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DoctorOhh · 08-24-2017, 04:32 AM

I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the Icarus 7.8 inch 300ppi Android e-reader via Indiegogo. Hopefully I will receive it at the end of September. They finally added most everything (missing expandable storage) I wanted. Android, Google Play app store, MP3 support, headphone jack, bluetooth, and wifi.

This means that the apps that I use 90% of the time will still function great.

Calibre Companion
Moon+ Reader Pro
Pocket Casts
Dropbox
Feedly

Hopefully the other 10% of my app usage should work too.

The only thing I'm giving up is Google's Map app since there is no GPS and obviously any video apps. Its not cheap, but if you are interested they will be selling it on their site. Here are the specs.

Full specification:

7.8" E-Ink Carta HD touchscreen (1872 x 1404)
Integrated frontlight (adjustable intensity and can be turned off)
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth for connecting to other devices
Android 4.2: install your own apps
1.8Ghz processor with 1GB RAM
16 Gb internal memory
Supports ePub and PDF with Adobe DRM and in addition FB2, RTF, MOBI, TXT, HTM
Supports other ebook ecosystems, newspapers, articles and many other content through apps / Google Play Store
Audio support (MP3) and 3.5mm headphone jack
Battery: 2,800mAh Lithium Ion
Sleep / wake up function (with Icarus Sleep Cover for Illumina XL HD, sold separately)
200 x 145 x 9mm, 275 gr.

I'll let you know how it works out.

08-24-2017, 04:32 AM	#1
DoctorOhh US Navy, Retired Posts: 9,897 Karma: 13806776 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Carolina Device: Icarus Illumina XL HD, Kindle PaperWhite SE 11th Gen	New Icarus 7.8 inch 300ppi Android e-reader I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the Icarus 7.8 inch 300ppi Android e-reader via Indiegogo. Hopefully I will receive it at the end of September. They finally added most everything (missing expandable storage) I wanted. Android, Google Play app store, MP3 support, headphone jack, bluetooth, and wifi. This means that the apps that I use 90% of the time will still function great. Calibre Companion Moon+ Reader Pro Pocket Casts Dropbox Feedly Hopefully the other 10% of my app usage should work too. The only thing I'm giving up is Google's Map app since there is no GPS and obviously any video apps. Its not cheap, but if you are interested they will be selling it on their site. Here are the specs. Full specification: 7.8" E-Ink Carta HD touchscreen (1872 x 1404) Integrated frontlight (adjustable intensity and can be turned off) Wi-Fi Bluetooth for connecting to other devices Android 4.2: install your own apps 1.8Ghz processor with 1GB RAM 16 Gb internal memory Supports ePub and PDF with Adobe DRM and in addition FB2, RTF, MOBI, TXT, HTM Supports other ebook ecosystems, newspapers, articles and many other content through apps / Google Play Store Audio support (MP3) and 3.5mm headphone jack Battery: 2,800mAh Lithium Ion Sleep / wake up function (with Icarus Sleep Cover for Illumina XL HD, sold separately) 200 x 145 x 9mm, 275 gr. I'll let you know how it works out.