Barnes & Noble Nook
Filed under 6-inch eReaders
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
Filed under 6-inch eReaders
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]
Entourage Edge
Filed under Larger eReaders
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]
Apple iPad Preview
Filed under Larger eReaders
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? Design True to Apple’s form, they have built a product that looks good, feels good and is surprisingly light for its size. The iPad looks remarkably similar to an... [Read more of this review]
