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Comparing eReaders does not have to be a difficult task. When eReader comparison shopping,
there are several features and criteria you should consider. While not all criteria are important to
every shopper, the top features are outlined below to help narrow your search down.
Display
Dedicated eReader displays are created to provide sharp contrast and allow the reader to read
while indoors or outdoors with minimal glare in order to reduce eye strain. The displays are
different than computers and laptops and have no strong backlight. As an aside, eReader
advertisements will often pit the iPad against an eReader on the beach or at a swimming pool with
a statement about the iPad's glare as opposed to the eReader's non-glare display.
Size and Weight
The next most important feature to consider is size and weight of the device. For instance, while
reading during a commute on a train or bus, a smaller screen size would be an asset. On the other
hand, an eReader with a larger screen, such as a 7" or 9.7" screen size, might be more beneficial
for relaxation purposes.
The weight of the device is crucial depending on how you read, especially if you plan to hold the
eReader for long periods of time.
Battery Life
Battery life is more than a "nice to have" feature particularly if you travel. With Wi-Fi (wireless
connectivity) turned off, most devices have anywhere from 10 days to 1 month of standard book
reading and standby time. When Wi-Fi is turned on, it consumes the battery much faster, dropping
some devices' lifetimes to only 3 or 4 days. The iPad differs from other eReaders in that it is a
multifunction device. Though the average standby time of an iPad is 30 days, continuous use only
reaches about 10 hours.
Price
For some, price may be the top criteria but in this report the display, size and weight and battery
life are given higher weightings because if the device causes discomfort or has to be constantly
plugged in, the device quickly loses its appeal and is used less frequently.
Supported Formats

2. There are numerous eBook formats. The more formats an eReader can view, the less quickly the
device will become obsolete. The popular DRM-free formats of the day include DAISY, APK
(Android), ePub, Mobi (Kindle-compatible) and PDF. In addition, the following non-open source
formats are popular: Kindle and eReader (NOOK).
Software is available for non-dedicated eReaders such as the iPad that provide the ability to use
multiple bookstores and read multiple formats including some of the proprietary eBook formats.
Network Access
While some eReaders can only be synced to your computer and require both a network link and
computer at home, other eReaders can use Wi-Fi and even 3G. This is particularly useful if you
travel and would like to select and download eBooks without having to sync to your computer.
Search
The ability to search through a book and quickly find words or phrases you are looking for is an
excellent argument for utilizing eBooks and thus the ability to enter search terms has been
included as an important criteria.
Highlighting and Annotating
For technical and educational books, highlighting and annotating are critical to storing your notes
where the content resides.
Touch Screen
Touch Screens (or touchscreens) are displays that sense when they are touched to perform an
action. Touching can be executed by a finger or some other passive device. Touch Screens are
primarily used to replace or supplement buttons used to control the device by supplying the user
with the ability to touch items to execute a task rather than using buttons. If the reader can deal
with fingerprints on the screen and wants to pretend to physically "flip" pages, a touch screen is
required.
Color
Depending on the content the eReader will display, color may or may not be important. For
instance, if the reader only reads black and white books with perhaps a color cover, the reader
does not require a color screen. But, as more eReaders gain more content (for example,
magazines), the reader may consider color to be a more important feature.
Text To Speech
Text To Speech (TTS) provides voice synthesizing technology that reads the electronic text then
produces voice output. While a novelty for most (such as use while commuting in a car), text to
speech is critical for those with special needs and/or who are sight impaired. This feature has the
potential to provide special needs people with the tools to read many more books than are offered
on tape/CD now.

3. Doug Felteau enjoys blogging about the latest gadgets and anything technology related and
maintains a quarterly eBook for Gizmos for Geeks readers providing a comprehensive eReader
Comparison report. Doug has transitioned from physical media to digital formats starting with
music and magazines years ago to eBooks and movies recently.
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