6" eBook Reader Comparison Table
6-inch eBook Reader Comparison Table - Older Models
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Device Reviews
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Wireless
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Touch
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Memory
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Screen
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Formats
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Audio/ TTS
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Battery
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Weight
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Pros
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Cons
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Est.
Price |
Where To
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Wi-Fi, 4G optional |
Capacitive, 2 point touch
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8GB, 32GB
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1448x1072 E Ink Carta 300 PPI |
AZW, AZW3, PDF, TXT, MOBI, PRC, KFX Format Guide |
Bluetooth, Audible, VoiceView
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2-5 weeks
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6.4 oz 182 grams |
Adds support for audiobooks, flush front screen with frontlight, more storage, waterproof
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No page buttons, frontlight color not adjustable
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$129 |
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 2 point touch
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4GB
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800x600 E Ink Carta 167 PPI |
AZW, AZW3, PDF, TXT, MOBI, PRC, KFX Format Guide
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TTS via Bluetooth
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2-4 weeks
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6.1 oz 174 grams |
Upgraded screen with frontlight, small size is easily portable, cheap
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Low resolution screen, no inverted mode
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$89 |
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Wi-Fi
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Infrared,
2 point touch |
4GB
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1024x758 E Ink Carta 212 PPI
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CBR, CBZ
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None
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2-5 weeks
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6.3 oz 180 grams |
Frontlight, load custom fonts, small and light, cheap
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Lower res screen, no adjustable frontlight color
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$99 |
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive,
2 point touch |
8GB
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1448x1072 E Ink Carta 300 PPI
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CBR, CBZ
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None
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2-5 weeks
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5.9 oz 166 grams |
Adjust frontlight color, nice screen, small and light
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Light bleed issue, no page buttons and same basic Kobo design
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$129 |
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Wi-Fi
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Infrared,
1 point touch |
8GB
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1448x1072 E Ink Carta 300 PPI
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EPUB, PDF
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None
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2-5 weeks
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6.8 oz 193 grams |
High res screen, page buttons, adjustable frontlight color
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Software buggy, frontlight shadowing, huge bezels
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$119 |
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 2 point touch
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4GB, micro SD card slot
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800 x 600 E Ink Carta 167 PPI
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CHM, DOC, FB2
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Bluetooth
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1-2 weeks
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5.8 oz 165 grams |
Frontlight with adjustable color, page buttons, memory card slot
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No Google Play, most Android apps don't work, buggy software, low res screen
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$99 |
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Device Reviews
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Wireless
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Touch
Screen |
Memory
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Screen
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Formats
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Audio/ TTS
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Battery
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Weight
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Pros
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Cons
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Est.
Price |
Where To
Buy Online |
6-inch eBook Reader Comparison Table - More Older Models
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Device Reviews
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Wireless
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Touch
Screen |
Memory
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Display
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Formats
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Audio/ TTS
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Battery
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Weight
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Pros
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Cons
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Est.
Price |
Where To
Buy Online |
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Wi-Fi, 4G optional |
Capacitive, 2 point touch
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8GB, 32GB
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1680x1264 E Ink Carta (7") 300 PPI |
AZW, AZW3, PDF, TXT, MOBI, PRC, KFX Format Guide |
Bluetooth, Audible, VoiceView
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1-3 weeks
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6.8 oz 194 grams |
7" screen, waterproof, page buttons, audiobook support, invert colors
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Frontlight color not adjustable, metal back is cold and slick, below average battery life
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$249 |
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 2 point touch
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4GB, micro SD card slot
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800x600 E Ink Carta 167 PPI
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CHM, DOC, FB2
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None
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1-2 weeks
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5.4 oz 153 grams |
Open Android 4.2 OS, page buttons, nice light design
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No frontlight, low res screen, low internal storage space
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$79 |
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Wi-Fi, 3G optional |
Capacitive, 2 point touch
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4GB
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1448x1072 E Ink Carta 300 PPI |
AZW, AZW3, PDF, TXT, MOBI, PRC, KFX Format Guide |
3-6 weeks
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6.3 oz 180 grams |
300 ppi screen, page button sensors with haptic feedback, screen flush with bezel
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Premium price, no audio support, varying frontlight hues possible
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$149 |
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Wi-Fi, 3G optional |
Capacitive, 2 point touch
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4GB
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1448x1072 E Ink Carta 300 PPI |
AZW, AZW3, PDF, TXT, MOBI, PRC, KFX Format Guide |
3-6 weeks
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7.2 oz 205 grams |
Frontlight even, high-res Carta screen, nice design, lots of extra features
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No page buttons, no audio support, almost exactly the same as the 2nd gen
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$119 |
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 2 point touch
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8GB, micro SD card slot
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1024x758 E Ink Carta 212 PPI
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CHM, DOC, FB2
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Bluetooth
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2 weeks
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5.9 oz 168 grams |
Open Android 4.2 OS, flush glass screen, frontlight, page buttons
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Doesn't come with Google Play, and most Android apps don't work very well
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$139 |
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive,
1 point touch |
4GB
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1448x1072 E Ink Carta 300 PPI
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EPUB, PDF
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None
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2-6 weeks
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6.9 oz 195 grams |
High res screen, premium design, flush screen, water proof, IP67 certified
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No microSD card slot or buttons, basic software with limited features
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$129 |
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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Capacitive, 2 point touch
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8GB, micro SD card slot
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1448x1072 E Ink Carta 300 PPI
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CHM, DOC, FB2, DjVu
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3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth, Ivona TTS
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2 weeks
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6.6 oz 187 grams |
Open Android 4.0 OS, install apps, frontlight, page buttons
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Software is glitchy at times, Android apps hit or miss
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$135 |
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Wi-Fi, 3G optional |
Capacitive, 2 point touch
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4GB
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1448x1072 E Ink Carta 300 PPI |
AZW, AZW3, PDF, TXT, MOBI, PRC, KFX Format Guide |
6-8 weeks
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4.6 oz 131 grams |
300 ppi flat screen, page buttons, ergonomic design, includes leather charging cover
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High price, can't buy without expensive cover, same software as $79 Kindle
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$289 $359 (3G) |
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Wi-Fi
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Infrared,
2 point touch |
4GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl 167 PPI
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CBR, CBZ
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None
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2-6 weeks
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6.5 oz 185 grams |
Same software features as pricier models, low price
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Low resolution screen, no memory card slot, no light
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$89 £98 |
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 2 point touch
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8GB, micro SD card slot
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1024x758 E Ink Carta 212 PPI
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CHM, DOC, FB2
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None
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2-3 weeks
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6.9 oz 196 grams |
Open Android 4.2 OS, flush glass screen, frontlight, page buttons
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Software laggy at times, page buttons only work with certain apps
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$105 |
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Wi-Fi
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Infrared, 1 point touch
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4GB, micro SD card slot
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1430x1080 E Ink Carta (6.8") 265 PPI
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CBR, CBZ
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None
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2-6 weeks
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8.2 oz 233 grams |
Water proof and dust proof, IP certified, Carta screen
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Premium price, same exact features as less expensive models besides water proof
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$179 £148 |
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Wi-Fi
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Infrared,
2 point touch |
4GB
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1448x1072 E Ink Carta 300 PPI
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CBR, CBZ
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None
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3-8 weeks
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6.3 oz 180 grams |
Nice frontlight, load custom fonts, 300 ppi screen, small and light
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No memory card slot, no audio support, no landscape mode
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$129 £109 |
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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Capacitive, 2 point touch
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8GB, micro SD card slot
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1440x1080 E Ink Pearl (6.8") 265 PPI
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CHM, DOC, FB2, DjVu
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3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth, Ivona TTS
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2-4 weeks
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8.3 oz 236 grams |
Open Android 4.0 OS, install apps, even frontlight, page buttons
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Software is glitchy at times and crashes, slight touch screen inaccuracy
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$178 |
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Wi-Fi
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Infrared, 2 point touch
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4GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl 167 PPI |
1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL
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None
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2-4 weeks
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6.7 oz 191 grams |
Low price, touchscreen added, same software features as more expensive models
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No front light, buttons or audio, lower screen resolution
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$79 |
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Wi-Fi
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Infrared,
1 point touch |
4GB
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1024x758 E Ink Pear
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EPUB, PDF
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None
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3-8 weeks
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6.2 oz 176 grams |
Crisp high res screen, light and comfortable to hold
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No microSD card slot, only 500MB for non-B&N content, limited features
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$119 |
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Wi-Fi
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Infrared,
1 point touch, multi-touch can be added with this hack |
4GB, micro SD card slot
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1440x1080 E Ink Pearl
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CBR, CBZ
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None
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4-8 weeks
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8.5 oz 240 grams |
Bigger 6.8" high res screen, even frontlight, load custom fonts
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Lots of wasted space on screen when reading, bulky and slick plastic exterior
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$169 |
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive,
2 point touch |
4GB, micro SD card slot
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1014x758 E Ink Pearl
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CBR, CBZ
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None
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3-8 weeks
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6.1 oz 174 grams |
Sleek design, super thin and lightweight
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The screen is dark in tone and has visible patterns, some light leakage
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$139 |
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Wi-Fi, 3G optional |
Capacitive, 2 point touch
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4GB
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1024x758 E Ink Carta 212 PPI |
AZW, AZW3, PDF, TXT, MOBI, PRC, Format Guide |
None
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3-8 weeks
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7.3 oz 206 grams |
Front light evenly distributed, high-res Carta screen, lots of extra features
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No page buttons, no audio support, almost exactly the same as the 1st gen
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$119
$189 |
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Wi-Fi
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Infrared,
1 point touch, multi-touch can be added with this hack |
2GB, micro SD card slot
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1024x758 E Ink Pearl
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CBR, CBZ
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None
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3-4 weeks
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6.5 oz 185 grams |
Frontlight, load custom fonts, high res screen, 1 GHz processor, quilted back
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Light brighter at the bottom of screen, no audio support, no landscape mode
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$129 |
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Wi-Fi
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No
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2GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl |
AZW, AZW3,
PDF, TXT, MOBI, PRC Format Guide
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None
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2-4 weeks
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5.98 oz 170 grams |
Low price, solid design, support for foreign languages, dark fonts
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No
ePub support, no audio support, less features than Paperwhite
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$69 $89 |
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Wi-Fi, 3G optional |
Capacitive, 2 point touch
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2GB
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1024x758 E Ink Pearl |
AZW, AZW3, PDF, TXT, MOBI, PRC, Format Guide |
None
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3-8 weeks
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7.5 oz 213 grams |
Front-lit high res screen, extra font choices, reading progress estimator, web browser
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No
ePub support, lighting not completely uniform, no page buttons, no audio
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$119
$179 |
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Wi-Fi
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Infrared,
1 point touch |
2GB, micro SD card slot
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800x600 E Ink Pearl
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EPUB, PDF
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None
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3-8 weeks
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6.95 oz 197 grams |
No browser, landscape mode, or audio, GlowLight isn't uniform and lessens contrast
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$99 $119 |
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Wi-Fi
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Infrared,
2 point touch |
2GB, microSD card up to 32GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl
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EPUB, PDF,
TXT
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None
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3-8 weeks
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5.9 oz 167 grams |
Get library ebooks directly, advanced zooming settings, Evernote, Android OS is hackable
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Buttons are jagged and click loudly, Sony dropped audio support, few upgrades from T1
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$129 |
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Wi-Fi
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Yes, Fingers, Stylus
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2GB, microSD card up to 32GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl
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EPUB, PDF,
TXT, JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, MP3, AAC
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Audio jack
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14000 pages, 3-4 weeks
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Yes, 12
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Very light, fast, get library ebooks directly, download ebooks with browser, new fonts, Android OS
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$129 |
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Free 3G AT&T, Wi-Fi
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Yes, Fingers, Stylus
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4GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl |
AZW,
PDF, TXT, MOBI, PRC, AAX, AA, MP3, Format Guide
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Speakers, audio jack, TTS
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Up to 2 months with wireless off, 6 weeks with wireless on
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Yes
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Infrared touch, multi-touch, partial refresh, cloud storage, x ray feature
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No
ePub support, can't browse web over 3G, no page buttons
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$99 $149 |
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Wi-Fi
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No
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2GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl |
AZW,
PDF, TXT, MOBI, PRC Format Guide
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No
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3-4 weeks
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Yes
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Low price, very light, solid design, support for foreign languages, fast page turns
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No
ePub support, no audio support or text to speech, not all Kindle apps work
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$79 $109 |
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Free 3G AT&T, Wi-Fi
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No
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4GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl |
AZW,
PDF, TXT, MOBI, PRC, AAX, AA, MP3, Format Guide
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Speakers, audio jack, TTS
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Up to 4 weeks with wireless off, 10 days with wireless on
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Yes
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High contrast screen, free global
wireless, 3G web browsing, TTS,
WiFi, keyboard
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No
ePub support, no book cover view in library, mostly locked in to Amazon's book store
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$99 $139 |
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Wi-Fi
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Yes, Fingers, Stylus
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2GB, micro SD card slot
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800x600 E Ink Pearl
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI, CBR, CBZ
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No
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10000 pages
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Yes
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No physical page turn buttons, no audio support, no landscape mode
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$89
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No Longer Sold
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Wi-Fi
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No
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2GB, micro SD card slot
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1024x758 E Ink Pearl
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, DOC, PPT, XLS, HWP, DJVU, FB2
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No
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14000 pages
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Yes
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Adobe DRM support, Google eBooks onboard, high resolution screen.
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Basic ereader with minimum features. No layout settings. No notes.
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$99
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No Longer Sold
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Device Reviews
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Wireless
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Touch
Screen |
Memory
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Notes/ Highlight
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Formats
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Audio/ TTS
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Battery
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Dict-
ionary |
Pros
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Cons
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Est.
Price |
Where To
Buy Online |
6-inch eBook Reader Comparison Table - Even Older Models
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Device Reviews
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Wireless
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Touch
Screen |
Memory
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Notes/ Highlight
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Formats
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Audio/ TTS
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Battery
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Dict-
ionary |
Pros
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Cons
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Est.
Price |
Where To
Buy Online |
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Free 3G AT&T, Wi-Fi
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Yes, LCD display
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2GB, micro SD card slot
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Virtual keyboard, cursor
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EPUB, PDF, PDB, JPG,
GIF, PNG, BMP, MP3
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Speaker, audio jack
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4-10 days
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Yes
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Crisp display, Android OS, color
LCD screen, change font type, lend ebooks, browser w/ WiFi
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Not great for notes, less
battery life, poor PDF support, no folders for ebooks, weighs more
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$89
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No Longer Sold
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No
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Yes, Fingers, Stylus
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2GB, SD, Pro Duo card slots
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Freehand, virtual keyboard, stylus
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EPUB, PDF,
TXT, RTF, DOC, BBeB, JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, MP3, AAC
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Audio jack
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10000 pages, 14 days
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Yes, 12
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New Pearl screen, clear touchscreen (no glare), write on screen, fast, get library ebooks, memory card slots, solid build
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No wireless, pricey, limited text styling options without hack
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$229 |
No Longer Sold
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Wi-Fi
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No
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1GB, SD card slot
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None
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EPUB, PDF, TXT
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No
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10000 pages
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Yes for Kobo's books
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Low price, Adobe DRM support,
comes with 100 free classics, sync with Kobo apps, news delivery, 2 text types
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Basic ereader with min features: no folders, bookmarks, go to page, notes, or landscape for EPUBs
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$99
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No Longer Sold
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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No
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2GB, micro SD card slot
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Virtual keyboard, highlights
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EPUB, PDF, HTML, DJVU, RTF, TXT, PRC, CHM, DOC, TCR, FB2, FB2.ZIP, JPG, BMP,
PNG, TIFF, MP3
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Speakers, audio jack, TTS
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14000 pages
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Yes, 15+
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FBReader, notes, rss reader,
g sensor, key mapping, widgets, apps, versatile firmware, TTS, replaceable battery
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Slow web browser, some menu functions are confusing, scrolling could be faster, no Pearl screen
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$189
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No Longer Sold
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Wi-Fi
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Yes, Fingers
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3GB, micro SD card slot
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None
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PDF, EPUB, TXT, MP3, JPEG, BMP, PNG
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Audio jack
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6000 pages
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Yes
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B&N ebook store app, web browser, calendar, email, clock, sudoku, g sensor
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Light grayish colored text, no home button, plastic casing
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$129
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No Longer Sold
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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Yes, Fingers, Stylus
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512MB, micro SD card slot
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Freehand, virtual keyboard
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EPUB, PDF, FB2,
TXT, RTF, HTML, PRC, CHM, DJVU, DOC, TRC, JPG, BMP,
PNG, TIFF, MP3
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Audio jack
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16000 pages
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Yes
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Web browser, notes, rss reader,
many apps, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, battery, themes
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Hard to find in stores, shiny touchscreen, included cover could be better
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$199
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No Longer Sold
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No
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Yes, Fingers, Stylus
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512MB, SD, Pro Duo card slots
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Freehand, virtual keyboard
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EPUB, PDF,
TXT, RTF, DOC, LRX, LRF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, MP3, AAC
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Audio jack
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6800-7500 pages
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Yes
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Write on screen, fast
navigation, PDF zoom, notes, get library ebooks
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Less contrast, reflective
screen, no
wireless, needs cover and light
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$179
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No Longer Sold
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WiFi (UK)
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No
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2GB, SD card slot
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Keyboard, cursor
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, DOC, PPT, XLS,
HWP, ZIP, JPG, BMP, GIF, MP3, WMA, OGG
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Speakers, audio jack
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9000 pages
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Yes
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Supports office documents, comic
viewer, voice recorder, good audio player
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Limited US presence, keyboard
buttons noisy, high price in US, SD card issues
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$199
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No Longer Sold
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No
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No
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512MB, SD card slot
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Virtual keyboard, cursor
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EPUB, PDF, FB2,
TXT, RTF, HTML, PRC, CHM, DJVU, DOC, TRC, JPG, BMP,
PNG, TIFF, MP3
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Audio jack
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8000 pages
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Yes
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Custom options,
themes, many apps, FBReader, add fonts, key mapping, very light, comes with cover
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Dated design, seems easier to break compared to other ereaders
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$179
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No Longer Sold
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Wi-Fi
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Yes, Wacom Stylus
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512MB, SD card slot
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Freehand, virtual keyboard
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, MOBI,
CHM, PDB, JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF
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Audio jack
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7000 pages
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Yes
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Ebook stores app, web browser,
notes, folders, touchscreen, Wi-Fi
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No cover included, slow
internet browsing, stylus required, poor customer service
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$299
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No Longer Sold
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No
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No
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512MB, SD card slot
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None
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epub, pdf, mobi, prc, lit, txt, fb2, doc, html, rtf, djvu, wol, ppt, mbp, chm, bmp, jpg, png, gif, tif, rar, zip, mp3
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Audio jack
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8000 pages
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No
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Supports many formats and foreign languages, change font type, comes with cover and earphones
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Some formats display poorly or cause firmware glitches, dated design
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$169
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No Longer Sold
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No
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No
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2GB, SD card slot
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None
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EPUB, PDF, TXT, HTML, XML, RTF, FB2, JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP, MP3
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Speaker, audio jack
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8000 pages
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No
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G sensor, 12 languages supported, comes with cover and earphones
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No wireless, no embedded hyperlink support, PDFs cut off text
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$149
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No Longer Sold
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Device Reviews
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Wireless
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Touch
Screen |
Memory
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Notes/ Highlight
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Formats
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Audio/ TTS
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Battery
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Dict-
ionary |
Pros
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Cons
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Est.
Price |
Where To
Buy Online |
