Indian company EC Media International has unveiled its new e-reader: the Wink. The machine doesn’t look much different from previous generation of Kindles. The Wink reportedly supports 15 languages and will offer 200,000+ book titles right out of the box, thanks to the support of publishers like Penguin, Roli, Oxford University, Harper Collins and Permanent Black. It is also expected to be a substitute for traditional newspapers and magazines.

The Wink has a 6 inch e-paper display with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. Other specifications include 2GB of inbuilt storage, WiFi 802.11b/g, GPRS wireless, 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB 2.0 port. The battery will be good for 10,000 page turns (or 10 hours of music playback).

No word on pricing at the moment.

ViewSonic has released not one but two eBook readers. The ViewSonic VEB620 and VEB625 each have a 6-inch E-Ink display and plain looks. Other features include 2GB of onboard storage and an accelerometer for automatic page rotation. There is also an SD card slot for storage expansion.

While the VEB620 has a regular display, the VEB625 has a touchscreen display and WiFi connectivity too. Both readers are compatible with PDF, ePub, RTF and plain text. And at .24kg they are lighter than the latest model  of Kindle.

While running on battery power, the VEB620 should last for 8,000 page turns. The VEB625 will get less battery life (6,200 page turns). Both models are already on sale in Europe. The VEB620 is priced at £175 ($269) plus tax whereas the VEB625 goes for £205 ($315) plus tax.

Samsung says that its six inch E6 eBook Reader will start shipping this summer. The company still hasn’t committed to a formal launch date. Meanwhile Samsung has entered into a partnership with Barnes and Noble which would make the numerous eBooks on the B&N store available on its e-reader.

The Samsung E6 is a versatile eBook reader with a 6 inch e-Ink touchscreen display. It sports 2GB of onboard storage which should be sufficient to store a large number of eBooks. You may also expand the storage space to 16GB using the micro SD card slot. The E6 e-reader supports a range of file formats including e-pub, PDF, PDA, TXT and JPG.

The eBooks can be downloaded over the internet via the WiFi connection. You may also connect the e-reader to your computer via USB and transfer the eBooks stored on your computer to the reader.
Samsung says that the device will have a starting price of $299 at launch.

The Entourage Edge has more or less the same looks and shape as a netbook, but it is not a netbook. While netbooks have a single screen and a keyboard this machine sports two screens – a 9.7 inch eInk display and a 10.1 inch LCD color display.

Specification
Internal Memory: 4GB
Display Size/Resolution: LCD 10.1-inch/1024 x 600 pixels; EPD 9.7-inch/1200 x 825 pixels
Ports: 2 USB, 1 mini USB, headphone, mic jacks
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 b/g
Card Slots: SD card, SIM card
Size: 10.8 x 8.3 x 1.0 inches
Price as Configured: $499.00

Laptop Magazine has published the first detailed review of the Entourage Edge. While the reviewer found the machine a bit bulky she is quite impressed with its ability to serve multiple purposes. In fact, with its versatility, the Edge does manage to make Amazon’s Kindle look boring.

The Edge is essentially an eBook reader but at 3 pounds, it is many times heavier than a dedicated eBook reader. You can use this device to download and read eBooks on the eInk display. You may also take notes on either of the touch sensitive displays with the included stylus. The Edge has a built-in journal and voice recorder so you can record lectures. And when you feel the need to, you may check your favorite websites such as Facebook or Twitter. And unlike dedicated eBook readers, the Edge can play music and video.

Since Edge is an Android-powered device it can run numerous third party applications such as the Dolphin Web browser, an RSS reader and Facebook and Twitter applications. On the flip side, the software that ships with the device isn’t up to the market. In fact, the apps store is not yet fully functional and stocks fewer best sellers than the Kindle apps store. But these are issues that may get solved by the time the machine hits the street.

Pros
Crisp eInk display with stylus support
Hinge allows you to fold either screen over the other
Android based so you can run numerous third party applications
Includes DocumentsToGo

Cons
Heavy for an eBook reader or tablet
Application store is not yet online
No 3G
Narrow viewing angles