Consider the teXet TB-721HD e-book in this review. This model replaced the TB-720HD. The novelty has a 7-inch screen, a more powerful processor and a very thin body. The teXet TB-721HD e-reader is aimed at those who have nothing against operating the device using mechanical buttons.
# Equipment
The products of this manufacturer are distinguished by a rich set. The teXet TB-721HD e-reader is no exception.
For those who like to spend a lot of time on the road or just travel, the delivery set includes a convenient case that can be easily transformed into a stand (for example, for watching movies). Since the teXet TB-721HD e-reader comes with headphones, the owner of this model is given the opportunity to use it as an MP3 player immediately after unpacking. The delivery set also includes a bonus card from the leader in the distribution of electronic books in the CIS countries - the company "Liters". To receive 10 free editions, it is enough to register on the official website of this distributor and enter the 16-digit code indicated on the card. In addition, the teXet TB-721HD is supplied with an instruction manual and a warranty card. To recharge the device, the package contains an AC adapter (model TESA5-0035015dV-B), and to download new books or other files - a USB / micro USB cable.
# Design
The thickness of the teXet TB-721HD e-reader has been reduced by as much as 30% (compared to the teXet TB-720HD) and is only 10 mm. Thanks to this, the device fits perfectly in the hand. The height and width of the teXet TB-721HD e-reader are 195.5 mm and 128 mm, respectively. The weight of this model is 261 g.
On the back of the device there is a multimedia speaker protected by a metal mesh.
On the bottom end of the case there is an On / Off switch. This mechanical control also allows the teXet TB-721HD eBook to be reloaded. In addition, at the bottom end of the case there is a combined audio and TV-out, as well as connectors for connecting a USB / micro USB (2.0) cable and a network adapter, a microphone and a slot for installing a microSD memory card.
On the front of the device there is a 7-inch display, as well as keys for changing the scale of the displayed data, buttons "Next item", "Previous item", "Menu", "Play / Pause". In the same part there is a button for exiting the menu sections. On the right side face the following mechanical controls are located: a volume rocker, a screen lock key.
# Display
The teXet TB-721HD e-reader is equipped with a 7-inch TFT display. The screen resolution is 800x480 pixels, and the aspect ratio is 16: 9.
# Specifications and functionality
The built-in memory is 4 GB. The user is given the opportunity to install a microSD memory card (up to 16 GB) and microSDHC (up to 16 GB) in a special slot.
The following text file formats are supported: DOC, DJVU, PDF, FB2, TXT, PDB, MOBI, HTML, EPUB, RTF, CHM.
TeXet TB-721HD e-reader supports FullHD / 1080p video playback in MKV, AVI, FLV, 3GP, MP4, M2TS, MPG, RM / RMVB, MOV, H.264, TS / TP, PMP, M4V, VOB, MPEG formats ... The device also recognizes subtitles (SRT, SMI, SSA, ASS).
This e-book is equipped with an equalizer that has 9 presets.
The following audio file formats are supported: MP3, AAC, APE, FLAC, WMA, OGG, WAV.
This model supports slideshow playback. The device supports the following graphic file formats: BMP, PNG, JPEG, GIF.
It is worth noting the presence of a voice recorder (sound is recorded in MP3 format).
In addition, the device is equipped with an FM tuner (87 - 108 MHz).
There is a calendar, as well as one game ("Tetris") and a clock.
The functions of saving / deleting bookmarks and formatting text files (changing font color / size and background color) are supported.
# Interface
The desktop provides access to the following sections: "History", "Books", "Music", "Video", "Radio", "Recording", "Photos", "Files", "Tetris", "Calendar", "Options ".The display also shows the time, date, battery levels, system brightness and volume.
# Battery
The power source is a lithium polymer battery.
The battery is charged from a network charger with nominal parameters 220/5 V, 0.6 / 1.5 A.
When the battery is fully charged, charging stops automatically.
# Conclusion
The teXet TB-721HD e-reader is an excellent device with which you can not only read various publications, but also watch movies and listen to music.
# Advantages of this model:
The competitors of this device are Prestigio Libretto eBook Reader, Ergo Book 0702, Archos 70d eReader and Wexler BOOK T7205B.
You can find more details with the monitored e-book at the following links: TeXet TB-721HD 4GB Bronze, TeXet TB-721HD 4GB Gray.
