09-20-2013, 11:47 PM | #1 |
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New frontlit HD reader with MP3 & page turn buttons
The Icarus Illumina HD e-reader with front light is a new, Dutch 6 inch eink reader with page turn buttons, frontlight, MP3 playback with 3.5 headphone jack, and gyroscope (it auto rotates)
EURO 110 including taxes or for 129 on amazon.de (see more pics there) The product pictures are a bit bizarre, with gigantic font on them, so maybe they are targetting seniors who often have worse eyesight? Image and article found on lesen.net Last edited by xendula; 09-20-2013 at 11:54 PM. |
09-21-2013, 02:57 AM | #2 |
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Not too keen on the design, but full points for the page turn buttons and touch screen combination, plus SD card slot Amazon please take note
And yes think you're right about the target consumer group given the product pictures. The floor stand accessory is also, erm, interesting. Edit £109.95 on Amazon UK via third-party seller Last edited by Yolina; 09-21-2013 at 03:01 AM. |
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09-21-2013, 04:33 AM | #3 |
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Doesn't look bad I'd consider it as long as it lets you use much smaller fonts.
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09-21-2013, 05:25 AM | #4 |
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Quite heavy at 230 g.
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09-21-2013, 06:56 AM | #5 |
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It seems to match up well to the others in terms of processor speed and screen resolution (as well as the price), but I think I like the more slimline style of the PW and Kobo Aura enough to edge out my desire for page turn buttons.
If only they'd made it a little smaller by doing away with the d-pad at the bottom it would have been very tempting, but as it is, it's only 11mm shorter than the Kindle Keyboard. Kindle Keyboard 191 mm (H) x 122 mm (W) x 9 mm (D) - 247 g Icarus Illumina HD 180mm x 123mm x 10mm - 229 g Kindle PW 169 mm x 117 mm x 9.1 mm - 206 g Kobo Aura 150 x 114 x 8.1 mm - 174 g I've been happy with my Kindle but the diminutive size and weight of the Aura is tempting me most right now. |
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Despite being on the heavy side, this looks like a great reader to me, as long as the frontlight quality is good (ie. better than the kobo glo). |
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09-21-2013, 09:44 AM | #7 |
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I think I may just have found my next device. What clinches it for me is the fact that you can access a regular folder structure, rather than having to rely on collections, which I positively detest. The fact that it's also inexpensive is just icing on an already very tasty cake.
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There is a ICARUS Pocket in the house somewhere. It looks quite the same I guess; not fancy like my KOBO GLO, but solid (dropped it a few times on our concrete floor and still alive and kicking). I really was looking for a POCKETBOOK TOUCH LUX which has about the same features, also the mp3, which has a very good press in France. The thing that bothers me most is the after sales support. KOBO is a mess, the other two I cannot really discover. Maybe that is a good sign? |
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09-22-2013, 06:56 AM | #10 |
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In my experience it does tend to be a good sign. It is certainly better than googling "some_device + problem_description" and immediately getting thousands of hits.
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09-22-2013, 12:46 PM | #11 |
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If only it didn't have the giant bevels!
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09-22-2013, 04:24 PM | #12 |
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09-23-2013, 08:49 AM | #13 |
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Page turn buttons and MP3 support are pretty strong features, and it's inexpensive, too. The placement of the buttons seems a bit off, and the device looks a tad bulky, but overall it interests me more than any of the other offerings this autumn. Then again, I'm still in my Nexus 7 phase where I use it for everything, including all my reading.
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09-23-2013, 08:56 AM | #14 |
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Yolina,
I bought a stand similar to the one shown (for my Sony and Kindle). It's great (and kind of strange looking)! I have a larger model, and it holds my readers while I sit in my recliner. Here's a link (mine is slightly different): http://www.ergovancouver.net/images_...levo_ebook.htm Last edited by JakesFriend; 09-23-2013 at 08:58 AM. |
09-23-2013, 11:45 AM | #15 |
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This reader basically covers all bases.
Touchscreen for navigation: check Buttons for navigation: check Buttons for turning pages: check Frontlight: check Large(er) memory of 4GB: check SD-card slot: check Custom fonts: check Good price: check If the software is advanced enough and stable, I can see why people waiting for a frontlit reader with buttons are excited about this device. edit: a floor stand for a 200gr e-reader? Wow. People are getting REALLY lazy nowadays. Maybe they should also add a function that turns pages at exactly the speed you read with. Maybe they should integrate a "talking book feature" so you don't even need to read at all. Oh, wait... |
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