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ViewSonic VEB612


$259.00 Released November, 2009

Product Shot 1 The Pros:SD card slot for external storage expansion up to 4GB. Competitive price point - matches the most popular e-readers. Manufactured by ViewSonic - well known and respected display manufacturer.

The Cons:Smaller than average 512MB of internal storage. Cannot match the competition in terms of functionality or aesthetics at the same price point. No WiFi or 3G connection for buying books.

The VEB612 is an ebook reader from ViewSonic released in late 2009. The VEB612 features a 6-inch grayscale screen with an 800 x 600 pixel resolution. The viewing angle is nearly 180°, allowing for content to be read in a wide array of conditions.

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The E-ink nature of this device allows for a high contrast ratio with zero flickering, which in turn makes reading easy on the eyes. The ViewSonic VEB612 is compatible with a variety of formats including ePub, PRC, PDF, HTML, TXT and MP3 audio files for audiobooks or music. 512MB of memory is built-in, while the maximum capacity can be expanded with SD cards. The internal battery is designed to last 8,000 page turns per charge, reducing the need to constantly charge the device. The ViewSonic VEB612 comes with a leatherette cover, which helps protect the screen from scratches and other damage.

Features

  • E-ink display (166 DPI, 8-level grayscale)
  • 6" 800 x 600 SVGA resolution
  • ePub, PRC, PDF, HTML, TXT, MP3 audio support
  • 8,000 page turns per charge
  • 180° viewing angles
  • 512MB internal memory
  • SD card slot (4GB max. per card)
  • Leatherette cover
  • USB 2.0 connectivity
  • Rechargeable Li-Polymer battery
  • Windows and Mac compatibility
  • Dimensions & weight: 4.5" x 7.3" x 0.4", 0.4lb

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    SD card slot for external storage expansion up to 4GB

  • 1

    competitive price point - matches the most popular e-readers

  • 1

    manufactured by ViewSonic - well known and respected display manufacturer

Cons
  • 2

    smaller than average 512MB of internal storage

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    cannot match the competition in terms of functionality or aesthetics at the same price point

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    no WiFi or 3G connection for buying books

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    8-level gray-scale cannot compete with the higher end displays available in the mainstream readers

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