Samsung E101
Samsung E101 e-Reader
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The E101 further solidify Samsung's position as a global leader in display technology by raising the bar on the quality of writing capabilities for e-books.
Samsung is addressing a common frustration that users experience with many of today's digital readers with a stylus that allows them to annotate their favorite works or take notes. Coupled with wireless functionality that enables sharing of content, this is a truly multi-faceted device.
Handwriting Capabilities
Unlike other e-book devices, Samsung's E101 enables handwriting directly onto the display, allowing users to annotate their reading selections, calendars and to-do lists with a built-in electromagnetic resonance (EMR) stylus pen. This dedicated pen prevents mistypes caused by hands and other objects that may graze the screen's surface. A variety of pen and eraser thicknesses make the Samsung e-books perfect for drawing and writing.
Low Power Consumption
The Samsung e-book displays reflect light naturally and deliver an appearance similar to that of printed paper, allowing people to read more naturally than they would with other backlit electronic paper devices. The E101 boasts a ten-inch screen and because Samsung's e-book is not backlit, the power consumption is lower than that of other portable display devices. Only four hours of charging prepares the battery for up to two weeks of use, depending on the extent of daily use.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Wireless
Samsung's e-books are equipped for wireless connectivity as well. Wi-Fi 802.11b/g allows users to download content such as books and newspapers from a server wirelessly, as well as to share certain content with other devices. Bluetooth 2.0 is also a built in feature.
Facts about the E101
- 10″ screen. eInk and reflects light – no backlight.
- Stylus support via a special stylus.
- Stylus can be used for writing and drawing.
- Page Turn buttons at the bottom of the front face.
- Slide-out navigation pad with direction keys, centre button, home, and 3 more keys.
- Free books from Google.
- Download books and newspapers from a server wirelessly.
- Interesting looking user interface with lots of options like images and music.
- Up to 2 weeks of battery life and battery recharges in 4 hours.
- Early 2010 release – March or April supposedly.
- $699 Price point.
- The stylus technology is from Wacom.
More Specifications
- Capable to annotate reading selections, calendars, and to-do-lists with integrated electromagnetic resonance (EMR) stylus pen,
- Can draw and make handwritten notes with autocorrect
- Supports handwriting directly onto the display and sharing on-the-go.
- Battery provides up to two weeks of use
- Equipped with Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g,
- Supports wireless downloading online content include e-books and newspaper.
