Jan
12
The new Kindle 2011 with WI-FI and various special offers is regarded as a low-priced ereader. In fact, when studying the current market, it is easy to notice that there are very few models priced below $100. Among the competitors to Kindle there are Aluratek Libre Air, Jetbook Mini, and Pocketbook 360 Plus. If you compare these item, you will realize that Amazon has the most extensive ecosystem, letting you to digest not just books, but also magazines ...
Dec
29
Overview
This tablet is the second iteration of the original Nook Color, which was a huge success for the manufacturer and has been its bestselling device. This ereader is recognized as a solid second offering by Barnes and Noble, providing the user with the dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. Meanwhile, the ...
Dec
23
Overview
iriver’s follow-up electronic reader to the Story (which was first to be presented on the US market), the Story HD, offers a reader a redesigned piece of hardware. However, you might not recognize a 2011 product from the first glance. In fact, the device’s design is retro in some ways – little goldish brown pill-shaped keys like it has always been, and a matching goldish brown rubberized back cover.
Meanwhile, the iriver Story HD’s ...
Dec
13
Overview
The Bebook Club S is the latest edition to the electronic reader offerings by the Netherlands-based manufacturer. This edition is actually their expansion on popular Club unit that faced critical success in Europe thanks to its low price point. The new electronic reader provides users with new features but doesn’t have Wi-Fi and other options.
Hardware
The device has a 6-inch E Ink pearl display with a 600*800 resolution and 16 ...
Dec
6
Overview
The Pocketbook 912 PRO has been released in Eastern Europe and may be introduced in the US next year. This latest generation 9.7-inch electronic reader features some really surprising new options. The device can be regarded as a step in the right direction for the manufacturer and undoubtedly elevates its game through delivering touch screen displays that customers want. In addition, the Wi-Fi and web experience is also a welcome addition to ...
Nov
29
Amazon offers its clients to purchase millions of e-books, songs, movies, television shows through the online store. In addition, now the company gave the customers an ability of the access to Android applications. All this has allowed Amazon to seriously press its main competitors – the tablet Nook Color, produced by Barnes&Noble and the iPad, collected by Apple. Not long time ago the company sold only Amazon electronic reading devices with a papery ...
Nov
23
In the field of electronic books, Sony Corporation is the most productive. The users always enthusiastically welcomed any new items. After a whole family of devices, in autumn 2011 the company has launched model PRS-T1 in three colors.
The model can be regarded as the PRS-650 modification, but it functions on the Android operating system, software is completely rewritten, and the appearance acquired characteristics of Sony Ericsson mobile products. ...
Nov
18
Though the devices for reading electronic books with close to a tablet PC functionality were present on the market before, only the launch of Kindle Fire allowed Amazon company to make a bid for success in the segment of "purebred tablets". But in spite of positioning Kobo Vox eReader device, produced by Kobo company, as a solution for reading e-books, for the price and functionality this device can compete with the Kindle Fire. The device came into the ...
Nov
14
Amazon Kindle Touch belongs to the four new versions of Kindles which were presented by Amazon company on the 28th of September 2011. Amazon Kindle Touch will be offered only in the U.S., and in general looks like a younger model, but equipped with a touch-screen, so its price is somewhat higher – $99 on special offer (in idle mode, this "economy" version will display promotional screensavers) and $139 without it. This reader will be available for ...
Nov
3
New e-reader from Sony, PRS-950SC model is a unique solution for reading electronic texts. It features rare 7 inches widescreen display with 600x1024 px resolution that features high-end Optical touch screen technology. This new touch method doesn’t affect the image display, making it clear and sharp regardless of touch control ...
Aug
19
Barnes & Noble is the main competitor of Amazon at the US market of e-book readers. Recently the company released Nook Simple Touch Reader as the response on the latest Amazon Kindle. The company aimed to make a gadget more attractive than Kindle, but not drastically different, with similar features.
Nook has the same colour as ...
Aug
11
Aluratek showed off a couple of new e-readers at the last CES showcase. Libre Touch and Libre Air models are finally going to the market, and the question is whether it is competitive enough to become popular among customers alongside with such successive models of the same class as Nook Simple Touch or Kobo Touch. This review is ...
Aug
3
This month a new electronic book reader reaches the market – Pandigital Novel. This 7 in colour touchscreen device is positioned as a e-book reader combined with Internet tablet. Such interesting all-purpose gadget will cost $160 - $200 that makes it one of the most awaited products in this category.
Pandigital aimed to create a ...
Jul
29
Sony Reader Touch Edition is a first Sony e-book reader with touch-sensitive control. It ideally suits for frequent use by fans of reading on the move. The model was created to replace PRS-505 and PRS-700 models in the range of Sony readers. It combines the best features starting with easiness in use and finishing with affordable ...
Jul
26
6 in stylish e-book reader with E-Ink display at the price of $140 - $160 caused lots of discussions, as the declared functionality deserved much higher pricing. However, low gadget price was justified by specific peculiarities in use. Amazon Kindle 3 is a part of massive system of book sale via Amazon. It is completely customized for company services and users who purchase books at Amazon. The company made e-book prize affordable hoping that it will ...
Jul
20
The idea of creating e-book readers with two displays is rather reasonable. It gives ability to combine the simplicity of touchscreen controls and reading on the second, matted display, avoiding glaring caused by glossy sensor screen cover. Spring Design company has released HighScreen Alex two screen e-book reader that features 6 in ...
Jul
12
With the introduction of E-readers, many companies are looking for ways to offer something different and exciting. While Amazon has turned to making larger E-readers, Barnes and Noble have turned to focusing on offering color. This is great, especially when it comes to children books.
The full-color NOOK is slightly larger than its ...
Jul
6
The Sony PRS-505 is just one from the Sony manufacturers and will definitely not be the last of the products.
This is another device that uses an E-ink display rather than an LCD screen, which has its own advantages and disadvantages, such as the ability to read in the sunlight but not at night without a light. However, the size of this E-reader is bigger than most others. It is an 8.1 inch display, which is about the size of a normal paperback book. ...
Jul
1
The Kobo E-Reader weighs around 200 grams and has a 6 inch display, which is just like most of its rivals. It is possible to view the fonts in five different sizes, which can help those who need glasses to be able to read. The difference with the Kobo E-Reader and many of its rivals is that fact that all of the buttons are on the side of the device rather on the front. The only thing below the screen in the navigation pad.
The device has a 1 GB hard ...
Jun
25
Not everybody has been able to get along with the Amazon Kindle because it is so small. This was one of many reasons why the Amazon Kindle DX was released. This is larger than the original Kindle but still does everything else that a user wants from the Kindle.
The Amazon Kindle DX has a larger screen than its predecessor and most other E-readers, which can make it more comfortable for many users. The DX was also the first to come out with a slate grey ...
Jun
21
The Hanvon N518 is just one E-reader which has also gone one step forward and opted for the use of touch screen technology. This is becoming extremely popular with many people all over the world and makes the navigation much easier.
Hanvon has also gone one step further by providing a stylus and making their E-reader more like a tablet. It is possible to write and highlight to be able to take notes on a book. This is an excellent device for writers, ...
Jun
15
As many companies are now bringing out their own E-readers, there are some that remain more popular than others. Barnes and Noble are just one company that stays popular with many for their Nook Reader. The Nook reader is small and lightweight, which is perfect for travelling, and can handle a number of different formats and hold all of ...
Jun
9
As technology has grown, companies are constantly on the lookout for something new to bring out to the market. E-readers were introduced in 2007 as a way to allow people to store hundreds of E-books on one device rather than need to take a lot with them while travelling. This was happily taken by consumers and it has lead to newer inventions and better products being placed onto the market. Just one of those is the Viewsonic VEB 620.
This E-reader has ...
Jun
4
The screen size is slightly larger than most other eReaders on the market; it is a 7 inch display. Another difference is the backlighting on the reader. It is an LCD color screen rather than an E-ink screen. This means that it can be seen similar to a computer monitor; you will be able to see it in the dark without a problem.
The SYNTEX Primer has a 2 GB Flash drive connected to it, which means that you can get around 2000 E-books onto your device. You ...
May
31
When it comes to travelling, people enjoying being able to read their books. However, carrying lots of books around with you can add a lot of weight. It has lead to companies creating a device known as the E-reader. However, these are still fairly big and can be uncomfortable to read. Sony has brought out an answer to this by introducing ...