eBook Reader Comparison
This eBook reader comparison table serves as a quick reference for first time buyers.
Which Specs Matter The Most When You Decide What To Buy?
An ebook reader comparison is the first step for any of us who want to purchase a new ereader. But, with so many
ereader devices to choose from, how do you go about finding the right one for you? Here's a fast guide to the most
important specs to look out for.
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Kindle
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Kindle TouchWi-Fi / 3G
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Kindle Keyboard Wi/Fi 3G
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Nook Touch
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Kobo Touch
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Sony Reader Wi/Fi
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Kindle Fire
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Nook Colour
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Skytex Primer
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eMatic eGlide
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Pandigital Novel
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| Year off Release |
2011
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2011
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2010
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2011
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2011
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2011
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2011
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2010
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2010
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2010
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2011
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| Average Price |
$79 (ad supported) - $109 |
$99 - $139 (Wi-Fi) or $149 - $189 (3G) |
$99 - $139 (Wi-Fi) or $139 - $189 (3G) |
$139 |
$129 |
$149 |
$199 |
$250 |
$130 |
$85 |
$160 |
| Screen Size (Inches) |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
| Weight |
5.98 oz |
7.5 oz (Wi-Fi) or 7.8 oz (Wi-Fi + 3G) |
8.5 oz (Wi-Fi) or 8.7 oz (Wi-Fi + 3G) |
7.48 oz |
7.05 oz |
5.9 oz |
14.6 oz |
15.8 oz |
N/A |
11.2 oz |
19 oz |
| Battery Life with Wi/Fi off |
1 month |
2 months |
2 months |
2 months |
1 month |
1 month |
8 hours reading |
8 hours reading |
10 hours |
3-4 hours |
N/A |
| eBook format |
AZW (Kindle) |
AZW (Kindle) |
AZW (Kindle) |
ePub |
ePub |
ePub |
AZW (Kindle) |
ePub |
ePub |
ePub |
ePub |
| Screen Type |
e-Ink |
e-Ink touchscreen |
e-Ink |
e-Ink touch screen |
e-Ink touch screen |
e-Ink touch screen |
color touch screen |
color touch screen |
color touch screen |
color touch screen |
color touch screen |
| Text to Speech |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Internal Storage |
2GB |
4GB |
2GB |
2GB (expandable to 32GB) |
2GB (expandable by 32GB) |
2GB (expandable by 32GB) |
8GB (plus cloud storage) |
8GB (expandable by 32GB with SD card slot) |
2GB (expandable by 16GB with SD card slot) |
4GB (expandable with SD card slot) |
1GB (32GB with SD card slot) |
| Internet Connection |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi or 3G Model |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi |
None |
None |
Wi-Fi |
| Web Browser |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| AVE. Amazon Rating |
4.1 |
N/A |
4.5 |
4.2 |
3.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
4.0 |
3.8 |
3.9 |
3.8 |
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