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e-book reader
A handheld device specialized for reading electronic books. Unlike tablet computers, one of the major advantages of e-book readers is their extremely long battery life, up to a month in some...
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Definition: e-book reader
A handheld device specialized for reading electronic books. Unlike tablet computers, one of the major advantages of e-book readers is their extremely long battery life, up to a month in some cases.
Starting in the late 1990s, e-book readers began to appear; however, it took a decade to gain real traction due to the many different e-book formats on the market. In addition, until the E Ink electronic paper technology was used for the display, battery life was a limiting factor. See e-book and E Ink.
Two Tons of Books
This third-generation Kindle e-book reader rests on top of one of the books it contains. The reader is nine ounces, and the book is two pounds. However, the Kindle can hold 3,500 books, which might easily approach 4,000 pounds of paper weight. See Kindle.
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Review: Kobo eReader Touch may best the Nook as the top ebook reader
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Review: 5 reasons the new Nook is the best dedicated ebook reader
The iPad is a decent ebook reading device, but you just can't beat a dedicated eInk device for the most immersive ebook experience and the all-new Nook is THE one to beat.
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The new touch-enabled Nook is the best ebook reader
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Cracking Open the 2011 Barnes & Noble Nook e-book reader (Wi-Fi)
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Hands-on review: All-new B&N Nook e-book reader (photos)
Barnes & Noble has managed to ship its all-new Nook e-reader to stores and customers starting today, June 1st, ahead of its original June 10th launch date. We managed to get a unit, and here's a...
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Hands-on review: All-new B&N Nook e-book reader
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Hands-on with all-new Nook e-reader
Barnes & Noble unveiled an all-new, nearly buttonless version of the Nook at its flagship store in New York City on Tuesday. Here's a hands-on look at the latest B&N e-book reader.
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How to survive with an e-reader at college
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Barnes & Noble expected to debut new e-book reader soon
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Blu Speed (photos)
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Archos 70c color e-book reader now available for pre-order
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Ebook readers and the iPad dominated my 2010 posts
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Borders knocks $10 off all e-book readers in stock
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The e-readers of CES 2010: where are they now? (photos)
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NOOKcolor Teardown
Bill Detwiler cracks open Barnes & Noble's answer to the Apple iPad and Amazon Kindle--the NOOKcolor e-book reader.
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