Sol Reader: E-reader in the design of "VR glasses" is now available

We've reported on various VR systems several times here at Notebookcheck, and also on e-readers. The Sol Reader is more or less a fusion of both product types. Specifically, it is a pair of glasses with screens based on electronic ink, with which users can read in a particularly immersive way without interference.

Two screens are built into the glasses, which are said to display the text comfortably. The lighting is provided by LEDs with a warm light temperature and the brightness can be adjusted. According to the manufacturer, the battery life is up to 25 hours, although this figure is likely to only apply at reduced brightness. Charging takes place via USB-C and is complete in just two hours. It is not only the E Ink technology that contributes to the high energy efficiency, but also an energy-efficient SoC, which is then also limited in terms of performance. But since only text is displayed, this shouldn't be a problem. 

A remote control is included, which communicates via Bluetooth and allows you to turn pages and adjust the brightness. The 104 gram glasses are supplied with the relevant files via an app and are compatible with iOS and Android. Only e-books in ePUB format are supported, which is definitely a limitation and prevents the use of other e-book formats. Newsletters also can be displayed.

The Sol Reader is now available in four colors at a price of $399.