Aluratek Libre Pro $30 @ geeks.com

WillysJeepMan · 01-02-2013, 08:43 PM

The Aluratek Libre Pro is on sale new for $30 at geeks.com
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=AEBK01FS

It isn't eInk but has a non-backlit monochrome LCD screen. Great readability outdoors, decent battery life, and no page-turn flicker.

shorttimer1 · 01-02-2013, 11:29 PM

Thanks WJM. I ordered one just because of the price. I plan to throw some of my books on it and give it to a friend that doesn't have an e-reader. For $35 and has an SD slot for additional storage I thought it was worth it as most reviews seemed very positive.

Thanks again

GA Russell · 01-03-2013, 03:22 AM

I note that it comes with a "carry case" cover. Three years ago that was worth, what, ten dollars?

OK, I just pulled the trigger for $36.42.

Thanks, WJM! Karma!

PS - Apparently it was Borders stock. Shortly after Borders closed I bought a terrific "Borders exclusive" Frank Sinatra box for little money as well.

booklover6 · 01-03-2013, 08:11 AM

It is a good reader. For those who don't know, it's just like the Jetbook. I had the Jetbook and it was very, very nice. You can even put your books in folders and subfolders.

soondai · 01-03-2013, 10:10 AM

Always wanted this or a JBL. Not sure I'll pony up for something with a 2-3 year old "new" battery in it though.

cromag · 01-03-2013, 03:42 PM

Well, you can still get a JBL at Newegg for $57. No need to worry about the battery -- just pop in a few fresh AAs!

SteveK · 01-04-2013, 02:19 PM

Does the Aluretek support dictionary lookup? I didn't see any mention of dictionary support, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it isn't supported. Although I have a decent vocabulary, I do like to look up words I'm not familiar with.

SteveK

GA Russell · 01-04-2013, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soondai

Always wanted this or a JBL. Not sure I'll pony up for something with a 2-3 year old "new" battery in it though.

soondai, I'm very pleased with my JBL and recommend it! In fact, I bought a second as a backup.

I have faith that this Libre Pro's battery is younger than 2-3 years. The firmware is 1.5 or less years old. But you could be right.

jbcohen · 01-04-2013, 08:34 PM

I am a former Libra Pro owner and I was quite happy with mine, the only trouble came when I attempted to do some stupid things with it, like shoving it in a space too small for it and dropping it down a flight of stairs. So as long as you don't get stupid like me you should quite satisfied with your libra pro.

soondai · 01-05-2013, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

I have faith that this Libre Pro's battery is younger than 2-3 years. The firmware is 1.5 or less years old. But you could be right.

No biggie at this price, but given they're in Borders boxes, I'd bet they're at least 2 years old.

GA Russell · 01-05-2013, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soondai

No biggie at this price, but given they're in Borders boxes, I'd bet they're at least 2 years old.

The firmware includes the ability to read ADE DRM ePub. I don't think that that was available two years ago. But I wouldn't bet my life on it.

BelleZora · 01-10-2013, 03:29 PM

Just received the Aluratek Pro. What a bargain! It did not come in the Borders box shown, but an Aluratek box promoting the Kobo store. It has a 1 year warranty, so I'm not concerned about the battery.

I bought it as a gift, but I like some of the unique features enough to purchase another one. This same model (AEBKO1FS) is currently on sale at Aluratek.com for $89.99.

Kris777 · 01-10-2013, 10:43 PM

The price is $29.99 now...

GA Russell · 01-10-2013, 11:45 PM

Kris, the price is $29.99 plus $6.43 shipping.

BelleZora · 01-10-2013, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

Kris, the price is $29.99 plus $6.43 shipping.

I was charged $9 for shipping from southern California to northern Idaho.

01-02-2013, 08:43 PM	#1
WillysJeepMan Guru Posts: 655 Karma: 2877892 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo Touch, KFHD7, GTab 8.4 Pro, iPadAir 2	Aluratek Libre Pro $30 @ geeks.com The Aluratek Libre Pro is on sale new for $30 at geeks.com http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=AEBK01FS It isn't eInk but has a non-backlit monochrome LCD screen. Great readability outdoors, decent battery life, and no page-turn flicker.

01-03-2013, 03:22 AM	#3
GA Russell Montreal wins Grey Cup! Posts: 7,583 Karma: 31484197 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	I note that it comes with a "carry case" cover. Three years ago that was worth, what, ten dollars? OK, I just pulled the trigger for $36.42. Thanks, WJM! Karma! PS - Apparently it was Borders stock. Shortly after Borders closed I bought a terrific "Borders exclusive" Frank Sinatra box for little money as well. Last edited by GA Russell; 01-03-2013 at 03:26 AM.

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01-02-2013, 11:29 PM	#2
shorttimer1 Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 762676 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle KB X3 Kindle Fire HD 32GB	Thanks WJM. I ordered one just because of the price. I plan to throw some of my books on it and give it to a friend that doesn't have an e-reader. For $35 and has an SD slot for additional storage I thought it was worth it as most reviews seemed very positive. Thanks again

01-03-2013, 08:11 AM	#4
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	It is a good reader. For those who don't know, it's just like the Jetbook. I had the Jetbook and it was very, very nice. You can even put your books in folders and subfolders.

01-03-2013, 10:10 AM	#5
soondai Guru Posts: 672 Karma: 1109784 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Paperwhite	Always wanted this or a JBL. Not sure I'll pony up for something with a 2-3 year old "new" battery in it though.

01-03-2013, 03:42 PM	#6
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 24,293 Karma: 459220161 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Well, you can still get a JBL at Newegg for $57. No need to worry about the battery -- just pop in a few fresh AAs!

01-04-2013, 02:19 PM	#7
SteveK Addict Posts: 272 Karma: 1017902 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Kindle PW, PW2, Kindle3, Kobo Glo, tablets, phone	Does the Aluretek support dictionary lookup? I didn't see any mention of dictionary support, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it isn't supported. Although I have a decent vocabulary, I do like to look up words I'm not familiar with. SteveK

01-04-2013, 08:34 PM	#9
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,025 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Piper College Device: Samsung A21	I am a former Libra Pro owner and I was quite happy with mine, the only trouble came when I attempted to do some stupid things with it, like shoving it in a space too small for it and dropping it down a flight of stairs. So as long as you don't get stupid like me you should quite satisfied with your libra pro.

01-10-2013, 03:29 PM	#12
BelleZora Wizard Posts: 1,432 Karma: 25151986 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Seattle, US Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kobo Libra 2	Just received the Aluratek Pro. What a bargain! It did not come in the Borders box shown, but an Aluratek box promoting the Kobo store. It has a 1 year warranty, so I'm not concerned about the battery. I bought it as a gift, but I like some of the unique features enough to purchase another one. This same model (AEBKO1FS) is currently on sale at Aluratek.com for $89.99.

01-10-2013, 10:43 PM	#13
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	The price is $29.99 now...

01-10-2013, 11:45 PM	#14
GA Russell Montreal wins Grey Cup! Posts: 7,583 Karma: 31484197 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Kris, the price is $29.99 plus $6.43 shipping.

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