New Icarus 7.8 inch 300ppi Android e-reader

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.

Ken Maltby · 08-24-2017, 10:02 AM

Glass or Plastic?

DoctorOhh · 08-24-2017, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Maltby

Glass or Plastic?

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.

DaleDe · 09-11-2017, 12:47 PM

I have built a wiki page for the Icarus Illumina XL HD.

Dale

Purple Lady · 09-13-2017, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorOhh

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.

I'd like to know if the Kindle app works. I've tried it on my T62D, but it doesn't seem to work.

Unfortunately their website charges you VAT even if you're in the US.

DoctorOhh · 09-13-2017, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purple Lady

I'd like to know if the Kindle app works. I've tried it on my T62D, but it doesn't seem to work.

Unfortunately their website charges you VAT even if you're in the US.

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.

Purple Lady · 09-13-2017, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorOhh

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.

Thanks.

jscris · 09-15-2017, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorOhh

In theory I hope to receive it by the end of the month.

Should be shipping the 29th from the Netherlands.

DoctorOhh · 09-16-2017, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jscris

Should be shipping the 29th from the Netherlands.

Thanks, but obvious now that we have received the update.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Icarus Team

Update to all backers (September 15th):

production will be finished after the coming weekend
the Illumina XL HD will first be shipped from China to the Netherlands
we can ship from our warehouse as of September 29th

In the meantime we have further improved our software, to make the device easier to use. One example is a easy set-up wizard which will guide the user through set-up of most important settings.
We hope to send you first pictures next week.

Pajamaman · 09-16-2017, 10:25 AM

Why is it selling via the Nederlands? Is it a Dutch company?

DoctorOhh · 09-17-2017, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pajamaman

Why is it selling via the Nederlands? Is it a Dutch company?

Yes, here is their web site for this product.

DoctorOhh · 10-05-2017, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Icarus Team

Today we have received the strongly anticipated Illumina XL HD e-readers in our warehouse in the Netherlands. We are starting to ship orders based on chronological order; the oldest orders (June/July) will be served first. We will finish shipping all orders next week, so before October 13th we will have shipped out all orders placed.

You will receive track & trace information of your shipment, but please allow some time for that as we normally receive them from the logistics companies after a short period of time.

We thank all of you again for your patience and are confident that you will love the final product!

The Icarus Team

Here is the latest information. Mine will be one of the last shipped out. I will update after I receive the reader.

Wicked John · 10-05-2017, 09:57 AM

Can't w8 for your feedback, take your time and nitpick it :P

colibris79 · 10-05-2017, 12:24 PM

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

JSWolf · 10-05-2017, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colibris79

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

It should have a pinhole reset button.

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.

10-05-2017, 12:24 PM	#14
colibris79 Zealot Posts: 141 Karma: 1089 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Sony T1, Onyx C67ML, Poke 4, Boyue Paper/Likebook	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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