“With that in mind, we’d like to help TechRepublic readers in selecting an e-reader, since many of you are using them not just for reading books but business documents as well,” Hiner reports.
TechRepublic’s Top 10 e-readers:
1. Apple iPad: The premier e-reading device is the Apple iPad, for two reasons: 1.) Its high-quality full color screen, and 2.) It’s ability to handle everything from ebooks (from multiple ebook stores and in multiple formats), magazines, PDFs, newspapers, web pages, emails, and many other electronic files. It’s the information omnivore’s device. If you just want to read books, there are better options.
2. Amazon Kindle
3. Barnes & Noble Nook
4. Apple iPhone: Not to be overlooked as an e-reader is the iPhone. You can read Kindle and Barnes & Noble ebooks on it as well as lots of news sources via apps and web pages. You may not want to sit down and read on it for hours, it’s great for reading when standing in lines, waiting at the doctor’s office, and traveling, for example. You’d be surprised at how much reading you can get done just by using these short snatches of time.
5. Borders Kobo
6. Sony Reader, Touch Edition (PRS-650)
7. Amazon Kindle DX
8. HTC EVO 4G
9. Spring Design Alex
10. Pandigital Novel
Honorable mentions: Copia Ocean and Bookeen Cybook
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MacDailyNews Take: Only iPad has access to Apple’s iBooks, Amazon’s Kindle, Barnes & Noble’s NOOK, eBooks by Kobo, and literally (get it?) millions of other books from other iPad apps. iPad is for bibliophiles. All other e-readers are limited. Only iPad does it all!
@Bizzarro
I’ve seen anti-glare films for the iPhone. Are there not the same for iPads? I don’t own an iPad, but I’ve seen the films for iPhone and they are simple and effective.
@ Derek Currie
IP addresses are displayed for MDN to ban troublemakers with.
I don’t bother to register because it’s just another password to remember and I use the same IP address.
Others have a difference of opinion with the iPad’s glare problem too. It’s no big deal, get over it.
@ Derek Currie
IP addresses are displayed for MDN to ban troublemakers with.
I don’t bother to register because it’s just another password to remember and I use the same IP address.
Others have a difference of opinion with the iPad’s glare problem too. It’s no big deal, get over it.
…The size and weight of the iPad is a bit of a problem… – djdawson
Yes, the weight is another issue not so easily remedied.
Perhaps the rumors of the 7″ iPad are true.
…The size and weight of the iPad is a bit of a problem… – djdawson
Yes, the weight is another issue not so easily remedied.
Perhaps the rumors of the 7″ iPad are true.
If you are buying a new device for the sole purpose of reading books then buy a kindle. But buy an iPad as well it is freaking awesome for so many things other than reading books and it is not far off the kindle if your reading indoors. Kindle is for the book a week geeks. A book a month go the iPad. If your rich get both.
If you are buying a new device for the sole purpose of reading books then buy a kindle. But buy an iPad as well it is freaking awesome for so many things other than reading books and it is not far off the kindle if your reading indoors. Kindle is for the book a week geeks. A book a month go the iPad. If your rich get both.
Generic Coward ‘Bizzarro’ sez: “I don’t bother to register because it’s just another password to remember…”
Which is to say that you are NOT on a Mac. Thought so.
The clue: Mac OS X features an integrated KeyChain where all passwords are stored. You only need to remember ONE and ONLY ONE password to access all your other passwords.
CONCLUSION: He’s a troll. Told ya.
Generic Coward ‘Bizzarro’ sez: “I don’t bother to register because it’s just another password to remember…”
Which is to say that you are NOT on a Mac. Thought so.
The clue: Mac OS X features an integrated KeyChain where all passwords are stored. You only need to remember ONE and ONLY ONE password to access all your other passwords.
CONCLUSION: He’s a troll. Told ya.
I can’t argue with the iPad being the best ereader, I use mine all the time. I did a roundup of the best free ebook apps for the iPad:
The 10 Best Free eBook Apps for iPad
http://jimlynch.com/index.php/2010/09/19/the-10-best-free-ipad-ebook-apps/
I can’t argue with the iPad being the best ereader, I use mine all the time. I did a roundup of the best free ebook apps for the iPad:
The 10 Best Free eBook Apps for iPad
http://jimlynch.com/index.php/2010/09/19/the-10-best-free-ipad-ebook-apps/
Shouldn’t #4 be “iPhone/iPod touch”?
Shouldn’t #4 be “iPhone/iPod touch”?
The iPad is a superior reader but the iBookstore is a disaster. What you find is: chick-lit, Oprah approved books, Harlequin, 5-year old thrillers, How-tos, sentimentalism, Bible books, Glenn Beck, “adult” novels, popular science (not up to date), etc. Of course there’s the Classics and a few Hemingway, a few (mostly old) S. King, two or three J. C. Oates, many A. Christie (but not all), backlist science-fiction (no R. Bradbury). The experience is a big disappointment.
The iPad is a superior reader but the iBookstore is a disaster. What you find is: chick-lit, Oprah approved books, Harlequin, 5-year old thrillers, How-tos, sentimentalism, Bible books, Glenn Beck, “adult” novels, popular science (not up to date), etc. Of course there’s the Classics and a few Hemingway, a few (mostly old) S. King, two or three J. C. Oates, many A. Christie (but not all), backlist science-fiction (no R. Bradbury). The experience is a big disappointment.
To date I read mostly for technical info and I write all over the pages underline, highlight and whatever I need to be able to quickly review key points later.
Hence, I haven’t used eBooks yet, as I am just too used to paper and bent page corners and Post It Notes.
Not all of the books I get are available as eBooks anyway.
I suppose the day will come. Being able to do the Cover Flow flick routine with markups & margins showing will make my day.
To date I read mostly for technical info and I write all over the pages underline, highlight and whatever I need to be able to quickly review key points later.
Hence, I haven’t used eBooks yet, as I am just too used to paper and bent page corners and Post It Notes.
Not all of the books I get are available as eBooks anyway.
I suppose the day will come. Being able to do the Cover Flow flick routine with markups & margins showing will make my day.
The combination of the lean and mean Kindle with Amazon’s *huge* bookstore just can’t be beat. The backlit display on the iPad is not as good as the Kindle’s e-ink screen for text reading. There’s no other device as good as the Kindle for the linear text found in traditional books, period. I love my iPad, but it’s simply not as good for reading books.
The combination of the lean and mean Kindle with Amazon’s *huge* bookstore just can’t be beat. The backlit display on the iPad is not as good as the Kindle’s e-ink screen for text reading. There’s no other device as good as the Kindle for the linear text found in traditional books, period. I love my iPad, but it’s simply not as good for reading books.
@Derek Currie
“Which is to say that you are NOT on a Mac…”
Not right now no, I’m on my Linux netbook and Firefox can remember site passwords too, just like Keychain can on my MacBook Pro with Windows XP, Vista, Chrome OS and OS X. I also have a few XP home machines too.
So is it really a sharp idea to keep all my passwords on all those operating systems? I think not. Therefore, I keep my passwords in a undisclosed location.
You got to take in consideration that most Apple users are not rapid foaming at the mouth religious cultists like yourself.
Some of use chose Apple products because they are better than what else is available, and if there is a problem with a product and why we are not buying, at least we have the courtesy of stating why we are displeased with a Apple product.
If that offends your fanboi mentality, then tough sh*t, I’ve been with Apple a hell of a lot longer than you. Your just a young convert, I’ve been where you’ve at 20 years ago.
@Derek Currie
“Which is to say that you are NOT on a Mac…”
Not right now no, I’m on my Linux netbook and Firefox can remember site passwords too, just like Keychain can on my MacBook Pro with Windows XP, Vista, Chrome OS and OS X. I also have a few XP home machines too.
So is it really a sharp idea to keep all my passwords on all those operating systems? I think not. Therefore, I keep my passwords in a undisclosed location.
You got to take in consideration that most Apple users are not rapid foaming at the mouth religious cultists like yourself.
Some of use chose Apple products because they are better than what else is available, and if there is a problem with a product and why we are not buying, at least we have the courtesy of stating why we are displeased with a Apple product.
If that offends your fanboi mentality, then tough sh*t, I’ve been with Apple a hell of a lot longer than you. Your just a young convert, I’ve been where you’ve at 20 years ago.
@Bizzarro
You can’t drop cr@p on the forum and then cry “don’t flame me.” Especially since that is exactly what you wanted. Look at home many responses you have posted on this topic. Does that seem like someone who *honestly* doesn’t want to stir things up? Thought not…
Register or hide behind anonymity. If you are not registered, then you are not Scottish.
@Bizzarro
You can’t drop cr@p on the forum and then cry “don’t flame me.” Especially since that is exactly what you wanted. Look at home many responses you have posted on this topic. Does that seem like someone who *honestly* doesn’t want to stir things up? Thought not…
Register or hide behind anonymity. If you are not registered, then you are not Scottish.
@Cubert
Yes, indeed! The iPod touch makes a pretty darn good ebook reader. In fact, I am on the tenth classic that comes with the software after finishing Huckleberry Finn. I am now on The Art of War.
But I am looking forward to the next generation iPad. That’s the one that will get my $$, possibly along with a new iPod touch.
@Cubert
Yes, indeed! The iPod touch makes a pretty darn good ebook reader. In fact, I am on the tenth classic that comes with the software after finishing Huckleberry Finn. I am now on The Art of War.
But I am looking forward to the next generation iPad. That’s the one that will get my $$, possibly along with a new iPod touch.