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

Once again, Bookeen is participating in the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas!

We’d be very happy to see you, so please stop by our stand and say hello. You can find us at South Hall 4 36173. Hope to see you there!

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 17^th 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/

A new firmware upgrade to version 4.0.1485 is now available for the Cybook Odyssey. It will be automatically proposed to you via the wifi connection as soon as you connect your Odyssey, or you can download it from our site for manual installation: Support > Download.

The change log is also available for download on our site.

Version 4.0 (build 1485)

• Feature: support for multiple dictionaries. Bookeen and international partners will propose new dictionaries (monolingual and bilingual) for download within the next weeks.
• Feature: to define a custom screensaver, open the desired picture and check the “Set as Screensaver” option. If the option is grayed out, rotate the user interface in portrait orientation.
• Improvements: various user interface and keyboard localizations.
• Fix: the system could lock up randomly.
• Fix: the system would freeze when ejecting the microSD card in suspend mode.
• Fix: the battery level indicator could fluctuate significantly.
• Fix: the download process could restart the application under some circumstances.
• Fix: on some web sites, cookies could not be recognized.

Version 4.0 (build 1481)

• Fix: support for USB drive ejection (Mac, Windows, Linux).
• Fix: USB connectivity (looping disconnections, successive cable insertions).

Version 4.0 (build 1476)

• Fix: pressing side buttons could lead to turn 2 pages instead of 1.
• Fix: some SDHC cards were not recognized.

Version 4.0 (build 1470)

• Optimization of touch reactivity and sensitivity.
• Smoother animations and scrolling.
• Fix on USB disconnections.
• Fix on highlight and annotations (1 & 2 fingers).
• Serial number visible in “About” box and in /system/sn.txt

Automated installation (Wi-Fi)

• Connect the Cybook to the Internet (ebook store or browser), the latest firmware update is proposed, validate.
• The firmware update is automatically downloaded then installed.
• The device restarts automatically with the new software version.

Manual installation

• Download the firmware update file from www.bookeen.com/en/supportdownload.
• Copy the file CybUpdate.bin onto a microSD card.
• Switch off your Cybook (Home, “Settings”, “Advanced”, “Shutdown”).
• Insert the microSD card.
• Press the main button (central button below the screen) and keep it pressed while switching on the Cybook.
• When the boot image appears (after about 2s), you can release the main button.
• The firmware update will be launched and, once complete, will reboot the device automatically.

Happy reading,
Bookeen Team

A new firmware upgrade to version 4.0.1481 is now available for the Cybook Odyssey. It will be automatically proposed to you via the wifi connection as soon as you connect your Odyssey, or you can download it from our site for manual installation: Support > Download.

The change log is also available for download on our site.

Version 4.0 (build 1481)

• Fix: support for USB drive ejection (Mac, Windows, Linux).
• Fix: USB connectivity (looping disconnections, successive cable insertions).

Version 4.0 (build 1476)

• Fix: pressing side buttons could lead to turn 2 pages instead of 1.
• Fix: some SDHC cards were not recognized.

Version 4.0 (build 1470)

• Optimization of touch reactivity and sensitivity.
• Smoother animations and scrolling.
• Fix on USB disconnections.
• Fix on highlight and annotations (1 & 2 fingers).
• Serial number visible in “About” box and in /system/sn.txt

Automated installation (Wi-Fi)

• Connect the Cybook to the Internet (ebook store or browser), the latest firmware update is proposed, validate.
• The firmware update is automatically downloaded then installed.
• The device restarts automatically with the new software version.

Manual installation

• Download the firmware update file from www.bookeen.com/en/supportdownload.
• Copy the file CybUpdate.bin onto a microSD card.
• Switch off your Cybook (Home, “Settings”, “Advanced”, “Shutdown”).
• Insert the microSD card.
• Press the main button (central button below the screen) and keep it pressed while switching on the Cybook.
• When the boot image appears (after about 2s), you can release the main button.
• The firmware update will be launched and, once complete, will reboot the device automatically.

Happy reading,
Bookeen Team

A new firmware upgrade to version 4.0.1476 is now available for the Cybook Odyssey. It will be automatically proposed to you via the wifi connection as soon as you connect your Odyssey, or you can download it from our site for manual installation: Support > Download.

The change log is also available for download on our site.

Version 4.0 (build 1476)

• Fix: pressing side buttons could lead to turn 2 pages instead of 1.
• Fix: some SDHC cards were not recognized.

Version 4.0 (build 1470)

• Optimization of touch reactivity and sensitivity.
• Smoother animations and scrolling.
• Fix on USB disconnections.
• Fix on highlight and annotations (1 & 2 fingers).
• Serial number visible in “About” box and in /system/sn.txt

Automated installation (Wi-Fi)

• Connect the Cybook to the Internet (ebook store or browser), the latest firmware update is proposed, validate.
• The firmware update is automatically downloaded then installed.
• The device restarts automatically with the new software version.

Manual installation

• Download the firmware update file from www.bookeen.com/en/supportdownload.
• Copy the file CybUpdate.bin onto a microSD card.
• Switch off your Cybook (Home, “Settings”, “Advanced”, “Shutdown”).
• Insert the microSD card.
• Press the main button (central button below the screen) and keep it pressed while switching on the Cybook.
• When the boot image appears (after about 2s), you can release the main button.
• The firmware update will be launched and, once complete, will reboot the device automatically.

Happy reading,
Bookeen Team

With a turnover which has grown by 2537%, Bookeen has taken 4th place for fastest-growing technology companies in the national awards by the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2011.

Being named one of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 rewards the dynamism of the most promising technology companies.  The program ranks the technology companies with the highest percentage growth in revenue over five years. Bookeen’s excellent performance has enabled them to qualify as  laureate of the 11^th Deloitte Technology Fast 50. These rankings are assigned in terms of the rate of growth of turnover between 2006 and 2010. Bookeen realised a turnover of 2537 % during this period partly thanks to flourishing international sales. For example, in 2010 Bookeen sold the Cybook in more than 50 countries.

Bookeey Cybook Odyssey

“Being named one of the Technology Fast 50 by Deloitte means being one of the leaders in the French market for 5 years and demonstrating exceptional qualities in an industry which is currently extremely competitive” said Ariane Bucaille, Associate of Technology Fast 50 at Deloitte. “We warmly congratulate Bookeen for being ranked one of the fastest-growing  technology companies in France.”

According to Michael Dahan, co-founder of Bookeen: “This prestigious award recognizes that Bookeen has managed to position itself as a brand of reference in a highly competitive e-reader market. With the Cybook Odyssey, the latest innovative e-reader from Bookeen, we are able to demonstrate that French technology companies have a major role in the international High Tech industry. Bookeen currently makes its devices compatible with the most prestigious bookstores in Europe by supplying the ebook reader as well as our know how in the area of content distribution plateforme.”

Bookeen has also obtained the national award for hardware, devices and semi-conductors by Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2011 as well as being ranked in 52^nd place in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ EMEA 2011 (Europe, Middle East, Africa).

fast50france.com/palmares_national.html

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.

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

As of the 22nd November, the fastest e-reader ever will be available for less than 150 Euros!

Cybook Odyssey

The Cybook Odyssey is the first e-reader ever to incorporate Bookeen’s exclusive technology, the High Speed Ink System, providing an extremely rapid interface which has never been seen before in electronic ink devices.

The Cybook Odyssey from Bookeen is available in black with the back casing made from brushed aluminum. It will be launched for less than 150 Euros as of the 22nd November. It will be available for pre-order starting the 10th of November on Bookeen’s website and from retail partners.

The Cybook Odyssey is delivered with over 100 books in order to get the reader started (more than 30 in English).  This technological gem is set to definitively revolutionize e-reader devices thanks to its instantaneous ergonomic interface.

Cybook Odyssey from Bookeen

Available in Europe from 22nd November 2011 for less than 150 euros.

Pre-orders taken from the 10th November : www.bookeen.com and from retail partners.
More about High Speed Ink System : http://bookeen.com/blog/cybook-odyssey-hsis

About Bookeen
Based in Paris (France), the Bookeen team, experts in electronic books since 1998, have developed a number of solutions for e-readers over the last 13 years. They are proud to bring such innovations to the market as the HSIS technology available for the first time with the Cybook Odyssey.Bookeen also proposes its own online ebookstore : BookeenStore.com