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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New Illumina XL6 e-reader has an Octa Core processor
Icarus is going to be rebranding the new Boyue Likebook Mars for the European market and they are calling it the Icarus Illumina XL6. It features a giant 7.8 inch epaper screen with an Octa Core processor and is going to be available on October 1st and retail for 289€. The Icarus XL6 is going to feature a 7.8 E Ink Carta touchscreen display with a resolution of 1782×1448 and … [Read more...] about New Illumina XL6 e-reader has an Octa Core processor
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
These are all the new ereaders that are coming out in 2018
Over the course of the past few years e-readers have been enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Companies are taking more design risks and small startups are enjoy robust sales for very niche devices. Some of the most notable new e-readers that have been enjoying massive success are the Remarkable, Sony DPT-RP1, Onyx Boox Note and Kindle Oasis 2. In 2018 there is going to be a … [Read more...] about These are all the new ereaders that are coming out in 2018
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. Hardware The 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. Hardware The Icarus Illumina PRO … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina PRO 9.7 Review
Is the Icarus Illumina XL a Good Manga Reader?
The Icarus Illumina XL e-reader features an eight inch screen, which is perfect for PDF files and manga. Many people have been writing into Good e-Reader, asking us to post a video demonstrating the manga experience using a popular Android app. The video below will give you a sense on what the XL brings to the table in the manga department. … [Read more...] about Is the Icarus Illumina XL a Good Manga Reader?
How does the Icarus Illumina XL handle PDF Files?
The Icarus Illumina XL is a brand new 8 inch e-reader and many people have been wondering how it handles PDF files? Today, we evaluate the standard PDF e-book and also a very extensive document with lots of images and a custom layout. This video should give you a sense on what the XL is capable of and if will suit your needs. I found that the XL does a really good job on … [Read more...] about How does the Icarus Illumina XL handle PDF Files?
Icarus Illumina XL Review
Icarus has developed a new eight inch e-reader that certainly stands out in a crowded market full of six inch devices. One of the big selling points is the open Android concept, that allows users to install their own apps. What is most compelling, is that this model has a 3.5mm headphone jack. This makes it possible to listen to audiobooks and music. Hardware The Illumina … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina XL Review