Best Ebook Readers for You

Amazon Kindle
Amazon's Kindle is probably the most ubiquitous ereader on the market today. The Kindle comes in a standard 6-inch model and the larger 90inch Kindle DX, priced at $114 for the ad-supported 6-inch model, $139 for the Wi-Fi only version, $189 for the 3G 6-inch model, $139 for the ad-supported 3G model, and $379 for the 3G Kindle DX. The Kindle features a high-contrast E-ink display, is capable of storing over 3,500 books from the Kindle store, and if you spring for the 3G models you can download books anywhere, or surf the web using the built-in browser.

Barnes and Noble Nook/Nook Color
Barnes and Noble has made an impressive showing with the Nook and Nook Color since the two were released. The original Nook earns top marks for its 6-inch E-ink display, slim profile, and $139 price tag for the Wi-Fi model. The Nook Color, on the other hand, will set you back $249, runs a modified version of Android, has a 7-inch brilliant touch-screen, and is one of the most popular ereaders in its price range. Mod the Nook Color and you essentially have an Android tablet, but you may not have to: Barnes and Noble has been busy issuing updates for the device to make it more tablet-like.

Apple iPad
The Apple iPad isn't strictly an ereader, but it certainly can be, with the help of Apple's iBooks and the ability to sideload ebooks through alternative ebook stores that can be sideloaded on the iPad, and loaded up with books and documents that can be purchased from other sources. The iPad was designed to be much more than an ereader, but it serves that purpose just fine. An iPad will cost you $499 for the 16GB Wi-Fi version, $599 for the 32GB, and $699 for the 64GB model. 3G connectivity is available through AT&T and Verizon Wireless for $629 for 16GB, $729 for $32GB, and $829 for 64GB, respectively.

Kobo
Kobo will survive long after their partnership with now-closing bookseller Borders expires – the Kobo Ereader Touch and the Kobo Wireless Ereader both support open ePub and PDF documents, allow you to side-load from other ebook stores and sources, 6-inch e-ink displays (touch sensitive in the case of the Kobo Ereader Touch,) and long battery life. They both come in Wi-Fi models, no 3G available. The Kobo Ereader Touch will set you back $129.99 in the US, and the Kobo Wireless Ereader costs $99.99.

Sony Digital Reader
Sony was one of the first to market with an E-ink ebook reader, and the Digital Reader line is still going strong today. It's backed by Sony's own ebook store, which isn't as large as some of its competitors, but Sony has made great strides in partnering with public libraries for loaning programs and with local newspapers and magazine publishers to get periodicals on their devices. Sony's eReaders also support side-loading books, reading PDF documents, and will set you back $179 for the Pocket Edition, $229 for the Touch Edition, and $299 for the Daily Edition.



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