iRiver Story
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{{Infobox Information appliance
| name = iRiver Story and Story HD
| image =
| caption = iRiver Story
| manufacturer = iRiver
| releasedate = 2010, 2011
| display = 6 in diagonal,
3.6 in (91 mm) × 4.8 in (122 mm),
Story: 600 × 800 px or 0.48 Mpx,
167 ppi density, 8-level grayscale electronic paper
Story HD: 768 × 1024 px or 0.79 Mpx,
213 ppi density, 16-level grayscale electronic paper
| os = Linux-2.6.28.6
| cpu = Freescale 532 MHz, ARM-11
| storage = (total/user available) 2 GiB/1.4 GiB internal flash memory
| input = USB 2.0 port (mini-B connector),
SD card
3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
built-in speaker,
AC power adapter jack
| power =
| type = E-book reader
| dimensions = 203 × 127 × 9 mm
| weight = 284 grams, 208 g (HD)
}}
The iRiver Story is an e-book reader manufactured and marketed by iRiver and employing a Linux operating system. The iRiver Story HD is a related product with higher display resolution{{Citation | publisher = iRiver | type = Global News Press Release | url = http://www.iriver.com/company/news_view.asp?selectPart=&findWord=&sno=110&page=1&n=18&nwTop=0 | title = iriver Unveils The World’s Highest Resolution 6" eBook Reader at CES 2011 | date = January 6, 2011}}. and a display manufactured by LG.{{Citation | url = https://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/iriver-teams-with-lg-display-on-story-hd-e-reader-bumps-resolut/ | title = iriver teams with LG Display on Story HD e-reader, bumps resolution to 1024 × 768 | newspaper = Engadget | date = 2011-01-06}}
The device uses code licensed under the GPL, but iRiver did not make the sources available immediately; this issue has since been addressed. The reader was updated in July 2010, and supports Wi-Fi. A July 2011 update integrated the device with the Google eBooks store. The product was a Target exclusive release.{{cn|date=October 2021}}
The product line was discontinued in 2012.{{cite web |last1=Kozlowski |first1=Michael |title=The iRiver Story HD is Officially Discontinued |url=https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/the-iriver-story-hd-is-officially-discontinued |website=Good e-Reader |access-date=4 October 2021 |date=25 April 2012}}
Reception
Independent reviews of the July 2011 release of the iRiver Story were mixed. Although stating that "It's a good product", a reviewer for PC Magazine concluded that "both the hardware and software fall short of the Kindle and the Nook".{{Cite web | last = Pierce | first = David | title = iriver Story HD | publisher = PC Magazine | date = July 18, 2011 | url = https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388623,00.asp#fbid=A8JPY_NweY- | access-date = October 8, 2011}} Laptop Magazine{{'}}s reviewer wrote that the device "sports a high-definition display but falls short on ergonomics".{{Cite web | last = Bradford | first = K. T. | title = iRiver Story HD Review | work = Laptop Magazine | date = July 21, 2011 | url = http://www.laptopmag.com/review/ereaders/iriver-story-hd.aspx | access-date = October 8, 2011}} Engadget{{'}}s reviewer commented that the device "looks downright ancient" and has "relatively limited functionality".{{Cite web
| last = Heater | first = Brian
| title = iRiver Story HD review | work = Engadget
| date = July 19, 2011 | url = https://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/iriver-story-hd-review/
| access-date = October 8, 2011}} 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".{{Cite web | last = Carnoy | first = David | title = Review: Iriver Story HD | work = Cnet | date = July 28, 2011 | url = http://reviews.cnet.com/e-book-readers/iriver-story-hd/4505-3508_7-34850148.html#reviewPage1}} PC World{{'}}s reviewer found herself "frustrated by the Story HD's cheap design, poky performance, and Google Books interface".{{Cite web | last = Perenson | first = Melissa J. | title = Reviews: Tablets: EReaders: iRiver Story HD | work = PC World | date = July 12, 2011 | url = http://www.pcworld.com/article/235628/iriver_story_hd_review_first_ereader_tied_to_googles_ebookstore_sometimes_frustrates.html | access-date = October 8, 2011}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{official website|1=http://www.iriverinc.com/product/productOverView.asp?pn=storyhd}}
{{Ebooks}}
{{Linux devices}}
Category:Dedicated ebook devices