Hanvon N518
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The Hanvon N518 is just one E-reader which has also gone one step forward and opted for the use of touch screen technology. This is becoming extremely popular with many people all over the world and makes the navigation much easier.
Hanvon has also gone one step further by providing a stylus and making their E-reader more like a tablet. It is possible to write and highlight to be able to take notes on a book. This is an excellent device for writers, editors and students because it makes it easier to make visible changes and save them to be able to go back to them at a later date.
The Hanvon N518 is able to support different languages, including Chinese and English, and is also able to support a variety of different files. This is not just about E-books, but it is also able to support photos and music. You can also include audio books so that you can listen while you drive or do something else.
The battery power is great, holding charge for at least 8000 page turns – depending on any other uses – and the E-ink screen makes it possible to read in sunlight and at any angle. The screen mimics paper to make it that much easier.
The storage space on the hard drive is 64 MB, which is not a lot. However, it is compatible with SD cards and it comes with an SD card that has 4 GB available. You can buy cards that go up to 32 GB in storage, which is plenty for your photos, music and books.
The Reviews
So that you can make a decision over whether or not to buy the Hanvon N518, it is very important to consider the pros and cons of every aspect. The main aspect is the size of the device, which is a major positive. The device is one of the lightest out on the market and is roughly the same size as others. It is very comfortable to hold and will definitely not make you wish you has a conventional book.
The screen is an E-ink display, which is something that many companies are using for their E-readers. This screen is perfect if you want to read in the sunlight and the screen will not damage your eyes. However, when it comes to reading in the dark, you will need a light. This is nothing different to reading a conventional paper book.
The battery holds charge for a reasonable length of time and it can take as little as two hours to charge, depending on how you choose to charge it. You can hold thousands of books, music and photos on SD cards, which are fully compatible with the device. Most others will only allow up to 16 GB SD cards but the Hanvon N518 allows up to 32 GB storage.
If you want to listen to your books, you can upload them to the device. There are headphone slots to be able to listen and not interfere with others. There are also speakers to allow you to listen easily while you drive.
The screen is a touch screen and the device comes with a stylus. It makes making notes much easier. This is perfect for students who want to make notes around their textbooks for later study or for editors and writers who are checking for spelling or grammar mistakes.
However, there are a few negative points on the device and the first of that is the main hard drive is very small. It can only handle 64 MB of information, which is the smallest of any other E-reader out there. However, the fact that it comes with a free SD card makes up for this.
The touch screen can be considered a negative for some people since the screen is only 5 inches diagonally. There are those who think they have fingers that are too large for touch screens. However, that is what the stylus pen is for. The ability to write can also be a negative as the device can aim to turn the handwriting into typed words, which can be difficult with some handwriting.
While it can handle Chinese E-books and other languages, this is sometimes more than what people really need. It can be very easy to overspend because of this, especially for those who have the intentions of learning a new language and never get around to it.
The price can be considered as a major negative point but then you also need to consider everything that the E-reader is able to do. This is not just a simple one that will store your books. You can listen to music or audio books and you are using touch screen technology. When you really think about it, it is a great value for your money.
In Conclusion
The device is a great value for the money that you are paying for it but it can be a little too expensive for students. However, if you are going to use it all the time, you will definitely get your money’s worth and is something to consider; especially if you want to save money on textbooks and make notes on the book. You could find that you spend less money by opting for this.
The E-ink technology is still in its early stages and the refresh rates are not what you would expect from your computer but the screen will not damage your eyes as much as your computer could do.