The Cybook by Bookeen is an eBook reader that is big on portability and long on battery life.  Today we’re going to review the 3rd generation device, appropriately called the Gen3.

It uses power from its battery only when changing pages, which is consistent with all devises using an EInk screen, like the Amazon Kindle 2.

Bookeen states that the built-in battery can handle up to 8000 page turns on one charge, which is difficult to even comprehend – that’s like 20 novels!   The Cybook is also one of the lightest portable ebook readers available as it weighs only 174 grams (6.13 ounces).

This is an eBook reader in its purest form.  It doesn’t have a digitizer stylus like other more expensive devices, so you are unable to make your own notes.  Nor does it have Wi-Fi or a web browser.

What the Cybook Gen3 excells in is its portability.   It measures 188mm tall and 118mm wide and is 8.5mm thick.

For the money ($350) ($219 – update Feb 17, 2010) it’s not a bad deal, but there’s still cheaper units out there with better features.

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