09-04-2018, 12:05 AM | #1 |
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New "Mars" device from Likebook?
Hi I just heard that Likebook has just released a new ebook reader called "Mars". Does anyone have any info on this? The only thing I could find is the below YouTube video
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09-04-2018, 05:44 AM | #3 |
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The SOC (RK3368) officially supports Android 5.1, and there are unofficial ports of Android 7.1 for some devices. This could mean a decent upgrade over the Likebook Plus.
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09-04-2018, 04:33 PM | #4 |
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09-04-2018, 05:49 PM | #5 |
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There are specifications if someone is interested. http://www.yunyaokz.com/1279.html (did not notice that there were English versions on e-reader blogs already. That webpage is still handy for new firmware releases) That A2 mode looks neat though. Hope they add that to the firmware of other e-readers.
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09-05-2018, 12:25 PM | #7 |
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Boyue told me it runs Android 6.0:https://the-digital-reader.com/2018/...-octacore-cpu/
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09-06-2018, 05:30 PM | #8 |
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Another English article, confirms that it has Android 6.0 https://goodereader.com/blog/electro...-released-soon
Icarus is to sell it as Icarus Illumina XL6 for €268 Last edited by ilyats; 09-06-2018 at 05:40 PM. Reason: One more link |
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09-07-2018, 01:44 PM | #10 |
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The lack of a physical button for home/back worries me. Most apps will have a constant navigation bar, which is good and bad. Probably easier access but eats into real estate.
Otherwise, this looks like a good successor to the Likebook Plus. The A2 looks like it improved and the orange light will be nice. |
09-09-2018, 09:25 AM | #11 |
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Icarus starts selling Illumina XL6 st 1st October. Storage cannot be expanded i.e. no SD card. Price 229.95€ https://www.icarusreader.com/index.p...18&search=Xl+6
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09-09-2018, 01:20 PM | #12 |
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I would be surprised if the Mars and XL6 are different devices. So I expect that the specs and description on the Icarus website will be adjusted and both devices will have SD Card Slot.
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09-09-2018, 01:39 PM | #13 |
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Likebook Mars has landed(?) at Amazon for $239 but with a 3rd party seller.
"https://www.amazon.com/Likebook-Reader-7-8300ppi-Touchscreen-Audible/dp/B07H4GF6HD/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536514599&sr=8-1&keywords=likebook+mars" |
09-09-2018, 02:30 PM | #14 |
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Now it lists price $259 and, if I understand correctly, only 1 piece left.
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09-10-2018, 04:43 PM | #15 |
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I've subscribed to his youtube channel and seems he uploaded a hands-review for the Mars. So is it confirmed that Likebook Mars = Icarus Illumina XL6???
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gewpSYuTG9E Looks like this device is very promising! I think I'm gonna order mine soon on Amazon. Also found a review in perhaps this guy's blog https://eyestraintreatment.com/boyue...nds-on-review/ |
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