Iriver Popular Ebook Review

Iriver, a South Korean company, delights its customers with products inspired by creative concepts and software innovations. The company positions itself as a leader in the digital world. The main value of their products, Iriver developers consider the simplicity of appearance and user-friendly interface.

E-books Iriver uses the technology of electronic ink (E-ink), thereby realizing the same sensations as when reading publishing products.

Iriver Popular Ebook Review

Iriver story

The reader is the first generation of Iriver readers. The 6-inch screen of the e-book with a resolution of 800 * 600 has 16 shades of gray. When using the reader in the fresh air, solar glare is displayed on its screen.

In this model, a standard MP3 Player is installed with the ability to listen to audio books and record voice.

The built-in lithium-polymer battery (1800 mAh) consumes energy only during page turning. The battery capacity is enough to read 30 books, if you use the device 3-4 hours a day, for 24 hours listening to audio files and 5 hours of recording.

The Samsung 400 MHz processor and 64 MB RAM are not fast enough to display resource-intensive documents.

The dimensions of the device are 204 * 127 * 9 mm. Weight - 284 g. The matte outer plastic of the device does not slip even in wet hands. The external design is supplemented by a QWERTY keyboard, its presence is not entirely justified, because This model does not have internet access. You can use the keyboard when searching for the desired file on the device, leave your personal notes (as a diary). You cannot edit files using the keyboard. There is no backlight for the keyboard and screen.

The interface language can be selected. 16 languages ​​include Russian.

The device has 2 GB of internal memory with the ability to expand no more than 32 GB.

The kit includes the device itself, a USB cable and user manual and a protective cover made under leatherette.

Cost: from 4000 r.

Iriver Story can be used not only as an e-book, the device can function as an MP3-player with the ability to record voice

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Iriver Story HD

The 6-inch Iriver Story HD brings a new level of comfort. The reader boasts E-Ink technology with a high degree of contrast thanks to the XGA non-touch display with a resolution of 768 * 1024, which has 63% more pixels than the E-Ink SVGA displays.

Book pages flip faster with the 800 MHz Cortex CPU, leaving less residual image stickiness than its predecessor. Clarity of fonts allows users to clearly distinguish between written. 16 shades of gray provide high image quality. Comic book lovers will especially appreciate this. The matte screen minimizes sun glare, making the device easy to read in the fresh air.

The user does not have to constantly carry a charger with him, as powerful lithium-polymer battery (1800 mAh) holds a charge of 6 weeks.

The electronic reader is a mobile library that holds 1,500 e-books. The dimensions of the device are 190 * 126 * 9 mm. The ultra-thin and weightless (208 g) book is easily held with one hand. The internal memory of the device is 2 GB with the ability to use flash drives up to 32 GB. Available in a white case.

The internal interface of this model is English-speaking without the possibility of choosing another language.

The kit does not include a charger and a protective case. Charging via USB cable.

Cost: from 5000 r.

Iriver Story HD resembles a mini-computer thanks to the keyboard located on it, which makes it easier to find the right content

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Iriver Story HD Wi-Fi

Story HD Wi-Fi differs from the previous model by the presence of a wireless connection. An interesting fact is that the Wi-Fi module is missing only on the Russian version of the device, on the American and European it is.

The Wi-Fi model is the first e-book synchronized with Google Play Books. Access to it is carried out from the user's device via Wi-Fi network. Built-in explanatory dictionary Collings Dictionary (8 languages) will tell the semantic meaning of unfamiliar foreign words.

Cost: from 5000 r.

Iriver Story HD Wi-Fi

Iriver Cover Story

Cover Story is the next generation Iriver Story with enhanced portability and user interface. A touch screen, 6 inches in size with a resolution of 800 * 600, without a keyboard has 8 shades of gray. The built-in G-sensor automatically flips the portrait orientation. The company's developers also added the option to listen to music files and record sound, but did not add a backlight to the screen.

The lithium polymer battery (1800 mAh) consumes energy only when changing the contents on the screen. The charge lasts when turning over 11.000 pages, 30-hour listening to audio files, as well as 5-hour recording.

In the menu settings, it is possible to select the interface language. A total of 17 languages ​​are available. Russian is included in this number.

The electronic book has dimensions 163 * 126 * 9.5 mm and weighs 230 g, which allows you to hold the device with one hand for a long time.

200 standard books from various fields (leadership, self-development, finance, travel, hobbies, health, education, parenting) are already included in the contents of the developers memory. The internal memory is 2 GB expandable. You can put a flash drive no more than 32 GB.

The reader software has an Oxford dictionary (English only) for identifying unfamiliar words.

The device is missing a network adapter, i.e. its default charging is via a USB cable.

Notes while using the book are made with a stylus.

Cost: from 5000 r.

Another feature of this e-book is the ability to choose a protective plastic case and its color. Basic color - gray

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Iriver Cover Story Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi model comes in a basic blue case. The developers added a backlight to this version of the device.

Wireless Internet access allows you to download books while walking or at a table in a cafe with a Wi-Fi connection.

The advantage of Cover Story Wi-Fi is the ability to access the user's email. From the reader, you can view received messages and reply to them.

The device with a Wi-Fi module is distinguished by the size of the built-in memory. The permissible volume of the flash drive is up to 8 GB.

Cost: from 8000 r.

Cover Story Wi-Fi comes in a basic blue case

Supported Formats

Compatible operating systems

Iriver readers are compatible with operating systems such as Windows 2K, XP, Vista, 7. An exception is the first generation of electronic books - they do not work with Windows 7.

Iriver e-books (Story, Story HD, Cover Story, and Cover Story Wi-Fi) are obsolete and discontinued.