What are eBook readers?

EBook readers are this year’s hottest gadget. Amazon producing the most popular and best ebook reader on the market with the introduction of the Kindle. The Amazon Kindle has for the first time ever outsold all paper back books sold on Amazon & could spell the end of paper books in the future. eBook readers display text as well as images & there are thousands of eBook publications available to download & read on this cool gadget.

About eBook Readers & What’s The Best eBook Reader?

The idea of an ebook reader was first introduced in 1970 in the form of a desktop prototype for an anticipated notebook named the Dynabook.  This was developed at PARC: a general purpose portable personal computer proficient in displaying books for reading.  Since then the ebook readers have come a long way.  The numerous ebook formats have significantly progressed with some of these being supported by leading software companies such as Abode and its’ PDF format. With the amount of ebook formats available, many book publishing companies have moved  to ebook publishing to create affordable ebooks. Additional support comes from independent open source computer programmers.

During 2009 newly designed marketing models were established including the production of dedicated reading hardware.  September 2009 saw the Kindle from Amazon followed by the PRS-500 from Sony dominating the ebook readers market.  In July 2010 Amazon stated that within the second quarter of 2010 for the first time ever the Kindles’ ebook reader sales were far greater than its’ hardback book sales with an impressive 140 ebooks to 100 hardbacks including hardbacks with no digital edition. With the many ebook reader reviews being published online, the kindle comes out on top with most of them.

The Amazon Kindle eBook Readers & Why You Need One

The Kindle is Amazon’s revolutionary wireless ebook readers device & has for the last two years been their best selling product. Amazon has been famous for it’s large volume of hard book sales & the new Kindle is now outselling hard books on Amazon which is a very big statement. It has grown to become a much sought after product & continues to grow in popularity, I’m sure it will be a product on many Christmas lists this year & we belive the Kindle to be the best ebook reader available in the market today.

It has at present 7,724 glorifying customer reviews and carries a 5/5 star rating.  The most 5 star reviews of any other item within Amazon.  This innovative amazing product has produced a high standard of customer satisfaction.  Simply the number of customer reviews speaks for itself not to mention the endless amount of positive feedback and comments left by happy customers.

The online software download giant CNET has said the new Amazon kindle ebook reader offers a winning combination of features & PC Pro has quoted the product as a triumph. PC Pro have went on to say that the Kindle is a beautiful eBook reader & sells for a bargain price. There’s no need to look for ebook reader reviews on comparision websites as you can’t go wrong with the Kindle.

Technical Details for the Kindle digital book reader

• Dimensions:  190mm x 123mm x 8.5mm
• Weight:  241 grams
• Screen display: 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 16 level grey scale, font technology and waveform with proprietary optimisation including 6” diagonal electronic paper display
• Storage: 3GB available for user content 4GB internal
• USB port: optional connection to PC/Macintosh computer USB 2.0 (micro B connection) to Kindle UK power adapter
• Audio: rear- mounted stereo speakers 3.5mm stereo audio jack
• Battery: The life of the battery will vary depending on wireless use, such as web browsing, downloading content, shopping and the kindle store.  With wireless off a single charge will last up to two months based upon 30 minutes reading time daily.  However one hours’ daily reading time allows battery life of up to one month, alternatively if you keep the wireless function on continuously the battery life would only last for three weeks
• Charge time: Optional charging from your computer using USB 2.0 cable included or using the power adapter a full charge will take 4.5 hrs. approximately to complete
• Supports format: Kindle AZW, TXT, PDF, MP3, unprotected MOBI, native PRC, AA, AAX enhanced audible, BMP, DOC, PNG, GIF and HTML through conversation
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi supported public and private networks/hotspots using 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n (in b or g compatible) standard supporting WEP/WPA/WPA2 secured networks.  Not included are peer to peer or ad-hoc wi-fi networks
• Guarantee: Included 1 year manufactures with an optional 3 year warranty and accident(s) cover and Kindle licence agreement and terms of use
• Includes: Kindles quick start users’ guide (pre- installed), rechargeable battery, USB 2.0 cable and power adapter supporting 100V-240V
• Requirements: None.  Can be used instantly straight from its packaging.
  Kindle 3G includes free Wi-Fi

The Kindle 3G has built in 3G connectivity for free and uses wireless cell phone signals therefore enabling Wi-Fi connection continuously all around the globe disregarding any commitments or ridiculous mandatory monthly fees.  Yet another added bonus is Amazon pays for 3G wireless connectivity.  This option has no wireless setup requirements resulting in instant right out of the box reading, shopping and purchase.  Kindle 3G incorporates wireless coverage in over 100 countries and territories a must for persons who are constantly on the go or travellers.  Extra convenience of the Kindle 3G enables it’s user to download books anywhere anytime even when on the go without the hassle of worrying about finding a Wi-Fi hotspot connection.

Kindle Digital eBook Reader With Wi-Fi

The Kindle Wi-Fi is more suitable for use in the comfort of your own home.  This option carries the requirement of an existing set up high speed internet connection including a wireless router.  If however there isn’t a connection at home then the Kindle 3G would be the preferred choice.

The Kindle already has Wi-Fi connectivity built in.  When you switch on the Kindle it will immediately identify surrounding Wi-Fi enabled networks.  When you register a network onto the system, Kindle will automatically connect to that specific network whilst in its’ vicinity.
Kindle Design

The most common complaint with todays’ gadgets is most definitely the initial set up or installation of software that always takes forever.  Well say goodbye to all that waiting around twiddling your thumbs.  The uniquely designed Kindle doesn’t carry any of these requirements and can be put to use directly from the box.

Kindle ebook readers recognises the little things that interrupt us when trying to enjoy a good novel.  In keeping with the consumers need as a priority Amazon designed the Kindle around these little niggles. Holding a book over a period of time carries some weight and hurts your hands.  We tend to shift the book for hand to hand.  The newly designed Kindle is thinner and lighter than a magazine.  It only weighs 241 grams with a profile of 8.5mm.  The lightweight design can be held comfortably either with one hand or both making for hours of enjoyable reading time.
Amazon is also aware that reading for long periods becomes uncomfortable and unpleasant.  We fidget from side to side moving the book from hand to hand.  The Kindle has abolished this problem.  It has a welcoming soft touch texture on the back and located upon each side are the page turning function buttons allowing its’ user to turn the page form any hand or position.  Additional extra of the Kindle is that is very dissimilar to other tablets or laptops.  It will never heat up or get hot in your hands.

EBook Readers Big Library Collections

The Kindle has the ability to store a whopping 3,500 books at any one time and can be filed neatly into collections etc. in the Kindle with easily recognisable titles.  Basically an entire library suited to your own personal choice.  This is exceptionally useful if you plan to do some reading perhaps when travelling.  If you set out on your journey then suddenly discover the book you’ve crammed into the luggage has suddenly become boring with the Kindle massive storage capacity you can quite simply choose an alternative with the click of a button.  Amazon has the largest selection of e-books in the UK a staggering 700,000 books.

With Amazons enhanced technology Whispernet and Wi-Fi networks amazingly facilitate the wireless search find and download of your chosen book in as little as 60 seconds no more counting sheep waiting for the file to download.  In addition to this Kindle automatically saves an archive of your downloaded books which can be re-downloaded anytime.

Another amazing feature of the Kindle is it can have your morning newspaper delivered wirelessly even before it goes on sale in the newsagents.  As well as browsing the various articles etc. Kindle will also clip and save an article for future reference.

Great Screen Technology With eBook Readers

Reading in the sunlight is an absolute nightmare.  The glare from the sun renders it impossible with the constant screen adjustment trying to view the screen.  The Kindle eliminates this problem.  The Kindle does not use backlighting and its’ screen has the ability to reflect light therefore can be read anywhere anytime indoor or outdoor.

Kindle can be personalised allowing its’ user to choose from several font styles and font sizes.  This is extremely useful when our eyes become tiered or in the case of long/short sighted users where the font size can be increased or decreased.

The Kindle has a high contrast display feature with waveform.  The Waveform technology has been improved with a 20% increased speed in page turning and custom built combined font hinting which are designed specifically for characteristics in electronic ink.

The screen includes a 50% improved contrast with high resolution for crisper, sharper text and images and includes full image zoom function. It will also manually rotate between landscape and portrait view.

Easy Referencing With Kindle Best eBook Reader

Have you ever stopped midst sentence to wonder just what exactly does that word mean again?  Then having to look up the meaning of the particular word which can be frustrating and time consuming not to mention disturbs the enjoyment of reading.  Amazon Kindle reader have again solved this frustration by including a built in Oxford Dictionary with over 250,000 entries.  All you have to do if you discover a word you’re not sure of is simply put the curser over it and the definition will appear genius ehh.

Kindle has a built-in up to date access to Wikipedia.org.  This is the most used and reliable search function for looking up places, people and products.  It can also display several language character formats.

The Kindle has an endless supply to consumer needs.  It not only appeals to the enjoyment of reading but has an educational value and the ability to view or download web content, book or personal documents.  I think it is safe to say the Kindle appeals to everyone in any situation and its’ abilities are endlessly breath-taking.  A definite must have of today if you are looking for the best eBook reader, then the Kindle is the product for you.

Some have even called ebook readers the reinvention of the book, we agree! eBook Readers in the news.