EBook Readers
ebook reader in mostra
Tre modelli di ebook reader
How To Choose an eBook Reader
Article by Michael Riley
If you’re interested in buying an ebook reader, you might be a little overwhelmed by the choices that are now available and all of the technical information that is shown for each device. It’s not very hard to understand once you know a little about the technology, and you can do all of the research you need just by reading the websites that sell the devices. In this article I will go over the basics of what you need to know.
When you’re looking at a website that sells an ebook reader, you should find a section called “Technical Specifications,” or Tech Specs for short. Some websites might have this under the regular product description instead of in its own section. It will list a lot of technical information, and I’ll explain what it all means below. With this knowledge you can make an informed decision.
Price
When deciding which type of e-reader to purchase, price is an important part of the decision for most people. As of this writing, both the Amazon Kindle and the Kobo eReader are priced the lowest at 9 for the WiFi models.
Size and Weight
When you see these details in the product description, it’s pretty self explanatory. The size will usually be listed as Height x Width x Thickness.
If this is important to you, you can compare this between different devices. Some people prefer smaller devices, and some prefer larger. Most ebook readers are pretty lightweight — between around 5 to 20 ounces. A standard paperback book weighs in at somewhere around 10 ounces, so you can use that as a guide. Also, if you do a lot of travelling the weight of the device might make a difference in your luggage.
Screen Size and Type
A lot of the ereaders available today have 6 inch screens, and a few have 7 inch screens. The type of screen is more important to consider.
Devices like the Kindle, Kobo, Sony Reader, Nook, and BeBook have E-Ink screens. These screens are not back-lit like your computer screen. Instead, they have a matte finish that doesn’t reflect light and reduces glare. E-Ink provides a reading experience that is very similar to reading from paper.
Devices like the Pandigital Novel, the Nook Color, and tablet computers like the iPad, have LCD screens. These are basically the same as your laptop screen or computer monitor. Since they display light, your eyes can grow tired more easily, and they also use significantly more battery power. These devices are also more than just ebook readers, and they tend to be more expensive.
File Types Supported
This is quite important because it determines the types of ebooks that you’ll be able to read with the device. If you know that you want to be able to read PDF files, look for that in the list of supported file types. If you want to be able to buy current popular ebooks from ebook stores, you will need an e-reader that supports Adobe DRM. Look for that in the list as well. This is one case where it’s better to buy an device that is more well-known. The more obscure the device, the less likely that you’ll be able to get the content you want for it.
Some ebook readers can also play MP3 music. If that is important for you, check for that in the product details.
One important note: The Amazon Kindle will only read ebooks that are purchased at Amazon.com. If you want to be able to buy ebooks from other ebook stores, carefully consider this restriction.
Battery Life
The battery life for ebook readers is commonly shown as the number of page turns that can be performed during one charge. For example: if a website shows a battery life of 8000 page turns, and you figure that an average book might have 300 pages, that works out to over 25 books that you could read before you had to charge the battery again.
Memory
eBook readers come with on-board memory, which will be shown in MB (megabytes) or GB (gigabytes). Most also have “expandable” memory, which means that you can put in your own storage card for more storage space. The tech specs for each e-reader will specify how much storage comes with the e-reader itself, and how large of a memory card it can handle.
This is important because this is how your ebooks are stored on the device. The more memory, the more ebooks you can put on it. Most of these ebook readers can store thousands of books, which is likely to be more than you’re ever going to own, so the difference between the e-readers becomes negligible unless this is really an issue for you.
Free Content
Some companies are bundling their ebook readers with free content. The Kobo eReader, for example, comes with 100 free classic ebooks pre-installed. If you have a Kindle you can download many free classic books on Amazon’s website. Most other ebook readers will allow you to read just about any free PDF or EPUB file that you download online.
WiFi or 3G
Look out for the terms “WiFi” and “3G”. If a company is giving you a choice between these two types of connectivity, the 3G option will be more expensive. WiFi lets you use your WiFi connection at home to download content directly to the device, without having to use your computer. Depending on the device, you might also be able to browse the internet. 3G is the same type of connection that your cell phone has, which means that you don’t need to be on a WiFi network to download ebooks. Some e-readers do not have either of these capabilities.
Design
Finally, when making your choice between all of the available e-readers, you can consider the overall design of the device. The Sony Readers look more technological than the others, while the Kobo looks more friendly. The Nook has a rounder appearance, and the Kindle displays a full keyboard on the bottom. There is probably an ebook reader that has a design that fits your personality.
I hope that the information covered above will be enough to help anyone who is shopping for an ebook reading device. They are fun gadgets, and reading on them is a pleasurable experience. Good luck!
SKYTEX Primer 7″ Color E-reader and Media Player
eBook Readers – click on the image below for more information.
- 7IN PRIMER EBOOK READER
- WARRANTY : ONE YEAR
eBook Readers
Primer was designed to make life a little simpler.First, by consolidating all of your mobile entertainment onto one affordable and sleek device, and next, by ensuring compatibility with the media and hardware you already have or want.Primer’s plug-and-play design connects to your PC or Mac for easy drag and drop transfer of your favorite media files..If the ability to carry around your favorite books with you anywhere you go sounds convenient, then being able to take your favorite books, movies,
SKYTEX Primer 7″ Color E-reader and Media Player
Click on the button for more eBook Readers information and reviews.
Five Best Ebook Readers
eBook Readers
Sony was one of the first to market with an E-ink ebook reader, and the Digital Reader line is still going strong today. It's backed by Sony's own ebook store, which isn't as large as some of its competitors, but Sony has made great strides in …
eBook Readers question by Enigmatic: ebook readers?
Please find ebook readers websites where readers can only read the information but cannot.
Business Plan for building websites
eBook Readers best answer:
Answer by arcanum70
um, WHAT?!?!?!?!
com’erano? cavolo devono essere comodissimi, pensa se in tutte le scuole fossero adottati, niente più libri di testo pesantissimi…cavolo
Ok… So Maybe I was Hasty…,
Yes this unit uses cheap plastics, the screen graphics are antiquated, it doesn’t have wifi or a camera, and it won’t do your nails- but, man is this thing fun. By fun I mean, having the ability to carry 10000 books in the palm of your hand, and listen to thousands of songs. I thought the screen was small, but, it is adequate. I can’t wait to have it in my hands pretty much all the time. The browser history allows you to read 10 books at a time, and return to the part in each book that you were just reading. It’s no frills, although the color scheme is pretty cool. This is my new favorite gadget. It’s not an I-Pad, you can actually buy 6 of these or get one I-Pad. As an e-reader, it’s extremely adequate. I’m a techie, but, I’ll compromise in the name of value. I don’t see anything with the abilities of this thing, that isn’t almost double the price. I’m sold. I just hope it lasts, the quality is questionable, but, man is this thing fun.
Was this review helpful to you?
|Decent multimedia player with some drawbacks,
For the money, this multimedia player does a lot: plays videos (including flash videos)and mp3s, displays photos, and serves as a decent ereader. Throw in a radio, an onboard speaker (albeit weak range) and recorder, and what’s not to like? Well, for starters, as another reviewer notes, there are issues with the battery. The instructions say that for optimum use, you should do a full charge and discharge of the battery at least 4-5 times. What they don’t say is that it may take more than 24 hours to do a full charge! It’s true that with patience, the battery life does get longer, but not very long (watching videos, the longest it’s worked is 2 1/2 hours, and 5 hours using the reader and playing music at the same time). Most people realize that you can only download kindle books with either a kindle or the kindle ap for androids, pcs, etc, so that was no problem for me. I have successfully downloaded books in ePub format from other sites, and enjoy the books already on the Primer. I’ve also downloaded news and magazines through ecalibre. I did have to figure out how to use each of the apps from the other sites (e.g.,Borders, my library), but once I did, no problems. What I do find annoying is that the directories are confusing, so it’s not always easy to find your download immediately, and the ebook directory will list not only your ebooks but also your music, etc (though you can only play videos from the video directory and music from the music directory). I originally gave this multimedia player a four star review, then took that down after the battery problems. I am holding onto mine because it was cheap, and still does more things than a kindle. I also like the ereader’s LCD screen better than either the kindle or the b & w nook. But you’ll need to be prepared to take some time with this to make it work for you. Or just spend more and get the color nook, which has the color LCD screen, can play videos (though not flash, yet) and music, and has Wi-Fi with a decent browser to boot.
Was this review helpful to you?
|Great Value,
Wow!!!!!!! I am impressed. I bought this for my son for Christmas and just got it in the mail today. My daughter and I played with it for quite some time.
The clarity of the picture for all, photos, movies and ereader is incredible!!!
The Audio is awsome and actually sounds like a stereo when you play music. I know he will just love this Christmas!!!1
Fantastic price! I am so glad I did not spend the hundreds of dollars for another and I got more especially full color!!!!!
Was this review helpful to you?
|