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iRex iLiad review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 433

Verdict

The iLiad ebook reader features an excellent E-ink touch-screen display along with integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi. However, there are some rough edges we'd like to see ironed out, and it's also a little pricey... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Excellent E-ink screen
  • Reads from CompactFlash and MMC cards, and USB sticks
  • Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking
  • Relatively lightweight

Cons

  • Not enough document formats supported
  • Annotation system is a little convoluted to use fully
  • Touch-screen input requires the provided stylus

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 155x217x16 mm
Weight: 389 g
Operating system: Linux
Software included: Document conversion, desktop companion, annotation software
Processor: XScale
Clock speed: 400 MHz
Memory expansion: CompactFlash, MMC
Installed ROM: 256 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display size: 8.1 in
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g

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