The Cybook Orizons are getting ready to meet their future readers! The first deliveries will be on their way the week of the 25-29 October.
Thank you for your patience, everyone!
Bookeen Team
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The Cybook Orizon is almost here!
Friday, October 15th, 2010Cybook Orizon: pre-orders open now!
Saturday, September 25th, 2010The Cybook Orizon is now available for pre-order in our shop! Orders will be fulfilled starting mid-October in the order they were received.
Cybook Orizon news, here you go!
Monday, September 20th, 2010“Download eBooks at your fingertips”
Bookeen introduces the Cybook Orizon
The new touch-screen, WiFi-equipped ebook reader
photo: M. Grigoriev
Bookeen, the European leader of the ebook reader market, will launch its next-generation reading device, the Cybook Orizon in mid-October. Suggested retail price is 229.99€.
Thinner than a newspaper and lighter than a book (245 g – 8.6 oz), the Cybook Orizon boasts a non-glare, multi-touch screen with reading quality close to that of paper.
Thanks to its integrated Wi-Fi connectivity, the Cybook Orizon lets you very easily download your book in a few seconds.
Its sleek lines (it’s just 0.29’’ – 7.6 mm thick) give book lovers an elegant tool for a unique reading experience.
The Cybook Orizon was developed in its entirety by Bookeen’s engineering teams in France.
A new generation of ebook reader, packed with innovations
Turn the pages with your fingertips. The screen incorporates “Caress touch ePaper” technology. “For a long time, we’ve been trying to incorporate a touch technology that didn’t compromise the screen’s readability. With Cybook Orizon, it’s a done deal. No glare at all, the Cybook Orizon stays readable in full sunshine.” announced Michel Dahan, cofounder of Bookeen. “Just touch the page lightly, and everything becomes simpler, more intuitive.”
Annotate, highlight text to remember key points as you read, adjust the character size simply by moving your fingers, thanks to the screen’s multi-touch capability. “We wanted to make a reader you can use as soon as you get your hands on it. So for us, it was simple: make it multi touch from the beginning,” says Bookeen cofounder Laurent Picard. “Thanks to the touch screen, you’ll find it’s easy to use, and a pleasure to interact with.”
All that technology is packed into a device the thickness of a magazine. “Getting it down to 0.29’’ (7.6 mm) was a true technical challenge. Our engineers worked hard to make it that thin and at the same time adhere to the highest standards of durability,” Michael Dahan points out. “The result is better than expected. We managed to build the thinnest ebook reader in the world.”
Your books immediately available
The Cybook Orizon has a built-in WiFi module. You can download a book in a minute or so without having to use your computer. “With Cybook Orizon, we wanted to give users immediate access to books directly from Cybook. For premium content, we did a lot of work on buying dynamics to make the process extremely simple for the user,” says marketing director Jean-Luc Satin. Cybook Orizon is a real alternative to American competitors, but this time with a European based catalogue.”
Bookeen will address all major European countries. Bookeen will bring every local Book catalogue to the Cybook Orizon, enabling European customers to buy their books in their own language. To enable his European bookstore, Bookeen collaborates with major players in digital book distribution in Europe.
We will begin with France. French customers will enjoy access to most of the French digital catalogue: 25,000 titles issued by 185 publishers.
The same set will be rolled out at the end of the year in many European countries, such as Italy and Spain.
The Cybook Orizon allows direct access to a catalog of free books, and 150 classic books are embedded for the user to discover and enjoy reading on the Cybook Orizon.
Internet access: surf the net unrestricted
The Cybook Orizon is also equipped with an unrestricted web browser that allows you access the web site of your choice with no limits, and download content that’s readable on your device.
The Cybook Orizon will be available for pre-order starting September 25 at bookeen.com and retail partner sites.
New information will be available in the next few weeks via www.bookeen.com, Facebook and Twitter.
The Cybook Orizon will be available in black and white.
About Bookeen
Bookeen European leader of the ebook industry develops and markets ebook readers in over 70 countries. The founders, Laurent Picard and Michael Dahan, engineers and book lovers, participated in the development of the first electronic book in 1998. In 2003, they created Bookeen, and in October 2007 successfully launched their first ePaper based ebook reader, Cybook Gen3. Since then, Bookeen has enjoyed uninterrupted growth. At its Paris facilities, Bookeen brings together an R&D team known worldwide for excellence and innovation. In October 2010, Bookeen will launch the Cybook Orizon, the first touch-screen ebook reader with built-in WiFi, which offers simplified access to ebooks. Bookeen plans to extend its book download service to all European countries in which they operate by the end of the year.
Data Sheet : Bookeen Cybook Orizon
Size 6’’
Screen
Monochromatic – 16 grayscale
Touch screen epaper- SiPix technology
Résolution
800 x 600 pixels – 167 dpi
Memory
2 GB (1,500 to 2,000 books)
Maximum storage capacity
1 microSD memory card slot (8 GB max; up to approximately 8,000 titles)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi (802. 11 b/g/n)
Bluetooth (2.1+EDR)
Micro-USB port
Synchronization with PC
Yes
Synchronization with Mac
Yes
Audio/video functions
Reads the following text formats : Adobe ePUB/PDF (with or without DRM), TXT and HTML files; photo formats: (16 level greyscale) : JPEG, GIF and PNG
Plug-in port
Micro USB 2.0
Additional content
150 books included.
Power supply
Rechargeable (via USB cable) lithium-polymer battery
Battery life
Up to 10,000 consecutive pages / approximately 3 weeks
Multi-touch Screen
Bookeen touch interface
Multi-touch function to enlarge or reduce character size with the fingertips
Annotation, note taking, and highlighting functions
Direct access to content download platform
Additional book reader 3.0 software features
-Motion sensor (automatically adjusts to portrait or landscape mode),
- Right- and left- hand interfaces
- 12 font sizes, extra fonts available
Dimensions (l x w x h) en mm
(4.9’’x7.5’’x125.7 x 189.49 x 7.6 mm
Net weight (grams)
245
Cybook Orizon: Reading, as you like it
Friday, September 3rd, 2010We’ve had many questions about the features of the Cybook Orizon, here’s a first look. The Cybook Orizon personalises the reading experience to the reader; choose from 12 different text sizes, change the font, and add your own favourite fonts.
Using the touch screen, you can highlight important passages, add bookmarks to make sure you don’t forget anything, or even add notes.
photo: D. Talijunas
With the wifi connection, you’re never far from your next book: download it wherever and whenever you want. The Cybook Orizon’s extra-slim design slips easily into a bag or even a large pocket, for keeping up with your mobile lifestyle. Read in any situation, even in full sunlight, for more than 2 weeks on a single charge.
Coming soon: most likely at the end of next week, we’ll reveal the launch date and other key information, as well as opening pre-orders for the Cybook Orizon.
And, as always, join the discussion on facebook and twitter.
At last, news of the Cybook Orizon!
Friday, August 27th, 2010Yesterday I got to hold in my hands a real Cybook Orizon; after the mock-ups and prototypes it’s really exciting to see the final product really exist! We know you’ve been dying for some news and how impatient you are. So without further ado, in a world-wide sneak preview, the very first real photos (not 3D renders) of the Cybook Orizon:
Cybook Orizon Black
Cybook Orizon White
The two models have a bicolored case, with a black front and white back or the other way around.
It’s incredibly thin but really feels solid and robust, thanks to our reinforcement specifically to protect the screen. And the back of the case feels really nice to the touch; the black one has a velvety texture, and the white one has a glossy lacquer finish. The definitive dimensions are: width 4.9” (125,7mm), height 7.5” (189,49mm), and only 0.29” (7,6mm) thick, that’s incredibly thin! It weighs 8.6oz. and has a 6” screen, 600×800 pixels for a 167 dpi resolution, and 16-level greyscale.
The touchscreen is impressive: very sensitive, really fast, and since the touch layer is integrated in the screen there is no glare or distortion. There are some amazing touch features, we’ll be unveiling them soon and I think you’ll love them. First clue: I saw Google in a screen…
Not all the details are available yet but the good news is that as we get closer to launch I’ll be giving you more information right here, sometimes before it’s released anywhere else! And in fact we’ll be saving a few other special advantages for our faithful readers…
The Cybook Orizon adventure continues next week!
New! Cybook Opus “Pearl”
Monday, July 12th, 2010The Cybook Opus “pearl” just arrived. This new dress will join the other beautiful colors launched a few weeks ago. You’ll find it in our online shop.
Opus Pearl
Cybook Orizon: news
Friday, June 25th, 2010Fresh news, as promised! Save the date: Bookeen announces the Cybook Orizon, launching in early September 2010. Want to find out more? Keep your eyes open, because you’ll be hearing lots more about the Cybook Orizon, starting with more news right here in the coming days.
Firmware upgrade
Thursday, December 24th, 2009At last! Here is the long awaited Firmware Upgrade for Cybooks.
Thank you for your support and your patience!
All the Bookeen Team whishes you a Merry Christmas!
Adobe PDF and EPUB will be present in Bookeen products
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009Bookeen has signed an agreement with Adobe to license the Adobe Reader Mobile SDK for its products.
The new software engine delivers support for reflowable PDF technology, Adobe’s content protection technology, as well as the EPUB file format, an XML-based eBook standard with broad support from the publishing industry.
The Bookeen products will be compatible with Adobe Digital Edition Desktop application (compatible both on PCs and Macs) enabling users to acquire and download their content from a variety of sources.
Both the PDF and EPUB support will become available through a software release scheduled in quarter 1 2009, more details will follow later.
Best wishes 2008
Friday, January 25th, 2008First of all, with almost one month late, best wishes 2008 to all of you.
This year 2007 has been tremendous for Bookeen. Against all odds, we have released our Cybook Gen3 almost on time and the device has met a smashing success. As already announced several times before, we have been overwhelmed by the demand and we all thank you for this success. The first reactions of our customers and professionals have been great obtaining a 9 out of 10 from TrustedReviews with a nice “Of all the dedicated eBook readers I’ve seen this is definitely the best”.
We have also noted all the remarks of our first customers : folder support, delete key, better sound interface and our dev team is already working on them. Please note that, even if we are not very responsive, we always read all your emails and take in account your feedback.
Since our creation in 2003, Bookeen has always tried to keep in touch with its customers and to offer a reactive and efficient customer support. Concerning this part of our job, we clearly have not met our quality imperatives for the Cybook Gen3 release. We are now making all the necessary decisions to have a customer support department running properly.
In parrallel of our online store, a reseller network has grown much faster than expected and right now almost 11 stores (both web and brick and mortar) are selling the Cybook Gen3. This network is increasing every week and we invite everyone interested by selling the Cybook to get in touch with us.
We have also been part of several great initiatives like the NAEB buyer’s club and the Cluster21 publisher pack. I will describe these two initiatives in future posts.
We will definitely be more active on this blog and give you fresh news about Bookeen and Cybook Gen3 in the next few days.
Thanks again.
Regards,
Michael
PS: The Cybook is currently in stock. Shipments have restarted, the current average delay between order and shipment is 5 business days
