What Is The Best EReader Device For You?

There are many different eBook eReader devices such as the Kindle, iPad, iPhone, Sony Reader, Android and Barnes & Noble Nook. But which of these eBook reading devices is the best for you?

Choosing an eReader can be a tricky task. However, a good way to go about making your decision is to compare the main features on these devices. Direct comparisons between Kindle, iPhone, iPad and Nook might include:

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Color vs Black and White
Backlight vs Daylight Readability
Wi-Fi vs 3G
Touch Screen vs Standard Screen

By weighing up the pros and cons of the above features, your task will become much easier.

So here are a few comparisons of the main eBook eReaders. The Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook and Sony Reader.

Design

The Kindle 2 and Kindle DX are without a touch Screen, where as the iPad, Nook and Sony Reader have a touch screen.

The lightest and smallest eBook eReader is the Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 with 5-inch touch screen.

The Kindle 2 has a 6-inch screen and weights 10.2 ounces. The Kindle DX is 9.7-inch and 18.9 ounces.

The Barnes & Noble Nook is 6-inches and has a mass of 12.1 ounces.

The iPad has a 9.7-inch screen and weights 1.5 pounds.

The iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Nook and Sony Reader who have wireless capabilities but on some of the devices you may need to pay a connection fee.

Supported File formats

The eBook formats supported by the iPad include: EPUB, PDF, H.264 or MPEG-4 video, audio formats supported-AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV.

The Kindle 2 accepts the following formats: Kindle(AZW), TXT, MOBI, PRC and audio formats-MP3 and Audible.

Kindle DX: ebook formats-Kindle (AZW), PDF, TXT, MOBI, PRC and Audio MP3, Audible, AAX

Nook: EPUB, PDB, PDF and MP3

Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600: BBeB, PDF, Word, EPUB/ADEPT and MP3, AAC.

Summary

To summarise, the best eReader device depends on your specific requirements. If you weigh up the above factors you are on the right track. The perfect eBook reader for one person, may not suit someone else just as well.

What Is The Best EReader Device For You?

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