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eRead STAR-Ebook

    It seems that the mobile e-book reader mania is slowly, but surely engulfing the entire world. Thus, after the unveiling of the iRex iLiad and of Sony’s own e-book reader, yet another company joins the race, namely eRead from China, who’s presenting what they’re considering to be the world’s lightest and thinnest mobile e-reader, the STAReBOOK. As most products from this developing family, the STAReBOOK uses the latest E-ink (electronic ink) technology, which allows the users to enjoy a reading experience very… Read the full review

 

1 Positive Reviews 1 Negative Reviews 2 Reviews Overall Rating: 2.52.52.52.52.5

Sony PRS-500

    Sony’s PRS-500 is already a bit longer in the market and therefore has not been subject to multiple evolutions, like the Kindle with its version 2 or the later versions of the PRS. However it is still a reasonable gadget and today the users switching to a newer version of the product provide for a reasonable amount of used 500′s on the market. Let’s have a look on one of the first readers on the market and if users were and are satisfied with its performance.    The display is one of the primary selling points… Read the full review

 

1 Positive Reviews 0 Negative Reviews 1 Review Overall Rating: 33333

Sharper Image Literati

  Alright, let’s start with the verdict: This must be the worst E-Reader we have tested so far. But let’s start with the specs: The Literati runs on the Kobo platform, with the big difference that it has a colour screen and supports backlight, which in theory should make reading more enjoyable in the dark. Is it runs on the Kobo platform it is also connected to the Kobo bookstore, which currently boasts around 100.000 books plus a couple of free ones. We thought the main upside of the Literati was the design though, as it… Read the full review

 

1 Positive Reviews 5 Negative Reviews 16 Reviews Overall Rating: 1.791.791.791.791.79

Emantic 7-inch E-Reader

  . The Emantic Ereader has been on the market for a while now but has been reduced in price only recently (check here for current price), making it a viable alternative for people around the world who are looking for a cheap but capable Ereader. Highlights include a Micro SD slot, which makes exchanging Ebooks and other files an easy thing, as well as a radio and PM3 player function. It’s definitly not as as capable as the Kindle, as it lacks direct integration with an E-book shop, but certainly can be an alternative… Read the full review

 

0 Positive Reviews 1 Negative Reviews 1 Review Overall Rating: 22222

LIBRE AEBK01FS Digital Text E-Reader

  The Libre AEBK01FS is the latest edition of the popular Libre line made by Aluratek. The E-reader itself is nothing special and does not come with a lot of gimmicks, but it does what it promises (“read digital text”) very well. you can digitally store and carry around with you thousands of your favorite books saving money, space and the environment. Aluratek’s “Libre” connects to any computer with an internet connection for access to the most recent books that are published as well as access to free timeless classics…. Read the full review

 

0 Positive Reviews 0 Negative Reviews No Reviews Overall Rating: 00000

Bookeen Cybook Odyssey

    Bookeen has been launching E-Readers in Europe for three years with various offerings such as the Orizon or the Opus E-Reader. The company has been issuing new videos during the last year demonstrating many new technologies within the E-Reader segment. One of the best was the seamless web browsing and playing high frame-rate video using e-ink, which up to date has not been schieved by anybody else. This week the company announced on its blog that they will be releasing the Cybook Odyssey E-Reader in Europe in… Read the full review

 

0 Positive Reviews 0 Negative Reviews No Reviews Overall Rating: 00000

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