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| Aluratek LIBRE eBook Reader PRO - eBook reader - SD 2 GB 5 |
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| Manufacturer: Aluratek |
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| List Price: $179.99 |
| Sale Price: $168.49 |
| Availibility: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
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Product Description |
| Now you can digitally store and carry around with you thousands of your favorite books saving money, space and the environment. Aluratek's "Libre" connects to any computer with an internet connection for easy access to the most recent books that are published as well as access to free timeless classics. The "Libre" is soft on the eyes utilizing an exclusive e-paper LCD technology. This amazing technology makes it difficult to determine the difference between actual paper and the e-paper screen. Also boasting superior battery life you can read up to 24hrs continuous use with an auto off feature if you just happen to fall asleep. Try the "Libre" eBook Reader Pro and experience why the future of books has gone digital. |
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Product Details |
- Supports PDF TXT, FB2, EPUB, MOBI (non-DRM only), PRC (non-DRM only)and RTF electronic book format
- Supports BMP, JPG, GIF, animated GIF picture format
- Includes 2GB SD Card and 100 free eBooks
- Content search for easy navigation between books and pages
- Bookmark and auto page turn function
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 Extremely happy! |
| Review Date: February 21, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Barbara James, Georgia |
Bought a Sony E-Reader and Aluratek Libre. Here's my review of both:
Sony - too long for the pages to turn, had to adjust angle of reading when lighting changed, no SD card, no MP3 and no pics.
Aluratek - pages turn fast, no problem adjusting to light, MP3 capability and pics (black & white) and SD card.
Which one did I return? No brainer: the Sony. Very, very happy with the Aluratek and would highly recommend this over the Sony. Another great feature is their tech support. They were very helpful and patient with me as they helped me update the software and download my first book. Oh and did I mention? It costs less than Sony EReader. Well worth the money! |
Good reader!
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| Review Date: January 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: K. Silva, Los Angeles, California United States |
As I opened the box this afternoon, I was initially worried about the size. It's small. However, my fears were alleviated when I accidentally rotated the page and found the button to increase the text.
The books that came with the Libre were in txt fomat and some of them have been on my to be read list - Others were books I read at Uni where this could have been useful.
The next step was to add different things to the SD Card to test. The SD Card wasn't recognized by my computer - but I realized it was the computer's fault. I plugged the Libre up to the computer using the USB Cord that was provided and was able to add photos, pdfs of word documents created for work, and music.
That settled, I unplugged the Libre, and wanted to see if the feature I wanted most would work - background music while reading. It did! I was pleased to also note that initial loading of the pdf was shorter than expected as there is a warning that the music would slow things down considerably. I also noted that adjusting the volume of the music was impossible without leaving the book that was being read at the moment. It's not a big thing.
I went to recent readings afterward and was able to return to the page that I left off, which was another plus. Removing books from the list was rather easy too.
The photos aren't really going to WOW you because it's in B&W BUT I downloaded a photo from the net and it's in good quality.
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THE MACHINE
On the left panel of the Libre there is a sliding section that scrolls down for you while in the ebook mode. It also skips to the next song in the mp3 section and the next photo in the photo section.
The right panel is the navigation panel with choices assigned to numbers. It's easy to figure out, such as choose 2 for item 2 listed.
To the bottom left of the Libre there is a page turn button.
The bottom right buttons are a little more complicated (as there are more of them) reader, but nothing to far fetched. The outer top left button gives options such as jump to (where you have to press 1 to jump to a particular page), Recent Readings (press 2), Clear all Recent Readings (press 3), etc.
The bottom left button rotates.
The bottom right button goes back to the previous page.
The top right button zooms.
The center is an OK button.
It only takes a few minutes to learn to operate.
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I gave the Libre 4 stars because there can be things to improve. Lighting might be an option to work with, or color. Adjustable volume or maybe a temporary dual screen /or separate controls for the mp3 so you could adjust the mp3 section without leaving the book. However, these things are not necessary for using the Libre as it is.
There is no Internet like the Kindle and others of it's class but it's a nifty device that has made accessing files so much easier for work without having to lug my computer around.
You'd probably want to get a bigger SD Card too at some point.
I'll test the battery to see how long it lasts, but I am willing to bet it would be a long while.
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Fantastic alternative to the far more expensive readers
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| Review Date: March 5, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Marcus D. Reeves, |
If you don't want to spend the money on the Kendel or Sony Ereader, but want an Ereader then this product is for you! No pain in the Butt propriatary programs to install, no forced contracts, nothing. Just select the file, drag it to the SD card and enjoy! You don't get wifi ability to download today's NYT or other such sillyness, but you do get a solidly well built, common sense reader!
BTW, it's also set up for Mp3s and Audiobooks! |
Item was USED and SD card reader DOESNT work
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| Review Date: February 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. B. MODELO, Miami |
| Bad experience, the sd card reader doesnt recognize any sd card. The worst was that i received and used item. |
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| Aluratek LIBRE eBook Reader PRO - eBook reader - SD 2 GB 5 |
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| Manufacturer: Aluratek |
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| List Price: $179.99 |
| Sale Price: $161.87 |
| Availibility: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
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Product Description |
| Now you can digitally store and carry around with you thousands of your favorite books saving money, space and the environment. Aluratek's "Libre" connects to any computer with an internet connection for easy access to the most recent books that are published as well as access to free timeless classics. The "Libre" is soft on the eyes utilizing an exclusive e-paper LCD technology. This amazing technology makes it difficult to determine the difference between actual paper and the e-paper screen. Also boasting superior battery life you can read up to 24hrs continuous use with an auto off feature if you just happen to fall asleep. Try the "Libre" eBook Reader Pro and experience why the future of books has gone digital. |
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Product Details |
- Supports PDF (Adobe Digital Edition DRM/non-DRM), TXT, FB2, EPUB (Adobe Digital Edition DRM/non-DRM), MOBI (non-DRM only)
- Supports BMP, JPG, GIF, animated GIF picture format
- Includes 2GB SD Card and 100 free eBooks
- Content search for easy navigation between books and pages
- Bookmark and auto page turn function
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I Like This Reader
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| Review Date: February 21, 2010 |
| Reviewer: mayfayre, New Jersey USA |
I've had the Libre for a few weeks now and I've been very impressed with it. I chose it over the Kindle and Nook for a number of reasons: available formats, lower cost, and the fact that I don't need the instant purchase capability. The Libre comes with a 2GB SD card with 100 classic books loaded in the .txt format. 100 books takes up almost no space on that card - there is room left for hundreds and hundreds of others. Loading the books onto the Libre is simply a matter of connecting it to your computer and dragging-and-dropping the books into the pre-set folder or into folders you set up. There are plenty of sources out there for ebooks that you can load up your reader with whatever genre assortment you like, so the immediate gratification of instant purchases is unnecessary, IMO.
I chose the white color over the black, and I am happy with my choice. Frankly, I'm sick of black-colored electronic gadgets - I have way too many of them already. I find the white frame doesn't intrude on my focus. The "e-paper" of this reader had a slightly gray-greenish tinge to it, from the LCD design, as opposed to the whiter backgrounds of the e-ink type readers, but I've found the difference to be negligible. The letters are crisp on the background, and I've had no difficulty in reading it in sunlight, twilight, and incandescent light. I haven't had any problem with eyestrain, and I find it much easier to read than reading on a computer back-lit screen. I like the fact that the page-changing is seamless, without the flashing of the e-ink type readers.
The controls are easy to use. There's a up-down slide switch on the left side, left-right buttons on the left front, and left-right buttons on the right front that allow you to turn the pages. There are also alpha-numeric tabs on the right side that allows quick choices, but the same can be done using the directional buttons on the lower right front. So there are a number of different ways to accomplish the same task if you are right-or-left handed, or if you have some physical infirmity. I have had no problem adjusting font sizes from very small to very large, and there's an auto-page-turn function for fast readers or people with a disability.
I would say that the weight of the reader is probably comparable to that of a 500-600 page paperback book, without the book's bulk. I've found that strange at first, but now I'm used to it. One thing that I think is probably true for all ebook readers is that the user has to get used to a different way of holding a "book" to read, because you're not opening a book wide and you're flipping pages without having to lift your hand.
It should be noted that most of the ebook readers out there today - even if they say they handle .pdf formats - have problems with that format due to its basic nature and the smaller size of the eReader screens. Reading a .pdf exactly as formated usually results in tiny text. Expanding the font size sometimes has some odd results. The Libre allows you to change the view from portrait to landscape mode for better viewing, and it also has the reflow feature to allow .pdf formatting to resize itself for the smaller screen.
I haven't noticed any difficulty with the battery life. There are auto-off settings that allow the eReader to turn itself off after set periods of inactivity. I've had no problem reading complete books on a single charge.
Another thing I like about the Libre is that it comes with a USB cord to connect to the computer for file transfers and/or charging, an AC adapter for charging, earbuds, a 2GB SD card, and a protective case. So there's no extra accessories that you have to spend extra money on.
I've found that I prefer to use the .epub format for my books, though individual tastes might vary. The good thing about the Libre is that it gives you a nice number of formats to choose from. And if you happen to find an ebook that's in a format that the Libre doesn't natively handle, it's very easy to convert almost any ebook format to one you prefer by using the freeware program Calibre (an extremely useful and well-designed program).
To date, I haven't tested out the MP3 player functions of the Libre, or its feature that allows you to play background music while reading. Since it does handle the MP3 format, I would think that it is possible to download audiobooks to it. And with the capacity to use even larger SD cards, to store a number of them on the device. So in addition to having the ability to read books, you should also be able to listen to them; and using the headphone output plug, should be able to connect it to the MP3 input in your car (if you have one) making this a really handy device for traveling. I'll have to try this out. =)
Note also that the Aluratek Libre and the Etaco JetBook are physically the same eBook reader but sold by different companies. They differ in their firmware and the formats handled. Right now the Libre has the format edge because it'll handle both DRM and non-DRM .pdf. The Jetbook seems to have the edge if you want to use it with ebooks in other languages.
For those of you trying to make up you mind about which eBook reader is right for you, I would suggest checking out the forums at [...]. They aren't affilitated with any specific product; it is a great resource and they have a number of informative Wikis comparing reader specifications, ebook formats, and listing both free and paid ebook sources.
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| Manufacturer: JC Planetary Inc |
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| Enjoy thousands of books within one handy device with this JC Planetary eBOOK100 6-inch E-Book reader!The JC-eBOOK100 features a 6-inch E-Ink screen with 4-level gray scale that lets you comfortably read electronic books for hours on end without tiring your eyes. It's powered by a Samsung S3C2440 400 MHz processor and includes 1 GB of internal flash memory, but you can add up to 8 GB with Secure Digital or MultiMediaCards!The thin and lightweight design feels like you're reading a thin pamphlet and includes a convenient carrying case that's perfect for travel. The JC-eBOOK100 supports PDF, TXT, JPG, BMP, and FB2 ebook files and even supports MP3 playback! Listen to music with the included stereo earbuds!Order now! |
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- JC Planetary 6-inch E-Book 100 E-Book Reader General Features: Color: black
- Lightweight and thin design Samsung S3C2440 400 MHz processor Operating System: Linux 2.6
- 6-inch E-Ink screen (EPD 90 x 120 mm) SVGA 800 x 600 resolution, 166.7 DPI 4-level gray scale
- USB interface 1 GB flash memory SD/MMC card slot expandable up to 8GB
- Supports PDF, TFT, JPG, BMP, FB2, MP3
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