7.0 out of 10

Bookeen Cybook Gen3

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User Score (12)

7.7
Expert Score (5)

6.2

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60 of 100 in E-Book Readers

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Pros & Cons

easy to use, long battery life, screen, small and light, ergonomic hardware design

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Expert Reviews

DigitalVersus

6.0/10

14 November 2008
The Cybook Gen 3 has got a lot going for it--it's compact and easy to use. But it might well just be a little too lightweight, and there seems to be not much protection for this mobile device. The interface too could do with a little more work. Read more
- Text is easy to read, Good battery life, Plenty of titles in the Mobipocket collection, Easy to use
- Plastic case looks too flimsy, No wireless connectivity--just an SD card slot, Very slow to start up, Only charges with a USB cable--no separate adaptor
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8 February 2011
A single navigation key and two buttons is all that makes the user interface of the Gen3, the latest e-reader from Cybooks. The device has a range of unique features which gives the impression that the makers had the future of the entire mobile gadget in mind while designing this device. The device is extremely thin, fully portable and light weight. Read more
CNET

7.0/10

19 August 2008
The Cybook impresses with its relatively low price and great quality screen. There's room for improvement, however, as the eBook navigation and library functionality are not as good as those of its rivals Read more
- Great screen, Cheaper than its rivals, Small and light
- Non-standard headphone socket, Flat menu structure
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22 March 2009
Page 1: Bookeen Cybook Gen3 - eBook Reader Page 2: Bookeen Cybook Gen3 - eBook Reader Page 3: Bookeen Cybook Gen3 - eBook Reader Video Review User Reviews Comments Photos Bookeen Cybook Gen3 I like my eBooks, and generally spend more time than I probably should with a notebook computer propped up on my knees reading from the screen, or using my smartphone of the day for a bit of e-reading. Read more
ZDNet

8.0/10

28 February 2008
Compact, lightweight and usable, the Cybook Gen3 is currently the best e-book reader on the UK market. It could, however, still benefit from a few tweaks. Read more
- Ergonomic hardware design, Excellent E-ink screen, visible in a wide range of lighting conditions, USB mass-storage mode for easy data management, Supports music playb...
- 2.5mm headset connector, Limited range of audio formats supported