Elonex 600EB
The Elonex 600EB eReader may not play music like the Jetbook, add written notes like the Sony Touch Edition, lend library books like the Nook, or have a built-in ebookstore like the Kindle. But if you are looking for a reading companion unencumbered with reading distractions, the Elonex 600EB is designed to let you concentrate on your reading. As Elonex fittingly describes it, the 600EB ebook reader is an “intuitive & easy to use system”.
Features – Hardware and Software
The Elonex 600EB reader is actually one of the many variants of the Netronix EB-600. The device shares the same hardware with the NUUT, Soribook, Pocketbook 301, eClickto, eSlick, and Astak Mentor Lite.
The device sports a black rubberized case that frames a 6-inch monochromatic eInk screen. That’s the same size as the Kindle’s and Sony Touch’s screen, but the 600EB ereader is smaller and narrower than both – thanks to its minimalist design. It comes with a 187 mm x 177 mm frame and a girth of 9 mm (that makes it about 1mm thicker than the Sony Touch). There’s neither physical nor virtual keyboard; only a power button and a 4-directional keypad for library or in-book navigation. An SD slot for expanding your 512MB library storage can support up to 4GB worth of files.
Elonex has an agreement with Borders UK, allowing device owners to access around 45,000 ebooks in the store. You can also shop from any online store that supports the ePub format. The device supports three of the most popular ebook formats: TXT, PDF, and HTML.
As for its battery life, the device can deliver up to 8000 pages on a single charge.
The Bottom Line
The Elonex EB600 may be short on features like 3G and library book lending, but this no-frill device will suit anyone looking for an intuitive and easy-to-use device.
Pros With its user-friendly layout, the Elonex 600EB is quite simple and easy to use. Even without a user guide, you can quickly figure out how to use it. The device is also preloaded with free 100 classics to help you get started with your ebook collection. Because it uses the Adobe Digital Editions platform, you can purchase books from various retailers. For those seeking some break from reading, there’s the mind-stimulating game of Sudoku. Cons Because there’s no wireless connectivity, you get no integrated shopping experience that the Kindle or the Nook offers. To get ebooks to your device, you have to drag and drop the files from a PC via a USB 2.0 port. The device’s matte finish easily catches dust and fingerprints. It doesn’t feel solid as well. When you apply pressure on a corner, the 600EB eReader squeaks and flexes a bit. Boot time is a long, full 30 seconds. There’s a 2.5mm headphone jack, but there are no volume controls on the device. To adjust volume, you have to go into the audio file. Left hand users will have difficulty using the device with one hand. The Elonex 600EB is biased towards right hand users as the control buttons are found on the left hand and bottom left of the device only.
What’s in the box: • Elonex 600EB eReader • Charger • USB cable • Leather case
Main Features • 6-inch eInk screen • Delivers up to 8000 pages on a single charge • Dimension: 187 x 177 x 9 mm Key Features • ePub file compatible • Supports most popular ebook formats Bonus Features • Sudoku
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