Hanvon N518
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(Pre-Announcement)
This Hanvon E-Reader enables you to read books in English, Chinese, and any other languages. N518 is the only e-reader device with handwriting technology to let you make notes, comments, and highlights the same way you do when read paper books. It supports PDF, DOC, EPUB, TXT, etc. In addition for reading books, you can use it to listen to audio books and MP3 music. It has pre-loaded tens of English books and many Chinese books, so it is really a portable library. In addition to reading English books like any other competing reading devices, pre-loaded Chinese books can be all you need for Chinese reading no matter if you are a Chinese or a westerner learning Chinese. 
You can also go to company site and download thousands of Chinese and English books. Handwriting Letter and word recognition. Media Format Supported: EPUB, PDF, DOC, TXT, HTXT, HTML, Image: JPG, TIF, BMP, PNG, GIF. Audio: MP3
Specifications
- Handwriting
- Ultra light：Around 180g
- Real pocket size
- Paper like display by E-ink technology, no damage to your eyes
- Power saving: 8000+page flips each power recharge
- Large capacity with 4 GB SD card, can support up to 32 GB
- Clear reading under direct sunlight
- Most popular formats supported
and more…
Details
| ITEM | E-Book |
| Display | Technology: E Ink, “Electronic Paper” Screen Size: Approx. 5” Diagonally Resolution: 800(H)×600(V) Gray Scale: Max. 8-Level Gray Scale |
| Handwriting | Letter and word recognition |
| Media Format Supported |
TEXT: TXT, HTXT, HTML, PDF, DOC Image: JPG, TIF, BMP, PNG, GIFAudio: MP3 |
| Storage Media | SD Memory Cards |
| Language | English |
| Pre-install book | English |
| Power | Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Battery Life(Approx.): 3.7V, 1500mAh Recharging Time: Approx. 4 Hours with USB charging from powered Computer or Approx. 2 Hours when using AC wall chargerAC Power: AC Charger requires 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 0.6A |
| System Requirements (for download book data from usb) |
Operating System: Windows? XP, 2000, vista Processor: 800MHz Intel? Celeron class processor or better RAM: 128MHz Minimum Hard Drive: 64MB Minimum available Hard Drive SpaceUSB Port: USB 1.1 or faster USB port |
| Dimensions | Weight: Approx. 190 grams without coverMeasurements: 153*112*12 mm (without cover) |
| Temperature | Operating temperature: 32 to 104 degrees F (0 to 40 degrees C)Storage temperature: -4 to 113 degrees F (-20 to 55 degrees C) |
Hardware Specification
| ITEM | Hardware Description |
| Processor | Ingenic JZ4740 processor, clocked at 336MHz |
| FLASH | 512MB FLASH |
| RAM | 64MB SDRAM |
| Display | 5” PVI EPD |
| Input/output Ports and Expansion Interfaces |
USB Device: USB mini B connector SD memory card slot 3.5-inch stereo audio out jack |
| LED | Green color LED: indicating work status Red color LED: indicating charging status |
| Buttons | Power Switch: Power ON/OFF Volume Control: UP and DOWN Function Key: PageDown, PageUp, etc., |
| Power Consuming |
Less than 200mA@3.3v at EPD refresh time(not include wireless module),Less than 2.0mA@3.3v at sleep time.It can show more than 7000 pages continuously with full charged battery. |
Software Specification
| ITEM | Software Description |
| Operating System | Win CE 5.0 |
| MP3 Player | .mp3 |
| Reader | TEXT: TXT, HTXT, HTML, PDF, DOC Image: JPG, TIF, BMP, PNG, GIFEPUB, Mobi, CHM, FB2 (not available yet) |
| Office |
Microsoft? Word, EXCEL,PPT(not available yet) |
Package
| ITEM | Number | Remark |
| Device | 1 | Dark, write |
| Charger | 1 | |
| Menu | 1 | |
| USB cable | 1 | |
| Cover | 1 | PU |
| Handset | 1 | |
| SD Card | 1 | 4G (up to 32G) |
Do you have any experiences with the Hanvon N518? We would love to hear from you and get your opinion! Please see rating section below!
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Reviews (6)
Jeff
December 8th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Awesome, finally an E-Reader with handwriting support! I always wondered why nobody hss though of that before, I guess it’s not rocket science and from a business reader point of view it’s almost essential to be able to make notes directly on the reader! Can’t wait!
Kobold
January 4th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
It’s actually surprisingly good, at least if you are someone who handles chinese documents from time to time. I don’t know of any other reader which has the language signs installed, so essentially this is you only option.
The downside I would say is the backgroundlight, which is not bright enough for my taste. But then again I’m virtually blind without glasses…
Ian Wilson
March 29th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
This is my new favourite toy.
Strengths:
Being able to take handwritten notes
Storage expandable to 32Gb
Great battery life
Compatable with most file types (including library ebooks)
Comes with leather cover
Decent (if quiet) music player
You can annotate .htxt files
Loads of great books free with it
Weaknesses:
The links don’t work in Epub files as it can’t read the .annot files
The music player doesn’t remember where you were which is a problem for audiobooks
The fast forward and rewind facility on audio is cumbersome and slow
The handwriting recognition is poor. It doesn’t learn your handwriting and the options it suggests are ridiculous and aren’t even proper words. It’s better just to take handwritten notes.
Despite the weaknesses, I think this is the best ereader I’ve seen. It has revolutionised my reading. I love being able to read and take notes in the train or in a meeting.
David Balkwell
April 3rd, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Hello Ian
Two questions to a user if you dont mind;
1) Can you save the handwritten notes and save/export them and are they readable format for others to read – also what size when saved is the page ?
2) Text to speech – can you use earphone rather than spken out loud ?
Many thanks
David
michele
October 24th, 2010 at 1:19 am
could someone tell me how to get my pc to recognize my ereader. it tells me code 10 and the bluetooth device is not working
cristina
November 25th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
I want to buy this ereader for my brother who lives and study in Greece and needs to read greek books and documents. has this ereader got greek language recognition?
many thanks!
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