WHICH EBOOK READER SHOULD YOU BUY?
TOP 5 EREADERS
1. KINDLE 3 WI-FI
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All-New, High-Contrast E Ink Screen – 50% better contrast Read in Bright Sunlight – No glare New and Improved Fonts – New crisper, darker fonts New Sleek Design – 21% smaller body while keeping the same 6" size reading area 17% Lighter – Only 8.5 ounces, weighs less than a paperback Battery Life of Up to One Month – A single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off Double the Storage – Up to 3,500 Books Built-In Wi-Fi – Shop and download books in less than 60 seconds 20% Faster Page Turns – Seamless reading Enhanced PDF Reader – With dictionary lookup, notes, and highlights New WebKit-Based Browser – Browse the web over Wi-Fi (experimental)
Pros The size, the speed and the quality of the Kindle 3 make it second to none, it defines eBook Readers of today. Cons The free Wi-Fi capabilities are at times slow and unless you connect to a wireless network, Wi-Fi is only provided in certain AT&T hotspots. The Verdict The Kindle 3 is the top eBook Reader available on today's market, it is easy to use and provides the best quality we have seen in an eReader.
2. NOOK SIMPLE TOUCH READER
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Ultra-Light and Super Thin Weight:7.48oz, Height: 6.5 inches, Width: 5.0 inches, Depth: 0.47 inches Battery can last up to 2 months with Wi-Fi® off High contrast screen-50% greater contrast than NOOK 1st Edition™ Read in bright sun with no glare 80% less flashing and Fast Page™ for immersive reading Download books in seconds Wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi® (802.11b/g/n) Memory - 2GB —Holds up to 1,000 books Expandable microSD† card up to 32GB MicroUSB connector charges your battery and connects to your computer
Pros The Nook Simple Touch Reader offers a smooth page turn with minimized blinking between pages. Cons This eBook Reader does not have text-to-speech capabilities. The Verdict Users prefer the Nook's touch keyboard and navigation abilities that make it easier to use than other eBook readers on the market.
3. NOOK TABLET
• Super-Light and Portable • 7-inch VividView™ Color Touchscreen • High resolution display—1024 X 600, 169 pixels per inch (PPI) • Adjustable Fonts • Web and EmailEnhanced Web browsing with video via Adobe® Flash® Player3 • Parental controls to easily disable the Web browser • Built-in Wi-Fi® • Record narration for kids' Read and Record™ books
Pros The Nook Tablet has 16GB of internal memory and only takes three hours to recharge. Cons It does not offer 3G wireless compatibility and is not Bluetooth capable. The Verdict This eBook reader is best for those who need a large amount of storage.
4. KINDLE FIRE
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Display 7" multi-touch display with IPS (inplane switching) technology and antireflective treatment 1024 x 600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi, 16 million colors. Size (in inches) 7.5" x 4.7" x 0.45" (190 mm x 120 mm x 11.4 mm). Weight 14.6 ounces (413 grams). On-device Storage 8GB internal (approximately 6GB available for user content). That's enough for 80 apps, plus 10 movies or 800 songs or 6,000 books. Cloud Storage Free cloud storage for all Amazon content Battery Life Up to 8 hours of continuous reading or 7.5 hours of video playback, with wireless off. Wi-Fi USB Port USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) Audio 3.5 mm stereo audio jack, top-mounted stereo speakers.
Pros The Kindle Fire comes with free cloud storage for your Amazon content. Cons It is a bit heavier than other eBook readers. The Verdict Anyone looking for an all-in-one device will enjoy the Kindle Fire.
5. KINDLE DX
• Display: 9.7" diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display, 1200 x 824 pixel resolution at 150 ppi, 16-level gray scale. • Size (in inches): 10.4" x 7.2" x 0.38". • Weight: 18.9 ounces. • Storage: 4GB internal (approximately 3.3GB available for user content). • Battery Life: Read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two weeks. • Connectivity: EVDO modem with fallback to 1xRTT; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide U.S wireless coverage via Sprint's 3G high-speed data network (check wireless coverage). • USB Port • 3.5mm stereo audio jack, built-in stereo speakers.
Pros A large screen and instant download of content gives this product an advantage over others. Cons The Kindle DX has a slower reaction time and is one of the heaviest eReaders available. The Verdict Regardless of the size of the Kindle DX, it offers features to make the eReading experience enjoyable.
E-READER COMPARISON IS TOUGH AND OFTEN DEPENDS UPON WHETHER THE PERSON WANTS TO JUST READ EBOOKS OR HAVE MORE OF A "TABLET ". .
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