Today I got into the hands of such a thing that everyone dreamed of in 2000. E-book.
A device that works on the principle of electronic ink. This means that the device does not fade in the sun, requires an external light source, has good contrast.
Link to the manufacturer's website.
Specifications:Operating system: Linux OS
Processor: Samsung 2440 Arm 9 200 MHz
Memory: 32 Mb SDRAM (RAM) 2.0 Mb ROM (ROM) 512 Mb (Flash Disk)
Screen: 6 ″, paper-like (eINK VizPlex® 3rd generation), black and white screen, 800 × 600 pixels, 4 grayscale
Batteries, power: 3.7 V Li-ion battery with a capacity of 950 mAh Nokia model (BL-5)
Expansion slots: SD / MMC (up to 16.0 Gb)
Communications: USB 1.1
Multimedia: mp3 player, 3.5 mm stereo output
Control: Programmable Buttons
Weight: 240 g (with battery)
Dimensions: 184x120.5x9.9 mm
Temperature: Working 0 ° C ~ 40 ° C, storage -20 ° C ~ 55 ° C
Built-in applications: E-book readers, mp3 player, image viewer (jpg).
Supported e-book formats:
pdf, doc, rtf, txt, fb2 (xml), djvu, wolf, html, chm - directly
and Excel files, ppt after conversion to wolf file.
Standard delivery:- Lbook ™ eReader V3-new device,
- compact power supply 110-220V,
- 1024 Mb SD card Transend,
- USB-2 SDHC card reader,
- mini-USB cable,
- stereo headphones with 3.5 mm jack,
- protective bag-case,
- DVD with classic literature for 3000 pieces,
- User's Manual
- warranty card from the manufacturer
- screwdriver and screw for the cover.
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Most impressed by the screwdriver and card reader. The cover is frankly uncomfortable. The device is mounted on three arms, is not fixed and falls out when shaking.

The list of supported formats pleases. Especially - this is fb2 (so beloved by all electronic readers), PDF, well, DJVU!
For ease of use - not the most convenient thing. Firstly, the cover latch falls on the back area. That is, front to back. It would be more familiar with the ass-in advance. So that when you open the castle, he remained on the open face.
In the open position, the lock prevents the book from holding confidently. It may be worth getting used to.
Secondly, the “forward” button is at the top, and the “back” button is at the bottom. In this case, both control buttons are to the left of the screen. I have to unnaturally bend a finger to press. It is not comfortable! It’s absolutely impossible with the right hand, but with the left it’s not very confident to hold the device by the crust.

Fighters, do not be alarmed. There is an “alternative option” - under the screen, buttons 9 and 0 perform the same page turning functions, but using them is just as inconvenient. But the right hand is already possible.
Changing pages (screen drawing) is very slow. About two or three seconds (!!!) to render the page.
For an e-book - it's scary long.
Of course, this is comparable to the speed of turning the pages of a paper book, but I used to read an e-book without paying attention to turning the pages.
Of the negative aspects, it is also worth noting the plug for the mini-usb connector and for the headphone connector.
She just IS. and it's big enough.

The manufacturer suggests using a book like an audio player too.
Yes, this scenario suits me. I often listen to music and read when I go on public transport. However, the interfering cap does not paint this alignment.
In general, forget about ergonomics.
The design of the thing is standard for such books. Large 6 inch display with high resolution (for books, for books! 800 * 600, 4 gradations of gray). Under the screen - the buttons in the amount of 12 pieces, on the left - the turning buttons. On the right side of the device - the volume buttons (which is also a very non-ergonomic solution). Well, interfaces (headphones with mini-yusb) below.
Oh yes! The device still has a loop for the strap. So that you can not be afraid of dropping the book (or so that no one snatches it from your hands).
The advantages of the device will take a good display. Pleasant resolution. The eye does not see the pixels, if not peer. The advantage is the presence of internal memory (512 MB) and a music player. The device is capable of displaying images. A clear plus!
A very long time will live on battery. As another scenario - to go south, lie on the beach and read the entire library, say the Strugatsky, listen to the player and relax. For this device amiss very much.
Summary: another hand-made article, but not bad. But not for its price. The red price of such a reader is 3000 rubles.
To date, we see a
completely different picture . Expensive!!!
If you choose a gift - then you can look at this reader, if the gift you give is a book lover. But, in my opinion, it is easier and more convenient to read books on a PDA, communicator, phone or computer. And better - a paper, live book! With the smell, ergonomics and beautiful fonts!