The Tagus eReader is the flagship model of La Casa del Libro . It's one of the most popular models among Spanish customers of this large bookstore chain. However, if you don't want to rely on this store, you should also explore other alternatives that we'll show you and compare with the Tagus so you can clear up any doubts you may have if you're still wondering which one to buy.
Vivlio eReader models (new)
Casa del Libro has updated its eReader devices several times, and recently did so again with the Vivlio, the current readers that you can purchase from their store:
Vivlio Light 6 Black 8GB
The Vivlio Light 6 Black is your ideal companion for enjoying reading anywhere. Its high-quality e-ink touchscreen offers a paper-like experience, even in sunlight. Furthermore, e-Ink Carta and Smartlight technologies protect your eyes by reducing blue light and adapting the brightness to your surroundings.
Lightweight and compact, it weighs only 182 grams, making it the perfect device to take everywhere. Store a large number of books on its 8GB of memory and easily sync your library thanks to Wi-Fi connectivity. It also features a universal USB-C connection and a microSD card slot for added flexibility. Best of all, you won't have to worry about the battery, as it lasts up to one month.
Vivlio Light 6 Gray 16GB
The Vivlio Light HD Gray shares many features with the previous Black version, but also has some differences, such as an HD screen, IPX8 water resistance, audiobook capability, built-in Bluetooth for wireless headphones, and increased storage capacity with 16GB of internal memory , allowing for up to 8000 books. Furthermore, accessibility has been improved for people with dyslexia or other learning difficulties thanks to the text-to-speech function.
Vivlio InkPad4
The Vivlio INKPAD 4 offers an advantage over the two previous models, thanks to its 7,8-inch HD screen, which is sharper, has greater contrast, and a faster response time. Its e-Ink Carta and Smartlight technologies protect your eyes by reducing blue light and adapting the brightness to the ambient light. Despite being larger, it's lightweight (265 g), and you can store and enjoy a library of up to 15.000 eBooks (with up to 25 supported formats) on its 32 GB of internal memory. It also allows you to play audiobooks with its built-in speaker or via Bluetooth headphones. It includes a wide range of features, including the accessibility features found in previous models, and a 2000 mAh battery that lets you read for over a month on a single charge.
Vivlio Touch HD Plus
The Vivlio Touch HD is another available option, and you can choose it in gray/black. It features an e-Ink screen with Smartlight technology to adapt the brightness to ambient light. It not only allows you to read eBooks in 19 formats, but also to play music, voice memos, and audiobooks, with a built-in speaker and Bluetooth. It's lightweight at 155 grams, water-resistant, compact, includes a dictionary, a translation system, and 16 GB of internal storage for thousands of titles.
Vivilio Touch Lux 5
The Vivlio Touch 5 eReader shares some similarities with its siblings, such as the e-Ink touchscreen, Smartlight technology, and a battery that provides up to a month of use. It's also as lightweight as its predecessor, weighing only 155 grams, and supports the same 19 different formats, translations, dictionary, notes, and more. All of this comes in a compact size, perfect for travel. As for internal storage, it offers 8GB for approximately 4000 books, and a microSD card slot for even more space.
La Casa del Libro eReader models (obsolete)
Casa del Libro has had several models of its Tagus, however, it currently has models such as :
Tagus Astro
The Tagus Astro eReader from La Casa del Libro is a lightweight, thin and compact reader, but it hides some pretty decent specifications inside:
- 6″ e-Ink Carta XCG screen
- Cover Lens design for added strength
- 212 dpi resolution
- 1.2 Ghz Quad-Core ARM processor
- 1 GB of RAM
- 8 GB of internal flash storage
- 1500 mAh Li-Ion battery capable of lasting weeks
- WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity to listen to audiobooks in MP3 and WAV format
- Android operating system 4.4
- Size 153x107x63 mm
- Weight 138 grams
As for the price of the eBook Reader from La Casa del Libro, it's around €160 . Therefore, the alternatives we'll show below will be in approximately the same price range.
Tagus Gaia ECO
The Tagus Gaiga ECO eReader is another of the most comfortable and light models from La Casa del Libro. It has everything you'd expect from a modern reader, including compatibility with the Smart Case with page turn buttons. In addition, it has the following technical characteristics:
- 6″ E-Ink Carta screen with 1024×758 px resolution and 212 dpi
- QuadCore ARM processor at 1.2 Ghz
- 512 MB RAM
- 8 GB internal storage + microSD to expand capacity
- Adjustable front light
- Android operating system 4.4
- Dimensions 155x113x8.7 mm
- Weight 158 grams.
- Eco-sustainable, antibacterial and self-cleaning materials.
The price in this case is €107,99 . However, there is a PLUS variant that costs a little more, but also improves upon the features of this Tagus Gaia ECO version. Specifically, the Tagus Gaia ECO Plus includes:
- 6″ E-Ink Carta screen with 1024×758 px resolution and 212 dpi with improved contrast
- QuadCore ARM processor at 1.2 Ghz
- 512 MB RAM
- 8 GB internal storage + microSD to expand capacity
- Adjustable front light
- Longer battery life than the basic ECO version, with a capacity of 2500 mAh
- Android operating system 4.4
- Dimensions 160x115x8 mm
- Weight 168 grams.
- Eco-sustainable, antibacterial and self-cleaning materials.
Best alternatives to Tagus
If you're looking for the best alternatives to the Tagus , we recommend these models that can compete in terms of quality, features, and the number of books available:
Kobo eReaders
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The Canadian company Kobo , owned by Rakuten, is one of the best alternatives to the Tagus from La Casa del Libro, as it surpasses it in features and has an even larger bookstore, such as the Kobo Store:
Kindle
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On the other hand, another titan in the world of eReaders is Amazon's Kindle . It also boasts similar features to the Kobo, a competitive price, and the largest online bookstore, with over 1.5 million titles.
PocketBook eReader
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Another great alternative for its quality and features is the PocketBook . These products also have a multitude of available functions, the latest technology, and the PocketBook Store.
Characteristics of the Tagus of La Casa del Libro
To compare with the alternatives we have proposed in the previous section, you should also know some of the most outstanding technical characteristics of the Tagus:
Cover Lens
The Cover Lens is a protective film designed to shield the Tagus from bumps and scratches. This makes it less fragile than other eReader models that lack any kind of protection.
e-Ink Letter
E -ink, or electronic ink , is a widely used option for eReaders, as it offers an experience similar to reading on paper. These types of e-paper screens also consume significantly less battery power, thus improving battery life.
On the other hand, its operation is simple, with small white (positively charged) and black (negatively charged) particles trapped in microcapsules and submerged in a transparent liquid. In this way, by applying charges, the pigments can be controlled so that they display the text or image that is needed. Also, once they display the screen, they won't consume any more power until it needs to be refreshed, which is tremendous energy savings.
However, the Tagus's screens use the Carta variant , a very specific e-Ink technology that was first introduced in 2013 and is quite popular among current eReaders . This variant has a resolution of 768×1024 px, a 6″ size, and a pixel density of 212 ppi.
WiFi
Of course, the Tagus from La Casa del Libro has WiFi connectivity so you can connect to the online bookstore and thus buy and download all the titles you need without having to transfer them first to your PC and then via cable to your Tagus.
Android
It's based on the Android operating system, version 4.4 . This might seem a bit outdated, since mobile devices now run versions like Android 11 or 12. However, you don't need to worry, as this version is more than sufficient for the Tagus eReader's needs, although it's true that this version is no longer supported.
Bluetooth 5.0
On the other hand, you can also see that the Tagus Astro features Bluetooth wireless connectivity . Thanks to this, you can connect your wireless headphones or speakers to enjoy the audiobooks this model can play, so you don't have to read and can enjoy literature while doing other tasks.
ecoactive
Another notable feature of the Tagus is its eco-active design , which is important nowadays. This means it's designed for environmentally conscious consumers who want these technologies to be as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible. For example, by using recycled materials, eliminating certain toxins, and being more energy efficient.
Kindle vs. Tagus
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If you're hesitating between a Kindle and a Tagus, we recommend a Kindle . It's a technically superior product with a library offering many more books and categories. Plus, you'll also benefit from all the advantages Amazon provides, such as Kindle Unlimited for unlimited reading with this subscription service, and Amazon's cloud storage for all your books.
In the case of the Tagus, Casa del Libro doesn't have as many titles available as Amazon, with around 700.000 titles compared to 1.500.000, and it also lacks services like Kindle. However, you can link your Tagus to a Dropbox account to upload your books.
It's true that Tagus from La Casa del Libro doesn't have ads or other interruptions to distract you from what you really need. But in the case of Kindle, there are also versions that, for a little more money, allow you to get rid of ads, and even slightly more expensive versions that also include Kindle Unlimited.
Finally, it's also important to remember that if you have Kindle books in proprietary formats like AZW3 or AZW , which are Amazon's own, they won't be compatible with your Tagus. This could also be a significant limitation.
Who makes the Tagus?
Casa del Libro doesn't have its own factory for electronic products. Therefore, they need an external company to manufacture them for them. This task fell to the Spanish firm bq , which, as you know, has disappeared.
The bq company was the one that delivered both the Tagus and the Inves eReaders of El Corte Ingles. In turn, this brand did not directly manufacture these devices either, they brought them from China and renamed them and customized the interface for these clients.
What formats does the Tagus read?
The eReader Tagus from La Casa del Libro are somewhat limited in terms of format compatibility, since they allow eBooks to be read only in EPUB or PDF formats. While the audiobooks it supports can be uploaded in both MP3 and WAV formats.
Other eReaders, as you can see on this page, support many other formats, so they will give you more compatibility possibilities without having to use Calibre to convert from one format to another.
How to transfer books to eBook Tagus?
To download eBooks or audiobooks from La Casa Del Libro to your Tagus, the steps to follow are:
- The first thing is to have a user account on the web casadellibro.com.
- The second thing will be to turn on your Tagus and press Start.
- Connect to WiFi and link your Tagus with the casadellibro.com username and password.
- You will now be able to Synchronize the library.
- All the titles you buy will be stored in your Tagus profile and will be ready to be accessed for reading.
Where to buy a Tagus?
Finally, if you want to buy a Tagus from La Casa del Libro, your options are somewhat limited, as you'll only find it available at:
El Corte Inglés
El Corte Inglés also includes Tagus eReaders among its electronic products. Therefore, it is an alternative store where you can find these Casa del Libro devices. In this Spanish chain you can order it through its official website or go to any of its sales centers to buy it in person.
The book house
Of course, La Casa del Libro also allows you to buy your own eReader, both from its website so that it can be sent to your home or if you go to any store of this bookstore chain. In addition, from there they can also advise you if you have any questions.