Energy eReader Pro HD, an interesting eReader at a very competitive price

Despite Amazon's dominance in the e-reader market with its Kindle, some companies are still trying to compete with very good reasons in the form of new devices. One of them is the Spanish company Energy Sistem, which is once again betting on digital reading with its new device, No products found. , which we will analyze in depth in this article.

This new device arrives on the market with a meticulously crafted design, more than enough power to enjoy eBooks, and a price that isn't too high considering the possibilities it offers in our daily lives. If you want to learn more about this Energy eReader Pro HD, keep reading, and if you don't yet own an eReader, be careful because you might have one before you finish this article.

DESIGN AND FINISHING

One of the most outstanding aspects of this Energy eReader Pro HD is undoubtedly its design and finish . For some time now, Energy Sistem has been creating products that catch the eye at first glance and are also very comfortable for the user. This eReader boasts a compact size, allowing you to carry it even in your back pocket without it being cumbersome, thanks to its weight of just 205 grams. As for its thickness, it's only 0.8 centimeters, making it an incredibly slim device that's very easy to handle.

On the outside, we find a 6-inch screen surrounded by a type of glass that makes it very durable . The back is made of rubber, providing a secure grip. Finally, on the front, we find the classic page-turn buttons, which are becoming increasingly rare on eReaders.

All this good design can be complemented with the official cover of the device, which we will show you below and which should become an essential in your day to day, to extend the useful life of the eReader and also avoid unexpected troubles.

Characteristics and specifications

Next, we will review the main features and specifications of this Energy eReader Pro HD ;

• Dimensions: 159 x 118 x 8 mm
• Weight: 205 grams
• Screen: 6 inches with resolution 758 x 1024 pixels with 212 dpi
• Technology: Eink Carta HD with 16 gray level electronic ink
• Light: screen illuminated with own light
• Internal storage: 8GB expandable via microSD / SDHC / SDXC cards up to 64GB
• Processor: 1.0Ghz dual-core ARM Cortex A9
• RAM memory: 512MB
• Connections: USB 2.0, WiFi 802.11n
• Battery: 2.800 milliamps that offers us up to 2 months of use
• Operating system: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• Reading formats: TXT, PDF, EPUB, FB2, HTML, RTF, CHM, MOBI

Reviewing these features and specifications, we can quickly see that it has a 1 GHz dual-core processor and 512MB of RAM . A slightly more powerful processor might have been a welcome addition for smoother page-turning. Furthermore, the eReader takes 45 seconds to boot up, which is admittedly a bit long.

Energy eReader Pro HD; a more than positive experience

Since I received the Energy eReader Pro HD a few days ago I have been using it as my particular eReader, to test it and squeeze it, being able to give an opinion formed and without it sounding like a cliché.

Although, as I mentioned, its processor and RAM might be somewhat limited , they are more than sufficient for using the device as an e-reader, provided you don't require instant page turns or intend to perform other tasks with it. Furthermore, if you use the physical page-turn keys, the occasional slowness disappears completely.

One of the things that has most impressed me about my experience with this Energy Sistem device is the ability to access options and settings by tapping the center of the screen . Most eReaders have these menus located in the upper corners, which, at least for me, has always seemed like a very inconvenient place because of the effort it takes to reach them, for example, when reading while holding the device with one hand.

From here we can configure the automatic page turning, use the search tool or access the advanced settings on the text. Without a doubt, the way and the place to access the functionalities and configurations is a great success.

Another highlight of our test is the battery life. Making intensive use of the device we have been able to enjoy the device for days and days without having to charge it. 2.800 mAh may not be necessary for even a device of this type, but it is always appreciated not having to think that we can run out of battery or not forget about the charger, fearful of running out of battery at any time and place.

Finally , I must highlight the screen's backlighting, something we couldn't enjoy on these types of devices until very recently , and which has now become essential for almost everyone. As someone who reads in bed, I regularly use this feature, and I've honestly been pleasantly surprised by this device. Using eight points of backlighting (33%), I've been able to read very comfortably, without straining my eyes and without draining too much battery.

Price and Availability

The Energy eReader Pro HD has been available on the market for a few weeks now, and can be purchased through the official Energy Sistem website and in some of the best-known specialized stores, including Amazon , where this device can be purchased for a price of No products found.

Another highly recommended purchase for this eReader is the official case, priced at €16.29 , which will become the perfect accessory to protect your Energy eReader Pro HD. Made of rigid plastic on the back, it offers a touch of elegance with a front made of a material very similar to leather, and above all, it provides extra protection so you can use your e-reader anytime, anywhere without worrying about scratches or damage.

It's not a Kindle, but this Energy eReader Pro HD is close

I'm sure many of you are wondering if you'd trade this Energy eReader Pro HD for an Amazon Kindle, which is currently the world's best-selling eReader. The answer is complicated. In some aspects, I think this Energy Sistem device surpasses any Kindle, but in others, it still has a lot of room for improvement.

The extremely simple explanation is that the Spanish company has achieved a superb design, with some more than interesting accessories, offering us support for a lot of digital book formats and all this at a good price. However, the device lacks speed and like all manufacturers of this type of device, a support behind like that of Amazon to offer hundreds and hundreds of books, free or at a good price to be able to read without stopping and practically without having to do nothing, other than hitting the download button.

This Energy eReader Pro HD is possibly one of the best devices on the market, but it is still not up to the level of the Kindle, due to small details that yes, that will surely be corrected with the passage of time, although I am not too clear if even with everything they will help you to become one of the main players in the digital reading market.

Editor's opinion

Pros and cons

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