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Amazon Kindle Alternatives - Ebook Readers that Compete with the Kindle

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Ebook reader is one of the great inventions of the last decade. Every book reader now definitely wants an Ebook reader because it offers so many advantages that every book lover always longed for.

Carrying an Ebook reader definitely adds to the style quotient and with a digital reader carrying those bulky hard cover books are just a thing of the past. Besides these obvious advantages Ebook reader are environment friendly because they bring down the use of paper which is prepared from trees which in turn saves our planet.

Also in the long run any Ebook reader also decreases the overall cost of reading because there are no shipping and handling charges and the books are also delivered instantly.

Though Amazon's Kindle rules the market, there are now plethora of other options that can also be considered. And for those who have bored from Kindle and really want a change and further enhance their reading experience here are some of the best Amazon kinldle alternatives.

Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch eBook Reader (NEWEST model, WIFI Only)
Easy to Use 6" Touchscreen Just tap to shop for the best books, magazines and newspapers right on your NOOK. Turn pages, look up words, highlight passages, adjust the font size and style-all with just a touch of your finger.
Amazon Price: $82.99
List Price: $249.98

1) Barnes & Noble NOOK Touch Newest Model

  • Ultra-Light, Ultra-Portable - Under 8 ounces
  • Easy to Use 6" Touchscreen
  • Clear, Crisp Reading
  • Longest Battery Life - read for up to two months on just one charge
  • Over 2 million titles including books, magazines & newspapers -just a touch away! Thousands are FREE

Nook Color Ebook Reader

Barnes & Noble NOOK Color eBook
The rich high resolution backlit display uses more than 16 million colors to illuminate stunning images and crisp text for easy reading day or night.
Amazon Price: $149.99
List Price: $249.00

2) Nook Color Ebook Reader

Technical Details

  • Stunning 7-inch color touchscreen.
  • Magazines & newspapers in rich color.
  • Kids' books come alive.
  • Over 2 million titles at your fingertips.
  • Get social, surf the web, play games, even listen to music.

Sony Reader Touch Edition

Sony Reader Touch Edition - Black (PRS650BC)
With a capacity for up to 1200 books (before you add your own memory), and access to multiple book stores or your own files, the Reader Touch Edition is the perfect way to bring your library with you wherever you go.
Amazon Price: $339.99
List Price: $229.99

3) Sony Reader Touch Edition

Technical Details

  • Accessories - USB Cable, Quick Start(TM) Guide, WarrantyFeatures.
  • Choose more books from more places.
  • Carry up to 1,200 of your favorite books at a time or more.
  • Intuitive design with full 6 clear touch screen.
  • Paper-like display for easy, natural reading.

Pandigital Novel Digital Book Reader

Pandigital Multimedia Novel 7 Android Multimedia eReader & Color Tablet - OPEN BOX
This eReader offers phenomenal access to books and magazines using the Barnes & Noble. It's the Pandigital Novel 7" Color Multimedia eReader with WiFi and it's aproduct that demonstrates many, many stories with multimedia prowess.
Amazon Price: $55.99
List Price: $159.99

4) Pandigital Novel Digital Book Reader

Technical Details

  • The Pandigital Novel 7" Color Multimedia eReader will change the way you curl up with a good book.
  • Whether buying the latest bestseller from Barnes & Noble, downloading free content from the web, or borrowing a book electronically from your library.
  • Built-In Memory Storage Capacity: 1GB
  • Display Size: 7.0
  • Electronic Display Features: Color TFT-LCD Screen.
  • Maximum Resolution: 800 x 600
  • Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi Enabled
  • Input Medium: Keyboard Entry
  • Input Type: Mini-USB
  • Output Type: Mini USB, Speaker
  • USB 2.0 Ports: 1
  • Includes: Power Adapter
  • Power Source: Electric
  • Dimensions: Length: 7.52 "; Width: 9.53 "; Depth: 3.03"
  • Product Weight: 2.22 Lb.

Those were some of the best available options that are absolutely worth and give kindle a run their money.

Which ebook reader are you using. Share your thoughts

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