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Old 05-22-2011, 09:45 PM   #13
fglaysher
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Device: Sony Reader & Aluratek Libre Touch
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Originally Posted by dhighway View Post
Just got mine (one-day sale from Dell @$130).

@fglaysher - totally agree about the touch screen ... makes it awkward to browse websites.

Other initial thoughts/observations:
1. WiFi - no config option to connect to your access point if SSID broadcasting has been turned off. Other than turning ON SSID Broadcast, anyone know how to work around this?
2. Though it's lighter than my Aluratek Color Libre, I doubt the claim that it weighs 7 oz.
3. Isn't recognized by Calibre (but is expected to be, in Calibre's next release).
4. Page up/down buttons are rather stiff.
5. With a microSD (instead of SD), it's not as useful for looking at pics off my camera while traveling. (With my Color Libre, I can just pop the camera's SD card into it for viewing.)
6. At max brightness, it is visible in bright light (unlike the Color Libre), but I think claims of being able to read in sunlight is exaggerated.

@fglaysher - What are your thoughts?

I'll check back later myself as I use it more.

Cheers,
DH
In terms of weight, the company website says,


Connectivity Wireless 802.11 b/g / USB 2.0 / SD Card Slot
Resolution 7" TouchScreen TFT Full Color LCD
SKU AEBK08FB
UPC 8-12658-01101-3
Warranty 1 Year
Product Weight .82 lbs.(13.1 oz)
Product Dimensions 4.875 x 8 x .5 in. (12.4 x 20.3 x 1.3 cm)

http://aluratek.com/libre-touch-eboo...ouchscreen-lcd
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