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Pandigital 9 Color Multimedia R91l256 Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Screen size:9 inchesPixel density:104 ppiInternal storage:2 GBBattery life:23 hoursSupported bookstore ecosystem:Barnes Noble Ecosystem

Pandigital 9 Color Multimedia R91l256 Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

90%

4.9

Technical score

10%

7.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 83% of ereaders
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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 84% of models
Score components

25%

3.6

Display

22%

5.7

Reading

18%

6.1

Battery

14%

5.7

Hardware

12%

4.4

Connectivity

9%

3.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 84% of ereaders
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 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 74% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 74% of ereaders
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Technical Specifications of eReader Pandigital 9 Color Multimedia R91l256

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

25%

3.6

Display

22%

5.7

Reading

18%

6.1

Battery

14%

5.7

Hardware

12%

4.4

Connectivity

9%

3.3

Design

4.9
User score
User score
7.3/ 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 74% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

7.3
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 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–² Better than 66% of models
Popularity:
Pandigital 9 Color Multimedia R91l256 has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 66.4% of products in this category.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

6.5
Brand name
Pandigital
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
480x800 px
Screen resolution
480x800 px
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
This ereader uses a screen resolution of 480x800 px, which is less sharp than that of 100% of eReaders.
Pixel density
104 ppi
Pixel density
104 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This ereader has a pixel density of 104 ppi which is lower than 100% on this spec.
E-paper display
no
E-paper display
no
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
This ereader does not use an e-paper display. 98.4% of eReaders have an e-paper display.
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Supported file types
10
Supported file types
10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <9 – >24
This ereader supports 10 file types which is fewer than 87.3% on this spec and equal to 0.9% of eReaders.
PDF reflow support
no
PDF reflow support
no
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This ereader does not offer PDF reflow. 55.4% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
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
no
Text-to-speech
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This ereader does not offer text-to-speech. 64.8% of eReaders include text-to-speech.
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Battery life
23 hours
Battery life
23 hours
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
This ereader offers 23 hours of battery life which is longer than 60.4% on this spec and equal to 1% of eReaders.
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This ereader has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh which is higher than 77.7% on this spec and equal to 5% of eReaders.
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.
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
0.256 GB
RAM capacity
0.256 GB
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
This ereader offers 0.256 GB of RAM which is less than 71.3% on this spec and equal to 15.6% of eReaders.
CPU base clock speed
1x 0.8 GHz
CPU base clock speed
1x 0.8 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
This ereader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x0.8 GHz, which is slower than that of 76% of eReaders and the same as that of 14.9% of eReaders.
Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
★ Better than 97% of models
This ereader runs Android, which is more advanced than that of 96.7% of eReaders and the same as that of 3.3% 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 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This ereader supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is newer than that of 10.7% of eReaders and the same as that of 46.7% 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
581 g
Weight
581 g
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This ereader weighs 581 g which is heavier than 99.2% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Thickness
12.7 mm
Thickness
12.7 mm
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This ereader is 12.7 mm thick which is thicker than 100% on this spec.
Height
241.2 mm
Height
241.2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This ereader is 241.2 mm tall which is taller than 90.2% on this spec.
Width
241.2 mm
Width
241.2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This ereader is 241.2 mm wide which is wider than 100% 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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Pandigital 9 Color Multimedia R91l256 vs the average eReader

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  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Android
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This ereader uses Android, a more advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    Android vs Kindle OS
  • 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.
  • 91.7% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a larger battery than the average eReader (3000 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • 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.
  • Supports stylus
    Stylus support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This ereader supports a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 38.2% of eReaders support a stylus.
    Included resistive stylus support.
  • Accelerometer included
    Accelerometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This ereader has an accelerometer, while the average eReader does not. 45.1% of eReaders have an accelerometer.
  • 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
  • Supports auto-rotate
    Auto-rotate
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This ereader supports auto-rotate, while the average eReader does not. 43.4% of eReaders support auto-rotate.
  • Supports stylus
    Stylus support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This ereader supports a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 38.2% of eReaders support a stylus.
    Included resistive stylus support.
  • Stylus included
    Stylus included
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This ereader includes a stylus, while the average eReader does not. 29.3% of eReaders include a stylus.
    Basic stylus included.
  • 91.7% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
    This ereader has a larger battery than the average eReader (3000 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    23 hours
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
    This ereader offers longer battery life than the average eReader (23 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    23 hours vs 21 hours
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Android
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This ereader uses Android, a more advanced operating system than Kindle OS on the average eReader.
    Android vs Kindle OS
  • 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.
  • Accelerometer included
    Accelerometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This ereader has an accelerometer, while the average eReader does not. 45.1% of eReaders have an accelerometer.
  • 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.
  • 1 more speakers
    Speakers
    1
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This ereader has more speakers than the average eReader (1 vs 0). The average eReader has 0 speakers.
    Built-in speaker count reflects onboard audio hardware.
    1 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.
  • Limited bookstore ecosystem
    Supported bookstore ecosystem
    Barnes Noble Ecosystem
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This ereader uses the Barnes Noble Ecosystem bookstore ecosystem, while the average eReader uses Android Open Ecosystem.
    Barnes Noble bookstore ecosystem.
    Barnes Noble Ecosystem vs Android Open Ecosystem
  • No PDF reflow
    PDF reflow support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This ereader does not support PDF reflow, while the average eReader does. 54.9% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
  • 60.8% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    104 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
    This ereader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (104 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    104 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.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    480x800 px
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This ereader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (480x800 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    480x800 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 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.
    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.
  • 2.73x heavier
    Weight
    581 g
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (581 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    581 g vs 213 g
  • 11.7% worse value for money
    Pandigital 9 Color Multimedia R91l256 has worse value for money than the average eReader (6.52 vs 7.3).
    6.52 vs 7.28
  • 9.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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
    Pandigital 9 Color Multimedia R91l256
    the average eReader
    Pandigital 9 Color Multimedia R91l256 has a lower user score than the average eReader (7.28 vs 8.000).
    7.28 vs 8
  • 60.8% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    104 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
    This ereader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (104 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    104 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.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    480x800 px
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This ereader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (480x800 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    480x800 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 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.
  • No glare-free screen
    Glare-free screen
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This ereader does not have a glare-free screen, while the average eReader does. 95.1% of eReaders have a glare-free screen.
  • No e-paper display
    E-paper display
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This ereader does not use an e-paper display, while the average eReader does. 97.6% of eReaders use an e-paper display.
  • Basic touchscreen technology
    Touchscreen technology
    resistive
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This ereader uses resistive touchscreen technology, while the average eReader uses capacitive.
    resistive vs capacitive
  • 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
  • 7 fewer screen shades
    Number of screen shades
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <6 – >16
    This ereader offers fewer screen shades than the average eReader (9 vs 16). The average eReader offers 16 screen shades.
    9 vs 16
  • Limited bookstore ecosystem
    Supported bookstore ecosystem
    Barnes Noble Ecosystem
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This ereader uses the Barnes Noble Ecosystem bookstore ecosystem, while the average eReader uses Android Open Ecosystem.
    Barnes Noble bookstore ecosystem.
    Barnes Noble Ecosystem vs Android Open Ecosystem
  • No PDF reflow
    PDF reflow support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This ereader does not support PDF reflow, while the average eReader does. 54.9% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
  • No cloud sync
    Cloud sync support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This ereader does not support cloud sync, while the average eReader does. 80% of eReaders support cloud sync.
  • 5 fewer supported file formats
    Supported file types
    10
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <9 – >24
    This ereader supports fewer file types than the average eReader (10 vs 15).
    10 vs 15
  • No text-to-speech
    Text-to-speech
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This ereader does not support text-to-speech, while the average eReader does. 64.2% of eReaders support text-to-speech.
  • 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.
    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
  • 0.26 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    0.256 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
    This ereader has less RAM than the average eReader (0.3 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    0.256 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • Slower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 0.8 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This ereader has a slower CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (1x0.8 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    1x0.8 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • 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.
  • 2.73x heavier
    Weight
    581 g
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <160 g – >480 g
    This ereader is heavier than the average eReader (581 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
    581 g vs 213 g
  • 4.6 mm thicker
    Thickness
    12.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
    This ereader is thicker than the average eReader (12.7 mm vs 8.1 mm). The average eReader thickness is 8.1 mm.
    12.7 mm vs 8.1 mm
  • 113.6 mm wider
    Width
    241.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
    This ereader is wider than the average eReader (241.2 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
    241.2 mm vs 127.6 mm
  • 10 older
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This ereader is older than the average eReader (2011 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    2,011 vs 2,021
  • 68.2 mm taller
    Height
    241.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
    This ereader is taller than the average eReader (241.2 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
    241.2 mm vs 173 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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blog.the-ebook-reader.com
11/12/2010
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Pandigital Novel 9" Color Multimedia eReader (Hands-on Impressions)

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What we like about Pandigital 9 Color Multimedia R91l256

  • Large 9-inch color screen provides more real estate for reading and browsing compared to 7-inch models.
  • Highly affordable budget-friendly option compared to premium tablets of its era.
  • Includes physical hardware buttons for easier page-turning and navigation.
  • Features a built-in SD card slot for memory expansion up to 32GB.
  • Integrated with the Barnes & Noble ecosystem for easy access to their ebook store.
  • Versatile multimedia capabilities including support for music (MP3) and basic video playback.
  • Includes helpful built-in tools like a dictionary, email client, alarm clock, and calendar.

What we don't like about Pandigital 9 Color Multimedia R91l256

  • Resistive touchscreen technology is often described as unresponsive or requiring significant pressure (stylus/fingernail).
  • Poor screen resolution (800 x 480) for its size, leading to pixelated text and images.
  • Sluggish overall performance and laggy interface transitions due to an underpowered processor.
  • Lacks native access to the official Android Market (Google Play Store), requiring hacks or sideloading for new apps.
  • Subpar video performance with frequent dropped frames and lack of support for modern high-definition formats.
  • Noticeable battery drain even when the device is in standby mode.
  • Built-in speakers are underpowered and lack sufficient volume for quiet environments.

Verdict

The Pandigital 9" Color Multimedia eReader (R91L256) is a hybrid tablet-ereader featuring a 9-inch TFT LCD resistive touchscreen with an 800 x 480 resolution. Running on Android 2.0, it is powered by an 800MHz processor and includes 2GB of internal storage, expandable up to 32GB via an SD/MMC card slot. Key characteristics include built-in Wi-Fi, a G-sensor for auto-rotation, integrated stereo speakers, and a 2.5mm headphone jack. Its main pros are the large color display suitable for magazines and comics, Barnes & Noble bookstore integration, and the ability to play multiple media formats including MP3, MPEG4, and EPUB. However, it is frequently criticized for sluggish performance, a low pixel density of 104 ppi, and a resistive screen that is less responsive than modern capacitive displays.

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