LOVE OF READING

Finding the e-reader for you

The Apple iPadPros-Flexible in that it can do more

than just work as an e-reader-Good storage capacity 16GB is

the smallest size. -Touch Screen -Can read a number of different

formats Cons-Size and Weight 9.5” x 7.3” and

1.3 lbs.-LCD screen-High cost -Short battery life

The Amazon KindlePros

-E-ink screen-Has some flexibility -4GB storage capacity (not

upgradable) -Build in keyboard-Light weight and small size 8.5

oz. and 7.5” x 5” -Very good battery life (up to 2

months)-Some books can be done as text

to speechCons-Limited to formats; books only

from Amazon -Can’t get books from the library

(coming soon)-Can’t upgrade storage capacity -Has deleted books from

customers Kindles in the past

Nook Simple Touch Reader

Pros-Touch screen-Best size and weight 6.5” x 5” and

only 7.5 oz. -E-ink screen-2GB storage capacity, upgradable

with 32GB micro-SD card-Most common e-book format: .epub-Great battery life-Easy to load side load book from

other sources -Share books with friends-Get book from the libraryCons-not flexible, just an e-reader-Limited formats

"Best e-ink reader"CNET, 06/01/2011

"Nook is the best eReader"Crunch Gear, 06/01/2011

"This is the eReader you want"Gizmodo, 06/01/2011

"Blows the current Kindle out of the water"ZDNET, 05/24/2011

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