Amazon Kindle Alternatives - Top 5 Low Cost Ebook Reader
By kannanwrites
Any avid book reader would love to have an ebook reader, nowadays there are plenty of ebook readers that are available out there in the market.
Amazon's Kindle, Barnes and Noble's Nook is among the first choices when it comes to buying an ebook reader. For international buyers, despite the USD 109$ model of kindle, many people have to pay hefty import fees which could be upto 40 % of the total amount of the product. So, buying a low cost cheap ebook reader is definitely a good choice.
Benefits of buying an ebook reader
- Ebooks are delivered instantly, saving precious time.
- Ebooks are eco-friendly and green, helps reduce your carbon footprint.
- You can carry your entire library, say more than 1000 books on a single device.
- No Shipping and handling charges.
 | The next generation of eReaders. "Cruz" through books, magazines, and newspapers on this revolutionary device's crystal-clear, full-color, 7-inch display. Amazon Price: $79.97 List Price: $219.99 |
1) Velocity Micro Cruz Reader
- Android 2.0
- 256 MB integrated
- 7" TFT 800 x 600
- WiFi 802.11b/g
- 16 oz
- Access to over 2 million eBooks via included Borders eBook library portal application, as well as Cruz Market
- Built-in dictionary, notepad, calendar, alarm clock, contacts, games, and other useful apps
- 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and full browser support-download remarkable content, astonishing applications, and amazing games
- Crystal clear 4:3, 800 x 600 full-color touchscreen display is ideal for viewing eBooks and eMagazines, Web pages, and movies
- USB and SD card slot for upgradable storage; includes a 4 GB SD card (Pre-installed)
 | I call it the most value for money product. The cost is extremely apt and also makes for an ideal gift for a book lover - albeit in a low cost as well. Amazon Price: $69.99 List Price: $179.99 |
2) Libre Ebook Reader Pro (white)
- Supports PDF (Adobe Digital Edition DRM/non-DRM), TXT, FB2, EPUB (Adobe Digital Edition DRM/non-DRM), MOBI (non-DRM only)
- Supports BMP, JPG, GIF, animated GIF picture format
- Includes 2GB SD Card and 100 free eBooks
- Content search for easy navigation between books and pages
- Bookmark and auto page turn function
SKYTEX Primer 7" Color E-reader and Media Player
 | Primer was designed to make life a little simpler. First, by consolidating all of your mobile entertainment onto one affordable and sleek device, and next, by ensuring compatibility with the media and hardware you already have or want. Amazon Price: $129.99 |
3) SKYTEX Primer 7" Color E-reader and Media Player
- 7" color LCD display (800x480 resolution)
- Open standard designs supports most popular eBook formats, including epub, pdf, txt, html, etc...
- This all-in-one media device lets you play back music, movies, view photos and listen to FM radio
- Built-in recording software, speakers, and mic
- Includes earphones and neoprene sleeve case for protection
Augen 7-Inch E-Reader with Text-to-Speech
 | 7 Inch E-Reader with Text-to-Speech Amazon Price: $95.00 List Price: $163.03 |
4) Augen 7-Inch E-Reader with Text-to-Speech
- Carry a library of up to 1400 books, an MP3/video player plus a word processor in your pocket or purse
- Full TFT Color Screen
- Text-to-Speech feature
Sony Digital Reader Pocket Edition
 | The Reader Pocket Edition features a 5" display and an elegant, lightweight design that's easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, on-the-go reading. Amazon Price: $124.99 List Price: $199.99 |
5) Sony Digital Reader Pocket Edition
- Lightweight design with 5" display
- Holds up to 350 books at a time
- Content is accessible from a wide number of online bookstores
- Paper-look display for natural reading
- Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge1
Those were some of the affordable and economical ebook readers that could satisfy your quest for an ebook reader.
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Comments
this page is informative.but i have to learn basics about an e-reader.And im in an idea of getting a e-reader.can anybdy suggest me some companies promoting e-reader with reasonable price.
Are these models available in India?
I have a Pandigital 9" eReader that works pretty good. I would like to check out some that you recommend and probably will.
This is an informative Hub article. Outside of the Sony
e-reader, I haven't heard of the other reading devices you mentioned.
FYI, the pricing for the Kindle line up has changed and the basic Kindle (with Special Offers) can now be purchased for $79.00. But anyone can download the free Kindle app on their smartphone, laptop or tablet computer. The Kindle app allows you to shop for, buy, download and read Amazon ebooks just as you would with a Kindle -- it's really very cool.
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I love the feel of a hardcover or the glossy look of a magazine in my hands. However, I recognize the convenience of eBooks, especially when traveling. You can't exactly have your favorite reads in a suitcase.Multimedia
Publishers are telling readers that the physical book isn't worth anything and that the entire value is in the story.Except when a writer's cut of a book's cover price is determined. Then the value of the story is minimal.As you said, that's another matter.While the view that the story is the entire value of a book is flattering to the writer,that's not the way that readers see it.To readers, e-book cost nothing to produce. Publishers know that isn't true.Writers know it too. But try to convince the general public of that. As far as readers are concerned,the incremental cost to produce more copies of an e-book is zero.So the readers expect an eBook to be priced less than a physical book. The real costs have nothing to do with it. Design and Graphics
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kannanwrites 6 weeks ago
@harini The safest bet to me in India for an ebook reader is the Kindle.
Infibeam's Pi came and fizzled out because of it's cost (9,999).