The extremely affordable and light touch screen color eReader is said to be perfect for viewing eBooks, Magazines, Web pages and Movies, this little engine that could has it all. It may not be a iPad killer but for those who are looking to access the internet, socialize, watch movies and videos, listen to music, type, check email, read books and magazines this is the eReader for you. Get it from Barnes & Noble and get 100 books loaded on it for free and its only $119, if you purchase it on Amazon shipping is free as well. The Cruz Reader has a Notepad for writing, as well as access to Border eBook Library, and supports for PDF, PDB, HTML, TXT, ePub, DOX, PPT and XLS documents for your reading pleasure. At 7 1/2 inches by 5.6 inches, its lighter than an iPhone, functionally supports web browsing, plays your music files, displays pictures and images in JPG, GIF, PNG and BMP, and provides audio support for MP3, AAC and Wav. Download over 2 million books from Borders eBook as well as Android Apps, browse the web from any WiFi hotspot with 802.11 b/g speeds, stay up to date with email and social network connectivity, listen to your music collection on the go, download full movies and other videos from Youtube and Netflix, play games and install Android custom apps. The little beauty features a 4GB internal Micro SD, as well as Full Size Mirco SD Card support and a mini USB Port. Stay connected with Instant Messenger support for MSN, Yahoo, AIM, ICQ, Google Talk and Facebook, as well as set up and support for most web based email accounts, stay in touch through any WiFi hotpot. Connect with Facebook mobile and Twidroyd as well as utilize Office Suite which provides support for Excel Spreadsheets, Word Documents and PowerPoint Presentations. This little thing has a nice screen, nice touch interface and is easy and light for the reading, viewing, listening and socializing on the go. If you want something light, easy to use and useful. This looks like a winner. If you like this baby the Cruz Tablet is an even better buy, low price point, Google Andriod OS, larger onboard storage, a microphone and few other bells and whistles.

Specs:

Key features include:

• Crystal clear 4:3, 800×600 full color touch screen display – ideal for viewing ebooks and magazines, web pages, and movies

• Built in tilt activated accelerometer

• USB and SD card slot for upgradable storage

• Dictionary, Notepad, Calendar, Alarm Clock, and other useful apps

• Access to over 2 Million ebooks via included Borders E-book library portal application

• Extended life, user replaceable battery

• 802.11b/g Wifi and full browser support

• Access to the Cruz Market™

Specifications:

• Full color TFT display

• 7” diagonal 800×600 screen

• Android 2.0

• 256MB RAM, 256MB internal storage

• Supports ePub, PDF, TXT, PDB, HTML reader files

• MP3, AAC, WAV audio support

• MPEG-4, H.264

• JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP image support

• 802.11 b/g wifi

• Li-Ion battery – up to 10+ hours of life, 24+ standby

• 4GB internal micro SD card

• Full size SD card slot

• Dimensions: 7.5″x 5.6″x .57″

Uses:

• Download and read over 2 Million ebooks in full color from the Borders ebook store app

• Browse the web from any hotspot via integrated 802.11 b/g wifi

• Stay up to date with email and social networks, even while on the road

• Listen to your music collection on the go

• Download and watch full movies and other videos on a crystal clear 4:3 display – great for travel!

• Play games and install custom Android apps

Full List of Preloaded Applications:

Alarm Clock / No / Allows you to set alarms for easy reminders.

ASTRO / No / This is your file management application. Use it to browse your storage locations, transfer files and even install/uninstall apps.

Borders eBooks / Yes / Your primary eBook library portal.

Browser / Yes / Default Internet browser. Surf the web, store tons of bookmarks, and stay in the loop!

Calculator / No / Turns your Cruz into a fully functioning calculator with touch screen inputs.

Calendar / No / Stores important scheduled events, organizes your appointments. Stay up to date!

CruzMarket / Yes / Browse, purchase, and install applications specifically selected to work great on the Cruz. Many are free!

CruzSync / Yes / After you sign up for a free account, you can store files in hyperspace using this convenient back-up tool. You can stream your MP3 library!

Dr.eye / No / Full dictionary application.

eBuddy / Yes / Instant messenger application. Supports your MSN, Yahoo!, AIM, ICQ, Google Talk and FaceBook contacts in one single buddyl

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Email / Yes / Set up most web based email accounts quickly and easily with this default mail application. Stay in touch through any Wi-Fi hotspot.

Facebook Mobile / Yes / Log into your FaceBook account and stay connected on the go!

Gallery / No / Access photo or video files for play or display right on the Cruz’s full color screen. Use your Cruz as a digital picture frame or fully mobile media hub!

Music / No / Jam to your favorite tunes! Insert headphones or listen through the built-in speakers. This app can play music while other apps are running.

Office Suite / No / Allows you to view Microsoft® Office files, including Excel® Spreadsheets, Word® documents, and even PowerPoint® presentations.

Settings / No / Access device settings for Wi-Fi, sound and display, location and security, applications, storage, search, language and keyboard, and date and time.

Twidroyd / Yes / Tweet updates to all your followers with this useful Twitter application!

UerWallpapers / No / Offers multiple preinstalled wallpaper options that give your Cruz a stylish flair! Upload your own images to make it truly personal!

Source: http://www.cruzreader.com/reader.php

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