Introduction to eBooks

If you've finally decided that you need an eBook reader in your life, then you'll want to make sure that you spend your money wisely. Currently, there are 4 eBook Readers sitting at the top of the pile, each with their own individual advantages, but it's deciding which advantages and features that you require and suit your needs the best! eBooks have become one of the most popular pieces of tech available at the moment, so if you've decided there's room for one in your life, this article is a must read for you.

First of all, the Amazon Kindle 2, weighing in at only 10.2oz, it's fairly lightweight and at only 8" x 5.3" it's relatively compact too. It comes fully equipped with wireless, a keyboard and even an MP3 Player. This fantastic device comes with 2 GB worth of memory, which is about 1500 eBooks - perfect for book enthusiasts! The screen size comes in at 6", and its battery life can hold its ground for up to 2 weeks, providing wireless is turned off. This next generation eBook reader features new and improved ergonomics, navigation, display and storage capacity, as well as a far more advanced battery life than its predecessor. It also comes equipped with an application that can take you to the Amazon Kindle Store, allowing you to purchase and download new eBooks at the click of a button.

Next is the Amazon Kindle's newest model, the Kindle DX. This model weighs in at around 18.9oz, heavier than the Kindle 2, but it offers up slightly more for your money, with extra space, extra screen space and extra capabilities! The Kindle DX has one of the biggest reader screens with 9.7", perfect if you prefer larger font, or a clearer screen. The resolution currently stands at 1200 x 824, making it one of the clearer, sharper screens, and comes with, like the Kindle 2, an mp3 player and a keyboard for easy access to your favourite books. It also has a massive 4 GB worth of space, allowing you to store up to 3500 books, should you have that many to store! With the Kindle DX, you could pretty much store an entire library on one, compact, slim line reader. It also comes equipped with iPhone like technology, which flips your screen depending on which way you decide to hold your reader.

The Sony PRS-700 is a relatively new, touch screen eBook reader and although it may not have the space like other readers, it still manages to pack a punch. The PRS-700 is one of the lightest readers available at only 10oz, and scaling at about 5" x 6" making is small, compact and extremely lightweight. However, this reader comes with about 512Mb worth of space, true this may not be as much as some of the other readers, but the price reflects this, and it's the perfect reader for book lovers who don't have a massive collection. Despite the size, this reader still manages to hold around 400 eBooks, which means you're not paying for space you're not going to use. The new model Sony PRS-700 comes with a faster processor for quicker reactions, and a touch screen with a stylus in order to highlight or search words and make notes.

And finally, the Barnes and Noble Nook, seen here above this article. The Nook is slightly more compact than other models, at 7.7" x 4.9", and also comes with WiFi capabilities. Users are granted free access to the B&N stores and can download a wide variety of different eBooks with extreme ease through their reader. It has a 2 GB Flash memory, and can last up to 10 days with wireless inactive. It's perfect for those who are looking for something small, smart and simple that will suit their basic needs. It is a touch screen device; making scrolling through books incredibly easy.

So if you're looking for the perfect reader, don't get swept up in the hype! This article details some of the top eBook readers' best features, but in order to find what you need, displayed to you in a clear and concise way, try looking on eBook reader comparison sites, such as the eBook Reader Matrix.