Anybody who loves books should have a handheld eBook reader. Books are heavy, something everyone has learned if they have ever moved. A small box of books can weigh more than larger boxes. Readers have had to deal with this problem for a long time. Now, they have the chance to carry their whole library in a half-pound device.

The arrival of ebooks is changing the world of words. Ebooks do not need paper, perhaps their most significant attribute. People in recent years have been concerned about preserving Earth’s natural resources. With ebooks, trees can sigh in relief. There are numerous benefits for our environment if we stop using so much paper.

There are currently three heavyweight options in the public market. All three companies have been revolutionizing the book industry while pleasing customers. The market is new, but the harsh competition has been good news to those who want quality products.

One of the greatest breakthroughs is that of e-ink displays. These amazing displays simulate the look of ink on paper. There is no back-light, like what is used for portable phones. This means that a reader will need a lamp or other source of light, just like with a real book.

Since e-ink is so comfortable for your eyes, ebooks have become easy to read. E-ink is just like real paper, but has big advantages. For example, text size can be adjusted on e-ink displays. A reader can decide if they would like smaller text or larger text, and can change it whenever they prefer.

The current market champion is Amazon’s Kindle reading device. The Kindle is available with two screen sizes. The Kindle uses a free wireless connection to connect to the Amazon store, and new books can be downloaded in seconds.

The Sony Reader is one of the Amazon’s Kindle biggest competitors. The Kindle costs more than the Reader, giving the Reader a small advantage. On the other hand, Sony does not have as many books available for its device as Amazon does.

Recently, Barnes and Noble released their new ebook reader, the Nook. Tech and book enthusiasts think the Nook could become more popular than the Kindle. One of the reasons for the Nook’s popularity is the massive book selection. However, the biggest appeal of the Nook is probably its color touch screen. The Nook is a very attractive and very sensible purchase for people who love books.

People who love to read have cause to be happy. Gone are the days of carrying heavy books from house to house. A handheld ebook reader can keep thousands of books in a small, easy to carry device.

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