Chinese giant Tencent has today officially launched its second-generation eBook reader in the country, named Tencent Pocket Reader II. The product, priced at 1,099 yuan (approximately $158), comes in multiple color options.

The Tencent Pocket Reader II measures 145 × 75 × 8.5mm and weighs around 130 grams. It comes featuring a 5.2-inch e-ink screen that offers 284 PPI pixel density and has 36 backlit reading lights.

It has the latest Carta 2 ink screen along with 2.5D AG process glass optical technology which the company claim improves the paper effect on the screen. Under the hood, the eBook reader is powered by a quad-core A53 CPU. The device also comes with physical keys that enables users to turn the pages UP or DOWN.

The product also supports 4G mobile card / data card networking, along with support for calling, text messaging and WiFi networking. Users also have an option to switch ON the flight mode with just a single click.

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The Tencent Pocket Reader II is directly linked to Tencent Reading Group’s book resource library. Between Pocket Reading and mobile QQ reading app, users can synchronise bookshelves, accounts, and reading progress across platforms.

It also enables users to import local books through Bluetooth or USB, and has also strengthened the support of third-party applications in the application system. It can independently select the refresh mode and supports more reading apps.

The device is powered by a built-in 2,000mAh battery and has a USB Type-C port for charging the product. The Tencent Pocket Reader II comes in Black, Green, and Red color for a price of 1,099 Yuan, which is roughly $158.

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