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Old 05-10-2010, 07:42 PM   #11
petechan
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Device: Aluratek libre
Afa,

I have a Libre, but I don't know how much more I can tell you about it that Ken, Ghosthawk and hoosier haven't yet covered. I bought it primarily because I am relatively light (1 hr/d most days) reader so the AA battery was not an issue for me. I too was afraid of ruining a battery cover by opening and closing and I have several remote controls that can attest to my carelessness. However I haven't had any of the AA battery freezeups needing resets that occupies a topic in the JBL forums. Never had freezup, battery meter works just fine, never had to reset (knock on wood). I wish there were some dictionaries for it like the JB, as it would help in learning a foreign language.

I have not wanted to mess with DRM removal so the Libre just works fine with pdf and epub DRM. Plus, a minor point, if you are looking for cases and accessories, the JB or Libre will have more available since they are similar in size with many 5inch readers such as Sony Pocket Edition. The JBL will take some creative tinkering because the battery compartment bulges out at the back.

If there is any feature you would like me to look up, would be happy to.
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