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Asus Eee Reader DR900 Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£280Screen size:9 inchesPixel density:142 ppiInternal storage:2 GBBattery life:96 hoursSupported bookstore ecosystem:Asus Ecosystem

Asus Eee Reader DR900 Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the eReader's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best eReaders on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of ereaders
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the eReader's technical performance, covering key areas such as display quality, reading features, battery life, format support, ecosystem, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare eReaders based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

25%

4.7

Display

22%

6.9

Reading

18%

8.9

Battery

14%

4.2

Hardware

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

4.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 55% of ereaders
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £280

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Technical Specifications of eReader Asus Eee Reader DR900

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the eReader's technical performance, covering key areas such as display quality, reading features, battery life, format support, ecosystem, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare eReaders based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

25%

4.7

Display

22%

6.9

Reading

18%

8.9

Battery

14%

4.2

Hardware

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

4.8

Design

5.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose an eReader reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Asus Eee Reader DR900 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 72.1% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the eReader's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for an eReader with a good balance between reading comfort, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

6.8
Brand name
Asus
Screen size
9 inches
Screen size
9 inches
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
This ereader has a screen size of 9 inches which is larger than 76.2% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Screen resolution
768x1024 px
Screen resolution
768x1024 px
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This ereader uses a screen resolution of 768x1024 px, which is less sharp than that of 64.8% of eReaders and the same as that of 1.6% of eReaders.
Pixel density
142 ppi
Pixel density
142 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This ereader has a pixel density of 142 ppi which is lower than 99.2% on this spec.
E-paper display
yes
E-paper display
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This ereader uses an e-paper display. 2.5% of eReaders have an e-paper display.
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Supported file types
12
Supported file types
12
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <9 – >24
This ereader supports 12 file types which is fewer than 81.4% on this spec and equal to 1.7% of eReaders.
PDF reflow support
?
Annotation support
yes
Annotation support
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This ereader offers annotation support. 1.6% of eReaders offer annotation support.
Dictionary
yes
Dictionary
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This ereader includes a built-in dictionary. 0.8% of eReaders include a built-in dictionary.
Text-to-speech
yes
Text-to-speech
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This ereader offers text-to-speech. 36.1% of eReaders include text-to-speech.
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Battery life
96 hours
Battery life
96 hours
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
This ereader offers 96 hours of battery life which is longer than 99% on this spec.
Battery capacity
3,120 mAh
Battery capacity
3,120 mAh
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This ereader has a battery capacity of 3,120 mAh which is higher than 83.5% on this spec.
Charging time
4 hours
Charging time
4 hours
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <1 hours – >6 hours
This ereader takes 4 hours to charge which is slower than 81.8% on this spec and equal to 12.7% of eReaders.
Advertised as 4 hours charge time
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This ereader does not offer wireless charging. 7.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Internal storage
2 GB
Internal storage
2 GB
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
This ereader offers 2 GB of internal storage which is less than 81.2% on this spec and equal to 17.2% of eReaders.
RAM capacity
0.128 GB
RAM capacity
0.128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
This ereader offers 0.128 GB of RAM which is less than 87.7% on this spec and equal to 11.5% of eReaders.
CPU base clock speed
?
Operating system
Linux
Operating system
Linux
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This ereader runs Linux, which is less advanced than that of 71.3% of eReaders and the same as that of 8.2% of eReaders.
Memory card slot
yes
Memory card slot
yes
â–² Better than 57% of models
This ereader has a memory card slot. 57.4% of eReaders have a memory card slot.
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This ereader connects over Wi-Fi. 6.6% of eReaders have Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g)
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This ereader supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g), which is older than that of 90.2% of eReaders and the same as that of 3.3% of eReaders.
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This ereader supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which is broader than that of 6.6% of eReaders and the same as that of 50% of eReaders.
Bluetooth
no
Bluetooth
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This ereader does not connect over Bluetooth. 60.7% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Weight
440 g
Weight
440 g
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This ereader weighs 440 g which is heavier than 86.1% on this spec.
Thickness
9.7 mm
Thickness
9.7 mm
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This ereader is 9.7 mm thick which is thicker than 78.5% on this spec and equal to 3.3% of eReaders.
Height
161 mm
Height
161 mm
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This ereader is 161 mm tall which is shorter than 69.7% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Width
161 mm
Width
161 mm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This ereader is 161 mm wide which is wider than 75.4% on this spec.
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This ereader does not have water resistance against splashes. 25% of eReaders have water resistance against splashes.
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Asus Eee Reader DR900 vs the average eReader

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  • 75 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    96 hours
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
    This ereader offers longer battery life than the average eReader (96 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    96 hours vs 21 hours
  • 99.4% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,120 mAh
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a larger battery than the average eReader (3120 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    3,120 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • Supports handwriting recognition
    Handwriting recognition
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This ereader supports handwriting recognition, while the average eReader does not. 23.6% of eReaders support handwriting recognition.
    device allows handwritten notes as images but lacks built-in OCR to convert to editable text
  • Memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This ereader includes a memory card slot, while the average eReader does not. 43.1% of eReaders include a memory card slot.
  • Page-turn buttons
    Page-turn buttons
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This ereader has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not. 44.7% of eReaders have page-turn buttons.
  • 2 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    9 inches
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
    This ereader has a larger screen than the average eReader (9 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    9 inches vs 7 inches
  • 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This ereader has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average eReader does not. 15.6% of eReaders have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This ereader has a cellular module, while the average eReader does not. 6.5% of eReaders have a cellular module.
  • 2 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    9 inches
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
    This ereader has a larger screen than the average eReader (9 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
    9 inches vs 7 inches
  • Auto-brightness sensor
    Auto-brightness sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This ereader has an auto-brightness sensor, while the average eReader does not. 41.8% of eReaders have an auto-brightness sensor.
    Ambient light sensor enables automatic brightness adjustments.
  • Supports handwriting recognition
    Handwriting recognition
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This ereader supports handwriting recognition, while the average eReader does not. 23.6% of eReaders support handwriting recognition.
    device allows handwritten notes as images but lacks built-in OCR to convert to editable text
  • 75 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    96 hours
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
    This ereader offers longer battery life than the average eReader (96 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    96 hours vs 21 hours
  • 99.4% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,120 mAh
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a larger battery than the average eReader (3120 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    3,120 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • Memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This ereader includes a memory card slot, while the average eReader does not. 43.1% of eReaders include a memory card slot.
  • 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This ereader has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average eReader does not. 15.6% of eReaders have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This ereader has a cellular module, while the average eReader does not. 6.5% of eReaders have a cellular module.
  • 2 more speakers
    Speakers
    2
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This ereader has more speakers than the average eReader (2 vs 0). The average eReader has 0 speakers.
    Built-in speaker count reflects onboard audio hardware.
    2 vs 0
  • Page-turn buttons
    Page-turn buttons
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This ereader has page-turn buttons, while the average eReader does not. 44.7% of eReaders have page-turn buttons.
  • 12 mm shorter
    Height
    161 mm
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
    This ereader is shorter than the average eReader (161 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    161 mm vs 173 mm
  • Limited bookstore ecosystem
    Supported bookstore ecosystem
    Asus Ecosystem
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This ereader uses the Asus Ecosystem bookstore ecosystem, while the average eReader uses Android Open Ecosystem.
    Asus Ecosystem vs Android Open Ecosystem
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    SiPix
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This ereader uses SiPix E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    SiPix vs Carta Plus
  • 46.4% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    142 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
    This ereader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (142 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    142 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • No front light
    Front light
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This ereader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    4 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <1 hours – >6 hours
    This ereader charges more slowly than the average eReader (4 hours vs 2 hours). The average eReader charges in 2 hours.
    Advertised as 4 hours charge time
    4 hours vs 2 hours
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This ereader does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does. 51.2% of eReaders have USB Type-C.
  • 2.07x heavier
    Weight
    440 g
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (440 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    440 g vs 213 g
  • No Bluetooth audio
    Bluetooth audio support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This ereader does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does. 57.4% of eReaders support Bluetooth audio.
  • 5.44x less popular
    Asus Eee Reader DR900 is less popular than the average eReader (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 64.7% more expensive
    Asus Eee Reader DR900 is more expensive than the average eReader (£280 vs £170).
    £280 vs £170
  • 6.6% worse value for money
    Asus Eee Reader DR900 has worse value for money than the average eReader (6.83 vs 7.3).
    6.83 vs 7.28
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    E-Ink technology
    SiPix
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This ereader uses SiPix E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    SiPix vs Carta Plus
  • 46.4% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    142 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
    This ereader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (142 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    142 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • No front light
    Front light
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This ereader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • No color temperature adjustment
    Color temperature adjustment
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This ereader does not support color temperature adjustment, while the average eReader does. 51.6% of eReaders support color temperature adjustment.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    768x1024 px
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This ereader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (768x1024 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    768x1024 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 5 fewer front-light LEDs
    N. of front-light LEDs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <0 – >35
    This ereader has fewer front-light LEDs than the average eReader (0 vs 5). The average eReader has 5 front-light LEDs.
    0 vs 5
  • Limited bookstore ecosystem
    Supported bookstore ecosystem
    Asus Ecosystem
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This ereader uses the Asus Ecosystem bookstore ecosystem, while the average eReader uses Android Open Ecosystem.
    Asus Ecosystem vs Android Open Ecosystem
  • Limited DRM support
    DRM schemes supported
    Adobe DRM
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This ereader supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Adobe DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • 3 fewer supported file formats
    Supported file types
    12
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports fewer file types than the average eReader (12 vs 15).
    12 vs 15
  • No folder support
    Folder support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This ereader does not support folders, while the average eReader does. 54.5% of eReaders support folders.
  • Limited library support
    Library lending platforms supported
    OverDrive
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This ereader supports fewer library lending platforms than the average eReader (OverDrive vs OverDrive, Libby).
    Requires Adobe Digital Editions or manual transfer steps.
    OverDrive vs OverDrive, Libby
  • No parental controls
    Parental controls
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This ereader does not have parental controls, while the average eReader does.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    4 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <1 hours – >6 hours
    This ereader charges more slowly than the average eReader (4 hours vs 2 hours). The average eReader charges in 2 hours.
    Advertised as 4 hours charge time
    4 hours vs 2 hours
  • 87.5% less storage
    Internal storage
    2 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
    This ereader offers less internal storage than the average eReader (2 GB vs 16 GB). The average eReader provides 16 GB of internal storage.
    2 GB vs 16 GB
  • 0.38 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    0.128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
    This ereader has less RAM than the average eReader (0.1 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    0.128 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Linux
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This ereader uses Linux, a less advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    Linux vs Kindle OS
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This ereader does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does. 51.2% of eReaders have USB Type-C.
  • No Bluetooth
    Bluetooth
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This ereader does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does. 60.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
  • No Bluetooth audio
    Bluetooth audio support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This ereader does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does. 57.4% of eReaders support Bluetooth audio.
  • No OTA updates
    OTA updates supported
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This ereader does not support OTA updates, while the average eReader does. 81.7% of eReaders support OTA updates.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g)
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This ereader supports an older Wi-Fi version than the average eReader (Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)).
    Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 2.07x heavier
    Weight
    440 g
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (440 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    440 g vs 213 g
  • 11 older
    Release date
    2010
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This ereader is older than the average eReader (2010 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    December 2010
    2,010 vs 2,021
  • 1.6 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
    This ereader is thicker than the average eReader (9.7 mm vs 8.1 mm). The average eReader thickness is 8.1 mm.
    9.7 mm vs 8.1 mm
  • 33.4 mm wider
    Width
    161 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
    This ereader is wider than the average eReader (161 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    161 mm vs 127.6 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Good e-Reader
≈ estimated
03/06/2011
Hands-on at trade show · interface, PDF, audio and dictionary tests
Verdict
Asus Eee Reader DR900 is a solid, light e-reader with fast page refresh and a full touchscreen.
5.0
Ridble Tecnologia
≈ estimated
16/12/2010
Hands-on review · reading, annotation and browser tests
Verdict
Asus Eee Reader DR900 is interesting but slow and hard to read comfortably; annotation works well, while the browser and sketchpad disappoint.
7.0
NewGadgets.de
≈ estimated
28/02/2011
First look · CeBIT hands-on, display and sketch pad
Verdict
Asus Eee Reader DR900 has an e-paper display that is not the fastest, but it works and suits small sketches.
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

T
the-ebook-reader.com
04/12/2010
Summary of the review
Asus DR-900 Preview, Video Demo
G
golem.de
03/03/2010
Summary of the review
Hands-on: The Asus DR-900 E-Book Reader
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teltarif.de
02/03/2010
First look · Prototype e-reader
Verdict
The Asus DR-900 is a slim 9-inch reader that stays readable in bright light, but this CeBIT prototype's slow touchscreen and unfinished browser suggest it was not ready.
geeknetic.es
23/10/2026
First impressions · Prototype unit
Verdict
The Asus DR-900 is a light, large-screen e-reader with a browser and text-to-speech, but this prototype's slow touch and audio that skips the microSD card hold it back.
E
ebookreaderitalia.com
23/10/2010
Summary of the review
Asus DR-900, better late than never...
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Asus Eee Reader DR900

  • Large 9-inch touchscreen provides significant reading area compared to standard 6-inch models
  • Excellent handling of PDF and EPUB files, including those with heavy graphics
  • Solid and lightweight build quality (approx. 440g)
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo speakers for audiobooks and music
  • Expandable storage via Micro SD card slot
  • High customisability with numerous options for fonts, margins, and line spacing
  • Fast page-turn refresh rates for its era

What we don't like about Asus Eee Reader DR900

  • SiPix e-paper display is noted as being slower than some contemporary E Ink screens
  • Built-in web browser and bookstore applications have significant performance limitations
  • Lack of an integrated front light or self-lit display makes it unusable in the dark
  • Device can become unstable or slow when opening very large, unoptimised PDF files
  • Poor market availability and lack of ongoing manufacturer support
  • Lower pixel density (approx. 142-150 ppi) compared to modern e-readers
  • Limited file format support (around 12 formats) compared to competitors

Verdict

The Asus Eee Reader DR900 is a 9-inch e-reader featuring a SiPix electronic paper touchscreen with a 1024 x 768 resolution (150 ppi) and 16 levels of grayscale. It stands out for its large reading area, which is over twice that of standard 6-inch devices, and includes 2GB to 4GB of internal storage expandable via a microSD slot. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi and optional 3G, while multimedia features such as a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, and text-to-speech support broaden its utility beyond simple reading. Its main pros are the expansive screen ideal for PDFs and comics, a slim 9mm profile, and a long-lasting battery rated for up to 10,000 page turns. However, users may find the SiPix display slightly less crisp than E-Ink alternatives, and the touchscreen and experimental web browser can feel sluggish or unresponsive at times.

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