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The eBook market is a very competitive one and many eBook Reading devices that were around in the early 2000s have now ceased to exist. Many of these belong to the dedicated eBook device category, like some of those listed on this page. As an eBook enthusiast myself, I feel that it is not very practical to own so many electronic devices ( one for communication, one for computing, one for reading ebook etc. ) The trend is towards integration of the different functions into a single device, and hence, the devices that survive for eBooks are mainly in the PDA category now.

However, I do feel that for the price of convenience and weight, one would have to make do with the tiny screen of the PDA instead of the usual 'paperback' size screen of a dedicated eBook reading device. (Perhaps when the Baby Boomers generation grows older and have poorer eyesight, the dedicated eBook Devices might become popular again!). PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) that double-up as eBook Readers are popular. Most PDAs running the Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 to 2003 come with the Microsoft eBook Reader (but not all). Those that run on Palm OS may have basic Palm Reader installed. Many of these devices can also read eBooks in the MobiPocket Reader format.
My eBook Reader
Many dedicated ebook reading devices are not available for sale in Asia. I have a Cybook and I would love to have the Kindle too! But recently I found a similarly priced ultramobile notebook which serves very well as an ebook! It is the ASUS Eee PC. It is very versatile as an ebook reader because I have a few ebook formats to choose from, it can display in color, and I can buy ebooks through the internet. The setbacks: battery life of 3.5hrs and small screen.

Read more about how I use this device as an ebook reader in my ebook blog.

Kindle: Amazon's New Wireless eBook Reading Device

Product Overview
* Electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper.
* No computer, no cables, no syncing.
* Wireless connectivity - you shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle from anywhere, just like using a cell phone! When you buy a book, it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute.
* More than 88,000 books available, including 100 of 112 current New York Times® Best Sellers. Free book samples. Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy.
* Read top U.S. newspapers including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post; read top magazines including TIME, Atlantic Monthly, and Forbes — all auto-delivered wirelessly. Read top international newspapers from France, Germany, and Ireland; Le Monde, Frankfurter Allgemeine, and The Irish Times.
* Read more than 250 top blogs from the worlds of business, technology, sports, entertainment, and politics, including BoingBoing, Slashdot, TechCrunch, ESPN's Bill Simmons, The Onion, Michelle Malkin, and The Huffington Post.
* eBook device is lighter and thinner than a typical paperback; weighs only 10.3 ounces and holds over 200 titles.
* Long battery life. Leave wireless on and recharge approximately every other day. Turn wireless off and read for a week or more before recharging. Fully recharges in 2 hours.
* Unlike WiFi, Kindle utilizes the same high-speed data network (EVDO) as advanced cell phones, you never have to locate a hotspot. No monthly wireless bills, service plans, or commitments — Amazon.com takes care of the wireless delivery so you can simply click, buy, and read. Includes free wireless access to the planet's most exhaustive and up-to-date encyclopedia—Wikipedia.org.
* Email your Word documents and pictures (.JPG, .GIF, .BMP, .PNG) to Kindle for easy on-the-go viewing.

Pepper Pad 3

PepperPad It's also an eBook! (mouse over image to preview)
Read about the exciting things that Pepper Pad 3 could do. It is feature-rich!
Product Features:
* Surf, shop, do research, plan a vacation, check the weather and more
* Seven inch color display with touch screen for beautiful photos, videos and Web pages
* Bluetooth 2.0 device support for use with a full-size keyboard and/or mouse
* 20 GB disk drive, that's hundreds of photos and videos you can store
* Rechargeable lithium batteries plus smart power management

Dedicated eBook Reading Devices

Cybook ebook device

**Read Product Reviews (I own a Cybook) in my BLOG
ebook device: Cybook ebook reading device - Cybook Reader( A new model is on the way: It was described as having the 'size of a paperback, the thickness of a magazine and the weight of a mobile phone' and will 'give you the experience of reading from paper' ... www.bookeen.com ). The only Multi-format eBook Reading Device: Supports Mobipocket(PRC), HTML, TXT, RTF, PDB format. Support for .pdf is still under development. This is the only dedicated ebook device currently on sale at the United States - and is still being manufactured.

The Cybook has been designed to provide the best e-reading experience. Thanks to its bright and contrasted page size display and its sleek design, the Cybook is the ideal companion to discover the pleasure of digital reading. Opened and multi-format. The Cybook is the world's first true open multi-format e-book reader. No more printing, with the Cybook you can read all the digital documents you want. Good for downloading free eBooks, paid eBooks, or even your own content! Comes with Software suite: MobiPocket Reader, µBook Reader, Boo Reader, Boo Reader Vision, Pocket Word, Pocket Inbox, Internet Explorer, PTab Spreadsheet, Audio Player

Price: USD$399
Weight: 35 oz (1 kg battery included)
Size: 8" x 10.1" x 1"
Battery: 3 - 5 hours
Memory: ROM 16MB, RAM 32MB

Franklin eBookMan

3 models available. This eBook device has some PDA functions, and doesn't cost as much as the other eBooks. You can listen to a song, schedule meeting, take note and listen to a book; several functions in the palm of your hand. Several models available.
Cost: USD$99.95 to $175.95
Weight: 6.5 oz
Size: 5.7" x 3.39" x 0.69"


Easyread (Personal Digital Reader)

Easyread Chinese eBook reading DeviceThe Easyread Personal Digital Reader uses the Culturecom 1610 33MHz CPU. This innovative 1610 33MHz CPU was invented and developed by the father of Chinese computer, Mr Chu Bong Foo. The CPU, O/S, RAM and relevant software is to be found on one single chip. The CPU is capable of displaying approximately 32,000 traditional Chinese characters.

The PDR also supports insertion of 8MB EBK cards via expansion slot. A piece of 8MB EBK card can store approximately 3.8 million Chinese characters (equivalent to 20 paperback novels).Easyread uses SSCT LCD which provides a non-flashy and high resolution display.

The PDR operates on two AA batteries and approximately 18,000 pages can be read (each page contains about 400 characters). Easyread package includes a EBK converter which would convert RTF, DOC, HTML and TXT etc. files directly to the PDR supported EBK format.

Cost: about USD180
Weight: 350 grams
Size: (18.8 x 14.8 x 2.1)mm
Memory: 8 MB Built-in Flash Memory

Hanlin eReader V8

Hanlin eReader V8

Screen:600*800 6inches
OS:Wolf OS
Format Support:WOLF,HTML,MP3,TXT.
Communication:N/A
Touch Panel:Only slave display
Expected Release Date:available

Retail Price:$299
Learn more about Hanlin eReader V8: Product details
Hanlin eReader V2

Hanlin eReader V2

Screen:600*800 6inches
OS:Wolf Linux
Format Support:PDF,DOC,WOLF,HTML,JPG,TXT,CHM,RAR,ZIP, Images ETC
Communication:N/A
Touch Panel:Only slave display
Expected Release Date:Only cooperators

Retail Price:$349
Learn more about Hanlin eReader V2: Product details

Kolin eBook Reader

Kolin eBook reading Device
The Kolin eBook Reader supports DOC, HTML, TXT, PDF, XLS, PPT, BMP, JPG, GIF, MP3 formats.

Hiebook

hiebook eBook reading deviceHiebook is Korean made. This eBook device comes with these features: stores documents, addresses and schedules, MP3 player, you can draw pictures, take notes, record and play back audio messages, has handwriting recognition ability, play games. At present, the eBook titles for this eBook reading device target IT professionals.



Cost: USD200 - 300 (This device may no longer be available ... its web site is down)
Weight: 8.8 oz
Size: 4.5" x  5.75" x 0.67"

RCA REB 1100

RCA REB 1100 eBook reading device
RCA REB 1100 has a built-in telephone modem for eBook shopping without a PC. The displaycan be rotated - good for left-handed people. While reading a book, you can highlight a word and look it up in a dictionary.

Cost: (This device is no longer on sale.)
Weight:18 oz
Size: that of a paperback
Battery: 20 - 40 hours
8 MB flash holds about 8 books



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OLPC - One Laptop Per Child - XO Laptop - It's also an eBook Reader. Read it in my ebook blog.

Watch a video on how ebook devices are used in a classroom: Kennard eBook Project Spring 2006.

More dedicated ebook devices by different companies.

Portable Reader System PRS-500 by Sony

Sony ebook device PRS-500

Price: USD 349.99
Learn more about Sony® Reader. Buy ebook device direct from Sony.

Sony LIBRIe e-Book Reader
ebook device: Sony LIBRIe ebook reader

Price: 41,790 Yen

STAReBOOK STK-101 by eREAD

ebook reader: STAReBOOK reader
Learn more about STAReBOOK STK-101 ebook reader.

iLiad Reader by iRex Technologies

ebook reader: iLiad e-reader device
Learn more about the iLiad and where you can buy it.
Price: 649.00EUR
E Ink Technology
E.INK: E Ink High Resolution Electronic Paper Displays are ideal for applications such as ebook devices.
Microsoft Tablet PC
Nuvomedia Rocket eBook
Nuvomedia Rocket eBook
This eBook has a higher contrast screen and a larger memory. It is monochrome, can hold about 10 books and thousands of pages of magazines and newspaper. You can make notes on the margin, underline text, set bookmarks and find specific pages with this eBook. It is compatible with PC or Mac but is no longer in production.

Cost: (This device is no longer on sale.)
Weight: 21 oz
Size: 7.1" x 4.8" x 0.8"
Battery: 20 - 45 hours
Memory: 16 MB
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