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iRiver Story
$330.00
Released December, 2009
The Pros:Full QWERTY keyboard. Support for Microsoft Office file formats (Word, Excel & Powerpoint). 2GB of internal storage.
The Cons:No wireless / 3G connectivity. Poor value - way more expensive than the competition, especially considering the features. Not as high-end as the Kindle - no aluminum back, lower build quality, lower quality e-ink display.
The iRiver Story is a digital e-reader featuring a 6” e-ink screen, a QWERTY keyboard, 2GB of built-in memory, and optional memory expansion via SD/SDHC cards. It can be used to read digital books, view still images, and either record or playback MP3 audio.
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In fact, a single charge on the battery can last through approximately 28 hours of book reading, 24 hours of music listening, and 5 hours of voice recording. And with the QWERTY keyboard available, users have the additional option of editing documents, taking notes, or filling in a diary. The most notable drawback to the Story is its lack of connectivity, as it is restricted to a single USB port.
Features
- Digital e-Reader
- e-Book Reading
- Still Image Viewing
- Audio Playback/Recording
- 6” e-Ink Display
- QWERTY Keyboard
- Memory Expansion
- USB Interface
- Rechargeable Battery
Specifications
- Display: 6” e-ink (800x600)
- Supported Text Formats: EPUB, PDF, TXT, PDF, DOC, PPT, XLS, HW
- Supported Still Formats: JPEG, BMP, GIF
- Supported Audio Formats: MP3
- Internal Memory: 2GB Flash
- Memory Expansion: SD/SDHC
- Battery: Lithium-Ion
- Interface: USB
User Reviews (4)
Pros & Cons
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support for Microsoft Office file formats (Word, Excel & Powerpoint)
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SD/SDHC card slot for external storage expansion
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perfectly respectable battery life - over 24 hours of reading before needing a recharge
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includes support for popular e-book formats ePub and PDF
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6" 800 x 600px gray-scale e-ink display, great readability compared to backlit LCDs
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no wireless / 3G connectivity
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poor value - way more expensive than the competition, especially considering the features
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not as high-end as the Kindle - no aluminum back, lower build quality, lower quality e-ink display
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vastly inferior battery life compared to competition
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low build quality - creaks under a bit of pressure
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Office format support is hit or miss - often displays gibberish or nothing at all
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A little heavy considering it's mostly plastic
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For its price they should have thrown-in the cover for free (BTW, its not plastic)
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looks like a Kindle clone
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