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]

Skiff Reader (Preview)

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 similar to a printed newspaper or magazine. Using multiple columns, photos, common type fonts and pagination, the unique Skiff is designed to take reading to the next level. Display Skiff has a very generous 11.5-inch display area with an impressive resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels which is almost four times as many as other... [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]

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? 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]

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]