Velocity Micro introduces the Cruz Reader

[wendallhoyt]

does it have a webcam

[VelocityMicroPC]

@wendallhoyt This model does not have a webcam but our Cruz T408, T410, and PS47 all do.

[sysoflambofgod]

Is there anyway at all I can download angry birds, and how bout youtube? Thanks for your time.

[VelocityMicroPC]

@sysoflambofgod Sorry, you'll have to upgrade the the T408 or T410 for Angry Birds and YouTube

[shopbeautifully]

does it hav a camera

[VelocityMicroPC]

@shopbeautifully This device does not have a camera

[productionGNR]

is the touchscreen by finger or like by nail/pen

[VelocityMicroPC]

@productionGNR This is a resistive touch device. It works best with a stylus or pen

[Brown86Town]

This is $59.95 at Newegg right now. Seriously can't beat that. Totally getting it. 

[ernesto7373]

mine says it has an internal sd card, and when i go to 'cruz sync' it has sample songs and a file that says 'drag music here' but when i connect my tablet other files come up and the music doesnt come up, what am i doing wrong? i want to put music in its internal memory. please help

[FeDespiZtadoS]

Did he just say "fun internet activities"?

[MERCADOG]

Can you google? surf the web?

[Tawetsdudes]

@MERCADOG yesss

[MERCADOG]

Can you use youtube? Is there lag with streaming video?

[EndingThisFigment]

excuse me . does this thing come along with a drawing application ? eg - paint ? thanks

[Fragems]

Just got one of these for $60 on sale at newegg,com cant wait to try it out. Definitely has alot more features then i was expecting.

[taylorx503]

Does the reader actually come with books already on it, or do you have to purchase books in addition to the reader?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@taylorx503 The Cruz Reader does not come preinstalled with ebooks but there are tons of free ones available via Kobo, Kindle, or Google books applications

[edavidov007]

Nice ,I will get one of those.It is also the cheapest and the most efficient reader out there.

[MrCazman123]

I know the touch screen is meant to be capacitive but this looks pretty slow and resistive like

[VelocityMicroPC]

@MrCazman123 This unit has a resistive touch screen

[wireman1990]

@sabrinabig889 You can, but not HD ones

[TheScarletJay]

Man, it's hard to choose between the Cruz Tablet and Reader. Has anybody tried out both units? What do you think?

[JL9564123]

do really have to use wifi with this device

[VelocityMicroPC]

@JL9564123 Yes a wifi connection is required for some applications. You will need to use wifi when first accessing the ereader app and to purchase books.

[JL9564123]

@VelocityMicroPC like the browser and facbook and twitter cause my wifi wont sync with any other devices and i want a tablet on the when i go to work :) i do late nights

[iwuz119]

Is this one at WalMart for $119 the same as you show here (Velocity Micro R101 Cruz 7" E-Reader) Also I have 4 questions: 1) Is there and app to read my Kindle books 2.) Can you watch Netflix movies on it? 3.) What about YouTube Videos? 4.) Can this hook up to a tv via USB for HDMI viewing? Thank you so much.

[VelocityMicroPC]

@iwuz119 1. Yes! The Kindle app is available for download from the Cruz Market for free. You can sync all of your Kindle books to the Cruz Reader without having to purchase them again. 2. This unit does not support Flash so you will not be able to stream from Netflix 3. Youtube videos will play via the app available on the Cruz Market 4. This unit will not connect to a TV via USB or HDMI

[iwuz119]

@VelocityMicroPC Thank you SOOO much!

[Khaavren2]

Nice, Amazon is currently selling this for $120. I like the "Yay me!" during the "gaming"

Anyone tried playin Angry birds or something like that on this unit?

[PunchRockGroin]

So can you scroll the web-pages or just zoom in and out? Also, what kind of screen does it use?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@PunchRockGroin Yes you can scroll. This unit uses a resistive touch screen.

[KSurette63]

Can you highlight text on these like you can on the Sony e-reader?

[skoobdaer]

i seen and played around with one of these. It may be a little slow,but you can always tweak it. And for $99, wth. I'm getting one

[SuperBrandango]

Kmart has this one for $169.99, the model number is t104, is this a better one than the one shown?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@SuperBrandango The T104 is a Cruz Tablet with 2 x 8GB SD cards in the hbox.

[SuperBrandango]

@VelocityMicroPC >Thanks

[mshsz]

Hey guys im going to buy this next week, what about warranty? I live in Canada, would i have to pay for shipping to get it fixed if it breaks?

[LDellosa]

@mshsz

Try buying it off of Tiger Direct . ca.

I'm not exactly sure about their warranty terms, but at least they're in Canada and have retail stores, so you can avoid border problems. Hope this helped.

-LD

[KSurette63]

@mshsz It is on the TSC.ca The Shopping Channel....just picked it up as a today's show stopper but it is still on there website and 1) you can get easy pay and they have a great return policy in case it ends up not being what you want.

[ultimatepower65]

so it can play games right on watch youtube

[ongcuayou]

I bought 2 of these from Best Buy last week and the more I use it the more I like it. One for myself and one for my wife. It's a COOL "must have" device.

[masonfranksam]

What Model is the reader in this video? gdenton55@gmail.com

[VelocityMicroPC]

@masonfranksam This is the R101/R103

[Mebririthe]

Hi, I'm just wondering, how does pdf files look? I'm deciding to buy one of these to read some books I have on this format... Thanks!

[bhkbeast]

can you get facebook or aim on this thing???

[darthyoda321]

hello youtubers i am looking for a good holdover tablet and i am considering this CRUZ or the COBY KYROS..... i want one thats good and under 200$.... if there are any other suggestions please message me or comment to me on this page...... i will be purchasing the tablet JANUARY 12-JANUARY 25 2011. please help.. thank you

[bookworm515]

Best Buy now has it on sale for $99.99

[malcolmlhj14]

Thank you for making this video i just ordered one from borders and are you from the northside of Chicago you have a heavy Chicago accent

[rosemarie592]

I just purchased cruzT103, having a hard time with it, I am an older person, dont know how to do what, can someone help me

[NeonGreenFlashlight]

Can you take pictures on it?

[bookworm515]

It is now on sale for $99.99 at Best Buy.

[AwesomeSingh]

Does it have an accelorometer?

[M22son2010]

i have a droid x and i rooted it for wireless teather. Could this device find that connection for wifi

[margo33]

To watch flash video including you tube & tv.com and others download Skyfire 2.3.Go through the skyfire browser to play flash video.The possibilities are endless.Type in Google youtube apk app.The ebook reader blog has a write up on it. All free

[PhillyNonSequitur]

Thanks for the fast reply. Your review was very helpful.

I've been looking at the Cruz reader as a solution to the problem of limited book shelf space. I still prefer the book version of my favorite authors, but the Cruz looks good for the vast majority of my reading needs.

[PhillyNonSequitur]

Does the Cruz reader have a keyboard to enter text into the Google search bar?

How can you search for specific titles?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@PhillyNonSequitur Tap in the search bar (or any field that requires text) to bring up the on screen virtual keyboard.

[MssBiazinha]

can you take pictures with it or video chat like on im???

[ThreeStarsInTheSky]

how do i put it to sleep?

[TypicallyBella]

Awesome video(: I just got one for Christmas today, and I have a few questions. Unless Im missing the obvious....how do you get music from itunes onto it? When I connect it to my computer, itunes wont let me synch it. 2: Mine wont let me watch youtube videos? :o Do I have to activate anything for that? 3: How do you get pictures onto it?:) Sorry for being such a trouble, please reply someone :) <3

[yomamaman101]

can u download diferrent apps and games on the cruz reader

[ChiaPetsAlways]

Does this have Audio voice that reads to you ? Also does it have a music player to listen to while reading?

[allboutthecaps]

yay me! haha that was great sold me there!!! 

[Yamahakid94]

How many books can it hold ?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@Yamahakid94 Thousands, depending on file type!

[Yamahakid94]

@VelocityMicroPC Thanks !!!! :)

[xXXairsoftrockerXXx]

how do you get your email not to show up

[KillAMattJaro2443]

Resistive or capacitive touch

[VelocityMicroPC]

@KillAMattJaro2443 This model is resistive touch

[VelocityMicroPC]

@KillAMattJaro2443 This model is a resistive touch screen.

[RocknRollisMyLife6]

Great review :) I want one for Christmas now.

[cadettipk]

Does it have lots of books to choose from? Like nearly as much as the Kindle? Do you have to have a certain carrier to use this; T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@cadettipk The Borders app has nearly 2 million books to choose from. And since the Cruz connects to the internet via wifi hotspot, you don't need a carrier.

[cadettipk]

@VelocityMicroPC

o kool

[rjmason06]

How many books can it hold? Also is youtube available?

[guildwars85]

does it have apps you can download

[NebraskaBoy12]

its $150 at best buy

[judy4176]

Yes I have the cruise reader and I was wondering if I can play games that I have downloaded on it? how do I put them on it? and can I play apps like from the Itunes store?...............I need help

[iAlwx]

got mine from QVC :) can't wait to open it on XMAS!

[jackasstino83]

why u said that cost 199$ i just check best buy and they are 300 $

[VelocityMicroPC]

@jackasstino83 The Cruz Reader is $199. Best Buy has this product as well as the Cruz Tablet for $299.

[khrizthyam1]

@jackasstino83 go to frys they have this by 179

[uretack]

can you tell me the resolution i need to make wallpapers on this device?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@uretack 800x600

[catalinabrown]

ok so i am geting one but i need to know is it good r should i look some where elsa i dont want to get one and be mad if its crap

[uretack]

can you tell me how to play videos on this? nor youtube and vids i put on the cruz works for me  :/

[kennyalancramer]

Is this running the Android OS or is the built-in OS just visually similar to Android?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@kennyalancramer Android 2.0

[miadupard1]

dude.i WANT one of these! i dont really like the ipad from the couple of times ive played around with one. and its too chunky but i like this one!!!!!!!!

[CountryCarolyn]

I am waiting for mine to arrive and now my teenage daughter wants one is there a way to block content viewed on the reader?? Also password protect the settings??

[iGabe94]

Can I read cbr or cbz files on here? If not, will a cbr reader app for mobile Android phones work on here, since this reader has Android 2.0?

[t0xyg3n]

Can I borrow books from the library?

[MattkozKiwiKid]

can it display comics and manga???

[VelocityMicroPC]

@MattkozKiwiKid yes

[kasagundi]

This is resistive touch screen and it will not give the same feel as the capacitive touch screen. IPad has the latter and thats why it is very smooth.

[pinoy315]

Does it allow students to highlight notes when reading through textbooks or books for book reports?

[jessicakern85]

I HAVE ONE AND REALLY WANT TO KNOW HOW YOU GET THE LITTLE PITURES THAT I SEE CHANGING ON YOUR MAIL SCREEN ALSO THE CLOCK HOW DO I GET THOSE ON MY MAIN SCREEN??????????

[VelocityMicroPC]

@jessicakern85 These are widgets that you can add to customize your home screen. To learn how to add a widget, check out our user's manual, available for download on the Cruz Reader site

[ChicBookFiend]

I think I'm going to get this, but not as an e-reader, but for the other features, like the web browser and video capabilities. I have a Nook for reading and I'm quite happy with it.

[GottaGetbacktosaturn]

Since the cruz reader doesn't have text to speech.... will the tablet have it?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@ravcampbell It will hold hundreds of books with the included memory. You can also use up to 32GB SD cards for additional storage.

[neerdy5]

Can it display Manga?

[neerdy5]

Its like an iPad, only cheaper!

Yay!

[ravcampbell]

How may ebooks can the Cruz hold? and How long is the Cruz's battery life?

[awan2007tube]

my first rule for e-reader: No glossy screen.

second rule: 10" screen would be best to read almost anything, including newspapers, articles, technical datasheets, etc.

just my thought.

[iluvkeke83]

does the Cruz reader have the same features as the kindel where the books can be read to you?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@iluvkeke83 The Cruz Reader does not have text to speech.

[kurtnelle]

Ok just do the same thing but with an E-Ink screen please. E-ink is easier to read and you get longer battery life. Don't change anything else just the screen and format it for monochrome viewing.

[flipskywalker]

wow, so original and so innovative. Cruz and Android will rule the world LOL!

[frogscar]

Nice.... but I think this is just being hyped as a reader. The point of a reader is that you can read it as if you were reading from printed paper... Anyway this tablet is pretty cool and looks better than the other 100$ Chinese android tablets... I'm pretty sure it can compete with those....

[The2010World]

Is this right for me, Pandora?, Flash Player (Optional), Multi-Touch Support for Games? Any Android App for Android 2.0?

[aquarius13155]

What is the maximum SDHD card that the READER will accept? Possibly a 32GB?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@aquarius13155 32GB

[RandysTwist]

can the cruz reader read PDFs that are scanned?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@RandysTwist Sure it can.

[RandysTwist]

Can the velocity read PDFs that are scanned? Word docs?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@RandysTwist It can do both!

[ref1ex]

Does this have bluetooth?

I also would like to know if this would be sold at Borders book stores?

反射

[VelocityMicroPC]

@ref1ex This model doesn't have bluetooth but we will be releasing those that do in the future. Yes, the Cruz will be sold in Borders stores.

[mtd076]

I understand you can check your FB account but can you respond on someones wall

[VelocityMicroPC]

@mtd076 of course

[JMARKILLA]

This would of been so perfect if the soft keys at the top were actually hardkeys spread across the bottom, it would make for much better usage and u wouldnt have to move ur hand from top to bottom just to change a menu setting, i fact with hard keys u wouldnt even have to touch the screen. was this thougt of during the build for this device?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@JMARKILLA The Tablet will feature hard keys along the bottom like you see with many Android smartphones

[neverbeenhere101]

for the web acess does it come included for that same price of $199? i was also wondering, do you have a drawing/ free hand note taking and the dictionary like the readers by sony for the cruz? and can you also get the ebooks from multiple sources not just borders?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@neverbeenhere101 Web access is via difi, so yes that does come with the $199 model. There's a preinstalled dictionary app included. You can also read other ebooks and take notes with the proper applications.

[tom989ed]

does Skype work with this product?

[matty12345a1]

is it resistive or capacitive

[VelocityMicroPC]

@matty12345a1 This unit is a resistive screen but the $299 Cruz Tablet will be Capacitive

[deimateos]

Thanks for the info ChipLOL

One question: Does it read haptic gestures, like sweeping your fingers to turn the page or scroll?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@deimateos Yes it does

[deimateos]

Thanks for the info ChipLOL

[branjumba]

What is the difference between the cruz reader amd the cruz tablet?

[PWNGEoftheGODS]

Will the cruz reader be able to have multiple e-reader apps like Barnes & Noble or Kindle?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@PWNGEoftheGODS yes it will

[123456iambelial]

Hows the graphs and tables look like on this reader?

I have some PDF files, and some of them don't work well with Kindle DX. I would like to see if it is readable when viewing the page of a pdf file in fullscreen?

How long is the battery life?

Thanks

[VelocityMicroPC]

@123456iambelial The included pdf viewer lets you open and read PDFs just as they appear on your PC.

Battery life is 10+ hours for normal use.

[Enchurito]

Looks like an ipad for about a quarter the price.

[Welocy]

Sounds like Carl Sagan :)

[fakesubmite]

I'm also looking forward to seeing a demo video of the tablet as that is the one I'm intrested in. Also, what cpu/gpu does the tablet have?

[Thenighth4wk]

When you put up the tablet demo can you preview how comics look on it?

[StevanEC]

Hi, will the Cruz Tablet have the same software for reading e-books like the Cruz Reader? Thanks.

[elmerohueso]

@VelocityMicroPC - Do/will you have a video demo for the Cruz tablet too? I would like see the performance improvement with capacitive touch and more RAM.

[VelocityMicroPC]

@elmerohueso Yep, we'll get a demo of the Tablet up as soon as possible

[dsterritt]

Show typing!



[ufwa]

so where is this announcement? Last week came and went with nothing besides working hard.

[ravenfire77]

any new updates on this yet? 

[dsterritt]

I want to see the virtual keyboard in use before purchasing. If you're able to provide a quick video of that, I'll be in for a purchase at the start of September.

[dsterritt]

what about typing? does it have a touch keyboard? how do i enter a webpage into the browser?

[VelocityMicroPC]

@dsterritt There's a virtual keyboard that pops up on the screen for typing

[TheKillaray]

I'm ready for the big announcement and so is my wallet. Hopefully you will tell us they are ready for order. So lets get it done fellas.

[VelocityMicroPC]

@TheKillaray Patience, my friend. We're working very hard behind the scenes to get everything perfect.

[bqp1167]

@TheKillaray Absolutely. I have been waiting for a product like this for a long time. Was looking at the Always Innovating Touchbook and it just wasn't quite there yet with the hardware and software. I figure a great company like VM can get it there. Install ACV, Fbreader, and Rockplayer and you have the perfect little media consumption device. No rotten fruit needed.

[TheKillaray]

Ok can we get a actual date of the announcement. Now that you told me that I'm having trouble sleeping. I came really close to buying a crappy Pandigital novel. No disrespect Pandigital lol!!!!!! I just hope it gets launched soon I'm coming real close to tossing my ipod touch out the window. I jailbroke my ipod touch last night and I had fun sticking it to steve.And I'm gonna stick it to him again when I buy the cruz reader.

[bqp1167]

C'mon! We want more information! I think a device of this caliber would be the perfect car accessory for my kids, rather than those expensive in dash entertainment systems. Load it up with movies and games and hand it off to them for the long summer road trips.

[TheKillaray]

Ok its august now and still no Cruz reader. Are you guys delaying this product like half the other tablet makers.

[VelocityMicroPC]

@TheKillaray Nope, not delayed at all. More big announcements next week!

[mkarias1]

Some initial press - tabletconnect.blogspot.com/201­0/07/velocity-micro-cruz-table­t-coming-in.html

[bqp1167]

I cannot wait for this to come out. I am dying to try it out. More videos and more detailed specs please!

[TheKillaray]

SHOW US MORE PLEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAASSSSSSEEEEEE­EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[TheKillaray]

Yes its me again. Just want to see more because you are the only competition to apple right now. And we are dieing to see more. And even if you don't show us more I will still buy the device because the truth is this is the best looking device I've seen so far besides the ipad. And believe me when I say this because I search the web every day looking for the decent priced ipad killer. SHOW US MORE:)

[VelocityMicroPC]

@TheKillaray More info and a video of a production unit in action are in the works. Thanks for your patience and stay tuned...

[TheKillaray]

Sir I have $200 in my pocket right now waiting for this device. I must admit that I am a am/ was a apple fan and I have tablet fever. And I was wondering if you are going to send your device out to someone to let them review it. Or it would be nice if you would tease us with another video. This product does seem nice its just a lot of people would like to see more. Every morning I wake up googling for more information on this device and I find the same old stuff. Please tease us with another vid

[Redant751]

This thing looks good, I get the tablet because I like the specs a little better.

[sergioagartfgd]

pretty awesome, i was thingking of buying an ipad but this looks really good and has a better price gona buy one at launch

[earthling10]

Thumbs up if you came here from Wired

[VelocityMicroPC]

Thanks for the comments, everyone! Keep in mind that Chip is demoing a prototype of our product. Production units will be faster and more responsive. Stay tuned here for more info!

[timofrey]

Oh my God - I really want one!

[Historynerd12341]

A perfect substitution for the ipad at a good price

[WallabeeDeviant89]

this looks pretty decent

[lonelystll]

if Cruz Tablet has multitouch, android 2.2. I'm sold. ......we'll see.

[ogrefree]

Stop saying FUN!

[drywater2k]

Oh the glare!!

[Fredo5227]

Thumbs up if you came here from Gizmodo