What Does Rocket eBook Mean?
A Rocket eBook is a 22-ounce portable reading device with an LCD display manufactured by NuvoMedia in 1998. The company proclaimed it to be the first mass-marketed electronic book reader. It has a rechargeable battery averaging 20 to 25 hours per charge and could be connected to a PC. It has memory for up to 4,000 pages (about 10 novels) of text, which could be downloaded from the Internet. In addition to simulated page turning, the Rocket eBook has features to highlight text, annotate, search, adjust type size, and create bookmarks. It is ergonomically designed to be easy to hold with natural controls and has an accommodating design for left-handed users.
