Bookeen is well known in the e-reader industry for developing excellent hardware to run in conjunction with their software. The Bookeen engineers have developed some interesting technology over the years, such as the inertial scrolling of text. The Paris based company has just unveiled a new solar powered e-reader case at Mobile World Congress that is said to add an extra day … [Read more...] about Bookeen Unveils Solar Powered e-Reader Case
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Bookeen e-Readers Available in E.Leclerc hypermarkets and supermarkets
Bookeen has announced that they have just signed a major agreement with E.Leclerc to have e-readers available in over 500 retail locations in France. This will give patrons a great alternative to Amazon and Kobo. [showhide type='pressrelease'] In order to develop its e-bookshop offer, E.Leclerc has chosen Bookeen, the French e-book pioneer for over 12 years, to provide a … [Read more...] about Bookeen e-Readers Available in E.Leclerc hypermarkets and supermarkets
Bookeen Developing New Solar Powered E-Reader
Bookeen has been making e-readers for six years and the company has always focused on developing solid devices and marketing them all over the world. In order so stay competitive against Amazon and Kobo they are making a new solar powered e-reader that will do away with having to charge it via USB. The new e-reader will be powered by Sunpartner Technologies who is a a … [Read more...] about Bookeen Developing New Solar Powered E-Reader
Giant Cybook Odyssey Firmware Update Available
French e-Reader company Bookeen has just released one of the biggest upgrade package for their entire line of Cybook Odyssey devices. Not only has the entire UI been cleaned up, but there is also a new dictionary manager. The firmware 6.2 updates is applicable to all five Odyssey models from 2011, 2012, 2013. You simply have to connect it up to your local WIFI network and … [Read more...] about Giant Cybook Odyssey Firmware Update Available
Bookeen Cybook Ocean Review
Bookeen has been teasing the eight inch Cybook Ocean e-reader since last October. The company has experienced numerous setbacks over the course of the year and it has finally hit the market. This device does a solid job reading e-Books but falls short in almost every other department. The e-reader could have been really amazing, back in 2011, but 2014 standards have it being … [Read more...] about Bookeen Cybook Ocean Review
Bookeen Announces Cybook Muse Essential and FrontLight
Bookeen has announced two new e-readers today, the Cybook Muse Essential and FrontLight. These devices feature a capacitive touchscreen display and their screens are completely flush with the bezel, much akin to the Kobo Aura. The Cybook Muse has a 6 inch screen allowing for easy reading in all conditions, while reducing the size of the e-reader by 17% in comparison to its … [Read more...] about Bookeen Announces Cybook Muse Essential and FrontLight
Bookeen Partners with Saraiva Bookstore for a Pair of e-Readers
Bookeen has announced a new partnership with one of the largest bookstores in Brazil. Saraiva is launching the Saraiva Lev and Saraiva Lev Luz that will connect to their integrated online bookstore. The Cybook Odyssey and Cybook Odyssey HD are the two new devices that will be repurposed and rebranded for the Brazilian launch. Both are really solid and sell moderately well in … [Read more...] about Bookeen Partners with Saraiva Bookstore for a Pair of e-Readers
Bookeen Unveiled the Cybook Ocean e-Reader
Bookeen has borrowed a page out of Kobo's playbook by offering a new e-reader whose screen is flush with the bezel. The new Cybook Ocean is likely the most sexiest device the French company has ever released. The Cybook Ocean features an 8 inch screen and has a resolution of 1024×758. This model adheres to the current trend of packing a front-lit display on the e-reader and … [Read more...] about Bookeen Unveiled the Cybook Ocean e-Reader
Several Tablets and e-Readers Revealed at Frankfurt Book Fair
With a greater-than-ever focus on digital publishing at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair, several companies took advantage of the attendance and industry focus to launch or offer sneak previews of their ereaders and tablets. One of the rumors before the event was that Tolino would get a facelift, but the European e-reader, created in a unique partnership between five … [Read more...] about Several Tablets and e-Readers Revealed at Frankfurt Book Fair
Bookeen to Release Cybook Odyssey with Front Light and Cybook Ocean
Bookeen is a French company and a European pioneer for electronic books. After having contributed towards the design of the first Cybook and its associated services for Cytale as early as 1998, Laurent Picard and Michaël Dahan created Bookeen in 2003. Since then, Bookeen has become an innovative supplier of e-book reading systems. Bookeen has acquired a unique experience in the … [Read more...] about Bookeen to Release Cybook Odyssey with Front Light and Cybook Ocean
Bookeen Gets New Cloud Storage for eBooks from Thalia and Deutsche Telekom
Bookeen has come to terms on a new cloud storage system for ebooks in Germany with Thalia Books and Deutsche Telekom. On top of managing this new solution, all Cybooks connected to Thalia ebook stores (Thalia.de, Thalia.at, Thalia.ch, Buch.de) will be able to synchronize content, such as new books, archived books, books opened on other devices, and last page position within … [Read more...] about Bookeen Gets New Cloud Storage for eBooks from Thalia and Deutsche Telekom
Review of the Cybook Odyssey HD
Bookeen has released its second generation Cybook Odyssey e-reader and has incorporated a front lite technology and a high resolution display. How does this rank up against the other popular brands out there like the Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Glo? During this comprehensive hands on review, we will evaluate all of the features this European reader brings to the … [Read more...] about Review of the Cybook Odyssey HD
Thalia Launching the Cybook Odyssey HD in November
Thalia is one of the largest retail book stores in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The company has a longstanding relationship with e-reader company Bookeen, and the two will provide customers with the latest tech for the holidays. Thalia will offer the brand new Cybook Odyssey HD FrontLight and Odyssey 2013 edition within the next few weeks. Both Cybook Odysseys will be … [Read more...] about Thalia Launching the Cybook Odyssey HD in November
Bookeen Illuminates Us on the Cybook Odyssey HD
A few weeks ago Bookeen announced its latest e-reader, the Cybook Odyssey HD! This new device takes advantage of front lite e-ink technology that allows you to read ebooks in complete darkness. The company today disclosed to Good e-Reader exactly how the screen technology works and exact specifications of its new device. The light is guided to the surface of the display … [Read more...] about Bookeen Illuminates Us on the Cybook Odyssey HD