Bemi Cognita

Update 2024!

The latest version of the Bemi Cognita is even better than the previous version. It has been equipped with a 6" E-ink screen in Carta technology, 8GB of memory and an even bigger 1900mAh battery.

The menu is in Polish, Ukrainian, and many other languages.

Please note that this model does not have backlighting.

TheBemi Cognita is the best solution for those who value simple operations without giving up the advanced features of a book reader!

The Bemi Cognita reader impresses with its practicality, ease of use, lightness, and versatility. The 8GB internal memory will hold many books - forget about suitcases crammed with them.

If you need more space, the Cognita also has a microSD card reader that supports cards up to 32GB.

Thanks to its compact dimensions of 8.8 mm in thickness and its light weight of just 155 g, it is handy. You can always carry it with you. Whether on a long or short journey, on a break from school or work, or the comfort of your sofa at home - it will work in all circumstances.

Eink Carta screen

Reading is a complete pleasure thanks to the screen with the latest E-INK Carta technology. The new screen has better contrast and a whiter background. Thanks to the improved refresh rate, you can read more pages without losing quality and the "screen blink" effect.

The eink screen, with its 16-degree grey scale, imitates the effect of traditional printing on paper. The 1024x758, 212 ppi resolution provides super comfortable reading without eye fatigue. The text is clear and easy to read.

Lightweight and handy

It is designed for your convenience whether you are traveling or relaxing.

Its modern design and proportions make it comfortable and stable to hold.

The Texta fabric coating and specially designed back cover to prevent the device from slipping out of your hand.

Ultra lightweight, weighing just 155 g and 8.8 mm thick.

Book formats

Cognita supports most available e-book formats such as PDF DRM, epub DRM, TXT, HTML, FB2, RTF, MOBI (Mobipocket), CHM, PDB, and DOC (basic).

In addition, it also displays image files in the formats: JPEG, JPG, BMP, GIF.

Adobe® DRM

Adobe® DRM is a copyright protection system developed by Adobe.

Many e-bookshops and libraries offer books with DRM protection.

This reader supports Adobe® DRM and enables you to read DRM-protected books in PDF and epub format without problems.

PDF Reflow

Cognita supports the very useful Reflow function for PDF files. Reflow means breaking up the content of a PDF file so that it reads as text in a file such as epub or fb2. The text automatically adapts to the page size, making the reading experience pleasant and comfortable. In addition, the text can be enlarged, which is not possible when reading the original PDF file.

Background change mode

It shows the book's contents with a darkened appearance, using an inverse color scheme to improve readability and contrast further.

Notepad

The reader has a simple built-in notepad where you can write down your notes or essential information. Each note will be saved in TXT format.

Calendar with notes and notifications

Cognita has a built-in calendar where you can save notes for each date, information about important events, and set a notification about an upcoming date or event.

Dictionary

The reader has built-in basic dictionaries* from English and into English in 7 languages: Russian, Polish, Spanish, German, Italian, French and Portuguese.

The device additionally has Webster's English to English dictionary.

*Cognita does not support marking words in the text. The word must be manually entered in the dictionary.

Book Library

Cognita displays the book library as a tile with book covers or a list of files, both in the internal memory and on the memory card if it has been placed in the reader. The device also allows you to sort books by title, author recently read, and new. You can also create a list of favorite e-books and search for books by name.

In addition to the name of the book/file, we can view the file format (list) and the % of the book read.

Functions during reading

• Add bookmark - add a bookmark in the currently opened book.
• Bookmarks - displays saved bookmarks.
• Table of contents - displays the table of contents if available in the file (function not available in .txt format file).
• Add to favorites - add the currently open file to the favorites list.
• Go to page - enter the number of the page you want to go to directly.
• Search - search for selected words and the currently open book.
• Zoom size - increase/decrease view (function only available in .pdf format).
• Font size - increase/decrease the font size of the text you are reading (the function is not in the .pdf file).
• Font type - change the font type (function only available in .txt/.html/.fb2/.rtf/.mobi format files).
• Line spacing - adjust the line spacing (function only available in files in .txt/.html/.fb2/.rtf/.mobi format).
• Margin - change the size of the margin in the file.
• Text - the user can change the display of the pdf file between the original view (original off) and text only (reflow on) - (function only available in .pdf format).
• Rotate the screen - rotate the screen 90º clockwise or counter-clockwise.
• Swap colors - reverse the displayed colors (by default, the background under the displayed text is white and the letters are black; if the reverse colors function is enabled, the background is black and the letters are white)
• Auto-turn-set the time after which the page will automatically turn 10 seconds/20 seconds/30 seconds/1 minute/2 minute.
• Refresh mode - set the screen refresh rate after each page/after 3 pages/after 5 pages.
• About the book - displays information about the currently open book: title, author, publisher, and format (if available).
• Footnotes - if the book contains one, display the footnote content.

Note: Cognita will adjust the available functions depending on the format of the book. Not every function is available for every file format.

Fonts

Cognita has a built-in set of the following fonts:

• Arial
• Times New Roman
• Verdana
• Consola
• Corbe
• Trebuc
• Tahoma
• Georgia
• Open Dislexic Alta*

*Font created to help readers with dyslexia. Bottom-heavy and unique character shapes make it easier to distinguish letters.

Please note that font changes are not supported for pdf and epub formats.

Footnotes

The reader supports the footnote function. If the book has footnotes, the device will enable the display of the footnote content.

Running time

The Bemi Cognita has a built-in 1900mAh battery. Once the battery is fully charged, the device can last up to 7 weeks*, approximately 6,000 page changes.

*Under the following conditions: half an hour of reading per day, 30 seconds average page change time, shortest sleep and auto shut-off times set.

Main functions

• Recently read,
• Recently added
• Library
• File sorting: favourite, by title, by author, last read, new, search book
• Next to the cover and the name of the book, the device shows the % of content read
• View of the library in the form of book covers or a list
• Image viewer
• Possibility of using your own photo as a screensaver and shutdown screen
• File manager
• Search book, the device supports searching for Polish and Cyrillic letters
• Calendar with notes and notifications
• Games (Sokoban, Jigsaw)
• Dictionary
• Notepad
• Display of current time, day of week and date
• Page refresh mode
• Auto switch off
• Standby time
• Menu languages: Polish, Ukrainian, English, Russian, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, French, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, Czech, Romanian, Hungarian, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese

Specifications

• ARM9 processor
• Screen 6" eink Carta, 1024x758, 212 ppi
• Built-in 8GB memory
• Any-reflective coating
• MicroSD/TF card reader up to 32GB
• Micro USB connector for charging and data transmission
• 1900 mAh battery
• Adobe DRM support for epub and pdf formats
• Supported book formats: PDF DRM, epub DRM, TXT, HTML, FB2, RTF, MOBI (mobipocket), CHM, PDB, DOC (basic).
• Supported graphic formats: JPEG, JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG.
• Weight: 155g
• Thickness: 8.8mm

What the kit contains

• Bemi Cognita reader
• Original Bemi box
• Original USB cable for charging and data transfer.
• User manual in Polish and English.

Warranty

The Bemi brand is global, not just a local online shop.

After-sales service is essential to us, so Bemi products come with a 24-month manufacturer's warranty in a door-to-door format. This means that if you have any problem with the device, you will send the device for service for free! After any repair or replacement, the service will return the device at the manufacturer's expense!

Bemi's product service is located in Poland, which ensures fast and efficient service.