Nook GlowLight 3 Review. InkBook Lumos Review. Kindle Oasis 3. Kobo Forma Review. Frontlight issues , unusually wide design, rotation sensor finicky. Kobo Aura One Review. Kobo Aura H2O v2 Review. Likebook Mars Review. Open Android 6. Whether it can continue to sell well when the Kindle Fire appears is another issue. Expect a big price reduction.
I have only ever used one of these devices in a store but it was a genuine pleasure. As a pure book reader it works perfectly with good crisp contrast even if you turn the screen brightness right down. For color mags it offers a similar experience to the iPad. The screen is a good deal smaller at 7 inches but for me that is a plus- an iPad is a big, heavy carry. When it comes to the web, the Nook does well. It is quicker than many tablet computers and can tackle all sites except those with Flash a downloadable upgrade will fix the flash issue soon.
The Nook also offers Barnes and Nobles superior deal with any eBooks that you purchase from them. The book is yours for life and can be transferred to PC or smart phone for reading without limitation. If you are near a Barnes and Noble store, you can use their WiFi to read any book free for one hour a day. There is 8GB of built-in memory which means up to 6, books. Obviously most people will want to hold newspapers, movies, songs and photos too but 8GB is still a lot of space.
If you need more, there is a slot for a MicroSD memory card. For well under a hundred dollars, this device is a worthwhile alternative to its better known rivals and a quality eReader. The software uses the Android operating system developed by Google. This means it is reliable, fast and there are a lot of applications available.
This is primarily attributed to E INK developing e-paper called Kaleido and many brands have released devices that are geared towards reading ebooks, e-notes and also smartphones. The vast majority of releases were aimed at the Chinese market, but only a few were appealed to a wider, international audience.
The new printing process alleviates the need for a glass-based CFA, making the displays thinner and lighter than previous generations, while simultaneously having higher optical quality. This allows e-reader companies to combine the power of traditional black and white displays with color for a more fully realized ebook shopping experience. Kaleido e-paper can produce color for each pixel that is displayed on the screen.
This includes red, green, blue, black or white. Colors can be combined to give you different colors or shades. The way it works is if you want light blue, blue will be toned down and white will be brighter. If you want orange, then yellow and red would be blended. It will ultimately display over 4, different color combinations at PPI. E INK recognized there were some fundamental problems with Kaleido, that needed to be addressed right away. After six months of development they released Kaleido 2 or it is now known as Kaleido Plus, in early It solved many of the issues we noticed with the first generation.
The greyscale uniformity has been drastically improved, so the background will always be grey, instead of colors trying to mix together to create grey. However, like all Kobo e-readers, it does support a broad range of file formats and OverDrive integration, a handy feature that allows you to check out digital titles from public libraries in certain countries.
It also has an annotation tool that makes studying a breeze. You can also drag and drop up titles from your computer into your e-reader with a micro-USB cable.
Memory capacity is not expandable but can store approximately books in its 8GB storage. The 1,mAh battery lasts anywhere from four to six weeks.
Kobo Libra H2O delivers a premium and pleasurable reading experience at a reasonable price tag with a high-resolution display and clean interface.
At a premium price tag, the Amazon Kindle Oasis provides a luxurious reading experience that closely resembles traditional reading. Built with a sturdy IPX8-rated aluminum frame, Kindle Oasis is made for one-handed readers who like to read everywhere. With the return of the page-turning buttons and ergonomic design, you can read comfortably anywhere you want.
It is also one of the fastest models in the Kindle range. To help reduce eyestrain, it optimizes the screen for reading with 24 gradations of color ranging from brilliant white to warm orange.
You can also set the color of your pages manually. Thanks to Bluetooth and Audible support, this e-reader is optimized for audiobook integration. Whispersync allows you to switch between reading and listening seamlessly.
You can also use your Kindle email to transfer any titles from your old Kindles. The Kindle Oasis can last you about 6 weeks on a single charge. Although it is a great investment, it comes with a premium price tag. Besides, the 7-inch screen can also be quite bulky if you are used to traveling light.
A top of the line e-reader, this waterproof Kindle Oasis features a sharp and bright HD display with automatic lighting adjustments. Thanks to the ergonomic design and navigation buttons, it is optimized for one-handed reading. It is more expensive than other Kindles, but it is the most advanced e-reader that makes reading a treat. Featuring a slimmer and sleeker design, Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the perfect package of style, value, and functionality.
Using a 6-inch backlit display with pixels per inch, delivers crisp and readable text under any light conditions. It also uses a flush front with bevels and a glare-free screen to minimize eye strain. Paperwhite tries to preserve the more paper-like nature of E Ink display because the light guide shines the light inward toward the screen rather than outward.
With an IPX8 waterproof design, you can use your Kindle anywhere you like without worrying about water damage. For audiobook lovers, this e-reader offers a seamless e-book to audiobook transition that allows you to listen to audiobooks without needing to install additional apps. Besides that, you can also easily buy new titles or transfer digital books to your Kindle via Bluetooth and WiFi.
It has a 6-week battery capacity but tends to diminish very quickly if you keep these features turned on. Your eBook collection can contain to eBook titles on the 8GB version, while the 32GB version can hold beefier audio files. Besides a storage capacity upgrade, this e-reader also allows you to use dark mode, set up individual reading profiles, and reading presets. To accommodate the sleeker and slimmer design, this Kindle eBook reader omitted the beloved navigation button.
The waterproof Amazon Kindle Paperwhite delivers tons of value with its upgraded storage space, larger battery, and sharper display. Although the page-turning button is omitted, it compensates with its intuitive and easy-to-use interface. With Bluetooth and WiFi connection, this e-reader provides both an affordable and comfortable reading experience to avid readers. Clara HD is the latest release in a value eBook reader line up from Kobo devices. The eReader is designed to be a direct competitor to a highly successful Amazon alternative, Kindle Paperwhite.
The front of the e-reader features a sharp six-inch touch screen that offers a pixels per inch resolution.
At the back, Kobo Clara HD has a unique textured grip that feels nice in the hand and improves grip and comfort allowing you to hold it with your fingertips. The eReader is very comfortable to hold over long periods of time due to its ergonomic and lightweight design. Despite being a budget eReader, it features an impressive three to four weeks of battery capacity given an hour a day usage. The smart technology allows you to adjust the color warmth setting to suit your liking and environment.
You can pick a color tone between a standard blue and a softer yellow backlight. In addition, the backlight can dynamically change color based on the time of day and the amount of light available. Borrowing eBooks from your local library has also been made easier with the Overdrive integration.
You can see the contents of the eBook library on your device so you are able to borrow most books from your reading lists by virtually downloading them. Kobo Clara HD is the lightest eReader in our review. Despite being a value eReader, it comes with all the important features.
The adaptive LCD screen backlight is smart and can automatically adjust the display color temperature based on the environment to ensure the least amount of strain is put on your eyes. Unlike its older sibling — Nook GlowLight Plus, the new version looks and feels basic, which actually happens to play to its advantage.
It does not have an aluminum body, glass screen or water resistance rating, but comes with a stunning level of practicality for indoor reading. The screen features a PPI resolution providing a crisp display with a real paperback book feel. The touch screen is complemented by an advanced backlight system which has 7 white and 6 yellow LED lights.
LEDs allow the e-reader to change the tone from cool white to warm orange in order to make your night reading experience more pleasant. The tone adjustment can be done manually or you could let the eReader seamlessly adjust it for you. It does not have an ambient light sensor to control the tone level, as it uses the timezones and time of the day instead. The thick bezel has actually allowed the placement of two physical page-turning buttons on each side.
Tapping the buttons flips the pages forward or backward, whereas double tapping flips the whole chapter. We have actually liked those buttons so much, that despite it being such a simple feature — it made all the difference for us.
On the down side, the PDF reading experience is mediocre and inconsistent. The e-reader takes too long to respond to zoom commands or sometimes does not even register them. If you are planning to extensively use PDF files, there are better options from Kobo to choose from. Overall, the rubbery coating, lightweight design and thick bezel with physical buttons have created an exceptional level of comfort and ergonomics.
It feels easy and comfortable to use, especially at night. The comfort light feature is the icing on the cake, which makes the Nook Glowlight 3 one of the best value eBook readers for home use we have ever reviewed. Kobo Forma is a premium reader that was specifically designed for ravenous booklovers who spend more time reading eBooks than others. The asymmetrical design, similar to Kindle Oasis, puts page-turn buttons on the right side of the device.
Kobo eReaders are known for being innovative as they were the first to make eReaders waterproof, pioneered the backlight color temperature adjustment system, and support almost all eBook formats you can think of. The result is an impressive pixel density with the best screen size and weight ratio we have seen in eBook readers. The display uses both Carta HD and Mobius technology which is not common.
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