If you are interested in buying
an electronic book reader, you can be a little overwhelmed by the choices that
are now available and all technical information that is displayed for each
device. When you are looking for a site that sells an ebook
reader, you should find a section called "technical specifications",
or short of technical specifications. To date, both the Amazon Kindle and Kobo
eReader is the lowest price at $ 139 for the Wi-Fi models.
Height and weight
When you see these details in the product description is explicit enough. The size is usually listed as height x width x thickness.
Some people prefer smaller devices, and some prefer more. Most e-book readers are lightweight - 5 to 20 oz Classic paperback weighs somewhere around 10 ounces, so you can use it as a guide. Also, if you do a lot of traveling the weight of the device can make a difference in your luggage.
Screen size and type
Many ereaders available today have 6 inch screens, and some have 7-inch screens. The type of screen is more important to consider.
Devices such as the Kindle, Kobo, Sony Reader, Nook, BeBook and have E-Ink screens. These screens are not backlit like the screen of your computer. Instead, they have a matte finish that does not reflect light and reduces glare. E-Ink provides a reading experience that is very similar to reading paper.
Devices such as the Pandigital Novel, the Nook Color and tablet computers like the iPad, have LCD screens.
Height and weight
When you see these details in the product description is explicit enough. The size is usually listed as height x width x thickness.
Some people prefer smaller devices, and some prefer more. Most e-book readers are lightweight - 5 to 20 oz Classic paperback weighs somewhere around 10 ounces, so you can use it as a guide. Also, if you do a lot of traveling the weight of the device can make a difference in your luggage.
Screen size and type
Many ereaders available today have 6 inch screens, and some have 7-inch screens. The type of screen is more important to consider.
Devices such as the Kindle, Kobo, Sony Reader, Nook, BeBook and have E-Ink screens. These screens are not backlit like the screen of your computer. Instead, they have a matte finish that does not reflect light and reduces glare. E-Ink provides a reading experience that is very similar to reading paper.
Devices such as the Pandigital Novel, the Nook Color and tablet computers like the iPad, have LCD screens.
Types of files supported
This is very important because it determines the types of e-books that you'll be able to read the device. If you know you want to be able to read PDF files, search the list of the types of files supported. If you want to be able to buy ebooks current popular eBook stores, you need an e-reader that supports Adobe DRM. Search on the list too. This is a case where it is better to buy a device that is best known. Some e-book readers can also play MP3 music. An important note: The Amazon Kindle will read ebooks that are purchased on Amazon.com. If you want to be able to buy other ebooks e-book stores, carefully consider this restriction.
Battery life
The life of the battery for e-book readers is usually presented as the number of pages tricks that can be performed at a load. For example, if a site has a range of 8,000 page turns, and you will find a means book can have 300 pages, which corresponds to more than 25 books you can read before you have to recharge the battery.
Memory
e-book readers come with an onboard memory, which is displayed in megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB). Most also have memory "expandable", which means that you can put in your own storage card for more storage space. The technical specifications of each e-reader will specify the amount of storage comes with its own e-reader, and the size of a memory card it can handle. This is important because how your ebooks are stored on the device.
This is very important because it determines the types of e-books that you'll be able to read the device. If you know you want to be able to read PDF files, search the list of the types of files supported. If you want to be able to buy ebooks current popular eBook stores, you need an e-reader that supports Adobe DRM. Search on the list too. This is a case where it is better to buy a device that is best known. Some e-book readers can also play MP3 music. An important note: The Amazon Kindle will read ebooks that are purchased on Amazon.com. If you want to be able to buy other ebooks e-book stores, carefully consider this restriction.
Battery life
The life of the battery for e-book readers is usually presented as the number of pages tricks that can be performed at a load. For example, if a site has a range of 8,000 page turns, and you will find a means book can have 300 pages, which corresponds to more than 25 books you can read before you have to recharge the battery.
Memory
e-book readers come with an onboard memory, which is displayed in megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB). Most also have memory "expandable", which means that you can put in your own storage card for more storage space. The technical specifications of each e-reader will specify the amount of storage comes with its own e-reader, and the size of a memory card it can handle. This is important because how your ebooks are stored on the device.
Free content
Some companies are grouped their e-book readers with free content. The Kobo eReader, for example, comes with 100 classic pre-installed free ebooks. If you have a Kindle, you can download many free classic books on Amazon. Most other e-book readers allow you to read almost everything free PDF or EPUB file you download online.
Wi-Fi or 3G
Look for the terms "WiFi" and "3G". If a company gives you the choice between these two types of connectivity, 3G option will be more expensive. Wi-Fi allows you to use your home Wi-Fi to download the content directly on the device without having to use the computer. Depending on the device, you may also be able to surf the Internet. 3G is the same connection type that the mobile phone, which means you should not be in a Wi-Fi network to download ebooks. Some e-readers do not have these capabilities.
Design
Finally, take your pick from all the e-readers available, you can consider the overall design of the device. Sony readers seem more technological than the others, while the Kobo seems more friendly. The Nook has a more rounded appearance, and the Kindle displays a full keyboard below. There is probably an eBook reader that has a design that matches your personality.
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