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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Top 3 E-Readers Under $200: Which One Is Best For You?


8 Aug 2012 – In this digital age, many people are conflicted with the idea of switching from a physical book to an e-reader. While the experience of smelling and turning the pages of a book is entirely different from touching a screen to navigate, the latter promises to be one reading trend that will stick to all bookworms.

If you’re out trying to find an e-reader that best suits you, then look no further. Today, you’ll learn more about the hottest e-readers around so you can finally put an end to your endless search.

1. Amazon Kindle Fire

amazon kindle fire

Kindle Fire is the latest addition to Amazon’s line of reputable e-readers.

Quick Specs:

· 7 inch multi touch display
· 413 grams
· Dual core processor
· 8 GB internal memory
· Wi-Fi ready
· Full color
· $189.00 SRP

If you’re eyeing an e-reader that does more than give you a pleasant, crisp and clear reading experience, then Kindle Fire is perfect for you. Apart from the fact that all your Amazon activity is synced with this device, you get to access over 20 million movies, magazines, TV shows and books.

Kindle Fire offers ease in use, a wide selection of content and an overall visual appeal. For the price of less than $200, this e-reader truly has the making of a solid physical book alternative.

2. Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch with Glow Light

noble ereader

Considered as a breakthrough among all e-readers so far, Barnes & Noble took all-around & nighttime reading to a whole new level. 

Quick Specs:

· 6 inch touch display
· 16-level grayscale
· 197 grams
· 2 GB internal memory
· Android 2.1
· Wi-Fi ready
· $139 SRP

The Nook with Glow Light is best for those who want a smaller, lighter feel of an e-reader. If you are one hardcore bookworm who takes quality, all around reading to a prime level, then this is the e-reader for you.

What sets this apart from all e-readers is its adjustable glow light that allows for a lovely bedtime reading. Moreover, its anti glare screen lets you forget about the Sun spoiling the book you’re engrossed with.

For the price, it’s a really sweet deal for anyone who’s out to find a good physical book substitute.

3. Sony Reader Wi-Fi PRS-T1

sony reader

Sony brought a completely different look to their Reader Wi-Fi, compared to your usual touch screen. Still very stylish, this e-reader is the closest to reading an actual book.

Quick Specs:

· 6 inch dual touch display
· 16 level grayscale
· 167 grams
· 2 GB internal memory
· Wi-Fi ready
· $129.00

Known as the narrowest e-reader to date, Sony Reader Wi-Fi, it comes in different colors. It’s best for those who want to match their personality to the look of their e-reader.

What gives this device its charm is the buttons just below the screen. You can either swipe the screen of use the buttons to navigate your book. This comes with a classic stylus, just in case you want to take notes using it.

The price drop for this one definitely comes in handy as more people now can afford e-readers that have optimum features and of course, made by Sony nonetheless.

There you have it, three of the most talked about e-readers to date. See which one fits you best so you can enjoy literature as a techy bookworm.

About the Author:
Samantha Nicole Samonte is a Content Specialist for Webcada a CMS company in Singapore. She spends the rest of her time guest-blogging for various websites.

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