The Astak EZ Reader is the twin brother of the Chinese Hanlin V3, a brainchild of the Chinese company Jinke. Offering a sleek look, intuitive interface, and lower price, can the Astak EZ Reader fare well in US grounds the way its Hanlin V3 brother did in China and Europe?  

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Features – Hardware and Software

Featuring 800 x 600 pixel e-ink display with non-glare surface, Astak EZ Reader ensures good read all the time. It measures 7.2” x 4.7 x 0.4,” the average size for 6-inch ereaders, and comes with black matte finish that ensures firm and no-slip grip. Weighing just 7 ounces, it is doesn’t cramp one’s arm even after reading for a long time.

Once turned on, theAstak EZ Reader brings you directly to your library.  Key and button placements ensures a hassle-free in-book and menu navigation.  Shortcut keys allow you to zoom on a page, go back to the main menu, or book mark pages with one click. Yet what truly distinguishes the EZ Reader apart from other ereaders is its support for multi-directory structures. This feature lets you locate a book in your virtual library in a breeze.

Flexibility with formats is another strength. The device can support 17 digital formats, including LIT, TXT, PDF, FB2, PPT, MOBI, and and Word. DRM support is for commercial books in EPUB and PDF formats only. Also fluent in 20 different languages, it can display texts in English, Dutch, Turkish, Catalan, Greek, and more.

With onboard storage capacity of 512 MB and SD card slot support for up to 4GB, one can stock up thousands of books in their virtual library.

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The Bottom Line

The Astak EZ Reader may not be the sleekest, the cheapest, or the one with most killer features, but  people looking for a sensible device will find the right match in the Astak EZ Reader. Easy to navigate and easy to use, the EZ Reader is a tried-and-tested reading companion.