![]() But frontlights are the best thing to happen to E Ink since it was created so I still can’t help but question the usefulness of non-frontlit ereaders in general. It has a nice comfortable-to-hold design and more advanced software than most ereaders. The InkBook Classic 2 is a good option for a low-cost non-frontlit ebook reader. Very limited onboard appstore and no Google Play support.It only has about 1.85GB of usable internal storage space (good thing it has a memory card slot for more).Low resolution 167 ppi screen not as sharp as other screens.It has good touchscreen responsiveness.The software runs fairly quick and smooth for an Android ereader, and it’s open to installing Android apps.Nice design and solid build quality, especially for a sub-$100 ereader.It can also be purchased directly from the InkBook website for 79€. The InkBook Classic 2 currently sells for $79 from and for £69 from Amazon UK, so it’s about the same price as the entry-level Kindle. You can even set one to toggle the touchscreen on and off if you want to avoid accidental presses.īelow the screen is a back button with an LED light indicator that turns from red to green when charging the battery. It has two page buttons on both sides of the screen that can be programmed for other functions as well in the settings menu. ![]() The build quality feels solid and the material has a soft texture to it that’s nice. It’s thin and light and despite the entry-level price it doesn’t feel cheap at all. Apparently I’m not the only one because it won a Red Dot Award for good product design. The overall design of the InkBook Classic 2 is very similar to the InkBook Prime. To me spending an extra $40 is totally worth it for a frontlight alone, but everyone is different. I have a hard time reading on non-frontlit ereaders anymore because the E Ink screen is just too dark unless you’re reading outside or next to a bright light or window. Personally I don’t have a problem reading on the lower resolution screen-the text and menus are easily readable and don’t look fuzzy-but the lack of a frontlight is a big deal to me. The InkBook Classic has a lower resolution 800 x 600 screen that doesn’t have a frontlight. The main difference between the two InkBooks is the screen. There’s this secondary InkBook Kindle app setup and review too for a closer look at the Kindle Android app. The software on both InkBooks is virtually identical, so instead of rewriting the same thing here I’m going to refer you to the software section of the InkBook Prime review. Check out this InkBook Prime vs Classic comparison review for a full rundown of the similarities and differences between them.
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