Samsung launches first eBooks for reading and writing

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Posted on 8 Jan 2010 at 21:09

CES 2010: Samsung entered the eBook reader market this week with the release of two eBook devices with both reading and writing capabilities.

The 6-inch E6 and 10-inch E101 both come with an electromagnetic resonance stylus pen, enabling the readers to be used as virtual notepads as well. Samsung said it has used electromagnetic resonance technology because it "prevents mistypes caused by hands and other objects that may graze the screen's surface."

"We've used our expertise to create a high quality eBook with today's on the go consumer on the mind," said Tim Baxter, President of Samsung Electronics USA.

"Samsung is addressing a common frustration that users experience with many of today's digital readers with a stylus that allows them to annotate their favourite works or take notes. Combined with wireless functionality that enables sharing of content, this is a truly multi-faceted device," added Baxter.

The two eBook devices are equipped with wireless 802.11b and g, as well as Bluetooth 2.0, enabling users to download content such as books and newspapers. When it comes to content, Samsung has teamed up with Google to give users of the E6 and E101 access to Google's vast library of digital books.

The Samsung E6 and E101 will be priced at $399 and $699, respectively. They will be available in early 2010.

Author: Tim Smalley in Las Vegas

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