Icarus is based in the Netherlands and has been developing e-readers since 2010. The Icarus brand belongs to Distriread, who first got their start by developing the iRex series of e-readers. It looks like the company has quietly gone out of business. Their website has been down for the past couple of weeks and they deleted their Facebook and Twitter page. They stopped selling … [Read more...] about Icarus is no longer making e-readers and the company has disappeared
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All Icarus e-readers are out of stock
Icarus runs their own website and online store, where they directly sell their entire portfolio of e-readers. Over the course of the past few weeks every single one of their devices are out of stock. There are also no devices available on Amazon either. The company has just told me that they have a new e-reader coming out in October 2018.During the last twelve months many … [Read more...] about All Icarus e-readers are out of stock
Icarus XL HD Now Available in Canada and the US
Icarus released the XL HD last year and it features a giant 7.8 inch screen and it runs Google Android so users can install their own apps. This e-reader was only available to order from Europe, but now Good e-Reader is proud to offer this e-reader to customers in Canada and the US for $369.00.The Icarus XL HD features a 7.8 inch E INk Carta display with Regal Waveform. … [Read more...] about Icarus XL HD Now Available in Canada and the US
Icarus Illumina XL HD Review
Icarus has released a brand new e-reader that might be the best one they have ever made. The screen is the perfect size for digital reading and Google Play allows users to install any app they want. This device has the perfect blend of screen size and hardware performance.HardwareThe Icarus XL HD features a 7.8 inch E INk Carta display with Regal Waveform. The … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina XL HD Review
Icarus XL HD 7.8 e-reader is shipping this week
The Icarus XL HD is a brand new 7.8 inch e-reader that we previewed a few weeks ago. According to the company they are going to be shipping out orders that were placed on their website and their Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign this week.I am bullish on this device and it might be the best e-reader that the company has ever produced. The Icarus XL HD features a 7.8 inch E … [Read more...] about Icarus XL HD 7.8 e-reader is shipping this week
Contest – Win a Icarus Illumina
We are giving away a free e-reader every week on our YouTube channel. Today we have announced a brand new contest, a Icarus Illumina E654BK. This model has Google Play to download apps and you will also be able to read at night via the front light.The Icarus Illumina E654BK features a six inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 768 and unfortunately … [Read more...] about Contest – Win a Icarus Illumina
First Look at the Icarus XL HD
Good e-Reader is proud to give you guys a first look at the brand new Icarus XL HD. This 7.8 inch e-reader will be available to ship out next month and we have an early production unit. This device is fast and robust and will have full access to Google Play.The Icarus XL HD features a 7.8 inch E INk Carta display with Regal Waveform. The resolution is 1404x1872 and 300 PPI. … [Read more...] about First Look at the Icarus XL HD
Icarus XL HD 7.8 inch e-reader is being released this August
Icarus has quietly announced a brand new e-reader that is going to be released this August. It features a 7.8 E Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1404x1872 with 300 PPI. It will have 16GB of internal memory, 1GB of RAM and the processor is currently unknown. It will not have expandable storage via SD card but does have a front-lit display, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a … [Read more...] about Icarus XL HD 7.8 inch e-reader is being released this August
Icarus Illumina PRO 9.7 Review
Icarus has a brand new 9.7 inch e-reader they released a month ago and this unit brings a number of very compelling features to the table. It comes with a stylus so you can make highlights, notes and annotations. It also comes with audio support, so you can listen to your favorite audiobook and also download apps via Google Play.HardwareThe Icarus Illumina PRO … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina PRO 9.7 Review
Icarus Illumina 2016 E-Reader Review
Icarus has debuted two new e-readers in 2016, one is the six inch Illumina and the other is a giant 9.7 inch display that can only be interacted with via stylus. Today we are going to take a look at the entry level Illumina and see if it is worth the investment.Hardware and SoftwareThe 3rd generation Illumina features a six inch capacitive touchscreen display with a … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina 2016 E-Reader Review
Icarus Illumina E654BK 2016 Unboxing Video
The 3rd generation Icarus Illumina e-reader is very appealing to anyone who is looking for a device capable of running Android Jelly Bean and employing the Google Play Store. The size of the screen is six inches and features a resolution of 1024 x 768. You can swipe and gesture via the multitouch capacitive touch screen. You can flip through pages by swiping the screen and open … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina E654BK 2016 Unboxing Video
Icarus Illumina Pro 9.7 2016 Unboxing Video
The Icarus Illumina PRO 9.7 inch e-reader came out a few months ago and it is likely one of the best devices the company has ever made. It features an E-Ink Pearl HD screen and has a resolution of 1200 x 825 pixels. The electromagnetic touch screen can be controlled with the stylus and you can make notes, highlights and annotations. It has a built in front-light, which means … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina Pro 9.7 2016 Unboxing Video
The new Icarus Illumina is now available
The Icarus Illumina E654BK e-reader has Android and Google Play as the key selling points. This device was announced about a month ago and is now available to purchase on Amazon for $119.This new e-reader is fairly solid because the screen is completely flush with the bezel, so it should appeal to users who do not like IR. The Icarus Illumina E654BK features a six inch … [Read more...] about The new Icarus Illumina is now available
