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Batteries: 2 AAA Battery Description: Single Use Binding: Electronics Brand: Franklin Electronics Compatibility: PC USB Connectivity: USB docking station Display Size: 3.2 unknown-units EAN: 0084793992278 Includes Mp3 Player: 1 Item Dimensions: Label: Franklin Electronics Manufacturer: Franklin Electronics Model: EBM-901 Modem Description: None MPN: EBM-901 Native Resolution: 240 x 200 Platform: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000 Publisher: Franklin Electronics Size: 901 (Metallic Black) Studio: Franklin Electronics System Memory Size: 8 MB Variation Description: 901 (Metallic Black) Warranty: 1 Year Limited Features:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: eBookMan series of new PDAs is a brand new device, so called "electronic book" that allows you not only to read thousands of titles available for the Microsoft Reader and Franklin's own library but to listen to audio books as well. 16-level grayscale display with 200 x 240 dpi resolution. In fact, it is a common digital assistant that will help you manage and store address-book, date-book, to-do list giving you a possibility of text entry via touchscreen. You can easily synchronize important data to Microsoft Outlook using Intellisync connection. MP3-capable music player enables you to use both a built-in headphone jack, or a speaker. Voice recording via microphone is also available.The eBookMan comes with 8 or 16 MB RAM, which can be expanded even further, with an option of screen backlighting, and with a number of book titles. A cradle with USB cable, stylus, and Quick Reference Guide are included. The device runs on two AAA batteries. Amazon.com Review: One of the main complaints about the first few generations of electronic book readers is their cost--who wants to pay several hundred dollars for the equivalent of a few $3 paperbacks? Enter Franklin's new line of eBookMan devices, available in three different models. We got an early peek at the midlevel eBookMan, which features 8 MB of memory, a sharp 200 x 240 16-level gray scale display, and excellent versatility. In addition to being an e-book reader, the eBookMan also plays audio files (both audiobooks and MP3s), records voice messages, and functions as a respectable PDA. A flip-up cover and hard rubber outer coating afford protection for the device. With a USB-connected cradle, transfers between desktop and the eBookMan proceed quickly. While the eBookMan offers a date book, address book, memo application (using natural handwriting recognition), and voice memo recorder, its main angle is still as a book reader. The large screen and powerful backlight makes reading literature in the Franklin Reader format clear, though the backlight did seem to drain the batteries rather quickly in our demo unit. Ironically, the eBookMan's versatility also draws attention to its limitations. While the unit will play MP3 files, it can only store two or three songs at once with its 8 MB of memory (the top-of-the-line model, the EBM-911, comes with 16 MB). However, if you pick up an optional MultiMediaCard with up to 64 MB of memory, it is possible to adapt the eBookMan into a more respectable MP3 player. While you'll need to spend a little extra to money to get your eBookMan to reach its full potential, the unit's low original cost and variety of applications make it an excellent gateway into the world of electronic literature. --J. Curtis Pros:
Amazon.com Product Description: The Franklin EBM-901 eBookman is an 8 MB multimedia reader and content player in a pocketable format. With the eBookman, you can download and read or listen to thousands of your favorite books. For reading comfort, the eBookman has a large display that shows 87 percent more information than other handheld devices. The display is backlit and is easy to read in both dim and very bright light. If you need to check a definition while reading a book, the eBookman comes with an easily accessible Merriam-Webster dictionary. You can also listen to music by downloading your favorite songs in MP3 format. The built-in microphone allows you to record messages that you can play back anytime, or you can write quick notes using either the built-in stylus or the pop-up keyboard. You can keep your personal data organized wherever you go with the eBookman's calendar, address book, to-do list, and scheduler. The eBookman features state- of-the-art compression, highly sophisticated search, and easy-to-use hypertext. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - my one true viceI love my ebookman. I can take it anywhere and I have never had a problem with it. Most people are curious and ask what it is...they roll there eyes at me because i am a book-a-holic. This is not for me as bulky as the Kindle looks like...you can put a code in to keep people out. It gives you a calculator...to do list...voice recorder...just handy things to use. Rating:  - and my 2 irrelevant centsactualy I do not own a Franklin e-book, but once I bought a Franklin multi-language dictionary (translator) with some 12 languages. Honestly, my impression was that this dictionary has more languages than words: it did not not contain many of very common and basic words, and when I called the service to inqure about returng the product, they refused and advised me sort of to shove it up (I wonder whether this word is in their vocabulary)... Now, if this e-book is as good as their e-dictionary ... Read More Rating: - Don't waste your money..........I bought this primarily for e books and let me say I wasted my money big time! It went in the trash today. First of all the lighting was horrible and unless I was right under a lamp reading I couldn't see the words clearly. When your batteries go dead you will lose everything and then have to synchronize and download it all again! What a pain that is! Overall if you are looking for a device for reading e books don't bother with this one! Rating: - HorribleI had purchased this mainly because of the price and the fact that Franklin promised the ability to read Microsoft Reader format would be made available. A promise that was not kept. Mobipocket format and html formats could be read only and at that time there were not many books by known authors being brought out in those two formats. The battery life was very low and when the battery ran down you lost all of your content which meant you had to go thru the irritating process of downloading the operating ... Read More Rating: - Argh!!After owning the EBM 911 for two years, reading several books on it, and really wanting to like it, I finally gave up in total frustration and threw it in the trash. The main problem is the operating system...which must be downloaded anytime the batteries run low. What you learn very quickly is that the unit drains the batteries even when it is turned off. So when the batteries die, you lose everything that you've had on the unit: addresses, books, notes, even the operating system. On a dialup connection, it ... Read More |
