E-book Readers

Amazon Kindle 3

2010-09-05T21:07:00.000-07:00

Technical Info:

Available with WiFi only or with WiFi and 3G
Graphite and White colors
High-contrast 6-inch E-Ink Screen display
Capable of storing up to 3500 e-Books
Built-in WiFi
Free global 3G connectivity in over 100 countries
Automatic Twitter and Facebook passage export feature
Up to a month of wireless use per charge
Content transferable to computers, smartphones and tablets via Whispersync technology
PDF reader with dictionary lookup, highlighting, note-taking and password-protection

Product Review

The Kindle is a high-quality e-Book reader developed by Amazon and manufactured by Foxconn that offers a step-down from the larger Kindle DX model. The latest generation of the device (set to release on August 27th, 2010) comprises two standard models - one with WiFi capabilities, and one with both WiFi and 3G.

The addition of such technologies makes the Kindle a clear competitor to other tablet-style e-Book devices such as the Sony Reader Daily Edition and the Apple iPad. Featuring a 6-inch high-contrast "E-Ink Screen" display, the device can be used in extreme lighting conditions due to its anti-glare design. Capable of storing up to 3500 e-Books that can be purchased from Amazon's Kindle Store (over 600,000 titles available), users can now download right to the reader via built-in WiFi or free 3G with global coverage. Users can also highlight and automatically export passages directly to Twitter and Facebook from the device without having to leave... read more

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Kindle DX: Amazon's 9.7" Wireless Reading Device (Latest Generation)

2009-05-08T23:26:00.000-07:00

Technical Info:

9.7" diagonal E-Ink display
1200x824 resolution, with 16 shades of gray
weights 18.9 ounces
Dimensions: 10.4" x 7.2" x 0.38"
4GB of memory
Battery
- 4 days with wireless turned on
- 2 weeks with wireless off
- 4 hours for full charge
Ports: USB2.0, 3.5mm headphone
Built-in stereo speakers
Text-to-Speach technology
Formats
- E-Book: Kindle (AZW), Mobi
- Text: PDF, TXT, DOC, HTML, DOC, RTF
- Audio: Audible, MP3
- Images: JPEG, GIF, PNG

Product Review

The Kindle DX from Amazon is the most recent addition to Amazon's popular line of eBook Reader devices. Introduced in May 2009, the Kindle DX is the largest Kindle available with a screen size of 9.7". Most of the technology in the Kindle DX is found in the previous Kindle 2 with the main differences coming in the size of the display, and the size of the internal memory clocking in at 4GB (3.3GB usable). Other differences include native PDF support (other Kindles require conversion) and auto-rotation from portrait to landscape. The Kindle DX retains the same WhisperNet wireless technology as the Kindle 2 offering free... read more

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Amazon Kindle 2

2009-02-16T23:52:00.000-08:00

Technical Info:

2GB of internal storage (700x that of the original)
improved battery life of up to two weeks on a single charge (25% more than the original
16 displayable shades of gray (4x the original)
20% faster page turning
new text-to-speech feature - 3 speeds in a male or female voice
8″ x 5.3″ x 0.36″, weighs about 10 ounces - "25% thinner than the iPhone"

Product description:

Officially announced on February 9th 2009, the Amazon Kindle 2 is the second generation Amazon Kindle e-book reader. Featuring the ability for users to download and read digital media over the cellphone tower based Amazon Whispernet, users are not tied down to using a PC or hunting for wireless networks. The service is free to use and allows users to some free media, as well as the ability to subscribe to newspapers ($5.99 - 14.99/month), magazines ($1.25 - 3.49/month) or blogs ($0.99 - 1.99/month), or to purchase full books (most New York Times ...read more

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The Sony PRS-700BC

2009-02-16T22:58:00.000-08:00

Technical details

6" display screen
Built in LED lighting
Audio-out port for MP3 playing
E-Ink paper-like display
Lithium Ion Battery, chargable from AC or USB
Integrated Touchscreen
512 MB memory
Weighs about 10 oz.

Product Review

The Sony PRS-700 is a E-Book reader at the upper end of the market. For the price, it delivers not only a sleek, well designed frame, but also notable usability improvements over it's predecessors by including a touch screen, and built in lighting. While these features make interacting with the PRS-700 much easier, it moves it away from the concept of a virtual book, and much closer to that of a cleverly shaped lap-top. While it boasts the same e-ink as it's competitors, the added layers of screen required to facilitate the touch features and lighting effects make the text look flatter, and introduce some issues with glare. The trade off of screen quality for added features makes the Sony PRS-700 a go for people who wanted an e-book reader that doesn't just imitate a book. The consumer who cut and pastes, and highlights the work they are reading, will find it's added features a boon, those ...read more

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Amazon Kindle Reviews

2008-11-24T23:06:00.001-08:00

Technical Info

Dimensions: 7.5" x 5.3" x 0.7"
Screen: 6" diagonal, 600 x 800 resolution
Weight: 10.3 ounces
Battery life: with wireless - 2 days, without wireless - 7 days
Battery charges in 2 hours
Holds over 200 books
Full QWERTY keyboard
SD memory card slot

Product Review

The Amazon Kindle is a wireless eBook reader that allows you to download and read books, newspapers and notable blogs on-the-go. It does not require you to first have the book downloaded on your computer, but instead allows you to buy books directly from the Kindle online store and the book gets downloaded directly to the device in approximately 1 minute. The device does not use WiFi for its internet connection, instead using the cell phone high-speed data network, EVDO. A major bonus is that you don't pay for the wireless access, this is covered by a deal with Amazon and Sprint and accounts for the somewhat... read more

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Sony Prs-505 E-book Reader Reviews

2008-11-24T23:05:00.001-08:00

By Technical details

6" EInk screen
Portrait and landscape modes
Formats: HTML, Txt, PRC, PalmDoc, PDF, Secured Mobipocket
32MB of integrated storage expandable by 12GB through memory cards
Unprotected MP3 and AAC support

Product Review

The Sony Reader PRS-505 is the upgrade to Sony's first eBook reader the PRS-500 featuring improved hardware specifications and improved software capabilities. The 6" screen uses a new version of the E-Ink technology with a better contrast ratio, faster response time, and support for eight shades of gray instead of four. Furthermore the PRS-505 contains ...read more

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Irex iliad Ebook reader Reviews

2008-11-24T23:03:00.000-08:00

Technical Details

an 8.1-inch (20.6 cm) electronic paper display
a resolution of 768x1024 pixels (160dpi)
16 levels of grayscale
USB connector for external storage,
CompactFlash Type II slot for memory extension or other applications
MultiMediaCard slot for MMC memory cards
3.5 mm stereo audio jack for a headset
WiFi 802.11g wireless LAN

Product Review

The iRex iLiad is an advanced e-paper reader aimed at the corporate and personal markets. It can be used for reading and editing documents and e-books. A touch sensitive Wacom LCD panel is used for controlling the reader and displaying relevant content. Dedicated buttons are also available on the body to facilitate easier reading, such as dedicated "page flipping" buttons. The iLiad is built on Linux and thanks to its open accessibility it's possible to browse the web using this device alongside a host of other custom applications that have been built by the community... read more

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