A review of the Libre eBook Reader from eReader Review HQ:
The Libre eBook Reader Pro by Aluratek isn't quite the lowest priced eReader on the market; it's however the lightest at 7.6 oz, narrowly defeating Kindle's 3rd generation device at 8 oz. Additionally it is the smallest with measurements of only 4.3 x 6.0 x 0.6 inches.
It features a high-impact plastic black case, which we think is a great idea, but its design is a bit irregular as well as unusual. At the back of the Libre a rechargeable lithium battery pack is built in and because of this the underside features a tapered rectangular shape. This particular odd shape however allows you to leave the device upright on your bedroom table at nighttime after you read a page or two of your favourite book or even when you are charging it.
One thing that makes people resistant to first purchasing an eReader, as opposed to traditional paperback books, is the lack of a physical link when you turn the actual page. Pushing a control button is just not as user-friendly or enjoyable for some reason. Aluratek have tried to address this issue in the Libre simply by placing a 2.75-in. long slide on one side of the device. If you press down on it you are able to flip the page, press upward and you return to the prior page. To us this feels more satisfying to use than regular buttons, but it might appear a bit unnatural to many.
In the eReader's front lower left are two switches that can also switch the page if you prefer the standard button flip of other eReaders. There is also the left and right arrows on the D-pad button that do the same. Around the D-pad are also buttons that can enlarge the font up to 6 different sizes, rotate the written text, back and forwards along with the function switch. The function switch accesses the settings menu, bookmark listing, dictionary, bookmark this page, jump to page and find. On the right side of the device are 8 buttons that are alphanumeric. These 8 buttons execute different functions according to which mode is picked. They can also be used to enter data much like when you are texting on your phone.
At the bottom of the gadget is the MP3 audio jack port and the on/off key. At the top is a Micro USB port and also an SD storage position under a pullout cover. The key selling point for the Libre is that it is simple and responsive. The menu system is actually quite straightforward and easy to use after you learn which button is made for what function. This device is able to read many different file formats particularly JPEG, PDF, ePub, PRC, RTF, TXT, FB2, BMP and GIF. This in a way makes it functional enough to become suitable for the different web based ebook stores in addition to public domain libraries. It is also similarly comfortable for right and left handed people to make use of single handed.
There are a few difficulties with this product, in particular the somewhat slow installing of ebooks. The display screen display is kind of dull and sadly you can not use it while it is charging. Overall it functions as you would anticipate for a basic eReader. It is a device that could suit many people who are not heavy consumers and you could probably get it for your parents due to the simplicity of use. The original offer price of $170 was way too high and would have been a deal breaker for many people. However the latest sale price of $99 that Amazon (for the black version) is offering may attract you to give it as a surprise to a family member or friend.
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