eBookMan 901

eBook Readers/Hardware


A reasonably priced handheld device designed for ebook reading and music listening. According to Franklin the LCD screen is much larger than typical Palm OS device, displaying 87% more information. The release, due before the end of the year, will come with Franklin Reader for reading ebooks, with Microsoft Reader software becoming available in Spring 2001.

Feature summary

  • Reasonably priced
  • Larger screen than typical handhelds
  • Will come with Microsoft Reader some time next year
  • Supports audio files like MP3s for music and audio books
  • 8MB RAM with MultiMediaCard expansion slot for additional memory
  • USB/Serial Cradle (sold separately)
  • Includes usual personal organizer tools like address book and tasks

Currently there are 3 eBookMan models: EBM-900, EBM-901 and EBM-911.

Price

Approximate price $180.00

Size

Weight 7.0 oz
Size (dimensions) 5.17" x 3.39" x 0.67"

Display Screen

Screen Type LCD
Screen Resolution 240 x 200 pixels
Amount of Colours 16-level grayscale
Screen size (dimensions) n/a
Touchscreen Yes

Battery

Battery life n/a
Battery type 2 AAA batteries

Technology

Stylus (pen) Yes
Keyboard input No
Voice input Yes
Audio output (plays audio) Yes
RAM 8MB SDRAM
Processor speed & type n/a
Expanable memory Yes (64MB max.)
CompactFlash No
Operating system eBookMan Operating System 1.0

Connections

Built-in modem No
Type of modem n/a
Ethernet connection No
Type of ethernet connection n/a
Infrared port No
Standard serial port Cradle
USB port Yes
Other connection types No


Published by Franklin