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The New Amazon Kindle The New Amazon Kindle
5 Star
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  • 7.5'' x 4.8'' x 0.335''
  • 6''
  • 0.531 pounds
  • 4Gb
  • No
  • 16
  • 3G international
  • yes
  • 13
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    • AAX
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  • Wireless / USB
  • 3 weeks
  • 1 year
  • yes
  • $189 / $139
Barnes & Noble Nook
4-5 Star
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  • 7.7'' x 4.9'' x 0.5''
  • 6''
  • 0.756 pounds
  • 2GB
  • Yes
  • 16
  • 3G & Wi-Fi
  • Yes
  • 8
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    • PDB
    • PDF
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  • Wireless / USB
  • Up to 8 days
  • 1 Year
  • U.S. only
  • $199 / $149
Apple iPad
4 Star
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  • 9.56'' x 7.47'' x 0.5''
  • 9.7''
  • 1.6 pounds
  • 16GB
  • No
  • Color screen
  • 3G and Wi-Fi
  • yes
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  • 10 hours
  • 1 year
  • Not yet
  • $499
Amazon Kindle DX
4 Star
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  • 10.4'' X 7.2'' X 0.38''
  • 9.7''
  • 1.18 pounds
  • 3.3GB
  • No
  • 16
  • 3G - Sprint
  • Yes
  • 14
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    • PDF
    • TXT
    • MP3
    • AAX
    • MOBI
    • PRC
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    • DOC*
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  • Wireless / USB
  • 2 Weeks
  • 1 Year
  • International
  • $379
 

eBook Reader Reviews



  Review summary
Pros Pros:

Lighter, faster and easier to read off | Intuitive user interface | Enormous selection of books, magazines, and periodicals | Built-in free international wireless | Decent battery life | Audio book integration |

Cons Cons:

Non U.S. users may suffer extra fees when using wireless capabilities| Web browser isn’t really useful | Battery can’t be replaced on your own | Not compatible with several file formats

 
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Rating: 5 Star

The New Amazon Kindle

The new Amazon Kindle seems to be the next big thing in eBook readers. It’s smaller, lighter, faster and basically more user friendly than most eReaders out there. Amazon is showing that they are not giving up on the eBook reader market and are coming on strong with this great new exciting device. It had been up for pre-order for the last few weeks and now it’s already sold out.

 

The New Amazon Kindle

* Est.$189 / $139
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  Review summary
Pros Pros:

Great stylish, sleek design | Intuitive touch screen interface | Excellent selection of books and supported file types | Built in, free, US only, 3G wireless an Wi-Fi | Memory can be extended to hold over 4,000 books | User replaceable battery

Cons Cons:

3G Wireless supported only inside the U.S.| Touch screen technology drains battery life | Reported issues of sluggish device | Poor audio book integration | Still not "battle tested" enough

 
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Rating: 4-5 Star

Barnes & Noble Nook

The Nook has definitely come a long way since it was first released. Starting out with a terribly sluggish interface, it managed to overcome these obstacles professionally. With its new price tag at $199 (or $149 with Wi-Fi only), it certainly makes it to the top of our list in becoming the most recommended eBook reader on the market. Highly enjoyable and definitely on the right track.

 

Barnes & Noble Nook

* Est.$199 / $149
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  Review summary
Pros Pros:

Amazing design | Most intuitive interface yet | Full-color screen | Wi-Fi and 3G wireless | Will do just about anything

Cons Cons:

LCD display is hard to read from in bright places and will eventually strain your eyes | Battery lasts only ten hours | Heavy | Costs almost twice as much as the Kindle 2 or Nook | Additional 3G wireless fees apply (around $130)

 
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Rating: 4 Star

Apple iPad

The Apple iPad isn't an eBook reader, which makes it very hard to compare it to other eBook readers. It doesn't use e-ink technology, it's heavy, you can't read out of it in bright places, and the display will strain your eyes eventually. Still, it has some major advantages over other eBook readers in the market – color, touch screen interface, and internet browsing capabilities. If you're looking for a great device for multiple tasks and your main reading material is magazines and newspaper, go for the iPad. If you're looking for a device to enrich your reading experience , stick with a traditional eBook reader.

Apple iPad

* Est.$499
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  Review summary
Pros Pros:

Optimal screen size | Great design | Intuitive user interface | Enormous selection of books, magazines, and periodicals | Built-in free international wireless | Decent battery life | Audio book integration | Text-to-speech functionality

Cons Cons:

Not optimal for traveling | Non-U.S. users may suffer extra fees when using wireless capabilities | Web browser isn’t really useful | Battery can’t be replaced on your own | Not compatible with several file formats

 
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Rating: 4 Star

Amazon Kindle DX

With its new display (50% better contrast), free 3G global internet connection, and a much more reasonable price tag ($379), the new Kindle DX makes one mean, lean reading machine. If you want an eBook reader for commuting, the six-inch version will be far more practical. But if, on the other hand, you are here only for the reading experience, this is no doubt the eReader for you. No other eBook reader on the market gives such a complete package of an amazing display, intuitive user interface, unique wireless capabilities, and an enormous selection of titles.

 

Amazon Kindle DX

* Est.$379
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  Review summary
Pros Pros:

Screen size – just perfect | Supports an extremely large variety of file types, including Word and PDF | Two external memory slots | User replaceable battery | Included accessories (charger, cover, hard case)

Cons Cons:

Screen has glare issues which make it hard to read from | Too high a price for what you get in return | Slow Internet connectivity | Sony bookstore doesn’t offer as much versatility as Amazon or B&N

 

Rating: 3-5 Star

Sony PRS-900 Daily Edition

As much as the Sony PRS-900 Daily Edition is a good, all-aspect eBook reader, it’s also overpriced. It seems that Sony focused more on its eReader’s multimedia capabilities (files support, touch screen interface, etc.) than on actual reading functionality (screen clarity and glare). Although the Sony PRS-900 Daily Edition is the perfect hybrid between the Kindle 2 and the Kindle DX with its optimal screen size, it’s just not up there with other eReaders like the Nook or the Kindle and definitely not at its current price. Perhaps if the price was lower it could be considered a worthy contender.

Sony PRS-900 Daily Edition

* Est.$299
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  Review summary
Pros Pros:

Extremely portable (could fit in your pocket) | The lowest priced eReader on the market | Supports multiple file formats

Cons Cons:

Only 512MB of internal memory | Screen may be too small for some | Not as fast as other eReaders | Charges only from a desktop | Keeps its features to the minimum (no wireless, no dictionary, no user-replaceable battery)

 

Rating: 3-5 Star

Sony PRS-300 Pocket Edition

Yes, the Sony PRS-300 Pocket Edition is cheap, but it comes with a price (no pun intended). It is a basic eReader, which is excellent if you just want to get a feel about what the eReader market is all about or extreme portability is of great value to you. But as a matter of fact, expert websites, such as Cnet, PC Pro, and Mobile Tech reviews, customer reviews, and I agree that if you’re serious about eReading, it would be worth another $60 to get a world-class eReader. If the cost would have been $50 less, I would have definitely recommended this to any newbie to the eReader world.

Sony PRS-300 Pocket Edition

* Est.$149
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  Review summary
Pros Pros:

Touch screen navigation is very user-friendly | File compatibility lets you access thousands of free classic Google Books and loaner files | Sleek and sturdy design

Cons Cons:

Screen still has glare issues | Screen contrast (how dark the letters are) isn't as good as what you'll find on competing models | Lack of wireless capabilities makes uploading books an awkward process | Can be charged only from a desktop or laptop

 

Rating: 3-5 Star

Sony PRS-600 Touch Edition

If I were to compare the Sony PRS-600 Touch Edition to its predecessor, the Sony PRS-700, I would have to say that it is an extremely superior eReader. But, I’m not. I’m comparing it to the current competition on the market, which includes eReaders like the Amazon Kindle and the Barnes & Noble Nook. And in comparison, online experts (Cnet, PC Pro, Mobile Tech Review), current customers, and I agree that the Sony PRS-600 Touch Edition still retains two major flaws  –  screen glare issues and the lack of wireless capability. So, yes, the touch screen navigation is good and unique, but I don’t think it’s worth that much more and there’s no reason for the Sony PRS-600 Touch Edition to be more expensive than its wireless, crisper image competitors.

Sony PRS-600 Touch Edition

* Est.$169
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  Review summary
Pros Pros:

An extremely wide variety of supported formats | An intuitive menu system | User replaceable battery

Cons Cons:

Cheap look and feel | No wireless capabilities | Too many better alternatives at basically the same price

 

Rating: 2-5 Star

BeBook One

The BeBook One doesn’t have anything to distinguish itself from others. Its main advantage is its wide variety of supported formats, but with today’s eReaders that advantage isn’t going to stand for long. On the downside, it lacks basic wireless capabilities, has minimal internal storage space, and holds the same price tag as the Kindle 2 or Nook. If you have no other option, the BeBook One is a decent eReader on its own, but if you can go for something else you’d be making a wise choice.

BeBook One

* Est.$249
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  Review summary
Pros Pros:

International compatibility through built-in Wi-Fi | Fast processor | High variety of compatible file formats

Cons Cons:

High-priced relative to its competitors (can reach up to more than twice the price in Australia) | Not many online customer reviews | No dedicated bookstore | Not an established brand (yet)

 

Rating: 3 Star

BeBook Neo

The BeBook Neo brings to the table very little that we haven't seen elsewhere. It’s basically the same six inch eReader all over again (like the Kindle or Nook), only a little faster and with Wi-Fi capabilities. Now, that’s not a bad thing. The only problem is that you would not expect a weaker brand, such as BeBook, to over-price its fierce competition if they want to penetrate the market and gain reputation. The BeBook Neo’s price tag makes it an option only if you’re an international reader which needs to be able to access eBook stores around the world. Otherwise, I’d rather stick with my Kindle or Nook.

BeBook Neo

* Est.$299
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  Review summary
Pros Pros:

Extremely portable | Affordable price | A huge selection of supported file formats

Cons Cons:

No wireless capabilities | Unintuitive user interface | Dependence on 3rd party bookstores

 

Rating: 3-5 Star

BeBook Mini

The BeBook Mini is no doubt a decent entry level eBook reader with its wide choice of file formats, clear display, and decent battery life. Expert websites agree that you get your money’s worth here, but online customers and I think that if you are a little more serious about eReading you’ll probably get a lot more by spending another $60 and getting a leading brand eBook reader. If you are not able to spend another $60 and can’t get your hands on a Sony PRS-300 Pocket edition—this is no doubt the way to go.

BeBook Mini

* Est.$199
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  Review summary
Pros Pros:

The most portable device to date | Supports a good variety of file formats | Lots of font sizes to choose from (which is extremely important on a small eReader)

Cons Cons:

Has only basic eReader functions (no wireless, dictionary, annotation capability) | A bit high-priced compared to its direct competitor (the Sony PRS-300 Pocket Edition) | Not a strong brand, combined with customer support complaints, smells like trouble

 

Rating: 3-5 Star

Booken Cybook Opus

Yes, the Bookeen Cybook Opus is definitely a good entry level eReader for people who want to get to know the eBook reader market or for those who value portability above all. It’s small; it’s intuitive; it gets the job done. But at the same price (and sometimes for even less), you can get its fiercest competitor, the Sony PRS-300 Pocket edition, which has much stronger brand recognition, a better design, and a mildly better customer support department. Tough call, but I’d go with the Sony eReader for now.

Booken Cybook Opus

* Est.$199
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  Review summary
Pros Pros:

Nice design—available in eight different colors | Supports a good variety of file formats | User replaceable battery | Lightweight

Cons Cons:

Feels “cheap” | Lacks wireless capabilities | Too many good alternatives for its price

 

Rating: 2-5 Star

Cool-ER

A definite “No.” It’s not that the Cool-er isn’t a decent eBook reader, it’s just that at the same price I can get a MUCH better eBook reader today. Interead, which created the Cool-er, doesn’t seem to be keeping up with the eBook reader market pace for some reason, and if they continue in this way they will slowly vanish. The only surviving advantage of the Cool-er is the fact that it is available in eight different colors. No offense—but that’s not enough to get me to pick you as my eReader….

Cool-ER

* Est.$249 U.S. / $299 Worldwide
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*Prices are only estimates and may vary from time to time, eReader central does not guarantee the stated prices.

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