DIGITAL READERS HAVE ARRIVED EVERYWHERE!
THE CHOICES AVAILABLE NEED A LITTLE STUDY
TO FIND THE BEST FIT FOR YOU.
BUT ISN'T IT GREAT TO FINALLY HAVE THAT OPTION?
eBook Readers have exploded on the scene just in time for Holiday Shopping. Many prices, many styles, many features --- so take some time to visit them all and make the choice that is right for you.
Ask yourself some questions and write down what you decide is important. Then compare the hardware features and prices. Below are some ideas to consider:
You can download almost any publisher's eBook to your PC and read on your PC screen with their free software. This gives you more choices for titles and pricing, and more vendors.
Some eBook Readers use your PC to connect, purchase, download, and manage titles. Others use built-in WiFi in the unit itself. Would you rather download to your PC first? Would you rather work only with the eBook reader and leave the PC connection out of it? There are valid reasons for either preference.
Note: if you're looking into the WiFi version, find out if there are any location restrictions. For instance, the Kindel uses Sprint for WiFi access -- check Sprint's map for coverage in your travel areas.
Is color important? Most ebooks are mono-color, but if you plan to download magazines, text books, photos, or anything else in that category, color could make a difference.
What screen size do you prefer -- six inch, nine inch, more? At home I read on the PC screen most often. But I carry my 3-year old Sony PRS505 in my purse to read on an airplane or in a waiting room where paperback 'size' is more convenient. Consider what fits in your purse or pocket and make sure you can comfortably read the viewable page. Remember there was a reason we didn't all jump into the small screen world when eBooks first appeared in PDA display.
Is multi-media important? I prefer my IPod for music and audio books, and reserve my eReader only for text. Newer eReaders claim to have audio and video as well, and all in one device. Remember to check the space requirement and expected battery capacity if you plan to expand your use that far.
Shop current features, prices, and options here:
| and Check eBook Bestsellers at Barnes & Nobel | ||
| Shop Sony Style for Weekly Deals on eReaders. |
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Play Audio on your IPod, PC, or burn CD's for your car. | ||
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| Kobobooks.com | |
| Sony Reader eBook Pocket Edition, PRS-300 Pink | PocketBook 302 E-Book Reader | |
| Augen "The Book" 7" E-Book Reader at WalMart.com | Ectaco JBL-G-EN jetBook-Lite eReader, White at WalMart.com | |
| Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300BC at OfficeDepot.com |  at OfficeDepot.com |
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Aluratek LIBRE AEBK01F eBook Reader PRO Digital Text Reader at OfficeDepot.com | |
| Aluratek Libre eBook Reader Pro, Black |  | |
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Sony(R) PRS-505SC Reader Digital Book at OfficeDepot.com | |
