Introducing the World’s First 9-inch Touch-Screen Ebook Reader
ASUS unveils the Eee Reader DR900 with a reading area 2.25 times the size
of 6-inch ebook readers
Taipei, Taiwan, (November 29, 2010) — Those who love to read on the go will rejoice at the arrival of the new ASUS Eee Reader DR900. With a 9-inch screen that offers 2.25 times the reading area compared to 6-inch ebook readers, this sleek device is ideal for reading material ranging from novels to comic books — and everything else in between.
Highly portable, long battery life
Less than 10mm thick and weighing just 440g, the Eee Reader is a highly portable travelling companion that can be taken on any journey, whether it’s the daily commute or a long-haul flight. Its 2GB of internal storage (expandable via SD Card) can store up to 5,000 ebooks and the two-week battery life is long enough to read 20 novels back-to-back between recharges.
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Read on the beach or in bed
This ultra-low power consumption is possible because the Eee Reader’s SiPix electrophoretic display only uses power to change its image, not to maintain it. Page turns are virtually instant and the monochrome image is as crisp as ink printed on paper. Better still, the screen stays clear even in broad daylight, making so it’s as easy to read on the beach as it is under a bedside light.
Easy to use touch-screen interface
The Eee Reader’s 9-inch capacitive touch-screen also removes the need for a physical keyboard and delivers a simple and intuitive user interface. Readers both young and old can master the Eee Reader in minutes, and with built-in Wi-Fi and optional 3G, it puts a world of reading material at everyone’s fingertips.
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS: 9-inch SiPix electrophoretic display reflects light like paper to mimic a printed page, giving a more natural and more comfortable reading experience than backlit LCD displays.
Capacitive touch-screen with a virtual keyboard can be used to annotate reading material, make handwritten notes and even draw sketches.
Buy ebooks no matter where you are, thanks to the WebKit-based browser and built-in Wi-Fi, plus optional 3G.
Read non-stop for up to four days on battery power with Wi-Fi enabled, and up to two weeks with Wi-Fi disabled.
High-quality text-to-speech supports for 23 languages, giving instant conversion of ebooks into audio books.
No thicker than a pencil (221 x 191 x 9.7mm) and weighs just 440g (Wi-Fi model).
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• 50-word NIB
No thicker than a pencil and with a two-week battery life, the new ASUS Eee Reader DR900 has a 9-inch, touch-sensitive, electronic paper display that’s 2.25 times larger than 6-inch ebook readers.
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The 9-inch capacitive touch-screen of the new ASUS Eee Reader DR900 offers 2.25 times the reading area of 6-inch ebook readers and mimics the high-contrast clarity of a printed page, thanks to SiPix electrophoretic display technology. No thicker than a pencil, the Eee Reader runs for up to two weeks between battery charges, long enough to read 20 novels back-to-back. Built-in Wi-Fi and optional 3G keep the Eee Reader connected to a world of reading material, while the 23-language text-to-speech function gives instant audio book support.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Operating SystemLinux
Display9″ diagonal Sipix® Electro-Phoretic Display
1024 x 768 pixel resolution
Touch ScreenCapacitive
WLAN802.11b/g Wi-Fi
Wireless Data Network3G Optional
Storage2 GB (internal)
Support Micro SD Card for SDHC (expansion)
Audio3.5mm stereo audio jack
Built-in stereo speakers
Input / OutputMicro USB connector Port x1 (USB 2.0)
Micro SD card slot x1
3.5mm Earphone Jack x1
BatteryBattery life: Read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to 2 weeks.
Charge time: Fully charges in approximately 4 hours via the included power adapter. Also supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable
Dimensions222*161*9.7 mm
Weight440grams without built-in 3G
473grams with built-in 3G