Sharp Corporation will launch its TSUTAYA GALAPAGOS e-bookstore service featuring an extensive selection of periodical publications, including newspapers, and magazines that are automatically delivered to the tablet terminals in a highly legible and comfortable-reading format. Also, prior to the start of this service, Sharp will begin accepting preorders for its “GALAPAGOS” tablet terminals on December 3, 2010.
E-Bookstore Service
| Store name |
TSUTAYA GALAPAGOS |
| Start of service |
December 10, 2010 |
| Content lineup |
Approx. 20,000 newspapers, magazines, and books |
| Compatible terminals |
“GALAPAGOS” Tablet Terminals |
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Expanded entertainment-related content, including audio and video, is scheduled to be available in the spring of 2011. |
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Support for Sharp’s smartphones is slated to begin in the spring of 2011. |
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Content lineup will grow in numbers and gradually expand in variety. |
E-Book Readers/Tablet Terminals*1
| Nickname |
GALAPAGOS |
| Model name |
Mobile type |
Home type |
| EB-W51GJ-R |
EB-W51GJ-S |
EB-WX1GJ-B |
| Color |
Red |
Silver |
Black |
| Display |
5.5-inch LCD
(1,024 × 600 pixels) |
10.8-inch
(1,366 × 800 pixels) |
| Price (tax included) |
39,800 yen |
54,800 yen |
| Date of introduction in Japan |
December 10, 2010*2 |
| Preorder starting date |
December 3, 2010 |
Major Features
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“Automatic Scheduled Delivery Service” for periodical publications, including newspapers and magazines. Content from the most recent editions can be delivered and read whenever desired. |
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Rich graphic capabilities and an easy-to-use interface that give full consideration to the book culture of Japan. |
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“Evolution” of the terminal device via growing rich contents and services. |
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Available from the Sharp Tablet Terminal Store. For details on purchasing the GALAPAGOS, click on the link: “How to Purchase and Get Started with the Tablet Terminal.” |
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Shipments to preorder customers will begin on December 10, 2010. |
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A wireless LAN Internet connection (Wi-Fi) is required to use the tablet terminal and related e-bookstore services. A separate contract with an Internet service provider may be required to gain access to the Internet. Customers are responsible for any Internet access fees. In addition, a valid credit card is required to purchase content from the e-bookstore service. |
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These products are designed and manufactured for use in Japan. Private individuals may take these units overseas for personal use. However, only use in the United States is currently supported. |
“GALAPAGOS Station” PC-based Application Software*9
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Enables users to write reviews and share impressions of e-books they have finished reading. |
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Lets users export (synchronize) PDF files or text data to the clipboard of the tablet terminal. |
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Data on the PC such as documents or maps can be converted to XMDF format*10 and viewed on the tablet terminal. |
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Enables users to manage content purchased using the tablet terminal. |
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Individuals who do not own a tablet terminal can experience the e-bookstore service for themselves and also read selected content on a trial basis. |
Optional Accessories (sold separately)
| Product name |
Model name |
Suggested retail price
(tax excluded) |
| AC power adaptor*11 |
EA-EB01GJ |
1,980 yen (1,885 yen) |
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Memory cards up to 32GB in capacity are supported. SD Memory Card copyright protection function is not supported. |
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Used when recharging or when connecting to a PC via the USB cable. |
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Actual battery operating time and charging time will vary depending on usage conditions. |
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Operating time with Energy Saving Mode set ON when viewing XMDF content consisting of text only (Page Effect disabled), turning to a new page every 40 seconds. As shipped, operating time on battery power for the EB-W51GJ is approximately 4.0 hours and for the EB-WX1GJ approximately 6.5 hours when viewing XMDF content consisting of text only (Page Effect disabled), turning to a new page every 40 seconds. |
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For charging using the accessory AC Power Adaptor. May require a long charging time immediately after purchase or when the unit has not been used for a long period of time. |
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No email software is installed. |
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Available for download free of charge from the GALAPAGOS Services website <http://gpservices.sharp.co.jp> (scheduled to be available in December 2010). Please confirm system requirements and other application details on the download site. |
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Will become printable image data (graphic file). |
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Same as unit that comes bundled with the tablet terminal. |
| The following information is true and accurate at the time of publication. Manufacture, sale, price and specifications of products may be subject to change. |
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