Reviewed on November 6, 2009While the new internationalized Kindle looks exactly like the earlier U.S.-only model, this e-reader, which uses AT&T's data network for wireless access, represents an incremental improvement to the Kindle line--just as serious competition is ramping up in the e-book market.TAGS:Amazon Kindle, Sprint Nextel, Amazon.com Inc., AT&T Corp., coverage, U.S.
Reviewed on February 24, 2009While it's short of perfection--and remains fairly pricey--the Amazon Kindle 2's improved design, built-in wireless capabilities, and user-friendly interface keep it atop the e-book reader heap in the U.S.TAGS:Amazon Kindle, Amazon.com Inc., keyboard, Sony Corp.
Reviewed on September 11, 2009While it's an improvement to the company's previous touch-screen model, Sony's Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 is saddled with a screen that's short on contrast and prone to glare--and it lacks the wireless convenience of Amazon's identically priced Kindle.TAGS:Amazon Kindle, flaw, touch screen, Sony Corp., Amazon.com Inc., letter
Reviewed on September 9, 2009While Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 has a basic feature set, its $200 price tag, compact size, and Epub file compatibility make it an appealing e-book reader.TAGS:Amazon Kindle, touch screen, contrast, e-book, Sony Corp., Amazon.com Inc.
Reviewed on September 11, 2009While it's an improvement to the company's previous touch-screen model, Sony's Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 is saddled with a screen that's short on contrast and prone to glare--and it lacks the wireless convenience of Amazon's identically priced Kindle.TAGS:Amazon Kindle, flaw, touch screen, Sony Corp., Amazon.com Inc., letter
Reviewed on September 9, 2009While Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 has a basic feature set, its $200 price tag, compact size, and Epub file compatibility make it an appealing e-book reader.TAGS:Amazon Kindle, contrast, e-book, touch screen, Sony Corp., Amazon.com Inc.
Reviewed on September 11, 2009While it's an improvement to the company's previous touch-screen model, Sony's Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 is saddled with a screen that's short on contrast and prone to glare--and it lacks the wireless convenience of Amazon's identically priced Kindle.TAGS:Amazon Kindle, flaw, touch screen, Sony Corp., Amazon.com Inc., letter
Reviewed on September 9, 2009While Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 has a basic feature set, its $200 price tag, compact size, and Epub file compatibility make it an appealing e-book reader.TAGS:Amazon Kindle, contrast, touch screen, e-book, Sony Corp., Amazon.com Inc.
Reviewed on October 23, 2009The compact Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro has a solid feature set and an affordable price tag, but it faces stiff competition from competing models by Amazon, Sony, and Barnes & Noble that offer better designs, improved navigation, and more features.TAGS:e-book, Amazon Kindle, Adobe Systems Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Sony Corp., Adobe PDF, MP3, battery
Reviewed on October 23, 2009The compact Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro has a solid feature set and an affordable price tag, but it faces stiff competition from competing models by Amazon, Sony, and Barnes & Noble that offer better designs, improved navigation, and more features.TAGS:e-book, Amazon Kindle, Adobe Systems Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Sony Corp., Adobe PDF, MP3, battery