ViewSonic VEB612 Reviews

Expert review by: (best-ereaders.com)

VEB612 Reader

ViewSonic, best known for manufacturing electronic monitors, is placing its bid in the electronic book reading world with its VEB612. Released in the last quarter of 2009 with a price tag of $259, does the ViewSonice VEB612 have the touch and...

The device comes with a white finish that gives the device a neat appearance. A white leatherette case with a magnetic clasp on the front ensures safety of your device, preventing scratches to screen when it is tucked in your purse or suitcase ; The...

With no color, writing, or groundbreaking features, the ViewSonic VEB612 is pretty generic. Its MSRP of $259 places it on a competitive price level, but in terms of functionality and features, the new ViewSonic VEB612 is lagging behind competition....

The ViewSonic VEB612 may not have snazzy or groundbreaking features to the table. But those looking for a stylish device with decent capabilities will find the ViewSonic VEB612 a reliable device with a competitive price. The New Kindle 3. From Only...

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the ViewSonic VEB612

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the ViewSonic VEB612 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

screen, performance

0% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Michael Scheid (amazon.com)

Run far, run fast, don't look back.

Giving it one star is generous. Don't waste your money on this. I've tried this with MP3, PDF, and EPUB. Pro: hardware and screen seem good and readable. The form factor is easy to hold. The many cons: One word - crappy software. Really old,...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by: Niall Magennis (trustedreviews.com)

Viewsonic VEB612 E-Ink Ebook Reader

Does Viewsonic's first Ebook reader cut the mustard? Niall finds out.

There’s no denying that the VEB612 looks quite attractive, has a good E-Ink display and impressive battery life. However, the buggy software and relatively high £250 asking price mean you’d need to be one sandwich short of a picnic to opt for this over...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by: Derek Chesterfield (cnet.co.uk)

ViewSonic VEB612 review

The ViewSonic VEB612 is small and light, and its design is quite attractive, but the software is far too buggy for us to recommend this device at the moment, especially given its high price tag. We'd advise those looking for a similar-sized ebook...

Lightweight ; Attractive design

Terrible software ; High price tag ; Plasticky build quality

Conclusion We've got no problems with the ViewSonic VEB612's hardware, as the design is relatively attractive and the screen is reasonably good. But, at present, the software is so buggy that it really makes the device a pain to use. As such, we'd...

Jan, 2010