Featured ePub eBook Readers
COOL-ER Reader
With the release of the Cool-er eBook reader, Interead has become the UK's first company to enter the digital eBook reader market. With an emphasis on cool design and low cost the Cool-er has certainly made its mark. However, as with most budget products there is a cost to be paid and this won't make the Cool-er the right choice for everyone.
Bookeen Cybook Opus
Bookeen has many years experience in making eBook readers and with the Cybook OPUS they pack in an array of features that far surpass their previous efforts. As one of the first 5 inch E-Ink screens, the Opus comes with great features and is possibly the cutest eReaders on the market, which certainly stands out from the crowd.
Sony Reader Touch Edition
Sony has rebranded their latest digital readers to give us proper monikers rather than using those ugly model numbers. We now have the Daily Edition, Pocket Editionand the Touch Edition, the latter is what I'll be reviewing in this article.
Bookworm Online ePub eBook Reader
Bookworm is a free online platform for storing and reading your ePub format books. The main benefit of using a reading system such as Bookworm is that you can read your eBooks from any web browser on any computer, including most mobile web devices, anywhere at any time.
Apple iPhone and iPod Touch
The Apple iPhone and iPod Touch have become major platforms on which to read eBooks after the release of several dedicated eBook reader apps and although they have quite small screens they are big enough to read from. Along with the all-in-one, multi-function abilities, they can be a real choice for many people.
Adobe Digital Editions
Adobe DE (Digital Editions) is a Flash based eBook reader for the desktop computer and Sony Reader. Along with reading ePub formatted books, DE can also read PDF files and both of these with or without DRM protection.
Sony Reader PRS-505
The Sony Reader Digital Book (PRS-505), better known as the Sony Reader, is a dedicated eBook reader that is able to read ePub books, free and commercial eBooks, either with or without DRM. The Reader is currently available in a number of countries, including; U.S., Canada, UK, Germany and France.
More eBook Readers
Kobo eReader
Extraordinary eReading at an incredible price is how Borders describes their new eReader. The Kobo Reader is certainly cheaper than the current offerings to be found, and with a sleek, easy going design, this could be considered the perfect reader for any book lover. Borders also has their own eBook store.
Kobobooks.com (eBook Store)
Barnes & Noble Nook eReader
Barnes and Noble's own eReader comes with the usual 6-inch E-Ink screen, but adds an extra twist by using a smaller color LCD touch screen for navigation and for browsing the B&N store. Currently available in the U.S. only.
BestBuy.com / BarnesAndNoble.com
Sony Reader Pocket Edition
The 5-inch screen on the Pocket Edition is big enough to make for a great reading experience, yet small enough to fit in most pockets. This is also the cheapest Sony Reader available.
BestBuy.com / Amazon / Waterstones
IREX Digital Reader (DR-800)
The new IREX Digital Reader comes with an impressive 8.1-inch display and 3G capability. The large E-Ink screen makes for a very comfortable reading experience, whether you're reading books, newspapers or magazines.
BestBuy.com / Amazon / iRexTechnologies.com
Sony Reader Daily Edition
The lastest reader from Sony comes with an extra long touch screen and wireless 3G connectivity. Available U.S. only.
BestBuy.com / Sony.com / Amazon
Apple iPad
Apple's latest gadget is both a multi-function device and eBook Reader. Apple have also created their own iBooks Reader App and Store. Comes with a full color 9.7" LCD screen and around 10 hours of battery life.
BeBook One, BeBook Mini, BeBook Neo
There are now three versions of the BeBook, each to suit different tastes. BeBook One, the original 6-inch screen and now the smaller BeBook Mini, for that extra portability. The BeBook Neo comes with a new sleek design and WiFi connectivity.
Ectaco jetBook
The only dedicated eBook reader with an LCD screen.
Amazon / Newegg.com / Ectaco.com
Elonex 511EB 5" eBook Reader
"A Revolution in Reading" and a great way to enjoy your favourite books. You can also listen to music from the built in speakers or headphones, and record memos using the integrated microphone—certainly a unique feature. Available in the UK.
iRiver Story eBook Reader
The Amazon Kindle look-alike. 6" screen with full QWERTY keyboard. Unlike the Kindle, this one will read EPUB files (non-DRM only).
Astak eBook Readers
Three models available for the North American market; EZ Reader, EZ Reader Pocket Pro and the Mentor
NUUT Reader
Uniquely designed E-Ink reader which allows for one-handed reading, whether you're left or right handed. This new version will come with WiFi (3G as option) and supports the two main eBook formats; EPUB, PDF, as well as TXT. The Adobe DRM allows for most commercial EPUB eBooks to be read. Available in Sweden and Europe. The following are links for the old version.
KulturButik.se / TeknikMagasinet.se / Royal-line.se
eBook Reader Applications
ibisReader
Clean, Simple Reading: ibisReader gets out of your way with its intuitive, unobtrusive reading interface. Extensive support for ebook design helps your books look their best. [Non-DRM ePub Only] ibisReader.com
Aldiko - Google Android Reader
Allowing for non-DRM ePub books to be download and read on a Goole Android Phone. [Non-DRM ePub Only] Aldiko.com
Stanza
Available for Windows, Mac and the iPhone. The are also plans to release dedicated versions for PDA’s and other mobile devices. Lexcycle.com
Book Glutton: The Unbound Reader
A fully integrated online EPUB reader allowing books to be read from any computer with an internet connection. [Non-DRM ePub Only] BookGlutton.com
FBReader
Opensource reader for the desktopn and a multitude of mobile devices and phones. Also runs on Google Android phones. [Non-DRM ePub Only] fbReader.org
Calibre – eBook Management
Comprehensive eBook management suite that can catalog your entire eBook collection. Calibre also has the ability to convert over a dozen different eBook formats to EPUB. [Non-DRM ePub Only] calibre-ebook.com
Azardi
AZARDI is designed as the definitive ePub reader with built in transparency so you know your ePubs are conforming to the specification. [Non-DRM ePub Only] infogridpacific.com
