It is no secret I love Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite. It is my pride and joy. But are there other e-reading devices out there? Of course! I researched them so you do not have to. If you are in the market for a new e-reading device or are simply curious about other options outside of Amazon’s Kindle keep reading.
1.Kobo
Kobo is a popular choice for readers outside of the US and within. With the release of the color e-reader, I imagine many readers are seeking a Kobo e-reader.
What is the biggest difference between Kobo and Amazon’s Kindle? The store from which you buy books and the features that are accessible depending on where you live in the world. US readers can borrow library e-books and read on their Amazon Kindle, other countries may not be able to. Kobo offers three unlimited reading plans: Kobo Plus read, Kobo Plus Listen, and Kobo Plus Read & Listen. The single reading and listen plans are $7.99 a month, the combo plan is $9.99 a month.
2.Boox Palma
The Boox Palma is growing in popularity amongst the reading community because it is an e-ink tablet that fits in the palm of your hand. Boox Palma has really cool features that allow you to read from different apps all in on place (Libby, Kindle, Nook, etc). It is an Android device, so there might be a learning curve.
Boox has a few different e-ink tablets, some in color, that all vary in prince range. If you are looking for control over what you home screen looks like and to read outside of “Kindle,” Boox products are the right choice for you.
3.Nook
If you mainly shop from Barnes and Noble, this is the device for you.
Similar to Amazon’s Kindle e-readers, Barnes and Noble offers a different devices at different price points. If you purchase a Nook, majority of your shopping for e-books is through Barnes and Nobel. Like Kindle, you can also borrow e-book from your local library.
Personally, I have never found this device appealing because I rarely live next to a Barnes and Noble and, at the time when I bought my first Kindle, thought Amazon’s Kindle offered more features.
Are there more e-readers out there?
When you start researching e-reading devices you will find there are a slew of e-ink devices that can be used as tablets not just an e-reader. It will really come down to what you want out of an e-ink device and how much you are willing to pay.
Which do I recommend?
If you truly just want to read e-books, stick with a Kindle Paperwhite or Kobo. The other options are neat, but Amazon’s Kindle (and Kobo) allow you to simply read and go on sale often.
If you have an e-reader, which is your favorite?
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