Cortana Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I've been trying to decide just how badly I want to wait out in the bitter cold to possibly get my hands on a Nook on Black Friday when I came across the Aluratek Libre. It has excellent reviews. Anyone have any experience with these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I've been trying to decide just how badly I want to wait out in the bitter cold to possibly get my hands on a Nook on Black Friday when I came across the Aluratek Libre. It has excellent reviews. Anyone have any experience with these? It is the one I would get for my little one who does most of her reading in bed. I didn't want an LCD screeen for myself or my high schooler, we need long battery life and only get that from e-ink. But if I had disposable cash I would get one in a heartbeat for bedtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 No personal experience, but I would hold out for a Nook or Kindle. Drawbacks on this one at a quick look: *short battery life *must be hooked to computer to transfer books *it uses a different technology than the e-ink the main readers use; why? *5" screen; this is pretty small Have you seen it in person and tried it out? I've had my hands on several different e-readers, and the difference in quality, how they feel and work, can be tremendous. The e-ink readers are very easy on the eyes; I wouldn't assume this was the same, b/c it uses a different technology. Screen size is important, too; 6" vs 5" may not seem like a big difference, but it really is, especially when reading books. What's the price difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cortana Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 The Aluratek is the same price as the Nook unless I wait in line Black Friday at Best Buy, they are supposed to have the Nook for $99. I don't really know anything about these things and I'm not totally sure I'm even going to get one, especially factoring in the cost of buying the e-books on top of buying the reader. I was just curious if anyone knew anything about the Aluratek. Thanks to those that responded. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Try this forum for lots of info about that reader. It also discusses the jetbook which is pretty much the same thing. It looks like Ultimate Electronics will have libre on sale for $70. From everything I've read, it's a good little reader, but it doesn't do as much as the big three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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