The Samsung E6 e-Reader
The 6-inch device has a wireless connection, Wi-Fi at 802.11b/g, to share and get content, as well as a handwriting feature that will let users doodle to their heart’s content. Samsung announced the first partner to provide content for the device will be Google, which has digitized many popular and classic open-domain literary works.
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 E6 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 E6, is very portable at six inches. 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.
Hardware Specifications
- Feature 6 inch e-ink touchscreen
- Use stylus pen to annote or write directly on the screen.
- 802.11 WiFi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, but no 3G capability.
- Hand write directly on the screen or use the soft QWERTY keyboard.
- Built in slider that gives the user access to Home, Menu, Back, Link and directional control
- The standard interface of SD card enables you to add / remove / mange your collection with ease.
- Less power consumption equals ultra-long reading time. No power requirement after display.
- A full energy charge is sustainable for reading of thousands pages.
- Supports MP3 files for background listening.
- Available in early 2010 for $399.00 US