LCD TripMellow out. Everything’s going to be OK. Those colors you’re seeing on your eReader are perfectly normal.For those whose eReaders are still stuck on that farm in Kansas, the kaleidoscopic cyclone of color on the Literati’s LCD can be disorienting, even psychologically shattering. And the Literati’s price tag seems to shake the pillars on which consensus reality rests. When the monochrome world dissolves, it can take all the old preconceptions and certainties with it.
An eReader in color? For fifty bucks? It’s no wonder that weaker, more timid, or more uptight minds can’t handle the chasm between this new reality and everything they thought they knew. The mental leap demanded by the Literati is just too great. (Or at least, we’re hoping that psychedelic psychosis explains all the negative reviews the Literati got last year.)
The important thing is to remember that you’re a living organism on this planet, and you’re very safe. You’ve just taken a heavy dose of the Sharper Image Literati. Once the panic subsides, you’ll embrace the millions of new ebook experiences available through the Kobo ebookstore.
Everything’s going to be OK. Really. Unless you already paid too much for a monochrome eReader. We can’t help you with that.Authorized for SquareTrade Extended Warranty
Warranty: 90 Day Woot Limited Warranty / Manufacturer Lifetime Technical Support
Condition: New
Features:

• A combination of style and innovation, the Literati™ full-color wireless electronic reader has been thoughtfully designed to provide a simple and elegant reading experience
• The Literati's greatest innovation is its simplicity out of the box. Connect wirelessly to Kobo’s global bookstore, read from a vibrant 7-inch full-color LCD screen, and with one-touch purchases, download books in under a minute
• At just a ½ inch thick, the Literati is ultra-portable and ideal for everyday use
• Unlock new reading possibilities in color, including cookbooks, children’s books, magazines and newspapers
• The Kobo bookstore offers access to over 2 million titles, including new releases and New York Times™ bestsellers. Browse the store and buy with confidence knowing that Kobo’s bookstore is one of the world’s largest online catalogs and includes partners such as Borders®
• The Literati comes preloaded with 25 treasured classics and provides easy access to another 125 of favorite free classics
• Want to get the definition of a word? The Literati includes The Merriam-Webster Dictionary
• Broad support of industry standard ebook formats, including ePub, PDT, TXT, and HTML
• Customize your wireless reading experience with an array of bookshelf designs, typefaces, and font sizes
• Comfortably house thousands of books all perfectly cataloged and searchable by title, author, favorites and more
• Easily flip through pages with the navigation buttons located on both sides of the wireless reader
• With customizable bookmarks, pick up where you left—not only on you Literati, but with Kobo’s free eReading Apps that can be installed on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer ("share" with up to 6 devices with the same account)
• With an adjustable backlit screen, the Literati allows reading in any environment – no matter how bright or dark. Select the Literati’s night reading mode when you’re on a plane or in bed, for easy reading in dark environments
• 512MB of internal memory holds 350 books and is expandable up to 8GB with memory card (memory card not included)
• Includes designer protective case, AC adapter, and USB Cable

Recent Firmware Updates include:

• Enabled newspapers, magazines, and periodicals
• Enabled PDF and ePub access through SD card slot
• Streamlined WiFi connection process
• Improved battery level indicator
• Improved navigation
• Streamlined update process

Additional Photos for White Literati:

• 7-inch full-color LCD Screen
• Keyboard
• Top Profile (SD Memory Card Slot and Power Button)
• Bottom Profile (USB Port and Power Port)
• eReader in Protective Case
• Package Contents
• Packaging

Additional Photos for Black Literati:

• 7-inch full-color LCD Screen
• Keyboard
• Top Profile (Power Button and SD Memory Card Slot [Under Rubber Cover])
• Bottom Profile (USB Port and Power Port)
• eReader in Protective Case
• Package Contents
• Packaging

Specifications

Dimensions (L x W x H):
9.5” x 5” x 0.5”

Battery Life:
6 Hours (continuous use)

Input:
Keyboard

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi, USB

Platform:
Open

Browser:
No

Supports:
ePub, PDF, TXT, HTML

Digital Content Provider:
Kobo.com

Number of Digital Books Available:
2 million

Number of Free Books Available:
1.8 million

In the box:

• Sharper Image Literati Wireless eReader (Choose White OR Black)
• Protective Case
• AC Adapter
• USB to Mini USB Cable
• Rechargeable Battery (Installed in Reader)

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