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Hanlins V9 e-book reader with 9.7-inch e-ink display previewed

Author:Nilay Patel

Date:by , posted Jan 16th 2008 at 12:32PM

Source Site:engadget


Although theres no arguing that the 6-inch e-ink display used in both the Kindle and the Sony PRS-505 looks beautiful, were not exactly huge fans of endless scrolling -- which is why were pretty intrigued by these shots of the Hanlin V9 that just popped up on the Mobileread forums. The update to the V3 features a 9.7-inch display that definitely cranks the overall dimensions, but being able to view a full letter-size page seems like a tangible enough benefit -- and the addition of WiFi, EV-DO, and handwriting recognition just sweetens the pot. Apparently there are some issues mass-producing that screen, but when they get sorted pricing will land somewhere between $599 and $699 -- numbers that will probably keep this thing at the intriguing curiosity level for now.

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