Ebook Readers Review - What Type of Ebook Reader Should You Buy?

Why do we need this Ebook Readers Review?

In the past there were only one or two Ebook readers on the market. Back then, selection of what type of an Ebook reader you wanted was not a big deal.

But things have changed now! See what is on the market…

• CyBook Gen
• Sony PRS-505
• Ebookwise
• Rocket eBook.
• Cool-er
• Amazon Kindle
• Hanlin ebook
• Fujitsu FLEPia
• Foxit eSlick

Now, our Ebook Readers review starts with…

Amazon Kindle

• The first version was launched in November 2007. In February 2009, it was further improved into a slimmer device.
• The Kindle 2 has 2-GB memory that can store about 1,500 books. It has a 6 inch display but no touch screen.
• Transfer of PDF files to Kindle, wirelessly costs an additional 10 cents.
• Kindle handles text, images, mp3, doc and HTML formats.
• Features such as text-to-speech for books to be read aloud, and a basic web browser come with the Kindle.
• The kindle costs US $360.00
• The device is easy on the eyes and is good looking. It has wireless connectivity and downloading of ebooks is easy. It requires no syncing with your PC.
• You can enjoy a wide selection of ebooks to choose from.

Disadvantages

• The Amazon books cannot be read by any device, unless the Kindle.
• You can read PDF files with the Kindle, but 10 cents per file is charged if you want to send them wirelessly.

Hanlin eReader

Hanlin e-reader is made by Tianjin Jinke Electronics based in China. It was released in October 2007. There are now several versions on the market and the average price is about US$299. Read More

STAReBook

• STAReBOOK was launched in December 2006. The reader is the lightest and thinnest reader manufactured as at now. It weighs 176g and has the thickness of 8mm.
• The reader has a storage capacity of 64MB memory. It has low power consumption. A charged battery will handle about 8000 pages.
• The STAReBOOK has an in built MP3 play back which allows you to listen to the music as you are reading.
• The screen of the reader is very small, 6” or 9cm by 12cm. The advanced screen of the reader makes reading of the ebook a pleasure. There is a facility for adjusting the font-size to suit your reading style. There are not more than 5 font sizes to choose from.

Disadvantages

• Unfortunately this reader only supports books in the STK format.

COOL-ER ereader

iRiver eBook Reader

The iRiver Story is another e-Reader from Korea. It is competing favorably with other readers on the market. Find out more about the Reader Here.

The Apple iPad – The best way to experience the web.

On 27th January 2010, Apple released the iPad. It has been held as the best device for web, photos and email.

The New Cybook OPUS Ebook Reader

The new Cybook OPUS boasts the latest ebook reader technology. It can be held in one hand and fits perfectly in any purse or pocket.

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Flepia Ebook Reader

The first E Ink Color Ebook Reader was the Flepia.

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