Unlike the cybook opus, the gen3 comes installed supporting mobipocket formats. Jun 15, 2011 bookeen cybook opus june 15, 2011 display eink screen 5. In terms of storage, it has 4gb internal storage and a microsd card slot under a flap on the back. The cybook gen3 is a 6inch ebook reader by bookeen and is the european version of the netronix eb600, but with different firmware installed. Dec, 2014 the cybook ocean runs bookeen s proprietary os on an 800mhz cpu with 128mb ram and wifi. If this file is deleted, it is created again by the cybook opus when. This upgrade is available for cybook muse, cybook odyssey essential and cybook odyssey frontlight 2 new editions previous generations of cybook odyssey edition 20 and earlier have already been updated. The cybook opus is marketed as a pocketsized ebook reader. Without providing full details, the company both makes the ambitious claims for size and says it will have one of the sharpest resolutions ever at about 200dpi. Feb 18, 2010 the cybook opus s superskinny profile 6. Cybook not recognized by computer mobileread forums. The opus is more stylish, with graceful curves and a twotone colour scheme. Bookeen s cybook opus the main advantages of this new fimware is speed.
Cybook gen3 o yep, my cybook is drive o and when the sd card is in place, i see it listed as. Bookeen cybook opus ebook reader 2010 edition the register. Bookeen cybook opus soon wellknown ebook device producer bookeen in a presentation pdf late last week teased the cybook opus, a device its specifically touting as pocketable. Posts about firmware written by adminbookeen and bookeen team. Bookeen has taken the bull by the horns with the cybook opus which is a lovely piece of kit. Jan 19, 2010 bookeen s previous ebook reader, the original cybook, was a rather plain device and didnt feel very tough. Bookeen is one of the oldest ereader makers around and with the cybook opus theyve brought out one of the first 5 inch eink readers, and which is also possibly the cutest on the market.
Bookeen is happy to announce that the opus in 7 new colours will be available in stores starting may 7. This pocket sized reader can be held in one hand and fits perfectly in any purse, briefcase or pocket. Bookeens cybook opus the main advantages of this new fimware is speed. I tried the front and also unplugged the mouse from the back to try that one. Bookeen cybook opus ebook reader shows up in wild slashgear. They will be recreated by the cybook opus as empty folders. The opus display reads like bookeen cybook opus, with a gentle on the eyes black and white screen that utilizes the electronic ink bookeen cybook opus is one of the oldest ereader makers around and with the cybook opus. The bookeen cybook opus has pretty much everything you need to read a lot of books, in a very small and lightweight package.
Possibility to delete files by pressing delete button cybook gen3, by going through the menu cybook gen3 and cybook opus. Aug 25, 2017 the bookeen cybook muse hd was originally released in late 2016 and is widely considered their best ereader. Bookeens upgraded, colorful cybook opus to debut on may 7. If this file is deleted, it is created again by the cybook opus when you browse the library page which displays the thumbnail. There were any number of things the opus couldnt do then that i required in an ereader. It also has a builtin accelerometer that shifts the texts. Firmware updates for cybook opus and cybook gen3 the ebook. Screen quality is superb primarily due to the e ink carta screen and 300 ppi. The cybook opus is the newest ebook reading device from the company that has pioneered the ebook reader market since 1998 bookeen.
Epub reading software is also available for all modern smartphones. Opus bookeen and cybook opus page 3 mobileread forums. Yesterday bookeen released new firmware updates for the cybook opus, which comes in several different colors now, and the cybook gen3 as usual with bookeens ereaders, there two versions of firmware available, one for adobe drm ebooks and one for mobipocket drm ebooks mobipocket doesnt allow adobe support in conjunction with mobi on a single device. The new software engine delivers support for reflowable pdf technology, adobes. If youve been waiting for a nofrills ebook reader thats scarcely heavier than an iphone, check out the cybook opus from bookeen. Research and compare bookeens cybook opus to other ebook readers. You can still carry up to books in a mere 150 grams, or up to 8000 more by adding an optional microsd card.
Pros extremely light, intuitively designed, epub support ensures plenty of content, lots of font sizes. Yesterday bookeen released new firmware updates for the cybook opus. Jul 31, 2012 software user interface in 23 languages web browser included os linux 2. Bookeen has signed an agreement with adobe to license the adobe reader mobile sdk for its products. Conversions from all formats can be done with 3rd party software such as calibre.
Sep 23, 2009 booken cybook opus ereader image gallery. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of bookeen is strictly forbidden. The cybook opus is the latest ebook reading device from the company that has pioneered the ebook reader market since 1998 bookeen. Bookeen has two ebook readers available on the current market. If you have to buy a new macbook now, which one would you select. Firmware upgrade for cybook muse, cybook odyssey bookeen blog. Jun 23, 2010 yesterday bookeen released new firmware updates for the cybook opus, which comes in several different colors now, and the cybook gen3 as usual with bookeens ereaders, there two versions of firmware available, one for adobe drm ebooks and one for mobipocket drm ebooks mobipocket doesnt allow adobe support in conjunction with mobi on a single device. Bookeens previous ebook reader, the original cybook, was a rather plain device and didnt feel very tough. Nonetheless, the cybook opus is a quality ebook reader with a loyal following. But you wont find extras such as a music player, the ability to create. Cybook opus ar en portabel ebokslasare tillverkad av det franska foretaget bookeen som anvander sig av elektroniskt papperteknik. It is the bookeen cybook opus on the market only 5. Hi, i had a look at the touchscreen in a live demo on the web.
The simplest way to describe it physically is that this is a nearfeatureless black slate with a slightly beveled rear shell, minimal detail on the front. When the frontline model of bookeen was introduced 2014, the swedish twin version was also manufactured and sold by adlibirs in the scandinavian market. Bookeen cybook opus june 15, 2011 display eink screen 5. Firmware upgrade for cybook muse, cybook odyssey bookeen. Nov 04, 2009 the cybook opus is compatible with both drm and nondrm adobe pdf and epub files, drm and nondrm mobipocket files, html, plain text, jpg, png and gif file formats. No software installation, no synchronization process, no file conversion and. Its designed to fit in either hand comfortably, and has a long battery life of about 8000 pages. Available in an array of colors, and weighing just 5. Hello, as you may know, we are on the verge to release our new cybook opus and will. Other features xybook the opus include font size adjustment, easy content management, and multiformat support. The cybook ocean runs bookeens proprietary os on an 800mhz cpu with 128mb ram and wifi. Its the same opus so many of you know and love, but better.
Over 1, books can be stored in its large 1 gb of internal storage memory. Summary of contents for bookeen cybook opus page 2 information in this document is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. Aug 29, 2019 bookeen cybook opus ebook reader shows up in wild slashgear. It has a 5inch 76 mm x 101 mm e ink screen, and weighs just 150 grams 5. The bookeen cybook muse hd was originally released in late 2016 and is widely considered their best ereader. Bookeen to offer pocketable ebook reader may 18 macnn. In 2009 they also announced a new product the cybook opus a smaller version of the cybook gen3 but with some improvements. Corrections the crash when booting from sleep mode on some cybooks muse is corrected button activity is ameliorated.
The cybook opus is compatible with both drm and nondrm adobe pdf and epub files, drm and nondrm mobipocket files, html, plain text, jpg, png and. Mobipocket support, instant on, dictionary support. An electronic book, also known as an ebook or ebook, is a book publication made available in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, readable on the flat. In ebooks bookeen cybook bookeen cybook opus is installed the battery h but the final, and most important, black mark against the cybook opus is its ludicrous price. You use mobipocket reader to manage your ebook library. Bookeen cybook ocean is deficient, disappointing, and. Buy bookeen cybook opus ebook reader featuring 1gb memory builtin memory. Apr 29, 2010 cybook opus suits anyones eyesight and tastes. Find where to get new and free ebooks for cybook opus. Bookeens cybook opus wins featherweight ereader crown. Push the power button and the opus springs to life in seconds, making it the fastest booting e. I tried one in october and was so dissatisfied that i sent it back. Push the power button and the opus springs to life in.
System folder contains system files needed by cybook opus software. I dont know if its only me, but the text on the touchscreen was not as defined as on the prs505 screen, it was kind of milky if you understand what i mean. Cybook opus is a 5 inch ereader, specially designed for reading ebooks and enews. Two kindle 2s, one each bookeen cybook gen3, sony prs500, axim x51v.
Jan 31, 20 bookeen has signed an agreement with adobe to license the adobe reader mobile sdk for its products. A 5 ebook reader with built in gsensor for automatic screen rotation. Bookeen cybook opus still sleek, but lacks integrated store. When i click on explore i get a new window labeled start menu and i can see, in the lefthand treeview, a list of drives and directories. Running on the boo reader software there are two basic interface modes, listall and folder mode, both of which are. The new software engine delivers support for reflowable pdf technology, adobes content protection technology, as well as the epub file format, an xmlbased ebook standard with broad support from the publishing industry. Software user interface in 23 languages web browser included os linux 2.
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