Entourage Edge Reviewed: Innovative But Work in Progress

Half eReader, half tablet, all touchscreen, the Android-powered Edge is like a Kindle on steroids. Sure, you can surf the Web on Amazon’s device, but not in color, and you certainly can’t watch videos on it. The dual-screened Edge also beats the iPad when it comes to taking notes. Using the included stylus, students can write directly in the Journal on the electronic paper display, as well as higlight passages in books. We specially like the included Documents to Go app for viewing and editing Office files.

On the other hand, the Edge doesn’t access the Android Market. Entourage promises to deliver an app store of its own, but in the meantime you can install your own Android apps. In addition, the Entourage’s eBook store doesn’t offer as many bestsellers as Amazon or Barnes & Noble, and some features (like the webcam and Bluetooth) have yet to be activated.

The Edge is certainly unique and innovative, but $499 is a lot to pay for a device that isn’t quite finished. Is it worth it for the potential? Click here to read our full review of the Entourage Edge to judge for yourself. And check out our extensive hands-on video below.