CES 2011: Hanvon WISEreader E920 Unveils Industry-First Color eInk Display and High Resolution
A new day, a new Engadget hands-on review from CES. This time, it’s a short demo of the new Hanvon WISEreader E920. This new eBook reader comes with two major features. The first pleasant surprise is the exceptionally high resolution of the 9.7-inch display, boasting 1600×1200 pixels. For comparison, the Kindle DX also has a 9.7-inch display, but only with a resolution of 1200×824 pixels. This means the E920 offers 200dpi compared to just 150dpi on the Kindle DX, resulting in significantly sharper text display on the E920. The second milestone also pertains to the display: it utilizes eInk technology capable of displaying colors, marking the first time this technology has been concretely announced in a device.
The device is likely to feature a touchscreen that must be operated with a stylus, as well as WiFi and 3G. This isn’t entirely clear yet, because Hanvon attributes these features to an unnamed reader in one of the press releases. However, since the E920 is a high-end reader, we can assume that it was included in the list of features. What is confirmed is the expandable microSD memory card slot with up to 32GB. Hanvon promises a standby time of 15 days and a battery life of 10,000 page turns.
Judging by the images and the video, the contrast and black tones are very good, but the colors seem a bit faint and washed out. This should not be too surprising, as this is the first generation of an eInk display that can display colors. We can thus expect future improvements not only in color depth but also in color reproduction. By the time this happens, CES 2012 will likely be just around the corner.
Hanvon WISEreader E920 Photo Gallery
Press Release #1
(January 6, 2011, Las Vegas) After Hanvon Technology Co., Ltd. released the world’s first color electronic paper book in Japan on November 10, 2010, it will for the first time launch another masterpiece – the world’s first large screen 200dpi high-resolution electronic paper book installed with Freescale 508 processor – at the Las Vegas CES show on January 6, 2011. Hanvon is a global leader in recognition technology and smart sensors. It leads the world’s man-machine interface technology. With such technology, users can smoothly make complex handwriting input on terminal products and thus lead a more intelligent life. With its powerful technical strength, Hanvon enters the e-book market. With a full range of integration capabilities, Hanvon has established a unique successful e-book development mode, becoming the world’s second-largest e-book manufacturer. Meanwhile, Hanvon is also the world’s leading supplier of handwriting recognition, OCR, and biometric identification technologies.
Hanvon’s 200dpi high-resolution electronic paper book features powerful auxiliary reading functions, network functions, and business office software, enabling it to perfectly achieve high-quality paperless office and reading. It will become the first choice for high-end business office professionals. Nearly as large as a piece of A4 paper, it has a 9.68-inch E INK screen, a brand-new window-type operating interface, and supports WIFI and 3G wireless Internet access. It can be operated and controlled with a Hanvon electromagnetic pen conveniently and smoothly. With a Hanvon third-generation pressure-sensitive electromagnetic pen, it allows users to make comments, modifications, and excerpts conveniently, thus completely achieving paperless reading and smoother and more precise writing.
Hanvon’s 200dpi high-resolution electronic paper book even provides a better reading experience than traditional paper books. In addition to all paper book functions, it also offers instant translation, TTS voice reading, and full-text search, providing powerful functions that paper books cannot.
The electronic technology is ever-changing now. As an Internet-based comprehensive high-tech enterprise, Hanvon draws global attention. Hanvon’s electronic paper book offers high quality, versatile functions, and a high cost-effective rate. Hanvon has constantly developed new technologies and products and regularly launched new electronic products that far exceed people’s imagination.
Press Release #2
Hanvon Unveils Industry’s First Large-Screen, High-Resolution eReader at CES
Hanvon WISEreader E920 Brings Crispness and Clarity to eReaders
2011 International CES
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hanvon, a leading global e-book manufacturer, today unveiled the Hanvon WISEreader E920, the industry’s first large-screen, high-resolution e-book reader, at CES 2011 (LVCC South Hall Booth #36062). The Hanvon WISEreader has a 9.7-inch screen and 200 dpi resolution, providing some of the crispest and sharpest images ever seen on an E Ink-powered device. The eReader will be available by June 2011.
“Hanvon introduced the world’s first color E Ink reader, and we are continuing to innovate with our large-screen, high-res eReader,” said Mr. Liu Yingjian, president of Hanvon. “Consumers should expect clear, detailed text and images from their e-books, readable in bright light conditions, and the WISEreader E920 delivers this experience.”
The Hanvon WISEreader is the perfect eReader for travelers on the go or those who don’t want to remember to recharge their e-book reader. The WISEreader has a standby battery life of 15 days and can read more than 10,000 pages before requiring a recharge.
The WISEreader supports extended MicroSD cards up to 32GB, allowing consumers to store more than 10,000 e-books. It provides all the traditional benefits of an E Ink reader and supports a variety of formats, speaks in TTS voice, allows users to comment in PDF anytime, and make instant Chinese-English translations.
