The battle rages on for dominance in the e-reader market though the Amazon Kindle Has A healthy lead and dominance for more than a few Reasons. The Nook Glow Light eReader from Barnes & amp; Noble, debuted in June, 2014.
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For Those Who Think Amazon invented the e-reader, think again. While the world’s biggest and most well-known e-tailer pit e-readers and e-reading “on the map,” it was Actually Sony and brick-and-mortar bookseller Barnes & amp; Noble That Were first out of the gate in pushing e-reading out to booklovers.
A year later, though, Amazon stormed the industry with notes and as the saying goes Kindle, history was made. Sony’s devices, while innovative, were hard to use even for Those with some experience and digital device Eventually They pretty much flamed out. Nonetheless, B & amp; N is hanging in with Sony-related devices, zoals notes Nook Glow Light. In the Past few years, the market HAS welcomed some new players, and notes-including Kobo Aura H2O reader.
For Those eyeing an e-reader for the upcoming spring break and beach reading or looking to upgrade several at That -Year-old e-reader, Tech Times offers up a peek at the latest e-reader device news.
Amazon Kindle
If you have never bought an e-reader, thinking it too pricey, Amazon truly resolves That dilemma thisMonth. In fact, at this point, the basic Kindle is something everyone can likely afford. In honor of National Reading Month, its basic Kindle e-reader is now just under $ 60-which is an amazing deal’ve given the Kindle Initially hit the markets at three-to-four times That cost. That’s not to say in the Kindle line options are not still a few hundred bucks. Its latest device, the Kindle Voyage is running just a bit over $ 200 at this point, but the functionality Earlier Compared to the e-reader options is amazing with new page turning features, an adaptive front light, and the highest screen resolution yet . What that MEANS is ease of use and a more enjoyable reading experience no matter what the lighting. It’s usefull the thinnest Kindle with a battery that lasts weeks. Purchase Provides the option to try Amazon’s new “Kindle Unlimited&# 8221; plan for free, bucket-which Nearly one million titles Within Reach for a one-month trial period. One reporter tags the Kindle Voyage axis “the new gold standard” in reading.
Kobo Aura H2O
If you’ve never heard of the Kobo e -reader fire, do not despair. It’s been a bit of a dark horse in the e-reader segment but warrants attention and some hefty HAS earned respect as it continues to innovate and Refuses to cower to the Kindle. As the latest device name Reveals the e-reader can be used in water scenarios, not literally underwater reading, but with booths water interaction. It’s a bit lighter than Earlier Aura e-reader options but a bit heavier than the Kindle. Waterproofing is a big feature – reading by the pool or in a tub or getting caught in a quick tropical downpour is not a worry with the Aura H2O. It can be completely submerged in five meters or water for an hour.
“Water can cause unexpected behavior. If there’s any on your screen, please give it a quick dry. Shaking it off works too,” states Kobo in the waterproof-describing nature. But be prepared to pay the price for Such a unique feature-about $ 180.00. Another review notes it is the e-reader maker’s most “complete” device It has made to date
Barnes & amp.; Noble Nook Glow Light
If you thought Barnes & amp; Noble was out of the e-reader game, think again. They’re just never going to be the brand leader. That does not mean notes devices are not worth checking out. Its Glow Light, now about two years old, received some very good reviews on arrival from leading tech pubs, being described as excellent, adored for notes raises light (lighter than Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite) and Kindle-like automated lighting adjustments. The text is crisp, it boasts a slim design and notes 3 million available booklibrary is not something to dismiss. It claims to run for eight weeks without a charge and you get device support at brick-and-mortar B & amp; N locations, All which is something Amazon does not provide. Yet it’s still priced about $ 100, May-which make it a potential “second generation” device For Those just tapping the e-reader experience. Amazon’s top-tier Kindles start aboutthis pricepoint. A key Nook feature That se t it apart from Amazon’s Kindle, a microSD slot, HAS BEEN eliminated in Glow Light and That hasnt gone over well with reviewers.
When it comes to choosing an e-reader, the best approach is to get your hands on as many devices as you can and determining what features and functionalities are most important.
If you’re an avid Amazon fan who enjoys the various services, the e-tailer offering, the Kindle is likely your best option as there are a wide range of devices at various prices. It is ook easy to return and continuously Amazon Offers discounts and free Kindle for pilots Unlimited. It’s ook a great starting device For Those just getting into e-reading’ve given thisMonth’s sacrifice
For Those Who Love trolling B & amp;. N and have been a Nook fan from the very start, the latest Nook May be the best choice due to in-store assistance. The Kobo is obviously best suited For Those adventurers who take the e-reader on the week-long kayak trip or spend a great deal of time around a pool.
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