(Source: Business Wire)

Foxit, a leader in e-document technology for mobile, desktop and on
demand platforms, is announcing the release of firmware 2.0 for its
popular eReader device, eSlick.
More Reading Formats Means More Content
In its continuing effort to be the electronic reader of choice, Foxit is
expanding eSlick's support for more reading formats. eSlick customers
will now be able to view documents in ePub and eReader (PDB) in
additional to previously supported PDF and Text formats. The support for
ePub and eReader enable customers to read books downloaded from any
website which supports these reading formats.
New Firmware is Packed with Exciting Features
The new firmware adds additional features to improve the overall
customer experience. eSlick users will be able to view images in GIF,
EMP, JPEG, and PNG formats. The on-screen virtual keyboard enables users
to enter text. Text entering ability is necessary to unlock documents
that have password protection. "Releasing of eSlick firmware 2.0 shows
our commitment to existing and future customers that we will continue
our innovation and development to improve user experience of eSlick
devices," says Eugene Y. Xiong, President of Foxit.
To further simplify and manage large ebook libraries, a folder option
has been added. Customers can create folders to house your books in
categories and folders of your choice. Customers can also name, copy,
move and delete folders. Finally, Foxit has added a bookmark option. The
user can stop reading at any point, place a bookmark and be able to
return to the bookmark at a later time.
Starting at the end of November, all eSlick devices will come with
version 2.0 of the firmware preinstalled. Existing eSlick customers will
be able download this firmware for free from the eSlick page on www.foxitsoftware.com.
About Foxit
Foxit Corporationis the global leader ine-document solutions ranging
from handhelds to desktop to enterprise to on demand enabling
businesses worldwide. Trusted by more than 100 million users worldwide
and used by major technology, healthcare and financial services
companies like Microsoft, Intel, Xerox, Bank of America, NASA etc.,
customers rely on Foxit's products to reduce costs, increase ROI andgo
green. Headquartered in Fremont, California, Foxit believes in
breakthrough thinking, innovation and unrivalled customer support.
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