Iriver Story

alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the design and usability are on the whole positive. The portability and screen are also appreciated, but there are some critical reviews about the build quality and value for money. There are some mixed opinions about the performance.

battery, screen, portability, usability, design

value for money, build quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other eReaders the Iriver Story is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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(Based on 56 reviews)

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iRiver Story E-book Reader - HardwareZone.com

 

With the more high-profile e-book readers like the Kindle unavailable in Singapore, it's iRiver to the rescue with its Story.

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iRiver Story ebook reader review

 

Ebook readers are for travellers, right? Wrong. Take frequent flyers: can anything that has to be switched off during take-off and landing really be considered "great for travellers"? Not really, but if you don't confuse the genre with that bastion of...

Wide file compatibility, easy to use, expandable to 32GB for excellent music playback

Expensive, can be slow to load some files, zoom function is flawed

Compared to other devices on the market aside from the Kindle, the Story comes out near the top. File compatibility, battery life and music playback are all excellent - our only criticisms are that it can be a little slow at times and that it doesn't...

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Iriver Wifi Story

 

An ebook reader with built-in wireless networking - but it can't do much

Looks good; solidly made; quick downloads; excellent screen; supports most ebook formats

Fiddly store navigation and text entry; no web browser; no mains charger supplied

Well made but offers no advantage over the original Story and is nearly twice the price of the Kindle

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iRiver Story review

 

With a full keyboard, nice design touches, and plenty of compatibility - the iRiver Story is an eBook reader to look out for.

We like the iRiver Story. It's smarter looking than the Kindle, or Cooler Reader and the built in audio playback and speaker is nice. We're not quite sure that a full qwerty keyboard was required, and note-taking is a non-starter, but the presence of...

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iRiver Story

 

Listen while you read with iRiver's multi-tasking ebook reader

Good battery life; wide ebook format support; large internal memory

No touch-screen capabilities; no case supplied; extra features not really worth paying for

A competent ebook reader with an interesting musical spin, but we reckon better devices are just around the corner

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iriver Story review

 

Ever wanted a device that can let you read books, listen to music and record voice memos? Chances are you probably haven't. But, if you have, then the iriver Story may be the gadget for you. And, as it happens, it's actually a pretty good ebook reader...

Pleasant design ; Lengthy battery life ; Good file-format compatibility ; Clear screen

No Wi-Fi ; No touchscreen ; No protective cover ; Some questionable features

Conclusion The iriver Story costs roughly the same as other devices of its type and includes a number of useful extras. But, while its excellent format compatibility, lengthy battery life and large, clear screen are definite points in its favour, we're...

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Stuff magazine

 

Can the Story make up for its lack of 3G and reel in ebook worms with its winsome design and build?

Easy on the eye and reasonably easy on the pocket, the Story is well worth a look

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iRiver Story review

 

IRiver is more well-known for its range of MP3 players, but the company has jumped on the ebook reader bandwagon with the aptly-named Story, a device that bears more than a passing resemblance to Amazon's Kindle reader. The Story is a more traditional...

An attractive and sturdy device, the Story has more open format support, but the keyboard is almost redundant and it's not as easy to use or as good value as Amazon's Kindle.

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iRiver Story eBook Reader

 

Well-known for its media players, iRiver now ventures into the eBook market with its Story.

As first attempts go, the iRiver Story is merit-worthy, but it’s got that unmistakable air of a work in progress. If iRiver’s record in the MP3 player market is anything to go by it’ll get it right sooner or later, but until then Sony's range of...

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iRiver Story

 

It carries a comparatively high price tag, but the iRiver Story provides a very pleasant reading experience. If you're after some extra features not offered by lower-priced units, the Story is a very decent proposition.

Fast load times and page turns ; Broad file support ; QWERTY keyboard ; Snappy design

Poor battery life ; No Wi-Fi support ; No dictionary ; High price

(Gallery images credit: Andrew Mason, CC2.0)

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