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 put 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 industrys With its Kindle and as the saying goes, history was made. Sony’s devices, while innovative, were hard to use even for Those with some digital device experience And they Eventually pretty much flamed out. Nonetheless, B & amp; N ice hanging out with Sony-related devices, Such as .its Nook Glowlight. In the past few years, The Market HAS welcomed some new players, Including Kobo and Its Aura H2O Reader.
For Those eyeing an e-reader for the upcoming spring break and beach reading or looking to upgrade That Several -year-old e-reader, Tech Times offers up a peek at the latest e-reader device news.
Amazon Kindle
If you havenever 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 given the Kindle INITIALLY hit the markets at Three-to-four times That cost. That’s not to say the options in the Kindle line 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 compared to the EARLIER e-reader options is amazing with New Page turning features, an Adaptive Front Light, and the highest screen resolution yet . What That Means ice ease of use and a more enjoyable reading experience no matter what the lighting. It’s overpriced the thinnest Kindle with a battery That lasts weeks. Purchase Provides the option to try Amazon’s new “Kindle Unlimited&# 8221; plan for free, Which plaster nearly one million titles within reach for a trial one-month period. One report tags the Kindle Voyage as “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 segments but warrants attention and HAS earned some hefty respectable 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 stands 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 feet of 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 Describing the waterproof 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 screened to date.
Barnes & amp; Noble Nook Glowlight
If You Thought Barnes & amp; Noble was out of the e-reader game, think again. They’re just never going to ask the fire leader. That does not mean ITS devices are not worth checking out. Its Glowlight, now about two years old, received some very good reviews on arrival from leading tech pubs, being described as excellent, adored ITS light heft (lighter than Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite) and Kindle-like automated lighting adjustments. The text is crisp, it boasts a slim design and Its 3 million available Book Library 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, Which is something Amazon does not providesunique. Yet it’s still priced over $ 100, Which May make it a potential “second-generation” device For Those just tapping the e-reader experience. Amazon’s top-tier Kindles starting About this pricepoint. A key feature Nook That sets it apart from Amazon’s Kindle, a microSD slot, has been eliminated in Glowlight and That HAS not 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 DETERMINE what features and functionalities are most important issue.
If you’re an avid Amazon fan who enjoys the various services the e-tailer offers, The Kindle is most likely your best option as there are a wide range of devices at various prices. It Is Also easy to return and Amazon Continuously offers discounts and free pilot for the Kindle Unlimited. It’s overpriced a great starting Device For Those just getting into e-reading given thisMonth’s victims.
For Those Who Love trolling B & amp; N and havebeen 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 spending a great deal of time around a swimming pool.
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