Bookeen introduces two e-readers with support for lcp-drm

Bookeen has introduced two new e-readers. According to the French manufacturer, the Diva and Diva HD are the first devices on the market to offer support for licensed content protection, or LCP, an emerging open source DRM.

The Bookeen Diva has a 6″ screen with a resolution of 758×1024 pixels and a pixel density of 212ppi. The Diva HD has the same screen size, but with 1448×1072 pixels and 300ppi looks sharper than the entry-level model. Both devices have E Ink screens with lighting The Diva HD variant has a function to set the color temperature of the lighting.

According to Bookeen, the Diva and Diva HD are the first e-readers to support lcp. This new open source drm, developed by the Readium Foundation and EDRLab, should, among other things, make it easier for users to transfer their books from one medium to another. Incidentally, the new e-readers will remain compatible with Adobe DRM ‘for a gradual transition from the market to lcp’.

Both Bookeen Divas are powered by an NXP i.MX6 processor, which is flanked by 512MB of RAM and 16GB of flash memory. The devices also have WiFi. The entry-level model has a battery of 1200mAh, the HD version has a capacity of 1900mAh.

The suggested retail prices are 109.90 euros for the Bookeen Diva and 139.90 euros for the Diva HD model. A magnetic Diva protective cover, available in eight colors, costs 24.90 euros.