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Dictionary beta-tests: Go!

Friday, January 20th, 2012

A warm thank you to all those who volunteered for the dictionary beta-tests! We are delighted to see such an enthusiastic response from our users. Rather than limit registration, we’ve decided to open the tests to everyone who would like to participate.

The first tests start now with 4 dictionaries available:

  • Italian
  • English
  • English > French
  • English > Italian

To participate, it’s very simple:

  1. make sure that the firmware of your Cybook Odyssey is version 1.4.1485 or later
  2. open the browser
  3. tap the address bar
  4. enter http://176.31.234.27/dic
  5. download the dictionary(ies) of your choice

The installation is automatic.

Please submit your comments using the contact form on our site.

Happy reading!

Bookeen Team

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Beta-test for dictionaries

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Bookeen wants YOU to beta-test new dictionaries!

Our development team is hard at work finalising a selection of new dictionaries, and we’re looking for some beta-testers before the public release.

Currently we need testers for the following languages:

  • Italian
  • English
  • English to French
  • English to Italian

The test will begin around the 17th of January.

If you have a Cybook Odyssey and you would like to participate, leave a comment below, telling us what language(s) you can test. Don’t forget to indicate your email address in the proper field.

Happy reading,

Bookeen Team

UPDATE: The first dictionaries are available for tests now! Get all the details here:
http://bookeen.com/blog/dictionary-beta-tests-go/

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Cybook Odyssey Upgrade

Monday, November 28th, 2011

An upgrade for the Cybook Odyssey to version 1470 is available since friday 25th of November. It is automatically proposed when the Odyssey connects to internet.

Principal Changes

  • Optimisation of the reactivity and the sensitivity of the touch interface.
  • Animations and scrolling even more fluid.
  • Bug fix for USB disconnections.
  • Improvements / corrections for the highlighting and notes features (1 and 2 fingers).
  • Serial number visible in the “About” window and in the file /system/sn.txt.

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Cybook Odyssey Video Tour

Monday, November 28th, 2011

We’ve received many requests for some videos demonstrating the features and interface of the Cybook Odyssey, so today we’re presenting a tour of the Odyssey in four videos.

Graphical User Interface on Bookeen Cybook Odyssey powered by HSIS

Dictionary Interface on Bookeen Cybook Odyssey powered by HSIS

Multi-Touch Interface on Bookeen Cybook Odyssey

Animation Boot Sequence of Bookeen Cybook Odyssey powered by HSIS

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Cybook Odyssey: watch this space…

Friday, November 4th, 2011
Bookeen will announce this Monday November 7th the price and launch date of the Cybook Odyssey.
See you Monday…

Cybook Odyssey

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Bookeen breaks the boundaries for electronic ink

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Press release e-Reader Bookeen. Paris, 10/10/2011

Bookeen is proud to present the Cybook Odyssey: the first e-Reader equipped with High Speed Ink System (HSIS) technology. It has taken two years of development to create this technology which will revolutionize the electronic ink display. With the HSIS, the Cybook Odyssey paves the way for a new generation of e-Readers which are faster, more reactive and more fluid.

Cybook Odyssey

The launch of the Cybook Odyssey is set to dispel all previous misconceptions about electronic ink. Until now, the quality and comfort of electronic ink have enabled e-Readers to provide the ideal reading device for digital content. However, in recent years, the inertia of the e-paper technology has disappointed readers who are used to highly reactive touch-screen LCD tablets or smartphones.

Now with the launch of the Cybook Odyssey equipped with HSIS technology, Bookeen reveals the first ever e-Reader which works at high speed whilst also maintaining the properties of electronic ink.

With the HSIS, Bookeen:

  • has radically simplified the e-Reader user experience by making it more intuitive,
  • has crafted a user friendly interface directly inspired by the ergonomic of touch-screen tablets,
  • introduces a range of new features which have not yet been available with electronic ink.

The Cybook Odyssey will be available in Europe in the forthcoming weeks. The price has not yet been disclosed.

The Cybook Odyssey is the first e-Reader to incorporate:

  • the technology of a High Speed Ink System (HSIS) developed by Bookeen, for an instantly reactive screen which has never previously been achieved with E Ink®

The Cybook Odyssey is also equipped with the following features:

  • a Cortex A8 processor (800MHz) adapted by Texas Instruments in collaboration with Bookeen,
  • a 6 inch E Ink® Pearl wide touch-screen embedded in a compact classy design,
  • fast Wi-Fi connectivity.

Other features will soon be revealed.

About Bookeen

Bookeen is a French company which has been a European pioneer for electronic books since 1998. They have developed and marketed the following e-Readers in more than 70 countries: the Cybook Opus and the Cybook Orizon. Bookeen’s R&D team which are based within their Paris headquarters are world renowned for their excellence and innovation. Bookeen is one of a number of companies which invent, design and develop effective electronic solutions and software. www.bookeen.com

Bookeen e-Readers are available in more than 70 countries around the world

Some retailers: Pixmania, Waterstone’s, Redcoon, Media World, Bol.com, La Feltrinelli, Boulanger, Darty, Fnac, Virgin, Cultura, Auchan, Le Furet du Nord, Gibert Joseph, Surcouf, Gibert Jeune, GrosBill, Librairie Dialogues… and www.Bookeen.com

Press contacts : Jean-François Kitten, jf@licencek.com +33611293028 Capucine de Jessey, c.dejessey@licencek.com, Imogen Bailey, i.bailey@licencek.com +331 83 64 77 06 & +331 42 15 70 12

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Cybook Opus and Orizon, now more affordable than ever!

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Starting today, Bookeen makes ebooks more accessible by offering great deals on Cybook Opus and Cybook Orizon.

The Cybook Opus, at under 130€: the lightest 5″ reader in the world, the Cybook Opus is the perfect companion. Slip it into your pocket to read whenever and wherever you like. Load it with up to 1000 books* and you’ll always have something to read!

The Cybook Orizon, at under 150€: its sleek profile, the thinnest in the world, offers a 6″ touchscreen, and thanks to the built-in WiFi connection, download your next book in just seconds.

All Cybooks benefit from Bookeen’s years of expertise as a pioneer in electronic books since 1998.

Order your Cybook from our Bookeen Store, or from one of our resellers.

*internal memory 1Gb, expandable via microSD memory card.

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Bookeen answers: Bluetooth on the Orizon

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Following some questions from our users, we confirm that the Cybook Orizon is compatible with a Bluetooth connection as announced, as the device contains all the necessary elements for this type of connection. However, and Bookeen apologises for this to our customers who are waiting for this feature, we have encountered some unexpected difficulties which have prevented us from implementing this feature so far.

We are doing our best to add this feature as quickly as possible and fulfill this expectation. We appreciate your patience and comprehension.

We would love to know how you intend to use the Bluetooth and why this feature interests you; please feel free to tell us your plans in the comments.

Happy reading,

Bookeen Team

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The Cybook Orizon now only 199.99€

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Starting today, the Cybook Orizon is available for a new reduced price of 199.99€!

Take advantage to discover the world’s thinnest ebook-reader, now even better thanks to the recent firmware upgrade. Find it in Bookeen’s online store and from our resellers.

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Orizon : What’s new in v3.1

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

A new upgrade for the Cybook Orizon firmware is available now! Get it over the air via WiFi or download it from our site. Here’s what’s new in version 3.1:

What’s new in version 3.1

Home

  • Improved user interface.
  • Ebooks and web favorites can be moved back and forth by sliding the finger (like turning a page).

Library

  • Improved user interface.
  • Additional sort option to also sort by “Author” and “Publisher”.

Home & Library

  • Thumbnails and metadata are automatically updated when content is updated.
  • For ebook loans, remaining time (before expiration) appears at the bottom of thumbnails.

Reader

  • Faster page turn.
  • Option to hyphenate text for better typographic white space.
  • Option to switch to “Night Mode” (white text on black background).
  • Option to ignore publisher’s original styles (allows full customization of the publication and also faster processing of complex editions).
  • For raw text files (txt), language is automatically detected to apply the right hyphenation rules.

Web Browser

  • Improved browser response time (can be interrupted at any moment).
  • Improved cache support (faster navigation).
  • Web favorites are synchronized with the “Home” page (most recently used displayed first).
  • Bug fix: cookies (Gmail now keeps user authenticated).
  • Bug fix: no more unexpected “Connection timed out” messages.

Network

  • Faster downloads.
  • Wi-Fi MAC address, unique address used to connect to Wi-Fi networks, is now available from 3 locations: (1) “About” box (2) when manually configuring a Wi-Fi network (3) in file <Cybook/system/wifi.txt>.
  • Option to ignore a firmware update (will not be proposed again).
  • Option to recheck for firmware updates.
  • Bug fix: captive proxy detection (some free Wi-Fi hotspots could not be used).

Keyboard

  • New URL keyboard (for faster web address typing).
  • Enhanced web keyboard.

Improvements

  • Improved text contrast.
  • Improved battery life.
  • Faster display refreshes.
  • USB connection to power adapter is automatically recognized.
  • Various user interface localizations.
  • Various fixes and improvements.

Instructions for a manual update:

To install the update manually, place the .bin file that you’ve downloaded at the root of the internal memory of your Cybook.

Then, shut down the Cybook and turn it on again while holding down the central button of the directional pad until the installation begins. After a few seconds, the installation will be complete and your Orizon will re-start itself; you’re ready to read.

/!\ Very important: make sure to charge the battery before launching the update.

Happy reading,

Bookeen Team

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