We have just added comparison tables for the most popular ebook readers available on the market today in the UK (Most of these are available in the US and Europe too).
It can be very difficult to pick the right ebook reader, plus there are many upcoming ebook reader companies releasing press releases monthly about planned launches which we will mostly never get to see on UK shores!
So check out the tables, they are a work in progress, and as more ebook readers are made available we will add them to the list.
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I love this device. When I read your post here then I know which one of the best ebook reader should I buy. I have seen my friend’s Kindle..It’s so awesome.
I’m about to buy a book reader and was thinking of the Sony PRS600B. However my question is this. I’ve read that Waterstones have a dreadful selection of books and rather expensive too. Living in Europe, are we limited to where we can purchase our books from? I thought that it was fairly open provided the ereader could recieve the format required?!? Please help as this will largely dictate which reader i buy.
Thank you.
I am wondering if you do reviews for those who self publish and are working to get their books on these e-readers?
I have mine on Kindle and recently uploaded a video on how to prepare one’s manuscript for Amazon’s Digital Text Platform at http://www.youtube.com/dlantz6#p/a/u/0/tuaP-5Bq8QM
I’d be interested in learning more about publishing on these other readers.
Thanks!
David
I would like to see a reader that could display 2 pages at a time as is normal when reading a book. 2 seperate screens would be nice, one for the LH page and the other for the RH page. A second possibility is for a device with a 10 inch screen to display the 2 pages side by side and turning the page in either direction would display the appropriate odd or even numbered page. Is there any possibility that a device like this would appear on the market. There can’t be any technical reason for not doing things in this way.
Hi
I want to buy a reader to go trekking. I’ll be using it in a tent with only a headtorch for light. What i want to know is, will the light from the headtorch reflect in the screen of the reader? Anybody know the answer?
I am very, very nearly ready to make a purchase of a 6″ Beebook Reader as a surprise birthday present for my partner. The reason for the purchase is that now we are getting on a bit in years Ally is becoming restricted in his selection of reading material as this is determined by the size of print. An ebook reader would be a dream!
What I need to know before I take the plunge is firstly, what percentage of reading material is available in ebook form for the Beebook reader. Secondly, where and how do I buy the ebooks, and finally what ‘extras’ am I required to buy along with the reader, e.g. batteries, battery chargers etc., or do they come as a package?
Thank you for being there for me. Kindest regards – Janice Laurie
As a long standing ebook reader convert since 1998. I would like to say you can buy your books for anywhere. The Kindle is more tying as you need to buy from Amazon however, I do believe they have conversion software if the book allows. Also you can purchase in your favorite formats. Epub looks great on the Sonys… You are definately not restricted also you can buy from 3rd party book stores or directly from publishers. I have last count over 10K ebooks.. and continually adding more to my collection.
Amazon’s Kindle wireless reader had a huge hurtle to overcome in order to become more than just a gimmicky gadget that would be forgotten in a couple months after its glitzy launch.
There’s something about going to the store, purchasing a hardcopy book, and rifling through the pages that e-books have never been able to compete with. Most of the backlash stems from the fact that the platforms on which those books have been displayed historically haven’t been up to the task.
The screens are too small, too bright, look too much like computers, and make you feel as if you’re still jacked into the high-tech matrix that traps us all every day of our working life.
Essentially, people buy books to get away from computers. What’s more, “book people” love books.
Does anyone know if the Elonex (or other e-reader) can play MP3s whilst you’re reading? Quite a few say that they will play MP3s, but they don’t say whether this is an either-or, i.e. only plays music OR displays e-books. thanks
I am looking for a reader not so much for books as to read pdf and word documents. In addition to size and weight concerns (big screen important, and willing to have it be a touch heavier if necessary), I need mark-up ability (e.g. a stylus to make notes and/or something like apple’s “stickies”). Advice appreciated. Thanks.
Can anyone suggest an e-reader for somene with advanced macular degeneration – i.e. one that has really high definition and reasonable sized lettering?
Thank you
Hi
I am trying to find en ebook reader or similar that can turn the pages through voice activation. through a fall my mohter is rendered paralysed but prefectly able to read but can’t turn the pages.
Any ideas?
Thanks Sue
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