Amazon or not?
The large query for lots of parents is just whether or not to go together with an Amazon e-reader — and Amazon’s book ecosystem — or not. Amazon does dominate the e-reading market however there are options, together with Kobo, Barnes & Noble and different “open” e-readers that assist you to necessary each DRM (copy protected) and DRM-free file codecs. Amazon does now allow you to ship DRM-free ePub recordsdata to its Kindle e-readers.
Finances
Naturally, you may need to determine how a lot you are prepared to spend on a brand new e-reader. Amazon’s entry-level Kindle is probably the most reasonably priced with an inventory value of $100 (the value has dipped to as little as $75 throughout flash gross sales). Bigger format e-readers just like the Kindle Scribe are nearer to $400.
Display screen measurement
Some individuals are positive with smaller e-readers with 6-inch screens however others favor slightly bit bigger display (the Kindle Paperwhite has a 6.8-inch display). You may as well step as much as a jumbo mannequin with a ten.3-inch display if you would like a extra pill like expertise, however the greater e-readers do weigh extra.
Waterproofing
In case you plan on utilizing your e-reader within the tub, across the pool or on the seaside (or any physique of water), you could need to think about getting a mannequin that’s rated as being totally waterproof (it could truly be submerged in water and survive).
Lighting scheme
Among the extra superior lighting schemes characteristic extra LED lights and the power to regulate each brightness and colour temperature.
Display screen decision and pixel density
Even entry-level e-readers now include so-called “HD” E Ink shows so you do not have to fret a lot about having a crisp sufficient display with sharp textual content. The important thing spec to search for is pixel density. 300 ppi (pixels per inch) is what you ideally need although some bigger shows do not supply that.
Bodily page-turn buttons
Most e-readers now have touchscreens, so that you you may flip pages by merely touching or swiping the display. Nonetheless, some e-readers do have bodily buttons that you would be able to press to show pages. Some individuals like having these bodily page-turn buttons.
