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ViewSonic launches new range of eBooks |
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Written by CB Team
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Friday, 09 April 2010 |
 We forget to mention as well that ViewSonic Europe announced the addition of two new products to its line up of eBook readers – the VEB 620 and the VEB 625, at The Gadget Show Live 2010. The flagship VEB 625 features touchscreen technology, allowing you to annotate your documents, take freehand notes and turn pages.
Both e-readers feature large 6” screens and adjustable font sizes, making text easier to read. The VEB 625 also features built-in wi-fi, letting you download content directly to your device even when you are on the move.
To further improve the ease of use for both devices, they feature a G-sensor which automatically rotates the screen according to the orientation of the device, and allows you to turn pages by gently shaking the device. The integrated 2GB storage capacity in both devices, expandable via SD cards, means that you can have hundreds of books at their fingertips.
“The latest figures show that eBook sales have jumped up 176 per cent over the last year*. Although there are many types of e-readers available, not all are up to the task,” explains James Coulson, European marketing manager “With the VEB 620 and VEB 625 we’ve improved the design of the standard eBook reader by making the devices easier to use and taking advantage of advances in technology, like the G-sensor, wi-fi and SD card slot.”
Both the VEB 620 and VEB 625 double as an MP3 player, and feature a standard 3.5mm headphone socket, letting users listen to music while they read. Thanks to the e-ink technology in the e-readers, they are capable of up to 8,000 page turns without needing to be recharged, and feature a built-in Li-Ion battery.
For details of the VEB 620 and the VEB 625, visit stand C7, Hall 12, at The Gadget Show Live 2010 or visit http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/
Pricing and availability
The ViewSonic VEB 620 is available from all approved resellers for £175 (ex VAT), and the VEB 625 for £205 (ex VAT).
*Publishers Weekly, 22 February, 2010 - “E-Book Sales Jump 176% in Flat Trade Year”
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