You’ve made up your mind. You want to buy a digital portable reading device, but you don’t know which one to choose. And the decision gets harder as more readers come onto the market. We’re going to provide the information you’ll need to make your best choice:
With this information, you’ll be able to make an informed choice of which eBook reader is right for you. Let’s start with a list of the features you might be looking for and some questions you should ask:
Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to check out what’s available. While there are dozens of portable wireless readers on the market, we’ve narrowed down the selection to a few of the very best, in the opinion of many users and reviewers. This table provides some basic information on each.
Kindle Paperwhite | Kindle Voyage | Kindle | Kindle for Kids Bundle | |
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Screen Size
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6″ | 6″ | 6″ | 6″ |
Battery Life (Wi-Fi Off)
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6 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks |
Weight
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7.2 Ounces | 6.3 Ounces | 6.7 Ounces | 6.7 Ounces |
Display
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E-Ink Pearl | Pearl E-Paper w/built in light + PagePress sensors | Pearl E-Paper | Pearl E-Paper |
Dimensions
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6.7″ x 4.6″ x 0.36″ | 6.4″ x 4.5″ x 0.30″ | 6.7″ x 4.7″ x .40″ | 6.7″ x 4.7″ x .40″ |
Available Content
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Millions of books, newspapers, and magazines |
Millions of books, newspapers, and magazines | Millions of books, newspapers, and magazines | 250,000 Children’s titles, public library e-books |
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi + 3G available) |
Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi + 3G available) |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
w/Special Offers*
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Yes/No | Yes/No | Yes/No | NO |
Interface
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Touch | Touch | Touch | Touch |
Storage
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4GB on device | 4GB on device | 4GB on device | 4GB on device |
Starting Price (w/o special offers) |
$119/($139) 3G -$189/($209) |
$199/($219) 3G -$269/($289) |
$79 ($99) | $99 |
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