Readius ebook reader video review

By James Kendrick | Thursday, February 14, 2008 | 9:21 AM CT | 3 comments |

Matt Miller has been a very busy boy in Barcelona this week and got a great hands-on look at the most innovative ebook reader to come along yet, the Readius.  It’s a nicely constructed device with that innovative foldout e-Ink screen and even has an HSDPA phone inside.  Take a look at Matt’s review and video and watch how fast the page turning screen refresh is on the Readius.  I’ll bet Matt will have one of these babies this year.  :)

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Comments (3)

  • Very nice concept. I don’t particularly care about the phone but as Windows CE, I could use eReader Pro. That would be nice.
    Let’s see: a bit smaller than my iPaq; MUCH larger screen than my iPaq.
    Now if it is priced reasonably
    ..wiley
    NW Houston

    wileyj — 4:44 AM on February 14, 2008 Reply

  • I think it is a great concept as well but am wondering about the price and why they are trying to go with their own proprietary system.

    No more than $250 for any ebook reader I think is the sweet spot for maximum traction.

    But opening it up to eReader, MobiPocket, etc is a better way to go than yet another DRM system.

    I have no interest in its phone capabilities but I would be interested to find out more about a price and what formats it would support.

    And also, it was clear from the video but, would it stay open like a regular book or do you always have to hold it open?

    Aaron J. Walker7:59 AM on February 14, 2008 Reply

  • >>>watch how fast the page turning screen refresh is on the Readius

    It might be faster because it’s a smaller screen than the Sony Reader or the K?

    Mike Cane8:55 AM on February 14, 2008 Reply

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