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Icarus eXceL

Icarus eXceL
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alaScore 85

3 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 reviews of Icarus eXceL. The average rating for this product is 2.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the screen. There are some negative views about the size and performance. There are some mixed opinions about the usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Icarus eXceL is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (expertreviews.co.uk)

Icarus eXceL review

 

There are two striking things about the eXceL, which tops Icarus' range of eBook readers. The first is its huge 9.7" E Ink screen, and the second is its eye-watering price; it's four times as expensive as Icarus' own Pocket model.

This huge eReader has some great features, but they aren't all easy to use and it's very expensive

Oct, 2012
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Expert review by (the-ebook-reader.com)

Icarus Excel Review (Onyx M92)

 

The Icarus Excel is one of a few E Ink ebook readers with a 9.7" display. These larger-screen ebook readers are much better for reading PDF files than smaller ereaders with 6" screens. They are also better for people with vision problems given the...

9.7-inch E Ink Pearl screen looks great, especially in bright light. Fonts are crisp and dark on the 1200 x 825 pixel resolution screen ; Good for PDFs with lots of zooming options and on-screen handwritten notes ; Tons of software features, including...

In some instances it can be slow to load and to turn pages ; Rather expensive when compared with tablets for the features you get ; Wacom touchscreen is slow to react at times and doesn't always register taps, plus it requires the use of a special...

If you need a large E Ink ebook reader, the Icarus Excel/Onyx M92 is the device to get. There's no question it is a better buy than the Kindle DX, which Amazon has seemingly abandoned. And there really isn't any better options for a 9.7" ereader....

Jul, 2012
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