Aluratek Libre ebook Reader Pro

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

1
Average:

4
Bad:

1

Pros:

Inexpensive, Color LCD, Email, calendar and browser built in, Works with Kobo bookstore.
Cheap, Easy to use
Superior display contrast; page-jump functions; supports downloads from Borders, Google Books, other sources

Cons:

Cloudy, dim, unresponsive screen, Slow, No Android Market access, Short battery life for an ebook reader, Wi-Fi-only.
Sluggish performance, retro design, you’re not left with a lot of built in storage, screen isn’t as sharp or real looking as eInk displays, no WiFi or 3G connectivity, no direct connection to one of the major ebook stores.

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Last revision on February 10, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Inexpensive, Color LCD, Email, calendar and browser built in, Works with Kobo bookstore
Cheap, Easy to use
Superior display contrast; page-jump functions; supports downloads from Borders, Google Books, other sources
Compact design; compatible with Adobe Digital Editions ePUB; syncs were smooth and fast with both Kobo and Borders desktop applications; long battery life; LCD screen means no eInk “flash” between page turns; autoscroll mode!
Inexpensive, Lightweight and well designed
Inexpensive, Lightweight and well designed
Comes with 100 books, Easy to use, Small, Good display

Reviewers Didn't Like

Cloudy, dim, unresponsive screen, Slow, No Android Market access, Short battery life for an ebook reader, Wi-Fi-only
Sluggish performance, retro design, you’re not left with a lot of built in storage, screen isn’t as sharp or real looking as eInk displays, no WiFi or 3G connectivity, no direct connection to one of the major ebook stores
No wireless connectivity, No direct book downloads
No Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity; relatively slow to load a new book the first time; no chapter-jump function; much shorter battery life than E Ink-based readers
No wireless; Borders Desktop application setup can be difficult; PDF settings require resetting options each time you open the file. This post was written by: Carly Z - who has written 553 posts on Gear Diary. Carly has been a gadget fi
No integrated Wi-Fi
No integrated WiFi
Reader sometimes freezes on JPG and PDF files, No word lookup (dictionary) feature

Expert reviews and ratings

The Aluratek Ebook Reader tries smartly to compete with the Nook Color, but fails to be compelling as a simple tablet or as an ebook reader....

By PC Mag on June 23, 2011

The Aluratek Libre eBook Reader Pro is a nice eReader for users on a budget, but those with more to spend may miss the ease of direct book downloads. This will make a nice first eReader for people on a budget that have a computer for downloading new...

By I4U on October 21, 2010

If you don't mind charging it every day, this gray-scale, LCD-based e-reader is a good low-cost option that can read e-books from more than one bookstore....

By Computer Shopper on August 01, 2010

100

Oneslowz28 )Books. Some like them and some don’t. I am somewhere in the middle. I am not a big fiction reader. Most of the time if you find a book in my hands, it is there for the purpose of injecting knowledge into my brain. Even then I rarely...

By The Best Case Scenario on June 16, 2010

Although the Libre Pro lacks the Wi-Fi or 3G connectivity of some fancier e-readers, it keeps things basic and to the point. This little e-reader is a pleasure to use, and it can be a reasonable alternative to more costly, connected e-readers....

By Macworld on March 30, 2010

Although the Aluratek Libre Pro lacks the Wi-Fi or 3G connectivity of some fancier e-readers, it keeps things basic and to the point. This little e-reader is a pleasure to use, and it can be a reasonable alternative to more costly, connected...

By PC Advisor on March 26, 2010

Budget e-reader delivers clear text and basic functionality in a light, well-presented package....

By PCWorld on March 25, 2010

If you are someone who has been reluctant to try an e-reader, you may want to give the Aluratek Libre eBook Reader PRO a go. The Libre is a basic, affordable alternative to some of the bigger names out there, but provides an overall favorable reading...

By E-Gear on December 01, 2010

Libre is a basic e-Reader, but it does the job of being a basic e-Reader well. It lacks extras like Wi-Fi, 3G, a QWERTY keyboard, an e-ink display, apps and games. But, when it comes down to it, the extras aren’t necessarily why you buy an...

By Chip Chick on October 31, 2010

The Aluratek Libre Review Posted on 16 November 2010 by Carly Z Talk ebook readers, and everyone thinks Kindle or NOOK. But there’s a whole subset of hardware out there for people who aren’t interested in connected readers, and just want a...

By Gear Diary on June 01, 2010

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