Typical price: £269
What is it: Low-cost ebook reader
What we think: The Cybook is a decent budget ebook reader with a great screen, but its software could be improved
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 19 August 2008
Tags: Bookeen, Bookeen Cybook Gen3, screens, drivers, pixels
We like:
Great screen; cheaper than its rivals; small and light
We don't like:
Non-standard headphone socket; flat menu structure
CNET UK judgement:
The Cybook impresses with its relatively low price and great quality screen. There's room for improvement, however, as the eBook navigation and library functionality are not as good as those of its rivals
Full review:
Like Coronation Street, books have remained remarkably untouched by the march of modern technology. There's been a spate of ebook readers hitting the market recently, however, so perhaps the humble book is ready for a 21st century upgrade. French company Bookeen certainly thinks so with this, the third generation of its Cybook ebook, which is available from Pixmania for £269. Continue Reading...
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