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[drupal=510]Review: Aluratek Libre Ebook Reader Pro[/drupal]
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By Charles Gantt ( Oneslowz28 )
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[drupal=510]Review: Aluratek Libre Ebook Reader Pro[/drupal]
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By Charles Gantt ( Oneslowz28 )
Books. Some like them and some don
Hmmm, interesting. I hadn't seen this one before. The ePaper display, combined with the low price, small size (5" screen), and decent format support makes it quite appealing.
It should be noted, however, that while the white model is $120, the black model that was reviewed is $170. Quite a difference considering that the only difference I can see is that, well, one is white and the other is black.
What are the dimensions on it? I'm not seeing that info on their website. Also, is there any flex?
Wow. That is one cheap eReader! That's at least $20 cheaper than any other eReader that I've seen. Although it definitely lacks in simplicity of use and in design. But at such a great price, who cares? lol
I think I'll probably end up going with Sony's Touch eReader. It's only $200. Seems like a good feature to price ratio.
It's odd though, I can't find any dimensional information on the Aluratek eReader either. It's not even listed on Amazon.
They should be the same price. I was informed a few weeks back that there was no price difference in the 2. I will double check with Aluratek and post back ASAP.
Their was no noticeable flex. However I did not purposely try to twist it. I will also get back to you on size I forgot to take measurements.
Thanks. One other thing I thought of since then; when you hold it by the edge, does it feel like the bezel is pushing on the screen at all?
@Zephik: What ebook readers cost $140? The cheapest I've seen other than this one are at least $200, especially ones with ePaper displays.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...Reader&x=0&y=0Quote:
Originally Posted by x88x
Just a small handful, really. But there they are. I saw one that was called a Boox, it looked pretty cool but it isn't available anymore. Ah well.
On another unrelated note, I also read that the Sony one with the Touchscreen is supposed to be "built like a tank". Plus you can write notes on it wherever you are in the book. Pretty cool I thought. It's not as expensive as the Kindle, but it's not as cheap as the Libre. It's a nice middle ground device with upper class features it seems. /unrelated note
Hmm, interesting. So it's basically the Sony Pocket Edition and a bunch of clones of the Libre (or whatever the Libre is a clone of, more likely, I suppose). The touchscreen is a tempting feature, but I would be afraid of getting crap all over it, especially since I would want to use it for repair manuals while working on my car/etc. I'd also be worried about the ports getting stuff in it. ...also, I never write notes in books..but hey, to each their own, right? That's why we have so many different products on the market. :D
Te device felt very solid and well built. I did not notice any part of it that felt like things were too close or pushing on the other.
I should know something by tomorrow on the pricing situation.
Zeph PM me a list of the others and I will see if I can get a few reviews going.
Cool. If I were to get one (tempting), I would want a black one, but not if it's a $50 premium.
You could always paint it black. :p
I've been looking into getting an ebook reader. This one sounds like a really good deal. The list of 100 free ebooks is impressive. I'm curious about the price, too. I'd like the black one, but if the white one is cheaper for the same quality product I'd buy it instead.
Just got word back from Aluratek.
The $120 is actually a temporary promotional price for the Aluratek site. It will go back up to $149 for both
the black and the white.... BUT.... The Libre is also available for pre-order through Borders right now at $119.99 for both colors!
Oooh, tempting...
I've actually decided to start saving money up for a Nook. I was thinking about the Sony, but I ended up liking the features of the Nook quite a bit more. Then compared to the Kindle... well, it has better features, too. Like the expansion card slot. They've also addressed and fixed a lot of the software issues. AND you can change the color of the back plate. :p
I'm too much of a stickler for quality, design and features. It doesn't allow me to be cheap, probably why I don't have very much stuff but what I do have is pretty nice. ha
If it weren't for the controls on this puppy, I'd probably consider getting it and then maybe even modding my own case for it. Ah well..
^ Seconded... Although i may spring for the nook light when and if it comes out instead (No 3g, just WIFI) as i hate AT&T (years of s***y customer and cell service till i switched to verizon) and dont download my books off the stores... i usually use my laptop for that kind of thing...
I don't really need features like wifi on the ebook reader. I have a netbook, a desktop, and wireless internet on my cell phone. I like it because of the price and the included book selection. I looked at the preorder on Borders.com and only saw the black one, but that's the one I wanted anyway.
