eReader Buyer’s Checklist – Features To Check Before You Buy

 

 

☐ Screen Should Be Around 6 Inches Or More

☐ Do You Prefer The “Real” Book Experience, And Reading In Sunlight? Choose e-Ink

☐ Would You Rather Have Greater Functionality And Color Images? Choose A Color LCD Screen.

 

☐ Do You Prefer Physical Buttons And A Keyboard? Or Touchscreens?

 

☐ How Much Do You Have To Spend?

☐ Basic Wi-Fi eReader Costs $80+

☐ Touchscreen Wi-Fi e-Ink Reader Costs $110 – $140

☐ Touchscreen Wi-Fi + 3G e-Ink Reader Costs $150 – $180

☐ Color eReader Costs $80 – $250 Depending On Extra Features, Wi-Fi Connectivity etc.

 

☐ Look For At Least 2GB Included Memory For Storing eBooks

☐ If You’re Planning On Storing Videos and Audio Files, Look For An SD Card Slot For Expansion

☐ Check Whether You Get Cloud Storage Included (e.g. Kindle Fire)

 

☐ Check Reading Functions e.g. Onboard Dictionary, Text-To-Speech, Highlights, Notes, Font Sizes etc.

☐ Check Extra Features Such As Web Browser, Music Player, Games, Apps Etc.

 

☐ Check Which Bookstores You Can Buy From
☐ Do They Have A Good Selection Of Free And Paid Books?

☐ Does The Reader Use ePub Format To Make It Easier To Buy From Other Sources?

☐ Is There Software Available To Convert Book Files If You Want To Buy From Other Stores?

☐ Is There A Good Selection Of Magazines, Blogs and Newspapers Available If You Want Them?

 

☐ Battery Life – How Long Do You Want It To Last?

☐ e-Ink Screens Should Last At Least 1 Month (With Wi-Fi Switched Off)

☐ Color Screens Will Last A Lot Less (8 Hours Average)

 

☐ Do You Need A Computer In Order To Use The Device?

☐ Can You Manage Files On The Device Itself Or Do You Need To Connect Up To USB?