How to Compare and Save Money on Buying an eBook Reader
- Filed under: Electronics
- Date: Nov 22,2009
Things to think about:
- Screen - Electronic Ink (eInk) is awesome! A specialized screen technology so you can read for hours without going blind from eye strain.
- Size - is it too heavy? too big? too small (i’m thinking the iPhone). Make sure it suits your needs.
- Content - Do you like to download ebooks online and then upload through USB? or do you need the manufacturer to provide an online ebook site for your perusal?
- Color - if you read comics then get a color screen. Newspapers can be easily read on all e-ink devices that are grayscale.
- Internet - Will you be using your eBook Reader for getting emails?
- Navigation - do you want buttons or a touch screen?
- Storage - does it have enough onboard memory to allow you to store your ebook library? If not, can I put in an expansion card?
The above (full guide) gives you the key fields to look at before making your choice on what to buy. Check out this comparison page to compare ebook reader stats. If you want to see all available ebook readers on the market check out the 2010 guide.
The Barnes & Noble Color Touchscreen
Comparison Shopping
By looking at multiple listings from different shopping networks and different ebay stores you can find the cheapest deal.
- Apple iPhone with eBook Reader Apps
- Amazon Kindle 1 – the first Kindle Oprah made famous
- Amazon Kindle 2
- Amazon Kindle DX – the latest Amazon ereader device
- Barnes & Noble Nook – Pre-pay before release in early 2010 (Touchscreen & color)
- The iRex Price Comparison Guide – compares the iRex Iliad Book Edition, Iliad 2 and iRex 1000S Digital Reader
- Sony PRS-300
- Sony Touch PRS-600 (Touchscreen)
Why spend extra money when you can save on this latest technological craze? The odds are you will want a better model in a year to come so save money on the purchase and compare before you buy.
The above links will allow you to buy the ebook reader devices well below RRP in any country in the world. Happy Bargain Hunting !
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