iriver Story
| Manufacturer | iriver |
|---|---|
| Type | E-book reader |
| Release date | 2010, 2011 |
| Operating system | Linux-2.6.28.6 |
| CPU | Freescale 532 MHz, ARM-11 |
| Storage capacity | (total/user available) 2 GB/1.4 GB internal flash memory |
| Display |
6 in diagonal, 213 ppi density, 16-level grayscale electronic paper |
| Input | USB 2.0 port (micro-B connector), SD card 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack built-in speaker, AC power adapter jack |
| Dimensions | 203 × 127 × 9mm |
| Weight | 284 grams, 208 grams (HD) |
The Story is an e-book reader manufactured and marketed by iriver and employing a Linux operating system. The device uses code licensed under the GPL, but iriver did not make the sources available immediately; this issue has since been addressed. The reader was updated in July 2010, and now supports Wi-fi. A July 2011 update integrated the device with the Google eBooks store.
The Story HD offers, with 1024×768 pixels, the highest resolution in e-book readers on the market, using a display manufactured by LG.[1] Competitors presented new devices for Q4 2012 with similar resolutions.[2][3]
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Reception of the Story HD [edit]
Independent reviews of the July, 2011 release of the iriver Story have been mixed. Although stating that "It's a good product", a reviewer for PC Magazine concluded that "both the hardware and software fall short of the Kindle and the Nook."[4] Laptop Magazine's reviewer wrote that the device "sports a high-definition display but falls short on ergonomics."[5] Engadget's reviewer commented that the device "looks downright ancient" and has "relatively limited functionality".[6] Cnet's reviewer observed that its high-resolution display "does provide for added detail in images and slightly sharper text" but concluded that "it's tough to recommend over its identically priced competitors, which offer touch screens and 3G."[7] PC World's reviewer found herself "frustrated by the Story HD's cheap design, poky performance, and Google Books interface."[8]
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References [edit]
- ^ "iriver teams with LG Display on Story HD e-reader, bumps resolution to 1024 × 768", Engadget, 2011‐1‐6.
- ^ iRiver Global News Press Release: iriver Unveils The World’s Highest Resolution 6” eBook Reader At CES 2011, January 6, 2011
- ^ Michael Kozlowski: Good e-Reader Week in Review - We Attended the Kobo and Amazon Launch Events, September 9, 2012
- ^ Pierce, David (July 18, 2011). "iriver Story HD". PC Magazine. Retrieved October 8, 2011.
- ^ Bradford, KT (July 21, 2011). "iRiver Story HD Review". Laptop Magazine. Retrieved October 8, 2011.
- ^ Heater, Brian (July, 19, 2011). "iRiver Story HD review". Engadget. Retrieved October 8, 2011.
- ^ Carnoy, David (July 28, 2011). "Review: Iriver Story HD". Cnet.
- ^ Perenson, Melissa J (July 12, 2011). "Reviews: Tablets: EReaders: iRiver Story HD". PC World. Retrieved October 8, 2011.
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