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
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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
Icarus Illumina XL 8 inch e-reader available this November
Icarus has been making e-readers since 2012 and they have been one of the early pioneers of making very accessible devices. They pioneered open Android on their complete line of products, not locking you into an walled garden, but instead allows you to install any Android app you want. The company has a new e-reader that will be available this November, called the Illumina … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina XL 8 inch e-reader available this November
How to load eBooks on the Icarus Illumina E653
The second generation Icarus Illumina HD offers the ability for users to install their own e-reading apps. It also has its own built in eBook app and this allows you to load in your own books you have purchased from another store, borrowed from the library or simply downloaded from the internet. Today, I will show you how to use Adobe Digital Editions, Calibre and Windows … [Read more...] about How to load eBooks on the Icarus Illumina E653
Good e-Reader Android App Store Now Available on Icarus e-Readers
The Good e-Reader Android App Store has been growing steady, since 2011. In 2013 the store recorded 80 million visitors and have quickly become the largest app store in Canada. Good e-Reader is proud to announce that we have partnered with Icarus, and all new Illumina e-reader owners will be able to easily download their favorite e-reading apps. Netherlands based Icarus has … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Android App Store Now Available on Icarus e-Readers
Icarus Illumina E653 vs Kobo Aura
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video! Today we take a look at the brand new Icarus Illumina second generation and the Kobo Aura. The premise of this comparison is to take a look at ePub eBooks and PDF documents. Both of these devices handle these formats in completely different ways. The Kobo Aura does a splendid job in handling PDF files, with their preview … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina E653 vs Kobo Aura
Icarus Illumina E653 Review
Icarus has redefined what an e-reader is capable of with the advent of the Illumina E653. It comes bundled with Android 4.2, which gives users the flexibility to install their own eBook, magazine, newspaper or manga apps. How does this reader compare to the Kindle Paperwhite, Nook Glowlight or Kobo Auras of the world? Today, we give you a comprehensive hands on review of what … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina E653 Review
Icarus Refreshes Illumina e-Reader with Android 4.2.2
Icarus has refreshed their Illumina e-Reader with the same type of open Android ecosystem that Onyx Boox has implemented. Users will be able to install their own apps, which is a boon to anyone who wants more flexibility over the reading apps they want to install. The new Illumina e-reader changed the design a bit from its previous generation, getting rid of the d-Pad and … [Read more...] about Icarus Refreshes Illumina e-Reader with Android 4.2.2