Ebook Reader Reviews - Choose Which eBook Reader Is Right For You

Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)

Amazon Price: $259.00 (as of 12/09/2009)

Expert Reviews:

"If you think there's no way you could ever get used to curling up with an electronic reader, you haven't given the Kindle a chance. Load up a good book and you'll soon forget you're reading plastic rather than paper. You'll also wonder how you ever did without it. The Kindle makes buying, storing, and organizing your favorite books and magazines effortless. You can take your entire library with you wherever you go and switch from reading the latest New Yorker to the latest best-seller without rolling out of bed. In my few days using it, I was won over: The Kindle is the future of publishing." - Farhad Manjoo, Slate

"The best e-reading system on the market. Welcome improvements to aesthetics, more functional industrial design, better graphics and longer battery life. Sleeker than the original: A third of an inch thick and 10 ounces." - Steven Levy, Wired

"Bottom line: The Kindle is easier to use and more versatile, thanks to its wireless coverage." - Consumer Reports

"Overall, this is a great platform for reading a novel or anything where you just want to be able to pick it up and put it back down at a moment's notice -- the wireless delivery of books you order on Amazon's website is still just about perfect." - Christopher Null, Yahoo! Tech

"It reads very easily without any eyestrain whatsoever; I felt like I was reading a book whereas reading on an iPhone or a computer is just a gimmick. The Kindle is indeed a genuine alternative to a print edition and not just a toy." - Michael Glitz, Huffington Post

"With a slimmer, sleeker design, a crisper display and 25 percent longer battery life, the Kindle 2 is fast becoming a must-have for avid readers who don't want to schlep a ton of books." - Star Magazine

Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, U.S. Wireless, Latest Generation)

Amazon Price: $489.00 (as of 12/10/2009)

Kindle DX Features

• Sleek & Trim


• Beautiful Large Display


• Auto-Rotating Screen


• Built-In PDF Reader


• 5-Way Controller


• Simple to Use, No Computer Required


• Long Battery Life


• Charge via USB


• Wireless Access with Whispernet


• Fast 3G Network - Get Books in Under 60 Seconds


• National Wireless Coverage


• No Wireless Bills


• Carry Your Library in a Profile As Thin As a Magazine


• Holds Up To 3,500 Books


• Automatic Library Backup: Re-download Your Books for Free


• Enhanced Reading


• Paper-Like Screen


• Sharp Display of Images and Photos


• Full Image Zoom


• Read in Sunlight With No Glare


• Adjustable Text Size


• Read-to-Me Feature


• Enhanced Newspaper Reading Experience


• Bookmarks and Annotations


• Personal Document Service Via Whispernet


• Built-in Dictionary With Instant Lookup


• Wireless Access to Wikipedia


• Read-to-Me


• Basic Web Browser


• Listen to Music & Podcasts

Sony Digital Reader Pocket Edition - Dark Blue (PRS300BC)

Amazon Price: $192.75 (as of 12/10/2009)

The Reader Pocket Edition features a 5" display and an elegant, lightweight design that's easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, on-the-go reading.

Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Pocket Edition, you will never have to make that choice again. 512MB of onboard memory lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books at a time. Enjoy access to a wider number of books from a wider number of places. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access books at Sony's eBookstore, check out books from public libraries, access over 500,000 free public domain titles from Google, as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers.

The Reader Pocket Edition utilizes EInk screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that's more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight. Intuitive eBook Library software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Pocket Edition. eBook Library software works with both PC and Mac.

Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge.

The Reader Pocket Edition offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from three adjustable font sizes to improve readability.

Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge 3 adjustable font sizes to customize your reading experience USB 2.0 data and power connection Read in multiple formats, including ePub and PDF Quick page turns and high contrast ratio Display - Screen Size - Vizplex 5 inches Resolution - 800 x 600 pixels Gray Scale - 8-levels gray scale Power - Battery Type - Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (battery - DC 3.7 V) AC Power - DC 5.2 V Battery Life (Approx) - 7,500 (BBeB Book) Media Formats Supported

Sony Digital Reader Touch Edition - Black (PRS600BC)

Amazon Price: $279.94 (as of 12/09/2009)

The Reader Touch Edition features a 6"display with simple, easy-to-use touchscreen navigation. Turn pages with the swipe of a finger and enjoy fast and intuitive navigation of your favorite books.

Take freehand notes and highlight sections of text you want to revisit later, just as you would in a real book, using the included stylus. If you prefer, a virtual keyboard is also available for entering quick notes or searching your eBooks. If you want, you can even export your notes to your computer using the eBook Library software.

Enjoy access to a wider number of books from a wider number of places. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access books at Sony's eBookstore, check out books from public libraries, access over 500,000 free public domain titles from Google, as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers (Internet access is required).

Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Touch Edition, you will never have to make that choice again. 512MB of onboard memory lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books at a time. Whether you're venturing across town or across the country, the Reader Touch Edition makes an ideal travelling companion.

Measuring just 0.4" thin and weighing less than 9 ounces, the Reader Touch Edition is thinner and more lightweight than almost any book, and even many magazines. The Reader Touch Edition utilizes E-Ink screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that's more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight.

Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge. Paper-like display for easy, natural reading Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge; Built-in Oxford American English eDictionary; Intuitive eBook Library software for PC and Mac 5 adjustable font sizes.