Aluratek Libre eBook Reader Pro Review
The Aluratek Libre eBook Reader Pro is a nice eBook reader. Its everything that you would expect a eBook reader to be. It has some handy added features, such as PDF and image file supports as well as a built-in MP3 player. It has an amazing 5 inch ePaper display, which makes reading novels for long periods of time easy. You get all of this for a fraction of the price of most other eBook readers of the same caliber. So what have you got to loose with the Libre? You loose an attractive design as well as a well known brand logo on the front. But do the few bad features outweigh the good ones? Lets take a look in our full review!
Hardware:
To start off, the Aluratek eBook Reader Pro is a thin eBook reader at only 9.5 mm (not including the extra bulge of the hump on the back). But its not exactly on the light side; it weighs about 7.5 oz. In spite of this, it does feel that heavy due to its evenly distributed proportions. It is constituted out of hard plastic and feels really good in the hand. It comes in two different colors; white and black. Thickness, weight, and construction are not the only things that matter in the world of technological hardware; looks matter just as much. And looks are something that the Libre just doesn't have. Its not very good looking at all. It has a boring design coupled with ugly angles and bulges. Overall, to put it nicely, its not easy on the eyes. Enough complaining; lets take a look around the device now: the left and right and edges are completely barren. The top is home to the micro-sd and micro-ubs ports (which are covered by a plastic flap). The bum of the eReader has the power button and 3.5mm headset jack. And, last, but definitely not least, the front houses the display and the large array of buttons. Buttons that range in size. shape, and feel. On the front's left side is the page-turning slider. It has a textured finish to prevent your finger from sliding off. The front's right side sports a vertical row of numbers (1-9). They are used for navigating through the user interface and turning pages. Below the display are the page-turning buttons as well as the navigational d-pad surrounded by four buttons. Every button on the device has a decent tactile feedback; not the best but not the worst. AS for file support, the Libre eBook Reader Pro supports BMP, JPG, and GIF image files. It also supports PDF, TXT, FB2, EPUB, MOBI, PRC, and RTF electronic book formats. And the MP3 player supports only MP3 files. The device's battery is a non-removable Li-Po rated at 24 hours of continuous use and 2 weeks of standby time. On the durability side of things, the Libre actually feels like a strong device. I wouldn't be worried too much if I dropped it on accident.
What's in the box:
- Aluratek Libre eBook Reader Pro
- USB Cable
- Power Charger
- Hand Strap
- Earphones
- Carrying Pouch
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty & Registration Card
Software:
The Aluratek eBook Reader Pro runs a proprietary operation system. When you turn it on, you are brought to the main menu. This menu is made up of six smaller menus. 1. Recent Readings: Brings you directly into the book you are currently reading. 2.eBooks: The list of all the eBooks stored on your device. 3. Pictures:View all the photos on your device. 4. MP3 Player: Play your MP3 music files. 5. Settings: View and change the system settings. 6. Help: An eBook version of the device's owner's manual. You can use the d-pad to scroll through the menus and then hit OK or the menu's corresponding number on the list of vertical numbers to enter them. Overall, the menus and user interface are boring and don't look very nice. Load times are outrageously slow and make the interface even harder to use. Alright, enough talking about the bad things; lets focus on some good stuff. First of, the Libre comes preloaded with 100 preloaded eBooks. They're all classics, such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, etc. Another good thing is that the ePaper screen makes reading long novels (like Beowulf) easy on eyes.
Conclusion:
The Libre eBook Reader Pro is a decent offering from Aluratek. It has a wonderful display that's a joy to look at. It also has some other added features like MP3 and image file support. But should you get the Libre over something like a 7 inch tablet? Yes and No. If you are a heavy reader and that's all you need your device to do, then yes, the Libre is for you. If you want the added functionality of a 7 inch Android tablet, then you may want to look elsewhere.
*It is always possible that some specifications or facts may be incorrect. We try our best at MobileTechnology Reviews to provide accurate information, but we occasionally make mistakes. If you notice that something is wrong or incorrect, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we'll fix it!
Hardware:
To start off, the Aluratek eBook Reader Pro is a thin eBook reader at only 9.5 mm (not including the extra bulge of the hump on the back). But its not exactly on the light side; it weighs about 7.5 oz. In spite of this, it does feel that heavy due to its evenly distributed proportions. It is constituted out of hard plastic and feels really good in the hand. It comes in two different colors; white and black. Thickness, weight, and construction are not the only things that matter in the world of technological hardware; looks matter just as much. And looks are something that the Libre just doesn't have. Its not very good looking at all. It has a boring design coupled with ugly angles and bulges. Overall, to put it nicely, its not easy on the eyes. Enough complaining; lets take a look around the device now: the left and right and edges are completely barren. The top is home to the micro-sd and micro-ubs ports (which are covered by a plastic flap). The bum of the eReader has the power button and 3.5mm headset jack. And, last, but definitely not least, the front houses the display and the large array of buttons. Buttons that range in size. shape, and feel. On the front's left side is the page-turning slider. It has a textured finish to prevent your finger from sliding off. The front's right side sports a vertical row of numbers (1-9). They are used for navigating through the user interface and turning pages. Below the display are the page-turning buttons as well as the navigational d-pad surrounded by four buttons. Every button on the device has a decent tactile feedback; not the best but not the worst. AS for file support, the Libre eBook Reader Pro supports BMP, JPG, and GIF image files. It also supports PDF, TXT, FB2, EPUB, MOBI, PRC, and RTF electronic book formats. And the MP3 player supports only MP3 files. The device's battery is a non-removable Li-Po rated at 24 hours of continuous use and 2 weeks of standby time. On the durability side of things, the Libre actually feels like a strong device. I wouldn't be worried too much if I dropped it on accident.
What's in the box:
- Aluratek Libre eBook Reader Pro
- USB Cable
- Power Charger
- Hand Strap
- Earphones
- Carrying Pouch
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty & Registration Card
Software:
The Aluratek eBook Reader Pro runs a proprietary operation system. When you turn it on, you are brought to the main menu. This menu is made up of six smaller menus. 1. Recent Readings: Brings you directly into the book you are currently reading. 2.eBooks: The list of all the eBooks stored on your device. 3. Pictures:View all the photos on your device. 4. MP3 Player: Play your MP3 music files. 5. Settings: View and change the system settings. 6. Help: An eBook version of the device's owner's manual. You can use the d-pad to scroll through the menus and then hit OK or the menu's corresponding number on the list of vertical numbers to enter them. Overall, the menus and user interface are boring and don't look very nice. Load times are outrageously slow and make the interface even harder to use. Alright, enough talking about the bad things; lets focus on some good stuff. First of, the Libre comes preloaded with 100 preloaded eBooks. They're all classics, such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, etc. Another good thing is that the ePaper screen makes reading long novels (like Beowulf) easy on eyes.
Conclusion:
The Libre eBook Reader Pro is a decent offering from Aluratek. It has a wonderful display that's a joy to look at. It also has some other added features like MP3 and image file support. But should you get the Libre over something like a 7 inch tablet? Yes and No. If you are a heavy reader and that's all you need your device to do, then yes, the Libre is for you. If you want the added functionality of a 7 inch Android tablet, then you may want to look elsewhere.
*It is always possible that some specifications or facts may be incorrect. We try our best at MobileTechnology Reviews to provide accurate information, but we occasionally make mistakes. If you notice that something is wrong or incorrect, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we'll fix it!