Amazon e-book readers
The first reader Amazon Kindle e-book called was introduced in 2007 and was designed for simplicity when it comes to reading eBooks.
The display of the original model measures 6 inches diagonally making them much smaller than laptops mean added portability. For functions without completely free wire, the Kindle has 3G capability, which can be used for wireless use to retrieve e-books purchased from Amazon in its proprietary format - the AZW format, or receive email.
The interesting thing about the Kindle is that it weighs less than a paperback and readability is like reading a real book, with electronic paper technology. It also supports other extras, including a feature adjustable text size and support for other file formats, including HTML, TXT, MOBI, a support portion of the PDF and common image formats, although the screen is monochrome 4 colors.
The success of the Kindle has given birth to its successor the Kindle 2, which features a redesigned keyboard, thinner design, features text-to-speech, and better viewing grayscale. Sony e-book readers
Sony eBook readers have been around for more than the oldest Amazon Kindle and have a completely different approach to attract readers. Sony offers entry-level products are cheap and compact with a 5-inch screen.
These screens are known as the Reader Pocket Edition and stripped of features with the main function to read format eBooks Sony LRF. As for common portable media devices, these pocket sized devices have directional menu and basic buttons for navigating the device and other areas of e-books.
There is another line-up of Sony ebook reader called Reader Touch Editions that are slightly larger than 6 inches and a touch screen interface for navigation instead of a full keyboard. Instead of focusing on large internal memory, these models have a card slot which can read SDHC format or formats Sony PRO Duo Memory Stick.
Supported formats are wide enough, although support for the Mobipocket format (MOBI) is missing. Supported formats include PDF, TXT and RTF and DOC converter built. It also supports multiple audio formats including MP3 and AAC, as well as the basic format except for animated GIFs with the image. RSS limited support is also included support for 20 popular blogs.
Other ebook readers
There are several other companies that are moving towards the electronic book reader market as Bookeen Cybook Opus that product, which is an e-book reader 5-inch low cost that supports basic formats and runs on Linux.
Another Linux-based eBook reader the BeBook that supports multiple formats and is available in five models "and 6", but has less to do better for the basic document reading RTF.
All available e-book readers are intended to smooth the digital eBook Pocket transition.
Fortunately, the vast majority of eReaders are affordable because they have monochrome screens and limited multimedia functions. Upgrading to color screens and more features will increase the cost.
The good news is that the portable electronic book reader prices have fallen significantly, even those that have more resources.
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