Bookeen Cybook Odyssey Frontlight

Bookeen has released its second generation Cybook Odyssey e-reader and has incorporated a front lite technology and a high resolution display. How does this rank up against the other popular brands out there like the Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Glo? During this comprehensive hands on review, we will evaluate all of the features this European reader brings to the table. Hardware The Cybook Odyssey HD features a six inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024x758 pixels. It uses the same type of XGA technology found on the Kobo Glo and Kindle Paperwhite. Underneath the hood is an 800

The Cybook Odyssey HD FrontLight sees Bookeen add a backlight and an improved screen resolution to the Cybook Odyssey eReader. But has the company fixed the issues that dragged down the last model, and can the HD FrontLight prove itself to be anything more than a knee-jerk reaction to Amazon's Paperwhite? Read our full review to find out.

Bookeen Cybook Odyssey HD FrontLight photos, specs, and price

Small size, small price, big benfits

French firm Bookeen is attempting to beat Amazon at its own game with the Cybook Odyssey FrontLight, undercutting it on price. At a mere £77, its new front-lit e-reader is some 29% cheaper than the Kindle Paperwhite. Features-

Great backlight and screen quality, but it's more expensive than rivals and its accelerometer and capacitive screen hinder more than help