IRiver Story
Encyclopedia
The Story is an e-book reader
made by iriver
, which runs a Linux
operating system
. When it was originally released it used code licensed under the GPL but did not make the sources available; this issue has since been addressed. It got updated in July 2010, now it supports Wifi. A July, 2011 update integrates the device with the Google eBooks store.
concluded that "both the hardware and software fall short of the Kindle and the Nook." Laptop Magazine's reviewer wrote that the device "sports a high-definition display but falls short on ergonomics." Engadget
's reviewer commented that the device "looks downright ancient" and has "relatively limited functionality". 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."
PC World
s reviewer found herself "frustrated by the Story HD's cheap design, poky performance, and Google Books interface."
E-book reader
An e-book reader, also called an e-book device or e-reader, is a mobile electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital e-books and periodicals....
made by iriver
Iriver
iriver is a consumer electronics company headquartered in South Korea and widely known for its digital audio players and other portable media devices....
, which runs a Linux
Linux
Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of any Linux system is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released October 5, 1991 by Linus Torvalds...
operating system
Operating system
An operating system is a set of programs that manage computer hardware resources and provide common services for application software. The operating system is the most important type of system software in a computer system...
. When it was originally released it used code licensed under the GPL but did not make the sources available; this issue has since been addressed. It got updated in July 2010, now it supports Wifi. A July, 2011 update integrates the device with the Google eBooks store.
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 MagazinePC Magazine
PC Magazine is a computer magazine published by Ziff Davis Publishing Holdings Inc. A print edition was published from 1982 to January 2009...
concluded that "both the hardware and software fall short of the Kindle and the Nook." Laptop Magazine's reviewer wrote that the device "sports a high-definition display but falls short on ergonomics." Engadget
Engadget
Engadget is a multilingual technology blog network with daily coverage of gadgets and consumer electronics. Though on appearance Engadget functions much like a blog and may be defined as such, much of its editorial content takes the form of an online magazine...
's reviewer commented that the device "looks downright ancient" and has "relatively limited functionality". Cnet
CNET
CNET is a tech media website that publishes news articles, blogs, and podcasts on technology and consumer electronics. Originally founded in 1994 by Halsey Minor and Shelby Bonnie, it was the flagship brand of CNET Networks and became a brand of CBS Interactive through CNET Networks' acquisition...
'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."
PC World
PC World
PC World may refer to:* PC World , a computer magazine* PC World , a British computer store chain...
s reviewer found herself "frustrated by the Story HD's cheap design, poky performance, and Google Books interface."