Typical price: £190
What is it: Ebook reader with e-ink display
What we think: Looks neat but is far outclassed by the similarly priced Sony Reader PRS-505
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 July 2009
Tags: Interead, Interead Cool-er, laptops, navigation, LCD screen
We like:
Great screen; fast file transfers; good format support
We don't like:
Sluggish performance; feels flimsy; annoying user interface
CNET UK judgement:
The Interead Cool-er has decent format support and a good screen, but it's outclassed in nearly every department by the Sony Reader PRS-505. As they cost roughly the same, it's hard to see why anyone would choose the Cool-er
Full review:
The Cool-er ebook reader from UK start-up Interead is priced to compete directly with Sony's popular Reader PRS-505. The Cool-er is available for around £190 from Interead directly or from online retailers such as Firebox.com. The question is: can the young upstart take on the might of Sony? Continue Reading...
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