M. D. Gunasena introduces “Book Hub Tablet” together with Microimage and Etisalat
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M. D. Gunasena the leading publisher, printer and bookseller together with Microimage and Etisalat, launched the “Book Hub Tablet” an ebook reader, revolutionizing the publishing industry in Sri Lanka with new technology. The maiden device was handed over to veteran children’s book writer and illustrator Kala Keerthi Sibyl Wettasinghe.
The launch ceremony was held at an event held at the company’s Concept Book Store in Colombo 04 under the patronage of Mr. Rajiv Gunasena – Deputy Managing Director – M. D. Gunasena, Mr. Channa Munasinghe Head of Digital Services and Enterprise Solutions at Etisalat Lanka (Pvt) Limited. and Mr. Harsha Purasinghe Founder and CEO of Microimage.
Kala Keerthi Sibyl Wettasinghe launches her latest children’s book “Avurudu Thaagi” from the Book Hub Tablet. From left Mr. Channa Munasinghe Head of Digital Services and Enterprise Solutions at Etisalat Lanka (Pvt) Limited, Mr. Harsha Purasinghe Founder and CEO of Microimage and Mr. Rajiv Gunasena - Deputy Managing Director - M. D. Gunasena is also in the picture.
Mr. Rajiv Gunasena – Deputy Managing Director – M. D. Gunasena said, “For over a century of operations we have continuously instilled in our nation the value of reading and sharing knowledge throughout many generations. Being well renowned as the company who taught the nation to read we are now inviting all book lovers to be a part of the next chapter. We take pride in introducing and launching the future of our industry together with Etisalat and Microimage. This innovative device enables users to spend more time reading, browsing and visiting web sites without a hassle. It also helps users access best sellers, new releases, classics, modern classics and books from public libraries just by one tap”.
Speaking further, “The Book Hub, recently celebrated one year since its launch and it benefits publishing and upcoming authors. Conventionally, thousands of manuscripts are rejected due to cost of print run, e-publishing merely requires a one-time conversion for an unlimited number of copies made available electronically. The Book Hub will host Sinhala titles with conversion done for Sinhala and Tamil text benefiting expats”.
Through the new E-book tablet, book lovers would be able to visit the first ever online eBook store ‘Book Hub’ and eBook reader providing access to Sri Lankan literature published electronically for the very first time and made available for direct purchase through any Personal Computer, Android or Apple mobile device. Over 250 books published by top publishers in Sri Lanka are available for easy access online.
Mr. Harsha Purasinghe Founder and CEO of Microimage said, “The future of reading and publishing has arrived to Sri Lanka through this introduction. The e-reading industry will mature locally through new technology advancements such as this. Microimage, Etisalat and M. D Gunasena has launched the next version of education and knowledge acquisition”.
The Book Hub multi-touch technology tablet, is a powerful and flexible internet and entertainment solution that features a 7 inch multi-touch screen with intuitive controls powered by Android OS. Through the E-book Tablet book readers will be able to browse the web wireless or through an internet dongle not only to read their favourite book, but also to enjoy media on a sleek and stylish media device which is fit enough for games, checking email, listening to music and watch HD movies while on the go.
The tablet book reader will be available for ebook lovers throughout all M. D Gunasena bookshops, Microimage and all Etisalat branches island wide.
M. D. Gunasena since its incorporation in 1913 has become the most prestigious publisher in Sri Lanka with 17 outlets islandwide. For more than a century, the company remains at the forefront of the publishing industry and literature in Sri Lanka.
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