Entourage Edge eReader: A Closer Look
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Introduction
This is a product review of the Entourage Edge eReader with a combination of a tablet computer and e- book made by Entourage Systems Incorporated. The main purpose of this review is to guide readers and possible consumers about the products technical specifications and qualities of the Entourage Edge Dual Book.
Entourage Edge eReader Summary
The Entourage Edge eReader Dual Book was made by a small company in McLean, Virginia called the Entourage Systems Incorporated. It was known to be the world’s first dual book and the device runs on Android platform, version 1.6 “Donut.” The Entourage Edge eReader is a dual touch screen device with one screen as a touch sensitive e-link display while the other is a full color 10.1 inch LCD touch screen. Both screens interact with each other in various ways. The Entourage Edge eReader has a SD card slot for transferring owned e-books or music to the device. A camera located above the LCD screen and full sized USB ports where external flash drives, an external keyboard and other compatible devices maybe used and this includes a stylus pen to write and interact with both screens. The two-halves can be folded or closed like a paper book and can also turn outwards so the screens are back-to-back. The device cost around almost $500.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Entourage Systems Incorporated
- Type: Hybrid Tablet Computer e-Book
- Brand Name: Entourage Edge
- Released Date: March 12, 2010
- Price: $499.00
- Operating System: Android 1.6 Donut
- Power: Lithium Polymer battery
- CPU: 1.6 GHz Marvell Armada PXA 168
- Storage: 4 GB/3 GB
- Capacity: Internal Flash Memory
- Display: E-Paper
- 9.7 inch Diagonal
- 5.5 inch x 8 inch
- 825 x 1200 pixels
- 8-level grayscale
- LCD touch screen 10.1 inch Diagonal
- 5.1 inch x 8.7 inch
- 600 x 1024 pixels
- Input: 2 full size USB 2.0 ports
- SD Card
- Built-in Microphone
- 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Jacks
- Built-in Speaker
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g Bluetooth
- Dimensions: 10.75 inches x 8.25 inches x 1.0 inch when closed
- Weight: 3 lbs. (1.4 kg.)
Competitors
Product competitor of the Entourage Edge eReader like the Kindle DX also has a price range of around $489 usd. There is only one significant difference with the two. The Entourage Edge eReader features a two multi- touch screen display and you can view two pages at the same time. While the Kindle DX has no screen touch feature. Furthermore, it displays only in grayscale color while the Entourage Edge eReader has a two screen display in grayscale and colored screen on the other.
General Reception/Consumer Reviews
General receptions are mixed. Some are good and some are bad. Some says that the Entourage Edge eReader Stores ceased its operations last May 21, 2011. The E-book maybe purchased from Google.
Pros
- Generous Assorted Features
- Dual touch screen device: one screen is a touch sensitive e-linked display while the other screen
- is a full color 10.1 inch LCD touch screen
- Both screens are touch screen and interact with each other
Cons
- Poor battery life
- Chunky body
- Skimpy e-book selection
- Frustrating touch screen and lack of Android apps
Conclusion/Final Verdict
The product Entourage Edge eReader is not a good choice to purchase because of the announcement made by the company that the Entourage Edge eReader store has closed as of May 21, 2011 and by May 27, 2011, the Entourage Edge Store will cease operations. Further, the users are who are looking for Android apps where referred to the Amazon Android apps Store. The Entourage Edge home page posting said that “the registration server that controls the registration will remain online for the foreseeable future”. It seems that the Entourage Edge eReader did not succeed in getting its market share needed to be a success in the current business line.