eBook Reader Review Helps Point The Way Your Best Buy eBook Reader Device
The rapid progression of technology has recently seen the ebook reader device start the inevitable expansion into new and lucrative areas, this has resulted in heated competition between those models at the forefront of this market. There is huge potential for the ebook reader device to be used more in business and education with the capability to rapidly alter data and transmit it all around the world, and with ever increasing applications for leisure use, like newspaper and news RSS feeds as well as their ability to store a massive amount of eBooks, play MP3 files and handle a multitude of file formats, all serving to increase the ebook reader device seemingly endless market expansion.
A Sony 700 eBook Reader Review
There many models available but only the four main players, featured in this ebook reader review, are fighting it out for top spot at the time of writing, they are the Sony ebook reader device, the iRex iLiad, the Amazon Kindle and the BeBook ebook reader. The best way to highlight the pros and cons is take a quick look at each ebook reader device, which may be of interest to you if you want to buy an eBook reader device.
Amazon Kindle
The first model we are going to look into is the Kindle, the most recognized ebook reader device in this ebook reader review, it is, by the way, the current number one seller which is only available to purchase in the U.S. The Kindle benefited greatly from all the hype, generated by the marketing suits, when it was first launched, and the result seemed to be that sales matched that hype, with eBook publishers in general being surprise at just how well their eBooks have sold because of this particular ebook reader device.
The Kindle is a unique looking ebook reader device, when compared to the competition, but given just how popular this model has proved to be and the positive feedback it has received, most users will freely admit it is both the ugliest and the hardest one to operate. The biggest gripe seems to be the clutter of buttons and the Kindles inability to handle straight off the popular PDF file format, which it has to convert to its very own file format.
So with all the above negatives, just why is the Kindle out there on its own as the favorite ebook reader device. Well it has to boil down to the amount of eBooks, newspapers and magazines available for the Kindle. This is the area where the Kindle beats all contenders hands down in this ebook reader review. The screen also scores highly as does the smooth scroll button.
Sony eBook Reader Device PRS 505
The next ebook reader device we look at is the Sony PRS 505. After their unsuccessful debut into the market, this is Sony’s second offering and it’s unrecognizable from that first attempt. This model stands out as not only easier on the eye than the original but it also stands head and shoulders above the Kindle in the looks department, not so much a boyz toy as a mans machine, it oozes style and class from every pore. Even though the screen comes in a tad smaller it also utilizes E-ink technology and the contrast is at least on par with the kindle and every other ebook reader device on sale at present. It comes with the Sony standard Pro Duo slot along with other external slots including one USB slot.
The Official Kindle 2 eBook Reader Review
Another big advantage it has over the Kindle is the Sony PRS505’s support for more files format’s most notably PDF and Word files/text documents, plus of cause its own unique file type. It will also read picture files such as JPG, GIF and PNG, and in addition to those it will also play your MP3 files, a nice touch if like me you enjoy some light background music when reading for pleasure.
Where as on the original Sony ebook reader device the control buttons where situated below the screen (this area is now taken up by the page turning thumb wheels} they are now positioned on the right side of the 505’s screen and are smaller than previously. The size, weight and shape of the Sony lends itself to be more easily handled than the Kindle but as with all things a lot of this comes down to personal preference and what suits one person may not necessarily suit another.
By and large, this ebook reader device is, in my opinion, superior in many departments to the Kindle but falls below the standard set by the Kindle with regards the amount of digital books/novels freely available to buy. This limits the purchaser to only eBooks from the Sony shop, not the end of the world as they do start from only ?3 but still it’s always better to have a choice.
iRex iLiad Digital Book Reader
Read an iLiad eBook Reader Review before you buy
Our ebook reader review found the iRex iliad to have a decent sized screen again employing E-ink technology and returning an impressive sixteen gray shades, more than any ebook reader device we compared in this ebook reader review. This results in a superior image contrast to the other models. This does come at a price in both price, the iLiad is the most expensive of any eBook reading device we compared, and also the shortest battery life.
As a result of the increased screen spec, the iRex iLiad seems to perform sluggishly when page turning, compared to the others, with a definite pause and a quite noticeable “ghosting” on the screen while carrying out that operation
The iRex iLiad digital book reader is able to handle most file formats, but, if you are paying the extra for this eBook reading device, you will want to experience the superior image quality it provides when reading the eBook format. The iLiad has the required quota of slots including the SD card slot which allows you to expand the memory capacity and so store even more books. An advantage it holds over other readers is the ability, through the supplied pen device, to edit documents and select options on screen, though be careful as if you misplace this you will be unable to access all the iRex iLiad’s options and features.
BeBook E-Ink Reader
Possibly the most surprising inclusion in our ebook reader review is the BeBook E-ink ebook reader device. Th BeBook is, in our opinion, the easiest to use of all the makes and models included in our ebook reader review. The easy to navigate menu is further aided by the general design and layout of the buttons, add to this the ability to customize a large number of options to your personal reading requirements and you end up with the most user friendly ebook reader device of all.
But that is not the end of it, the BeBook also supports the largest number of file formats, at present that number is a staggering 25, including PDF, DOC, EPUB, PPT, TXT, HTML, RTF, BMP, JPG, PNG, GIF, TIF, DJVU, FB2, WOL, CHM, RAR, ZIP, MP3 and even Microsoft LIT.
None of this is of any use if, for one, the battery life is rubbish, two, the memory is minuscule, and three, the screen contrast leaves you with eye strain and squinting.
Well this ebook reader review can honestly say the BeBook ebook reader device not only matches the other models in each of the above areas but also surpasses them in some areas. Let me explain.
The BeBook ebook reader device will give you more page turns than any of the other model reviewed here, it also has a large 512 MB internal memory expandable by means of the SD card slot and the screen, which also features that cutting edge E-ink technology, is easily readable with a contrast only bettered by the iRex iLiad. What about available titles I hear you asking, well with the BeBook now supporting Mobipocket DRM, one of the prolific e-publisher formats, there will be no shortage of both commercial and free titles for you to choose from.
One final plus for the winner of our ebook reader review is this ebook reader device, unlike better known competitors, can be purchased and is supported worldwide, something that is of great importance when choosing your best buy eBook reader.
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