The iReader Neo 3 series e-reader has officially been launched in China. The company is referring to the new Neo 3 as a pocket e-reader, which is obviously a reference to its diminutive dimensions. It comes with a 6-inch E Ink Carta 1300 display having 300 PPI resolution. iReader said the display offers 27 percent improved response time and 20 percent better contrast.
The company also stated that the use of its i-Display 2.0 technology ensures a 78 percent improvement in refresh rate. Additionally, there is the ComfortLight Pro+ feature, which, based on HSOT nanomaterial technology, ensures the display is lit up evenly and allows for a comfortable lighting experience irrespective of the ambient lighting conditions. It supports 30 levels of brightness and 30 levels of color temperature controls and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 75 percent.
Making up the core of the device is a quad-core processor along with an independent GPU + APU. There is 1 GB/ 2 GB of memory onboard, along with 64 GB of native storage. It runs the company’s proprietary SmartOS. Keeping the device alive is an 1800 mAh battery which supports a standby time of 40 days. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 2.4 / 5.0 GHz.
Other features of the Neo 3 e-reader include a built-in speaker and integrated microphone. There is also a Type-C port for recharging the battery as well as for wired data transfers. It measures 148.8 × 109.2 × 7.5 mm in dimensions and weighs just 144 grams. The e-reader comes in three color options – Matcha Green / Snow White, Ink Black, and Matcha Green.
The iReader Neo 3 is currently on sale via JingDong where it is priced at 1,099 yuan (153 USD). However, as per the initial launch offer, you can now buy the Neo 3 for 999 yuan (139 USD).
In the end, what also needs to be mentioned is that we got to see the Musnap Neo C e-reader go on sale just about a week back via Amazon. Given its striking resemblance to the iReader Neo 3, what is evident is that the Musnap Neo C happens to be the rebranded Neo 3, which is targeted at the international market.