Bebook Neo (Preview)

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 cms in diameter and measures 19.6 cms from top to bottom. Weighing in at a total of 298 grams, the Bebook Neo... [Read more of this review]

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?   Design The basic design of the Nook doesn’t really break into any new territory. Measuring 19.6 cms from top to bottom and 1.3 cms in diameter, the Nook is only slightly heavier than... [Read more of this review]

Spring Design Alex

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 to the Barnes & Noble Nook, rest assured that the Alex is entirely different and in some ways better. Measuring... [Read more of this review]

Bebook Mini

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 prove that dynamite does in fact come in small packages? Design With dimensions of 151×105.5×10mm and a weight of 160 grams, the Bebook Mini may be small, but its design is fairly bland and its plastic-looking case is unlikely to win any awards for style. Aesthetics aside, the Bebook Mini has a functional and ergonomic... [Read more of this review]

Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-900

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 (in a pre-Apple iPad world, at least). The Reader Daily Edition PRS-900 certainly does not let the side down as its svelte, sexy edges and touch display bring a lot to the table. Design In terms of design, the Sony Reader Daily Edition is essentially a slightly larger-screened Touch Edition with a 7.1-inch e-ink display. Its... [Read more of this review]

Entourage Edge

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 Android web tablet. This all-in-one device promises much but can it live up to our expectations? Design The thing about the Edge is that its big, very big. Its 8.3 x 10.8 x 1.0 inch (WLD) dimensions mean that it is about the size of a 10-inch netbook, though a bit thinner and slightly longer. The larger dimensions we can live with... [Read more of this review]

Irex DR800SG and DR800S

It has to be said that the Irex DR800SG is not the most exciting and imaginative name for an ebook reader but I guess this is a case of “it does what it says on the tin”. “DR” literally stands for “Digital Reader”, “800” indicates that it has an 8-inch display (although technically it is 8.1-inches) and “SG” indicates that it has a built in 3G connection. Although, before I launch into my usual discussion, I do want to point out that the built-in 3G function... [Read more of this review]

iRiver Story

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 remarkably like the Kindle. But upon closer inspection, these similarities are restricted to the external... [Read more of this review]

Bookeen Cybook Opus

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 this reader into the mainstream. Rated as the No. 1 ebook reader for 2009 by a number of retailers, the Cybook Opus is perhaps the unsung hero of the market. Design At a superskinny 108 x 10 x 151mm (WDH) and with a 5-inch screen, the Cybook Opus is very portable and will comfortably slip into jacket pockets. More importantly,... [Read more of this review]

Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600

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 feel of this reader that really makes it stand out. Its case, which is available in red, black and grey, is... [Read more of this review]

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