Ebook Portable Reader

The Kindle 2, Kindle DX, Nook, Sony and other portable ebook readers

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Most people seem to agree that the Kindle 2 and the DX are the top choices for ebook readers. For good reason! It is available in 2 current models that are both amazing. They feature electronic or e-ink display technology. The screen has no glare and no back lighting, and features 16 levels of gray scale for beautiful, sharp images. Looking at the screen is not at all like looking at a computer monitor. It actually has the appearance of printed paper. They stay cool to the touch, as well. When reading one, you will soon forget you are using an ebook reader at all!

A big advantage of the Kindle models is the connection to and support from Amazon. You can download books in 60 seconds wirelessly, for free, from a selection of 400,000 books, plus magazines, blogs and newspapers. Visit Wikipedia and other text-based sites, or email documents and images to your reader to display on-the-go. They will also play audio books, and their text-to-speech feature will read English text out loud.

Which Kindle is right for you?

 There are several key differences between the Kindle 2 and the higher end DX. The screen size on the DX is a 9.7″ diagonal, where as the 2 is a 6″ diagonal. The DX stores up to 3,500 books, as opposed to 1,500. The display on the DX will rotate from horizontal to vertical automatically. The display on the the lower version requires manual rotation. The increased size, memory, and automatic screen rotation command a higher price, with the DX retailing for $489.00 and the Kindle 2 retailing for $259.00.

They are both excellent devices. If you need more storage, and a larger screen is important to you, go for the DX. If not, the 2 is probably perfect for you, and you might as well save a few hundred dollars.

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Have you considered the Nook? It’s another up and coming portable ebook reader. In fact, it was voted “best new gadget of 2009″ at the TechCrunch Crunchies Awards! It has a color, touch screen, free 3G wireless capability, and access to over 1,000,000 titles. I have to admit, the Nook intrigues us almost as much as the Kindle!

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More options

Kindles and Nooks aren’t the only great electronic book readers available. There are actually quite a few readers on the market.

Another popular choice is from Sony. The Sony Digital Reader Touch Edition – PRS600RC is very well rated. It has one really big advantage – a touch screen. How cool is it flip a page with the flick of a finger?

On the lower end of the well rated digital readers, you will find the Astak 5-inch Pocket Pro EZ Reader. If you are looking for a basic reader, that is excellent at handling multiple file formats, this may be the choice for you. The big disadvantage of the Astak is its lack of wireless connectivity. You will need a USB connection to download.

Are you looking for more options? Amazon sells most of the ebook readers available. You can find them here at the Amazon Electronic Center.

You can find a good review of the top 10 readers at Top10Reviews.

Accessories

Don’t forget the accessories for your portable ebook reader! Covers, power adapters, lights, and earphones will all add to your experience. Click the links for more shopping, and to buy!

So why buy a portable ebook reader?

Check out this great article from CrunchGear with the top to reasons to buy and not to buy. Of course, an electronic device isn’t going to totally replace the wonderful feel of holding a book in your hands. But the latest generation of readers comes pretty close. It is primarily for convenience that one uses an ebook device. Use it to carry all your text books in one place, rather than that heavy book bag. It’s perfect to carry your favorite novels while traveling. As a matter of fact, the Kindle DX is now international! Store and display documents, rather than wasting paper to print them. You can keep your entire library in one place, and access any book instantly. It’s really pretty cool!

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Enjoy this great video about the Kindle 2