 245 grams.
The screen itself is of the 16 grayscale variety and has a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels.
For storing of e-books, with supported formats including ePUB and PDF, Brokeen implemented 2 GB of built-in storage, on which 150 books are pre-loaded.
As with all competing e-readers, a microSD card slot allows a significant extra storage capacity to be added.
Other specifications include a mini USB port, a web browser, Bluetooth 2.1, 802. 11 b/g/n WiFi and a lithium-polymer battery that can last for up to 10,000 page turns before it needs recharging.
Should one be interested in acquiring the Brokeen Cybook Orizon, they need only drop by the Borkeen Store and pay about 230 Euro.