New to the UK, the Pyrus is a versatile eBook Reader (retailing around £59.99) that was recently showcased at the London Book Fair. The Pyrus has Digital Ink technology and portrait/ landscape switching for superior readability. Supported by an incredibly long battery life of around one week, it allows readers to enjoy thousands of their favourite books with a realistic, comfortable reading style at home, work or when travelling.
What’s more, integrating the innovative TrekStor eReader Suite software, the Pyrus presents a smooth and intuitive way for readers to browse, download and enjoy content from a range of online content providers.
Getting drawn into a good book can be difficult without finding the right place and position. Many electronic devices use traditional backlit displays which not only strain the eyes, but can be impossible to read comfortably without the right angle and lighting. The Pyrus eBook Reader presents a solution to this problem. The 6” flicker-free display utilises Digital Ink technology, reflecting light (rather than emitting) to create a realistic, paper-like display which won’t strain the eyes – even in direct sunlight. Ghosting can be prevented by frequently updating the display. You can choose whether it carries out a complete page refresh after each, after 3 or after 5 pages. Combined with an adjustable font in 6 sizes and working both horizontally and vertically, it can be read effortlessly and clearly in almost any environment.
Pyrus Key Features:
6” display with Digital Ink technology for paper-like realism
Adjustable fonts in 6 sizes with crisp text display
4 GB internal capacity to hold approx 4,000 books
Slot for microSD/microSDHC memory cards with possible memory expansion of up to 32 GB
Week long battery life with intelligent power management
Wide range of compatibility for eBooks and images
High speed USB 2.0 connection with approx 3 hour charge time
Supported eBook formats: EPUB, PDF, support for Adobe® DRM, TXT, FB2, PBD, RTF, HTML
Supported image/photo formats: JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG
Non-slip rubber cover
You need an Adobe® ID to register your device to your name and to authorize copy-protected eBooks for your device (easy to do online)
It doesn’t have touch screen or wifi – but what do you expect at this price!
Price: £59.99
pcadvisor.co.uk gives it a ‘Although a no-frills device, it’s solidly built and easy to use.’
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