There are plenty of colour ebook readers around, but they invariably use lcd screens. E ink triton 2 came out in 20 and the big selling point was the added layer of film that will give customers a higher degree of contrast and better color display from the previous generation. Tablets such as ipad and xoom are more than capable of displaying books in full color. I recently received jetbook unit with the latest may firmware. I do own a jetbook color 1 and several other e ink devices. An e reader, also called an e book reader or e book device, is a mobile electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital ebooks and periodicals any device that can display text on a screen may act as an e reader. Ectaco customer service recently revealed to one jetbook color owner that the device was no longer supported, and that the project had been discontinued. I also wanted a tts feature for books and a talking dictionary feature. Looking to batch ebook convert with a free online converter. The colors are not bright like in the picture but i can live with that because it is e ink and not lcd. It is sometimes slow to respond but i can live with it, other ebook readers have the same. Free online ebook converter mobi, epub,pdf and other. The folks at e ink say us companies will announce devices with color e ink displays soon.
Dont expect amazon to use this print color display in a new kindle any time soon, but we could see print color ereaders in some. Ectaco jetbook color 2 deluxe with new triton 2 color e. The jetbook color 2 shows why color e ink screens are a dead end. Our readers are well built, light and capable of storing up to 32 gb of ebooks. Along with the hisense color e ink phone, these two new ebook readers are among the first devices to use a color e ink screen.
The hanvon color e reader and the ectato jetbook color e ink readers are also bringing some color to a once gray and drab technology. Huge screen, highly advanced technology and loads of features, what more can you ask for the jetbook color 2 is the first ereader which blends the newest. The jetbook color was the first way back in 2012, but it used e ink s older color screen tech and it failed to catch on at all. An alwayson cellular radio lets you buy and download books from anywhere, over. An ereader, also called an ebook reader or ebook device, is a mobile electronic device that is. Ectaco plans to bring a color e ink e reader to the market some time around december. These displays, called e ink triton, use the same exact type of technology devices like the kindle and nook use, but have a filter over the top that gives the screen the ability to display thousands of colors.
Not only is the jetbook mini the most affordable ebook reader in the. Ectaco jetbook color educational ebook reader gets deployed to brooklyn technical high school. Ectaco 5 jetbook ebook reader with builtin translators. The ectaco jetbook color was the first color ereader on the market, but its muted. Announced in the summer of 2011 and launched in 2012, the jetbook color was the first ebook reader to feature a color e ink. Using a sophisticated search engine, you will get a list of every instance of a word found in the books contents when you enter a search term. Using the latest technology and the worlds first triton 2 color e ink screen the jetbook color was originally focused on the education market for students to keep track of their schedules, check homework, and eventually replace all paper textbooks. Thats why even continuous reading makes eyes less tired than reading on tft screens tablets, smart phones, computers. With the worlds first triton 2 color e ink screen the jetbook color lets you read anything from textbooks and manuals, to novels and picture books all in color. The ectaco jetbook color is the first ereader with a color e ink display, but the device is unusable. We show you how magazines, newspapers, comics, ebooks look on each e reader. The folks at e ink say us companies will announce devices with color e ink.
In all cases, e ink is much easier to read in bright sunlight, while color touch. The latest innovations and technology have come together to yield the long awaited jetbook color, deluxe edition. It produces a line of jetbook e book readers and introduced the first color e ink reader. The device screen is based on the color eink technology. New color e ink ereaders getting released in china soon. Reading the advertisement i conclude from the 20h battery life that this is not an e ink device. This approach has made it possible to keep the prices at an affordable level. Whether youre considering joining the digital book revolution, or just want a new device to replace an older one, here are the best ebook readers. The jetbook color etextbook tablet is the worlds first to utilize eyefriendly color e ink. The kobo libra h2o sets the bar for nonamazon ebook readers with flexible. It is sometimes slow to respond but i can live with it, other ebook. The jetbook color was the first way back in 2012, but it used e ink s older color.
Triton color e ink screen, x px, with special stylus. Ectaco has revolutionized the way you read with the jetbook ebook reader. English books download books rar, 15 mb choose a book. I purchased a jetbook color on a recommendation from a family member, i was looking for a ebook reader with a big screen because i have poor eyesight. Most use technologies such as e ink that rely on reflected ambient light to illuminate their screen.
Novels austen, jane pride and prejudice austen, jane sense and sensibility dickens, charles oliver twist dickens, charles a. Then simply choose the reference you want and the jetbook. It has direct support for epub, mobi, prc, rtf, txt, pdf, and fb2. Jetbook color, the first ereader with a color eink screen. Pocketbook color lux display doesnt flicker and is identical to a paper book. Ectaco jetbook color 2 with new triton 2 color e ink. E ink unveiled a new type of color epaper display called print color a few months ago, and now a couple of chinese device makers are introducing ereaders using the new technology like a. This ereader is already available in russia with a color e ink display. Not only is the jetbook mini the most affordable ebook reader in the world it is also the first to use 4 aaa batteries for days of continuous reading and years of standby.
But they offer a similar reading experience to laptops. These displays, called e ink triton, use the same exact type of technology devices. Ectaco unveils the jetbook 2 ereader w\new triton 2 color e ink screen. The jetbook color is the only touchscreen color e ink ebook reader in the world. Download books to your pc and then add them to the jetbook with just a click. But ultimately, which particular form of color e ink. The ectaco jetbook lite is a great e reader in the respects of its ability to read many types of ebook formats. The ectaco jetbook color is among the first devices on the planet to use a color e ink display.
Ectaco jetbook color 2 with new triton 2 color e ink screen. With jetbook it is easy to search the contents of your e library. Pocketbooks large ereaders are comparable to the excel in many ways, but pb is still using the older vizplex screens with less contrast. It uses the same technology that some other companies market as color eink. The fact that is color eink is a plus, i love being that person who has the newest and the greatest. The ectaco jetbook color is a useful ebook reader is equipped with 4 gb memory storage.
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