Velocity Micro Cruz Reader, Black (R101)
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The next generation of eReaders. "Cruz" through books, magazines, and newspapers on this revolutionary device's crystal-clear, full-color, 7-inch display. Use the built-in Borders bookstore app to download and read over 2 million eBooks in a light and convenient package. At just under one pound, the 0.6-inch-thick Cruz Reader goes everywhere you do and fits perfectly in one hand. Staying up-to-date with email and social networks is just a Wi-Fi hotspot away, thanks to the Cruz Reader's 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi and full browser support. You can even load your Cruz Reader up with all your favorite music and movies, using the included 4GB SD card..../ Velocity Micro Cruz Reader, Black (R101) / color contacts
The next generation of eReaders. "Cruz" through books, magazines, and newspapers on this revolutionary device's crystal-clear, full-color, 7-inch display. Use the built-in Borders bookstore app to download and read over 2 million eBooks in a light and convenient package. At just under one pound, the 0.6-inch-thick Cruz Reader goes everywhere you do and fits perfectly in one hand. Staying up-to-date with email and social networks is just a Wi-Fi hotspot away, thanks to the Cruz Reader's 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi and full browser support. You can even load your Cruz Reader up with all your favorite music and movies, using the included 4GB SD card.  An affordable touchscreen color eReader. |
 USB and SD slots for memory expansion. |  Download remarkable content, astonishing applications, and amazing games. |
Full-Color Touchscreen Display
The Cruz Reader features a seven-inch (diagonal) touchscreen with 800 x 600 pixel resolution, ideal for viewing eBooks and eMagazines, Web pages, and movies. The built-in, tilt-activated accelerometer will flip the page display from portrait to landscape and back when you turn the device. Android-Based OS
The Cruz Reader and Cruz Tablet are built using the Android OS, an easy-to-use, powerful, and reliable operating system from the team at Google. Designed for touchscreen devices like the Cruz, Android helps you easily manage your programs with a vastly intuitive interface. eBook Reader
Pack dozens of books for a weeklong getaway without weighing down your suitcase. The Cruz Reader offers access to over 2 million eBooks via the included Borders eBook library portal application. Velocity's own Cruz Market also provides eBook content, and is a one-stop shop for downloading apps and videos from a broad array of content and providers, all in one market. Support is provided for ePub, PDF, TXT, PDB, and HTML reader files. Enjoy Your Other Media
Bring your favorite movies on a plane without the hassle of a portable DVD player or laptop, with support for MPEG-4 and H.264 video formats. Listen to your favorite tunes in MP3, WMA, AAC, or WAV formats. Or share pictures from your last vacation with JPEG, GIF, PNG, and BMP support. Stay Connected with 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi and Full Browser Support
Put the power of the Internet right in your hands. Stay connected with email and social networks even while on the road. Download remarkable content, astonishing applications, and amazing games. Slim and Stylish
Velocity has designed and refined the Cruz Reader to be as stylish as it is functional. Get ready to attract attention with the sleek, slim, and stylish Cruz Reader. Add Storage Capacity
The Cruz Reader offers 256 MB internal storage, expandable via both USB and SD card slots. A 4 GB micro SD card is included with the device (pre-installed) Built-in Applications
The Cruz Reader includes a built-in dictionary, notepad, calendar, alarm clock, contacts, games, and other useful apps. User-Replaceable Battery
An extended life, user-replaceable lithium-ion battery is included, offering up to 10+ hours of life on a single charge (24+ hours on standby). Product Support
Each Cruz is backed by Velocity Micro's expert US-based support, for extra peace of mind. What's in the Box
Cruz Reader, docking station (Not Powered), AC adapter, carrying pouch, user's guide, and 4 GB SD card (pre-installed). .../ Velocity Micro Cruz Reader, Black (R101) / color contacts
- Android 2.0
- 256 MB integrated
- 7" TFT 800 x 600
- WiFi 802.11b/g
- 16 oz
- Access to over 2 million eBooks via included Borders eBook library portal application, as well as Cruz Market
- Built-in dictionary, notepad, calendar, alarm clock, contacts, games, and other useful apps
- 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and full browser support-download remarkable content, astonishing applications, and amazing games
- Crystal clear 4:3, 800 x 600 full-color touchscreen display is ideal for viewing eBooks and eMagazines, Web pages, and movies
- USB and SD card slot for upgradable storage; includes a 4 GB SD card (Pre-installed)
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Great progeny of eReader and Tablet consummation : Velocity Micro Cruz Reader, Black (R101)
Coming from the world of the old Rocket EBook, I was looking for a "right" priced replacement that could give me more flexibility than just a reader and not become obsolete. The Cruz Reader does just that. Using the Borders e-reader app is simple and free books abound. Not only are they free, but they look good. I never thought I would start reading the classics like "Treasure Island" but I am. Color is good and diagrams mean more when the author intends for photos to be seen. I haven't been able to figure out how to zoom in on a graphic or photo though within the Borders e-reader app. Battery life is mediocre but given the state of other readers, it's right up there 6 hours in stand-by with the Wi-Fi on, turn off the Wi-Fi and you'll get a standby time of 10-12 hours. I mention stand-by because booting the device from powered off takes about 2 minutes. Ugh, for a reader, you would expect/hope for instant. Wi-Fi Signal is weak as-is from the factory. I found that when I opened the back of the reader there is a mini-PCI WiFi card readily accessible. Further examination showed that there are two ports for antennas to be attached but only one is being used. I purchased these antennas ( Laptop Notebook Wifi Bluetooth WWAN/EVDO/HSDPA Broadband Internal Antenna), separated them, and attached one to the extra port. I then configured the antenna in a large figure-eight pattern inside the back cover taking care to not come too close to the edges or interfere with any cover attachment ports. Used cellophane tape to hold it down and put the cover back on. My WiFi connection quality nearly tripled. The screen uses resistive technology which means you press two membranes togther to register a screen touch. As a reader, this is a good thing. Accidental touches and grabs of the device do not register. All in all, get for the reader qualities, but do not expect to use it like an Apple IPad. Browsing the web, E-mail, and Twitter functionality is acceptable. Seems a bit under powered. I love the 4x3 portrait display format, seems more a like a book than the Cruz Tablet 16x9 landscape which actually has fewer pixels available than this model.
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