eBook Devices

An eBook reader, also called an e-book device or e-reader, is a mobile electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital e-books and periodicals. 

An eBook reader is similar in form to a tablet computer. A tablet computer typically has a faster screen capable of higher refresh rates which makes them more suitable for interaction. Tablet computers also are much more versatile, allowing one to consume multiple types of content, as well as create it. The main advantages of eBook readers are better readability of their screens especially in bright sunlight and longer battery life. This is achieved by using electronic paper technology to display content to readers. 

It has been reported that there are differing levels of dissatisfaction among owners of different eΒook readers due to the inconsistent availability of sought-after eBook titles.

According to toptenreviews.com, the top 5 of Best eBook Readers for 2012 are:

Kindle 3

($139.00)

Nook Simple Touch Reader

($99.00)

Nook Tablet

($249.00)

Kindle Fire

($199.00)

Kindle DX

($379.00)

Which Bookstore
Has Most eBook Titles


An important consideration for buyers of eBook Readers is the likelihood that they will be able to read their favorite authors and genres on their devices. Knowing this, some of the competing eBook Reader organisations like to impress potential buyers by emphasising the large number of titles in their eBook collection. Here are some of their claims:


› Amazon’s Kindle Book store currently boasts over 865,000 eBooks available for download.
› Sony eBook reader product pages boast over 2 million titles in its Reader Store.
› In recent press releases Barnes and Noble claim that over 2 million Nook books are now available for the Nook and Nook Color.
› Apple’s iBookstore website claim over 150,000 titles have been added to its collection within the first year of operation.


Elusive eBook Titles


Despite the impressive size of collections at many of the eBook stores, there are many complaints from followers of eBookReaderGuide.com that they are unable to find a sought after title in these eBook stores.


Most commonly the complaints come from owners of Nooks and Sony readers, taking into account these ereader’s smaller market share. This is surprising, as both Barnes and Noble and Sony marketeers claim to have also twice as many titles as the next largest collection.


Meanwhile, there have relatively fewer complaints from Amazon and iPad users about their eBook stores, taking into account these ereader’s smaller market share. In the case of iPad, this may reflect the multifunctional nature of the device and that the primary function of the device may not be eBook reading.


The naked truth


So stripping out the free titles from the various eBook Reader stores shows the real situation. Except for the essential classics and occassional promotional free ebooks, it is the paid titles in the book stores are the one that you are most likely to be at the top of the reading list. And if you were hoping that your local elibrary may be able to loan you a sought after title, well think again.


As our survey shows, Kindle owners are much more likely to find a sought after eBook. This advantage is rapidly increasing. However, compared with over 20 million titles in paperback or hardcover currently listed on Amazon.com, this story still is at the beginning. Indeed, we could be entering a new chapter with renewed competition from the latest generation of color eBook readers such as the NookColor and iPad2.

References 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-book_reader
http://ebook-reader-review.toptenreviews.com/index.html
http://www.ebookreaderguide.com/2011/03/13/kindle-nookcolor-ipad2-sony-overdrive-which-ebookstore-has-most-ebook-titles/