08-24-2017, 04:32 AM | #1 |
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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:
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08-24-2017, 10:02 AM | #2 |
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Glass or Plastic?
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08-24-2017, 11:26 PM | #3 |
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Since they haven't touted it being plastic I'm going to assume it glass.
Icarus said the final product will closely resemble the one reviewed in this YouTube video. |
09-11-2017, 12:47 PM | #4 |
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09-13-2017, 07:07 PM | #6 |
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In theory I hope to receive it by the end of the month. I'll test out the Kindle App and let you know what I find. If you don't hear back within 30 days feel free to bump this question and ask again.
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09-13-2017, 07:17 PM | #7 |
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Thanks, but obvious now that we have received the update.
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09-16-2017, 10:25 AM | #10 |
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Why is it selling via the Nederlands? Is it a Dutch company?
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10-05-2017, 09:39 AM | #12 | |
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10-05-2017, 09:57 AM | #13 |
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Can't w8 for your feedback, take your time and nitpick it :P
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10-05-2017, 12:24 PM | #14 |
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I got my Boyue Paper (Likebook Plus) a few days ago. It should be mainly the same device.
Here you can check my first impresions It would be nice to compare both devices. So far, I very happy with mine Last edited by colibris79; 10-05-2017 at 12:27 PM. |
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