| Aluratek LIBRE eBook Reader PRO - eBook reader - SD 2 GB 5" - black |  | Brand: Aluratek
List Price: $179.99
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Rating:  4 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows XP Professional Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.10
CPU Type: PowerPC G4
Processors: 1
System Memory: 2000
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Modem: None
Display Size: 5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: AEBK01F
Model: eBook Reader PRO
UPC: 812658010191
EAN: 0812658010191
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | Supports PDF TXT, FB2, EPUB, MOBI (non-DRM only), PRC (non-DRM only)and RTF electronic book format | | | Supports BMP, JPG, GIF, animated GIF picture format | | | Includes 2GB SD Card and 100 free eBooks | | | Content search for easy navigation between books and pages | | | Bookmark and auto page turn function |
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Product Description
Now you can digitally store and carry around with you thousands of your favorite books saving money, space and the environment. Aluratek's "Libre" connects to any computer with an internet connection for easy access to the most recent books that are published as well as access to free timeless classics. The "Libre" is soft on the eyes utilizing an exclusive e-paper LCD technology. This amazing technology makes it difficult to determine the difference between actual paper and the e-paper screen. Also boasting superior battery life you can read up to 24hrs continuous use with an auto off feature if you just happen to fall asleep. Try the "Libre" eBook Reader Pro and experience why the future of books has gone digital.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Fantastic alternative to the far more expensive readers March 5, 2010
Marcus D. Reeves
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you don't want to spend the money on the Kendel or Sony Ereader, but want an Ereader then this product is for you! No pain in the Butt propriatary programs to install, no forced contracts, nothing. Just select the file, drag it to the SD card and enjoy! You don't get wifi ability to download today's NYT or other such sillyness, but you do get a solidly well built, common sense reader!
BTW, it's also set up for Mp3s and Audiobooks!
 Extremely happy! February 21, 2010
Barbara James (Georgia)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Bought a Sony E-Reader and Aluratek Libre. Here's my review of both:
Sony - too long for the pages to turn, had to adjust angle of reading when lighting changed, no SD card, no MP3 and no pics.
Aluratek - pages turn fast, no problem adjusting to light, MP3 capability and pics (black & white) and SD card.
Which one did I return? No brainer: the Sony. Very, very happy with the Aluratek and would highly recommend this over the Sony. Another great feature is their tech support. They were very helpful and patient with me as they helped me update the software and download my first book. Oh and did I mention? It costs less than Sony EReader. Well worth the money!
 Item was USED and SD card reader DOESNT work February 1, 2010
J. B. MODELO (Miami)
0 out of 11 found this review helpful
Bad experience, the sd card reader doesnt recognize any sd card. The worst was that i received and used item.
Good reader! January 25, 2010
K. Silva (Los Angeles, California United States)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
As I opened the box this afternoon, I was initially worried about the size. It's small. However, my fears were alleviated when I accidentally rotated the page and found the button to increase the text.
The books that came with the Libre were in txt fomat and some of them have been on my to be read list - Others were books I read at Uni where this could have been useful.
The next step was to add different things to the SD Card to test. The SD Card wasn't recognized by my computer - but I realized it was the computer's fault. I plugged the Libre up to the computer using the USB Cord that was provided and was able to add photos, pdfs of word documents created for work, and music.
That settled, I unplugged the Libre, and wanted to see if the feature I wanted most would work - background music while reading. It did! I was pleased to also note that initial loading of the pdf was shorter than expected as there is a warning that the music would slow things down considerably. I also noted that adjusting the volume of the music was impossible without leaving the book that was being read at the moment. It's not a big thing.
I went to recent readings afterward and was able to return to the page that I left off, which was another plus. Removing books from the list was rather easy too.
The photos aren't really going to WOW you because it's in B&W BUT I downloaded a photo from the net and it's in good quality.
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THE MACHINE
On the left panel of the Libre there is a sliding section that scrolls down for you while in the ebook mode. It also skips to the next song in the mp3 section and the next photo in the photo section.
The right panel is the navigation panel with choices assigned to numbers. It's easy to figure out, such as choose 2 for item 2 listed.
To the bottom left of the Libre there is a page turn button.
The bottom right buttons are a little more complicated (as there are more of them) reader, but nothing to far fetched. The outer top left button gives options such as jump to (where you have to press 1 to jump to a particular page), Recent Readings (press 2), Clear all Recent Readings (press 3), etc.
The bottom left button rotates.
The bottom right button goes back to the previous page.
The top right button zooms.
The center is an OK button.
It only takes a few minutes to learn to operate.
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I gave the Libre 4 stars because there can be things to improve. Lighting might be an option to work with, or color. Adjustable volume or maybe a temporary dual screen /or separate controls for the mp3 so you could adjust the mp3 section without leaving the book. However, these things are not necessary for using the Libre as it is.
There is no Internet like the Kindle and others of it's class but it's a nifty device that has made accessing files so much easier for work without having to lug my computer around.
You'd probably want to get a bigger SD Card too at some point.
I'll test the battery to see how long it lasts, but I am willing to bet it would be a long while.
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