Firmwareall download links are to official released files at kobobooks. Unfortunately, the kyobo ereader is an example of how battery life depends on more than just the screen. Below is a list of 15644 unique device identifiers collected by whichbrowser. Kyobo s custom application interface sits on an android 2. Bambook sunflower ereader launches with mirasol slashgear. Anyone interested in hacking the kyobo ereader runs android 2. Kyobo 6inch ereader goes on sale with mirasol color e. Ive watched almost a dozen handson videos today, and seen over a hundred photos, yet not one of these tech sites bothered to open a book on the damn thing even after describing the device as like a book it was the same with the ipad pro last year and any tablet really. We first saw fujitsus flepia ebooks with the companys color eink tech over a year ago, but rumor has it theyre finally getting close to launch.
Qualcomm unveils thinnest, lightest mirasol ereader, the. Fujitsu to launch flepia color eink ebooks in the fall. The kyobo ui is entirely in korean, the browser blocks downloads, and the reader app is crap. Kyobo s ereader is the worlds first color mirasol 5. Up until now, unfortunately, no device has ever actually. It didnt seem possible to rectify without root nor access to paid play apps. On monday, qualcomm broadened the audience for its mirasol display technology by announcing a new, mirasol equipped ereader from taiwanese company koobe. Kyobo mirasol ereader now on clearance 71% off the. Kyobo book centre, koreas largest bookstore, stocks about 2,300,000 books and on weekends draws over 120,000 customers.
Kyobo s ereader is an android based device that is the first one to use a color mirasol epaper display. The kobo app is a very functional and a well laid out reading app. After a long delay and reports of its demise, qualcomms promising mirasol display technology finally finds its way into an actual shipping product. The kyobo mirasol ereader is discontinued july 6, 2012 by michael kozlowski 10 comments the kyobo was the first hybrid tablet and ereader to use mirasol s new color e. The hacked 319 firmware for the kyobo mirasol ereader work. Hisense a6, kingrow k1, toughpad 4k, kyobo mirasol ereader. Compared to the main display, the experience is more.
If theres a software update available, youll see a message that asks if you want to perform an update. A little over a month ago qualcomm and kyobo sk bookstore chain released the first device with a mirasol screen. Sony prs t1, sony prs t2, sony prs 500, sony prs 600. Find all your ebooks and audiobooks together in one place with the kobo app. In seoul there is a cluster of chains in the jongnogu area. Getting started with a kyobo mirasol ereader the digital. Libby is the only reader app ive installed that doesnt enable using the physical volume buttons to turn pages. Kyobo ereader shows muted mirasol colors but solid video. Heres a nice hands on video showing the device in action. Sony reader digital book prs505 sony reader prs505 conference call with sony. Hover with your mouse on the download button and make sure you download the right firmware for your device. Hi i will be back at my office on weekend and will check the status then. Ereaderinfo is a leading resource on electronic book readers. Anyone interested in hacking the kyobo ereader runs.
Kyobo 6inch ereader goes on sale with mirasol color epaper display by lee mathews 11. Kyobo mirasol ereader now available in canada and the usa may 2, 2012 by michael kozlowski 5 comments the kyobo mirasol ereader has finally made the. Firmware firmware download linkthe firmware download link contains information as mark kobo, date or affiliate and firmware version. I would recommend it for anyone looking for an app that pairs reading and book purchases in. Mirasol panels still restricted to small markets like korea. The hacked 319 firmware for the kyobo mirasol ereader doesnt work 14 april, 2012 10 may, 2017 ereading software 6 comments this is just a brief housekeeping note to let you know that a hacked firmware for the kyobo mirasol ereader turned up. With access to over 6 million titles on your tablet or smartphone, its your own portable reading world. I found a very exciting news that the first colorful mirasol ebook will be given by a korean company kyobo. Discover some of the features that differentiate our products. Some problems appeared but software updates should take care of them. With hardware and software designed to optimize each area of use, mobile products based on our technology can enhance virtually any mobile. This is a reflective screen no backlight with capacitive multitouch with no latency, but that technology never really caught on because it was difficult to manufacture and the colors werent that great. Heres another cheap ereader that appeared on the us market about a month ago but doesnt appear to have drawn any real attention.
Hi all, does anyone know if you can download firmware for kyocera printers at all. Aside from the software, they are virtually identical to the sony digital paper. How to install android apps and english firmware on kyobo. Reviews will show off video and games playing on the gadget but never describe the reading experience. How to install android apps and english firmware on kyobo mirasol ereader april 5, 2012 by michael kozlowski 10 comments the kyobo mirasol ereader is. The kyobo mirasol ereader is discontinued july 6, 2012 by michael kozlowski 10 comments the kyobo was the first hybrid tablet and ereader to use mirasol s new color epaper technology. The size of the software updates can vary and may take some time to download and install. Q will anyone root the new kyobo mirasol r android. Chinese ereader maker hanvon will sell the thinnest and lightest ereader yet to utilize qualcomms energyefficient mirasol displays, the hanvon c18. Kyobo platinum book club members can purchase the ereader at a discounted price of krw299,000. One of the key selling points with the mirasol screen is that it is a lowpower alternative to lcds. Open up to over 6 million ebooks and audiobooks on awardwinning ereaders and the free rakuten kobo app.
The worlds first ereader with a color mirasol display is finally on the market, but unfortunately its running a severely lockeddown android by the korean bookstore chain kyobo. Many koreans have at least rudimentary english skills and im sure someone at cs could assist you in making an order via cc. Its about 170mb in size, and it looks like its a complete update. Fujitsu rebrands netronix ereaders as the quaderno a5 and. Kyobo mirasol ereader now available in canada and the usa. How to install android apps and english firmware on kyobo mirasol ereader april 5, 2012 by michael kozlowski 10 comments the kyobo mirasol ereader is one of the first digital readers in the.
I searched some videos on the youtube, and i plan to go to kyobo store to see the real product. Welcome to another exclusive good ereader comparison video. The kyobo mirasol ereader is the first device in the world to use mirasol color epaper technology that has been in development for over two years. Kyobo introduces ereader powered by qualcomms mirasol. In other words, its basically useless to anyone outside of korea. Getting started with a kyobo mirasol ereader 27 december, 2011 may, 2017 ereading hardware, tips and tricks 36 comments its been just over a month since qualcomm and kyobo launched this ereader in south korea, and i have finally managed to buy one. The hacked 319 firmware for the kyobo mirasol ereader. For a truly surrealjampacked experience, visit kyobo or youngpoong the day before christmas or. Qualcomm snapdragon and qualcomm snapdragon wear are products of qualcomm technologies, inc. Some browsers include an identifier in the useragent string which tells us the model of the device that is being used. This site will be stopped, and i will continue it in a new place. Jetbook color and kyobo mirasol ereader comparison video. The device is called the bambook sunflower and features a 5.