Xiaomi eBook Reader Pro officially available in China for 1,099 yuan
As expected, Xiaomi has officially launched its latest product on the market today—Xiaomi eBook Reader Pro. Now up to pre-order, the device is currently priced at 1,099 yuan, instead of its original price of 1,299 yuan (~$198).
The name clearly indicates that the device is an upgraded version of the Xiaomi eBook Reader that was launched in November of last year. The new model comes with a larger 7.8-inch e-ink screen compared to the 6-inch panel on the original model.
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Offers 1872 x 1404 pixels screen resolution and 300PPI pixel density. The device offers 24 different levels of screen adjustment, from cool to warm light. In addition, support is provided for several library import methods, including Baidu Netdisk, WLAN Transfer, etc.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi eBook Reader Pro is powered by a high-performance low-power, quad-core processor. It has built-in EPDC controller hardware for smoother page-turn operation. The company also adds that users can quickly find what they’re looking for by typing or using voice commands.
The company says the size is closer to the A5 paper and the device is portable and lightweight because it measures only 7 mm in thickness and weighs 251 grams. Xiaomi says the device lasts up to 70 days when it’s fully charged.
