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Astak 6" EZ Reader e-Book Reader with Carrying Case, Black
OUT OF STOCK.
- Thin and Lightweight ~ 7.8 oz
- Long Battery Life
- Ebook Formats: PDF, Word, TXT, HTML, LIT, non-DRM PRC, PDB, and more
Overview
Specs
Reviews
Astak has revolutionized the way you read with the EZ Reader! At just 7.8 ounces and with dimensions smaller than a standard hardcover novel, the EZ Reader lets you carry a stack of books in the palm of your hand and read them wherever you want. It comes preloaded with eight free classic eBooks, and can hold thousands more with support for optional SD memory cards up to 4GB. To load eBooks to your EZ Booker, simply connect it to your computer via USB, and the EZ Reader will automatically find eBook files in your computer and load them into its memory. The battery is charged via the included power supply or USB, and is replaceable if needed.
The EZ Reader gives you up to 8,000 continuous page turns on a single charge, thanks to the power-efficient E-Ink and E-Paper technologies. Sporting the latest generation of E-Ink’s microencapsulated ink imaging film, Vizplex, the screen uses ZERO energy to display a page and is easy on the eyes under various lighting conditions, including direct sunlight. E-Paper technology really manages to approximate the feel of printed texts, so you won’t suffer from eye strain even after hours of reading.
A premium internal sound system with built-in equalizer sets the EZ Reader apart from the crowd, letting you listen to stereo MP3 music while reading books. The well placed control buttons let you move forward or backward, add bookmarks, choose font sizes or adjust gray levels simply by pressing the corresponding button. You can read almost anything on the EZ Reader, with its native support for over 15 different file formats including PDF, DOC, RTF, HTML, TXT, MP3, BMP, JPG, RAR/ZIP and more. Get yourself this versatile eBook reader from Astak now and experience the joy of reading in a uniquely different style!
Thin and LightThe Astak EZ Reader measures just 0.3 inches thick and weighs only 7.8 ounces, so you can take it anywhere and enjoy reading for hours on end.
Paper-like 6" ScreenThe Astak EZ Reader features a large 6-inch display at 800 X 600 resolution, providing plenty of room for navigation and comfortable reading. Implementing the latest in E-Ink technology, the display delivers a true paper-like reading experience with high contrast and crisp images that can be seen from any angle with no glare. The display requires no power to maintain an image, allowing for 8000 page turns on a single charge.
Adjustable Font Sizes and Display OptionsThe Astak EZ Reader provides a choice of font sizes and horizontal/vertical display options to suit your reading preference.
512MB Internal Memory with SD Card ExpansionThe Astak EZ Reader comes pre-loaded with 8 free eBooks in its built-in 512MB flash memory, and provides a SD expansion slot that can accommodate a card up to 4GB in size for extra storage capacity.
Integrated MP3 PlayerThe Astak EZ Reader plays back MP3 music through an equalizer so you can enjoy stereo music while reading.
USB ConnectivityEasily download eBooks, MP3s and more from your PC, update the unit with the latest firmware, and charge the internal Lithium-ion battery with the convenient USB connection!
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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Return Policies
- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
- This item is covered by Newegg.com's Standard Return Policy
Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Support Phone: 1-408-453-1188
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Pros: Finally an ebook reader that lets you sort your books into folders! You would think that this would be a minimum feature on all ebook readers. Supports an amazing range of ebook formats. Insane battery life. No special software needed to transfer books from/to the device. Just plug it into a USB port and it reads it like a drive. Alternately, plug the SD card into an SD card reader and transfer the files that way. The library updates almost instantaneously when you plug in the SD card. No lengthy "Updating library..." process. Recent Files list is convenient for jumping back and forth between books. The bookmarks are per-book (up to 6 bookmarks each). Combined with the Recent Files list, this makes a nice system. PDF manual comes pre-loaded on the device. The pre-loaded books (including the manual) can be transferred to your computer. It remembers your place in each book.
Cons: The following are all minor nitpicks, and really don't bother me all that much, but it's only fair to list them. Ergonomics. The page turn buttons are inconveniently located. I wish the screen were a little bigger, although I understand that this is a pretty standard size for ebooks readers. The mini USB port is under one of those annoying flimsy plastic flaps. Page turning is a little slow, but not annoyingly so. No indexes in HTML files. You can sort books by title, but not by file name. You can't put books in a series in the correct order unless they include the number in the embedded title. Doesn't support SDHC, so you're limited to 4 GB SD. But honestly, who has more than 4 GB of books? 2-bit grayscale means it's pointless to use this to view pictures. At least they show if embedded in an ebook, but they're ugly.
Overall Review: I was pleasantly surprised by what came in the package: 1. Reader and stylish cover. 2. 2GB SD card with 500 books already on it, and enough room leftover for my entire library of 800 books. 3. Mini (jeweler's size) phillips screwdriver to remove the battery cover and install the battery. 4. USB cable that's actually a decent length. 5. Earbuds. 6. USB AC adapter. It has the same specs as the one I already had, so theoretically, any device that charges through USB can use this to charge through an electrical outlet. Of course, YMMV, so I can't guarantee that you'll receive the same in your package. That's why I'm not listing this in the Pros. "Pocket size" is a matter of opinion. Including the cover, it's about the size of a DVD case. A little narrower side-to-side and a little taller.