Amazon Kindle DX
In the world of Amazon, size does seem to matter. Four months after releasing the Kindle 2, the Kindle DX with its much bigger screen and great new tricks, hit the market. The DX was Amazon’s effort to show academic publishers that it was time to green up and get with the digital revolution.
Sony Pocket Edition PRS-300
The Sony PRS-300 exemplifies a case of less is more. It doesn’t have all of the extra features and apps that many of its competitors have but its simplicity and no-nonsense design is actually quite refreshing. It does one main job and it does it very well.
Barnes & Noble Nook
Flagged as a primary contender on the ever-expanding e-reader scene, Barnes & Noble’s Nook has turned a lot of heads as the first Android-powered e-book reader with a full-colour touchscreen. Got your attention, well it certainly had ours... but is all of this too good to be true?
Apple iPad Preview
By now I am sure that you have been steamrolled with opinions, reviews, articles and releases of the long-awaited Apple iPad – Apple’s entry into tablet computing. So it does everything just short of the washing and ironing, but is that just too much or not enough? And how does it function as an ebook reader?
Interead Cool-er
With its eye-catching candy colours and distinctly iPod-esque appearance, Cool-er is an independent reader trying to carve itself a niche in the rapidly expanding ebook reader market. Cool-er’s claim to fame is that it's lighter, less expensive, more colorful and more "open" as it accepts a wide variety of file formats.
6-inch eReaders
One of the newest additions to the ebook reader flurry, the Bebook Neo does indeed make a bold yet elegant statement. Keeping up with the slim design trend, the Bebook Neo is sleek and streamlined in profile and is a rather classy piece of tech. Design Although not quite as compact as the Amazon Kindle 2 (and this is really splitting hairs), the Bebook Neo is only 1.2... [Read more of this review]
Flagged as a primary contender on the ever-expanding e-reader scene, Barnes & Noble’s Nook has turned a lot of heads as the first Android-powered e-book reader with a full-colour touchscreen. Got your attention, well it certainly had ours… but is all of this too good to be true? Design The basic design of the Nook doesn’t really break into any new territory.... [Read more of this review]
Spring Design’s Alex ebook reader sprung to the scene in late 2009 and has garnered much interest because of its nifty dual-screen display. With its impressive design and hardware capabilities, the Alex is set to be an ereader for hardware enthusisasts. Design Slim but tall is perhaps the best way to describe the Alex. While at first glance, it may bear resemblances... [Read more of this review]
While not exactly a household name, iRiver can usually be relied upon to develop a quality product that’s both unique and exciting. In the case of the Story, it’s sleek, lightweight, attractive and is rapidly gaining global momentum. But what is it that makes this reader tick? Design At first glance, the matte all-white body and integrated keyboard of the Story looks... [Read more of this review]
Although the Sony PRS-600 is essentially an upgraded and improved version of the PRS-700, this ebook reader is really out to impress. The PRS-600 addresses most of the hiccups of the earlier PRS-700 and elegantly asserts its position as a frontrunner in the market. Design The Sony PRS-600 has many strengths and noteworthy features, but it is perhaps the overall look and... [Read more of this review]
Although the Cybook Gen 3 is a few years old (it was released in 2007), it nevertheless has a very classy and streamlined design. Its sleek black face has a minimalist approach with only a d-pad and the Bookeen logo. Design The first thing to point out about the Cybook Gen 3 is that it is thin, very thin. In fact, with a diameter of 85 mm and a total weight of 174 grams,... [Read more of this review]
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5-inch eReaders
As its name implies, the Bebook Mini neatly slots into the 5-inch category of ebook readers with its slim dimensions and size. But can the Bebook Mini... [Read more of this review]
The Cybook Opus is a neat and tidy reader with a simple yet stylish two-tone appearance. Its graceful curves and intelligent design and features help nudge... [Read more of this review]
The Sony PRS-300 exemplifies a case of less is more. It doesn’t have all of the extra features and apps that many of its competitors have but its simplicity... [Read more of this review]
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Larger eReaders
Slim, sleek and oh so sexy, the Skiff Reader is set to wow the ebook reader scene with its ability to render magazine and newspaper layouts with a look... [Read more of this review]
While Sony may be one of the oldest players on the eBook reader market, its line of e-readers are perhaps some of the sleekest and most elegant out there... [Read more of this review]
With its dual screen design and “book-like” appearance, the Entourage Edge promises to be a student’s companion, a top-class ebook reader and an... [Read more of this review]
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