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Aluratek LIBRE eBook Reader Pro
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$85.99 - $129.99
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Summary: A 5.1-inch e-book reader with a monochrome reflective LCD display. It comes with 2.112GB of memory. It uses buttons for navigation and lacks wireless for buying e-books.
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Type: 5-inch or Smaller Display
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4.0
I like it, wish the screen was bigger
8/7/2011
Pros
Compact Design
Easy To Read
Inexpensive
Light weight
Long Battery Life
Cons
Small Screen
Best Uses
Borrowing Library Books
Everyday&nbsp;
Comment:
I bought my Aluratek Libre about 5 months ago. I use it to read ebooks from the library. It works well and the screen is easy on the eyes. I do wish the screen was bigger since sometimes it feels odd with such a small screen. Also, sometime I have trouble downloading library books, although the problem may not be with the reader, but with Adobe Digital Additions Software.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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4.0
Good reader for the money
12/20/2010
Pros
Easy Controls
Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Daily Use
Home Use
Comment:
I found this reader to be easy to use. Download time depends on the size of the ebook, but even a large book was downloaded in a few minutes. There is a delay of 30 seconds or so when turning the page to a new chapter or a page with a picture, but not enough of a delay to be bothersome. For the price, I find it quite adequate.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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1.0
Disappointed
12/18/2010
Pros
Lightweight
Cons
Flimsy Casing
Screen Cracks Easily
Worthless warranty
Best Uses
Travel
Comment:
The screen cracked while in the case supplied by Aluratek and their warranty does not cover.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
The Aluratek LIBRE eBook Reader Pro is part of the E-book readers test program at Consumer Reports. The Aluratek LIBRE eBook Reader Pro E-book readers features and specs include Other document formats, Unsecured e-book formats, Library loaning, 3G carrier, DRM e-book formats, E-book store, Internal memory (GB), Wi-Fi. In our lab tests, E-book readers models like the Aluratek LIBRE eBook Reader Pro are reviewed on Page Turn, Readability, Responsiveness, Navigation, Claimed battery life, File Support, Overall score, Touch screen, Versatility, Viewable display size (in.). Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Aluratek LIBRE eBook Reader Pro based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Aluratek LIBRE eBook Reader Pro include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Aluratek LIBRE eBook Reader Pro.
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