Who longer wants to digitally browse, collides with a conventional tablet soon boundaries. Therefore booklovers translated relied on dedicated e-book reader. We present some of.
In two years to every sixth-selling book be digital. With more and more readers so only the printed edition
is no longer in demand, but rather a rule purchased over the internet file that can be represented in a reader, the so-called e-book reader. The crucial Advantage: Instead of several thicker and heavier books simply wanders often only a few hundred gram E-reader in the luggage. The range of such devices has grown rapidly in recent years. But be careful, not everything that is called e-book reader is really suitable for the longer reading. In particular, the use of conventional tablets like the “Galaxy” by Samsung or “iPad” from Apple, contrary to popular belief, only recommended due to the constant reading.
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For such devices work with liquid crystals and thus specialized with a different presentation technology such as e-books models. This has the eye on a permanent hard to read, especially a higher energy consumption and consequently a shorter battery time result.
The popular e-book reader, however, work with electronic paper. This technique is the representation of ink according to paper with text and images are so long to see, until a new impulse for another displayed. While the representation itself such devices do not need electricity. This has the advantage that they have very long battery life. Increasingly, however, is a switchable lighting available that allows you to read in low light conditions or at night.
When you purchase an e-book reader should be noted that the various models, not all of the may represent market available electronic books. This means: With the acquisition of e-book reader, the purchaser shall often already fixed where he will in the future also acquire its electronic books. For a uniform file format, the vendors have been unable to agree -. Or want
The Amazon Kindle is the most popular e-book reader
The best-known representative of the equipment category is the ” Kindle “with eBay Amazon. He has since 2007 been on the market and has been constantly evolving. There are currently three models, of which the “Kindle Paperwhite” the currently best-selling variant. The screen measures 15 inches here in the diagonal and can display 1024 x 758 pixels. The available storage space is enough for about 2,500 books. The device weighs 213 grams and currently costs 99 euros. Controversial are the “Kindle” models, mainly due to the inserted rights system: Purchased books can be read only on “Kindle” devices. In addition, the terms and conditions of Amazon stipulate that the provider evaluates the reading habits of users.
The Buchändler keep up with the Tolino other hand
An alternative with the spread is the “Tolino”, the equal support multiple vendors with the bookstore chains Thalia, Hugendubel, Weltbild, Libri and Club and the Telekom. A first device was released two years ago. Meanwhile, every third sold in Germany E-reader is a “Tolino”. The current model “Tolino Vision 2″ Since October 2014, the market has a screen with a diagonal of 15 inches, weighs 174 grams and is protected against water. A switchable lighting is available. A nice feature: Tapping the rear panel reaches flip. Officially, the device costs around 150 euros, but is often available in combination with e-books and thus reduced costs for various providers.
The memory of Pyrus 2 LED of Trekstor can be extended
Regardless of the offerings of a particular book dealer who is “Pyrus 2 LED” from Trekstor. It is the latest in a whole range of products offered by the German markets since 2012. Again, the screen measures 15 inches in diagonal, but shows with 800 x 600 pixels, a little less sharp image. The device takes 205 grams on the scale. The “LED” stands for is that this model is equipped with a switchable light. In comparison with other models of features “Pyrus 2 LED” relatively many buttons below the screen. About it takes place including the supply and return leaves. Another difference from “Kindle” and “Tolino”: A wireless LAN module for wireless transmission of book content to the e-book reader, there are the “Pyrus 2 LED” is not. New data can be transferred via a memory card or USB cable. This must, however, be a disadvantage: An external access to the device and a possible evaluation of the reading habits is definitely excluded here
The Sony Reader PRS-T3 is the latest model from Sony to be
<. p> For a long time Sony was very committed to the e-book market and presented in 2008 before a first device. Current model is the “Sony Reader PRS-T3″. A further development of e-book devices will not, however, make Sony. And, although the company has its own virtual bookstores (the “E-Book Store”) operates. The device is, however, compatible with the e-books from other vendors. The “PRS-T3″ is available in three different housing colors. The screen also measured at 15 inches and displays 1024 x 758 pixels. Sony’s widely-used Android operating system – but in the very early version 2.3 (Gingerbread). In addition, a specially adapted user interface is used. The internal memory can be expanded using a memory card, so can be far more than 10 000 books archive on the device. These can be transferred to the device is via wireless LAN.
The PoketBook Ultra is for different book formats open
Also has its own virtual bookstore operates PocketBook with “bookland.com” in which even thousands of German titles are available. The seller is from the Ukraine, has its largest market share in the Russian-speaking countries, but is increasingly active in Germany. With the 100-euro “PocketBook Aqua” there for a few months, a waterproof version. Also on offer is a 200-euro “PocketBook Ultra”. Its special feature is the built-in camera. It has a resolution of five million pixels and is intended to capture text. A software for text recognition and conversion included. This allows printed text archive on the “Pocket Book”. The screen measures 15 inches and displays 1024 x 758 pixels. Regarding the book sizes the “Pocket Book” is particularly open. This is also the operating system: It is based on Linux
The Kobo Aura HD will feature a larger screen
With its larger in comparison screen will, “Kobo Aura HD” convince. , It measures approximately 17 inches in diagonal and displays 1440 by 1080 pixels. The 240-gram device can represent all popular formats and is equipped with a memory card slot. So, you can increase the memory. The price: 150 €
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