REB 1100

eBook Readers/Hardware


The REB 1100 is a new dedicated ebook device from RCA. Licensed from Gemstar and based on the popular Rocket eBook, the device runs its own proprietary ebook format.

You read on the device much as you would a paper book. Make margin notes, underline special passages, and bookmark pages, but have the additional functionality of altering the font size and searchability. To get books you connect to your computer or, using its built-in modem, connect directly through the device.

Price

Approximate price $300.00

Size

Weight 18.0 oz
Size (dimensions) 5.0" x 7.0" x 1.5"

Display Screen

Screen Type Monochrome LCD touch screen
Screen Resolution 320 x 480
Amount of Colours n/a
Screen size (dimensions) 5.5" Diagonal
Touchscreen Yes

Battery

Battery life 20-40 hours
Battery type non-removable Lithium0ion battery

Technology

Stylus (pen) Yes
Keyboard input n/a
Voice input No
Audio output Comes with headphone jack
RAM 8MB
Processor speed & type ARM processor
Expanable memory Smart Media Card (up to 72MB)
CompactFlash Yes
Operating system Gemstar proprietary system

Connections

Built-in modem Yes
Type of modem 33.6 Kbps v.34
Ethernet connection n/a
Type of ethernet connection n/a
Infrared port Yes
Standard serial port n/a
USB port Yes
Other connection types Internet connection via an RJ-11 modular jack


Published by THOMSON multimedia [RCA]