PCWorld reviews the Bookeen Cybook Opus eReader. I remember previous versions of this sleek little ride hitting the market in the early days of the eBook Revolution.
Looks like they’ve kept the machine’s trim lines, and continue to deliver a highly workable single-purpose eBook reader. However, with a market that is hot for integrated book stores, wireless connectivity and lower prices, the Opus eReader will have to deliver in the performance department to stay competitive.
I’ve always liked the idea of untethered eBook readers, since the integrated eBook stores take away some of the flexibility inherent in digital publishing. But it’s still early in the eBook Revolution, and with Google eBooks finally kicking into full swing with its own eReader, we’re bound to see some rapid changes across the board. (Could that also mean untethered, DRM-free eBooks?)
