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Device Selection Guide

Reader Devices

Reader Devices

Mobile Devices

Mobile Devices
Mobile Devices
  • Sony Reader

    Sony Reader
  • Bookeen Opus

    Bookeen Opus
  • Astak EZReader

    Astak EZReader
  • Cybook Gen3

    Cybook Gen3
  • Nook

    Nook
  • Kindle

    Kindle
  • jetBook

    jetBook
  • BeBook

    BeBook
Reader Devices
  • iPhone/iTouch

    iPhone
  • Blackberry

    Blackberry
  • Droid

    Droid
  • Palm

    Palm Mobile Device
  • Windows Mobile

    Windows Mobile

The Sony Reader

The Sony Reader lets you store several hundred of your favorite ebooks available from a variety of sources. It features paper-like screen technology for easy reading, even in direct sunlight.
Reader Devices
Compatible Formats Non-Compatible Formats Technology Weight
Adobe ePub
PDF
Adobe PDF
PDF
Mobipocket
eReader
MS Reader
600 has Touch Screen
300 does not have a touch screen
5 in. e-Ink on 300; 6 in. on 600
600 x 800 pixels
Gray Scale
PRS-300: 7.8 ozs

PRS-600: 10.1 ozs

Cybook Opus

The lightest e-Ink Reader; Very easy to hold and use.
Easily fits into coat pocket or small purse.
Downloads though PC or Mac.
Uses industry standard Adobe ePUB format for DRM eBooks required by major publishers and most others.
Pricing includes case.
Reader Devices
Compatible Formats Non-Compatible Formats Technology Weight
Adobe ePub
PDF
Adobe PDF
PDF
Mobipocket DRM
MS Reader
eReader
5 in. e-Ink
600 x 800 pixels - 200 dpi
Not a touch screen
Gray Scale
6.3 ozs

179 g

Astak EZReader

The 5 inch EZ Reader Pocket PRO is a small, light Reader with fast page turns. It can reflow any PDF or ePub document, and supports SD cards up to 16GB in size. It uses 8 levels of grayscale tones for better resolution, and has text-to-speech capability. A scrollwheel makes page-turning even smoother, while still providing E-Ink technology.
Reader Devices
Compatible Formats Non-Compatible Formats Technology Weight
Adobe ePub
PDF
Adobe PDF
PDF
Mobipocket DRM
MS Reader
eReader
E-Ink Technology
5 inch, 600x800 pixel display
Grayscale
High contrast ratio
USB 2.0 data and power connection
6 oz (including battery)

Cybook Gen3

The ultra-thin Cybook Gen3 is based on a 6 inch ePaper screen. It offers a feature rich interface for reading all kind of digital content.
Reader Devices
Compatible Formats Non-Compatible Formats Technology Weight
Mobipocket
PDF
Adobe PDF
Adobe ePub
MS Reader
eReader
6 inch E InkŪ screen
B&W, grayscale
Rechargeable built-in Li-Polymer battery (1000 mAh)
6.13 ounces 174 g (battery included)

Kindle Reader

The popular Kindle device does not support open-standards based premium titles, though several non-secure formats are compatible with the device.
Reader Devices
Compatible Formats Non-Compatible Formats Technology Weight
Non-secure Mobipocket

Adobe ePub
Adobe PDF
Mobipocket DRM
MS Reader
eReader
Grayscale electronic paper
Freescale 532 MHz i.MX31L, ARM-11 Processor
USB 2.0 port (micro-B connector)
18.9 oz (540 g)

Nook Reader

The Nook Reader supports the DRM-protected eReader format, as well as access to non-secure ePub titles.
Reader Devices
Compatible Formats Non-Compatible Formats Technology Weight
eReader
eReader
Adobe ePub
Adobe PDF
Mobipocket
MS Reader
Android Platform
6 inch E Ink display
3.5 inch color control display
11.2 oz (317 g)

ECTACO jetBook

The jetBooks supports a wide range of non-DRM eBooks.
Reader Devices
Compatible Formats Non-Compatible Formats Technology Weight
Non-DRM ePub
Non-DRM PDF
Non-DRM Mobipocket
eReader
Adobe ePub
Adobe PDF
Mobipocket
MS Reader
5-inch VGA reflective monochrome screen
rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery
7.5 oz

BeBook

New versions of the BeBook reader (firmware versions >=2.10) support secure Adobe formats.
Reader Devices
Compatible Formats Non-Compatible Formats Technology Weight
For firmware >= version 2.10

Adobe ePub/PDF
PDF PDF
eReader
Mobipocket
MS Reader
E-Ink technology
3.7V Li-ION battery 950mAh
220g

iPhone/iTouch

The popular iPhone device supports the eReader format, viewable on both dedicated eReader software and Stanza.
Reader Devices
Compatible Formats Non-Compatible Formats Technology Weight
eReader
eReader
Adobe ePub
Adobe PDF
Mobipocket DRM
MS Reader
Color Touch Screen
Downloads available globally through wireless internet
4.7 ozs
133 g

Blackberry

eReader software is available for the Blackberry device, allowing access to premium eBook content.
Reader Devices
Compatible Formats Non-Compatible Formats Technology Weight
eReader
eReader
Adobe ePub
Adobe PDF
Mobipocket DRM
MS Reader
65,000 colors
microSD, USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS
87.9 g to 155 g dependent upon model

Motorola Droid

eReader provides software for the Android Platform, allowing access to many premium eBook titles.
Droid
Compatible Formats Non-Compatible Formats Technology Weight
eReader
eReader
Adobe ePub
Adobe PDF
Mobipocket DRM
MS Reader
Android 2.0 OS
Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen display
QWERTY keyboard
169 g (6.0 oz)

Palm

Most models of this large family of devices support dedicated eReader software, giving access to a large library of premium content.
Reader Devices
Compatible Formats Non-Compatible Formats
eReader
eReader
Adobe ePub
Adobe PDF
Mobipocket DRM
MS Reader

Windows Mobile

Many Windows Mobile devices provide Microsoft Reader software preinstalled, allowing access to premium Microsoft Reader format content.
Reader Devices
Compatible Formats Non-Compatible Formats
MS Reader
MSR
Adobe ePub
Adobe PDF
Mobipocket DRM
eReader
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