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This article is about the electronic device made by iRiver. For other uses, see story (disambiguation).
iriver Story
ManufacturerIriver
TypeE-book reader
Operating systemLinux-2.6.28.6
CPUFreescale 532 MHz, ARM-11
Storage(total/user available) 2  GB/1.4 GB internal flash memory
Display6 in diagonal,
3.6 in (91 mm) × 4.8 in (122 mm),
600 × 800 pixels or 0.48 megapixels,
167 ppi density,
8-level grayscale electronic paper
InputUSB 2.0 port (micro-B connector),
SD card
3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
built-in speaker,
AC power adapter jack
Dimensions203mm x 127mm x 9mm
Mass284 grams

The Story is an e-book reader manufactured and marketed by iriver and employing a Linux operating system. When originally released, the device used code licensed under the GPL but irivier did not make the sources available; this issue has since been addressed. The reader was updated in July 2010, and now supports Wi-fi. A July, 2011 update integrates the device with the Google eBooks store.

The Story HD offered with 1024x768 pixels the highest resolution in e-book readers on the market until competitors presented new devices for Q4 2012.

Reception

Independent reviews of the July, 2011 release of the iriver Story have been mixed. Although stating that "It's a good product", a reviewer for PC Magazine concluded that "both the hardware and software fall short of the Kindle and the Nook."[1] Laptop Magazine's reviewer wrote that the device "sports a high-definition display but falls short on ergonomics."[2] Engadget's reviewer commented that the device "looks downright ancient" and has "relatively limited functionality".[3] Cnet's reviewer observed that its high-resolution display "does provide for added detail in images and slightly sharper text" but concluded that "it's tough to recommend over its identically priced competitors, which offer touch screens and 3G." [4] PC World's reviewer found herself "frustrated by the Story HD's cheap design, poky performance, and Google Books interface."[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ Pierce, David (July 18, 2011). "iriver Story HD". PC Magazine. Retrieved October 8, 2011. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ Bradford, K.T. (July 21, 2011). "iRiver Story HD Review". Laptop Magazine. Retrieved October 8, 2011. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  3. ^ Heater, Brian (July, 19, 2011). "iRiver Story HD review". Engadget. Retrieved October 8, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  4. ^ Carnoy, David (July 28, 2011). "Review:Iriver Story HD". Cnet. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. ^ Perenson, Melissa J. (July 12, 2011). "Reviews: Tablets: EReaders: iRiver Story HD". PC World. Retrieved October 8, 2011. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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