iRiver Story eBook e-book reader 2 GB White

Updated:
2011-07-31 18:51:46

Average rating:74

Uk has collected 34 expert reviews for iRiver Story eBook e-book reader 2 GB White and the average expert rating is 74 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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T3.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 18:49:55

Average rating:0

Text looks sharp on the Story’s e-ink screen, but page turns are sluggish – the slowest on test. You can transfer up to 1,500 books, including PDF and ePub files, to the 2GB memory – an SD slot is also included – via Adobe Digital Editions and...

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pcadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-31 18:50:00

Average rating:70

Product Code: IRIVEREBOOK With a full keyboard, nice design touches, and plenty of compatibility - the iRiver Story is an eBook reader to look out for. On the eve of the iPad launch, we take a look using an iRiver Story eBook reader with Mac OS OX...

We like the iRiver Story. It's smarter looking than the Kindle, or Cooler Reader and the built in audio playback and speaker is nice. We're not quite sure that a full qwerty keyboard was required, and note-taking is a non-starter, but the presence...

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macworld.co.uk

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2011-07-31 18:50:10

Average rating:80

One fair criticism aimed at most eBook readers is that the build quality and design are often lacking. But not the iRiver Story: with its svelte white frame, slightly tapered casing, and embedded page-turn buttons this is a great looking piece of kit...

Great design; sturdy build-quality; good interface; large page-turn buttons...
Keyboard seems unnecessary; slow when using PDFs...

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v3.co.uk

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2011-07-31 18:50:24

Average rating:60

With Amazon’s Kindle still hard to get hold of in the UK (buyers need to import theirs using the company’s US website), several manufacturers such as Sony and now iRiver have leapt in to plug the gap in the ebook reader market.With its slim, white desi...

Good battery life; wide ebook format support; large internal memory...
No touch-screen capabilities; no case supplied; extra features not really worth paying for...
A competent ebook reader with an interesting musical spin, but we reckon better devices are just around the corner Good points Good battery life; wide ebook format support; large internal memory Bad points No touch-screen capabilities; no case supplie...

computeractive.co.uk

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2011-07-31 18:50:28

Average rating:60

With Amazon’s Kindle still hard to get hold of in the UK (buyers need to import theirs using the company’s US website), several manufacturers such as Sony and now iRiver have leapt in to plug the gap in the ebook reader market.With its slim, white desi...

Good battery life; wide ebook format support; large internal memory...
No touchscreen capabilities; no case supplied; extra features not really worth paying for...
A competent ebook reader with an interesting musical spin, but we reckon better devices are just around the corner...

expertreviews.co.uk

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2011-07-31 18:50:33

Average rating:60

IRiver is better known for its range of MP3 players, but the company has jumped on the eBook reader bandwagon with the aptly-named Story, a device that bears more than a passing resemblance to Amazon's Kindle reader thanks to its keyboard. The Story is...

An attractive and sturdy device, the Story has more open format support, but the keyboard is almost redundant and it's not as easy to use or as good value as Amazon's Kindle...

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itreviews.com

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2011-07-31 18:50:43

Average rating:0

Its designers have done a good job with the Story, and despite some minor niggles it remains a flexible, comfortable reader that's easy to operate and offers a range of genuinely useful advantages. However, considering many people speculate that the r...

v3.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-31 18:50:48

Average rating:60

Amazon's e-book readers are stirring interest in the electronic document format, and iRiver has obviously decided to play it safe with its first crack at this market by aping the layout and dimensions of the Kindle 2.The iRiver Story sports a 6in elect...

Slim; attractive build; range of additional features and format support; good battery life; good quality audio...
Control layout may take a bit of getting used to; poor refresh rate; awkward to view some 'supported' formats; quite expensive...
The iRiver Story as an e-book reader is an impressive alternative to more established brands in this market, offering decent performance and support for a range of formats. Sadly, the extra features that suggest capabilities in a more business-oriente...

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gadgetshow.channel5.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 18:51:01

Average rating:80

The iRiver Story is a new eBook reader that's looking to compete with the Sony Reader and Amazon Kindle. Like the Kindle, it sports a full QWERTY keyboard, but it doesn't offer wireless downloadingThe goodLike the Kindle, the iRiver Story manages to st...

Like the Kindle, the iRiver Story manages to stand out due to its QWERTY keyboard and also a handy SD card slot. You can fit roughly 25,000 books on a 32GB card, plus there's another 2GB built-in for any books or MP3s you want stashed on the device. T...
The build feels a bit plasticky, and it’s so slim that when you press the page turn buttons it makes worrying cracking noises. Sound quality of MP3s isn’t bad, although the delay between button presses and something happening means it’s...
A solid eBook reader. The only real downer is the price – just £20 more gets you the Sony Reader Touch Edition. If the price comes down then this could be a real contender.iRiver Story is tagged with iriver, iriver story, eBook and ebook reader...

expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-31 18:51:05

Average rating:80

IRiver is more well-known for its range of MP3 players, but the company has jumped on the ebook reader bandwagon with the aptly-named Story, a device that bears more than a passing resemblance to Amazon's Kindle reader. The Story is a more traditional...

An attractive and sturdy device, the Story has more open format support, but the keyboard is almost redundant and it's not as easy to use or as good value as Amazon's Kindle...

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pocket-lint.com

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2011-07-31 18:51:10

Average rating:80

Ebook readers are for travellers, right? Wrong. Take frequent flyers: can anything that has to be switched off during take-off and landing really be considered "great for travellers"? Not really, but if you don't confuse the genre with that bastion of...

Wide file compatibility, easy to use, expandable to 32GB for excellent music playback...
Expensive, can be slow to load some files, zoom function is flawed...
Compared to other devices on the market aside from the Kindle, the Story comes out near the top. File compatibility, battery life and music playback are all excellent - our only criticisms are that it can be a little slow at times and that it doesn't...

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 18:51:15

Average rating:70

While eBook readers are very much the in thing right now, it's still a segment of gadgetry reserved mainly for well-heeled early adopters. Sony has been preparing the ground for some time, the PRS-600 Reader Touch Edition being its third effort, and Amazo...

As first attempts go, the iRiver Story is merit-worthy, but it's got that unmistakable air of a work in progress. If iRiver's record in the MP3 player market is anything to go by it'll get it right sooner or later, but until then Sony's range of devices r...

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electricpig.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-31 18:51:18

Average rating:80

The iRiver Story is looking to compete with the Sony Reader and Amazon Kindle. But without a big name behind it, can it add a new chapter in the ebook reader tale or will it be relegated to a footnote? Read our full iRiver Story review to find out.E...

Great keyboard, expandable memory, and a good screen...
Flimsy and pricey...
Good all-round performance makes this a real alternative to the Sony reader or Amazon Kindle...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 18:51:23

Average rating:67

The trade in eBook readers is picking up considerable momentum right now. After a few years on the sidelines, and devices dribbling out at snail's pace, we've seen a flurry of products hit the market in recent months, and there's now a new name to add...

Nicely designed and packed with features, but a little on the expensive side...

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theregister.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-31 18:51:32

Average rating:80

While the price and diversity of e-book readers is still some way off achieving the sort of critical mass that put an MP3 player in nearly pocket, the number of devices appearing on the market is increasing at a healthy rate. A good read? iRiver’s Stor...

With its speedy menus, decent built-in music player, strong battery life and handy ancillary features, the Story looks a winner, provided you're running the latest firmware. If you want Santa to stick an e-book reader under the Christmas tree this yea...

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pcauthority.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-07 19:03:50

Average rating:83

We've seen a flurry of new eBook readers hit the market in recent months, and there's now a new name to add to the list: the iRiver Story.It's a serious contender too, for unlike the army of rebadged, cheap-feeling clones, the Story is an attractive pi...

Nicely designed and packed with features, but a little on the expensive side...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2014-03-20 04:44:49

Average rating:100

On the bottom are a sliding power/lock key, headphone jack and hidden and card ports. The screen is good, with decent refresh speed and quick, pretty menus. So with no web or online store access, why does the Story need a keyboard? Exclusively for t...

Not locked in to one service for downloading ebooks. Good build quality and decent design. Wide format compatibility...
No built-in 3G...
Easy on the eye and reasonably easy on the pocket, the Story is well worth a look...

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thestar.com.my

Updated:
2016-11-27 00:06:41

Average rating:70

EASY TO HOLD: The Story is really thin and is slightly bigger than a typical book. An ex-avid reader revives his passion for fantasy books thanks to a nifty e-reader by South Korea's iriver Inc. Here is his story. By ZAM KARIMintech@thestar.com.my I...

Can store a lifetime worth of books in your pocket; easy to use; nice screen; supports various e-book and Office document formats; long battery life; plays music and records voice.
Stiff page turn buttons; builtin keyboard not really useful; pricey.

hardwarezone.com.ph

Updated:
2016-11-27 00:06:41

Average rating:0

"Once upon a time, books were printed on paper, thin sheets of material made from trees. Then the world went digital and everything had to be in bits and bytes. So the printed book went the way of the dodo and e-books or digital books became the norm..."...

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star-techcentral.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 18:49:31

Average rating:70

EASY TO HOLD: The Story is really thin and is slightly bigger than a typical book. An ex-avid reader revives his passion for fantasy books thanks to a nifty e-reader by South Korea's iriver Inc. Here is his story. By ZAM KARIMintech@thestar.com.my I...

Can store a lifetime worth of books in your pocket; easy to use; nice screen; supports various e-book and Office document formats; long battery life; plays music and records voice.
Stiff page turn buttons; builtin keyboard not really useful; pricey.

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techworld.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 18:50:05

Average rating:0

On the eve of the iPad launch, we take a look using an iRiver Story eBook reader with Mac OS OX. Can't wait to read digital books, or just aware of the advantages of electronic ink? Whatever way suits you, the iRiver Story is a great piece of kit.One...

We like the iRiver Story. It's smarter looking than the Kindle, or Cooler Reader and the built in audio playback and speaker is nice. We're not quite sure that a full qwerty keyboard was required, and note-taking is a non-starter, but the presence of...

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asiaone.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 18:50:19

Average rating:0

THE label 'e-book reader' does not do justice to the iRiver Story, as it does a fair bit more. It also plays music, displays Microsoft Office documents and even lets you type or record short memos.But as an e-book reader that weighs just 284g and has t...

If the iRiver Story were a novel, it will be a real page turner you cannot put down. Pricey, but a worthy buy for serious readers...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2011-07-31 18:50:38

Average rating:100

On the bottom are a sliding power/lock key, headphone jack and hidden and card ports. The screen is good, with decent refresh speed and quick, pretty menus. So with no web or online store access, why does the Story need a keyboard? Exclusively for t...

Not locked in to one service for downloading ebooks. Good build quality and decent design. Wide format compatibility...
No built-in 3G...
Easy on the eye and reasonably easy on the pocket, the Story is well worth a look...

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hardwarezone.com.sg

Updated:
2014-01-19 07:16:16

Average rating:0

"Once upon a time, books were printed on paper, thin sheets of material made from trees. Then the world went digital and everything had to be in bits and bytes. So the printed book went the way of the dodo and e-books or digital books became the norm...

What the Story has over its main competitors, at least locally, is that it can be bought here. Local distro, McCoy is importing this e-book reader and it will cost readers S$499, which is rather pricey given that importing the Kindle 2 yourself costs l...

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