Kyobo, Korea's largest book seller, introduced the first eBook reader with a Qualcomm Mirasol display recently. The device has a 5.7 inch, 1024 x 768 pixel low power color screen that can handle books or magazines as well as full-motion video content.
Netbooknews recently had a hands-on with the Kyobo eReader and they have confirmed that the device is running Google Android, has a 1 Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and support for video. However, it should be noted that the device is primarily an eReader, not a full-fledged Android tablet.
Kyobo will offer 90,000 ebooks, 2,500 video ebooks, and over 800 video lecture series. According to Netbooknews, there is also integration with social networking services and English text-to-speech support. Furthermore, there will also be a searchable dictionary, along with magazines and other content for "downtime" between classes. Video education content is being provided through content partner EBS.
The Mirasol display can display color without a backlight, but colors aren't as bright and vibrant as you'd find on a backlit LCD display.
Qualcomm Mirasol displays can also be matte so they should be glare-free. Unfortunately, the Kybo eReader appears to have a glossy screen which means that while the device relies on ambient light, some glare is actually noticeable if used in direct sunlight.
The new eBook reader is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 processor. It is operated by Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread System. If you are in Korea, you can get the device for KRW349,000 ($310). Sign up for Kyobo's loyalty rewards card you'll be able to grab it for KRW299,000 ($265).
Sources: Netbooknews, Liliputing
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