Top 5 eBook readers
Our favourite eBook readers from Sony, Kogan, Amazon, Openmoko and Spring Design
- — 21 September, 2010 16:02
eBooks are electronic devices that display text and other media on portable, digital displays. They make an ideal companion for avid readers, with the ability to store thousands of books at one time. Here are five of the best eBook readers currently on the market, from the Sony Reader Touch Edition to the Amazon Kindle DX.
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Openmoko WikiReader
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Amazon Kindle DX
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Spring Design Alex eReader
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Kogan Technologies eBook Reader
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Sony Reader Touch Edition (PRS-650)
Amazon Kindle DX
The Amazon Kindle DX's bigger screen results in a better overall reading experience, but the trade-off is a much larger device and this won't suit everyone. It is a very similar device to the original Kindle and which one you choose will depend on personal preference.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 1st Feb., 2010
- Ross Catanzariti
- Amazon
- Rating:
- Price:
- $ 489.00
- Pros:
- Extra large e-ink display
- Impressive build quality and battery life
- Wireless access to Kindle Store via Whispernet
- Cons:
- Larger size won't suit everyone
- Closed content model
- Books are more expensive than in the US
