Amazon or not?
The massive query for lots of parents is solely whether or not to go together with an Amazon e-reader — and Amazon’s e-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 can help you 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.
Funds
Naturally, you will need to work out 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 a listing value of $100 (the worth 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 measurement
Some persons are high quality with smaller e-readers with 6-inch screens however others favor just a little bit bigger display screen (the Kindle Paperwhite has a 6.8-inch display screen). You too can step as much as a jumbo mannequin with a ten.3-inch display screen if you would like a extra pill like expertise, however the greater e-readers do weigh extra.
Waterproofing
Should you plan on utilizing your e-reader within the tub, across the pool or on the seaside (or any physique of water), chances are you’ll need to contemplate getting a mannequin that’s rated as being totally waterproof (it may possibly truly be submerged in water and survive).
Lighting scheme
A few of the extra superior lighting schemes function extra LED lights and the power to regulate each brightness and shade temperature.
Display 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 screen 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’ll be able to flip pages by merely touching or swiping the display screen. Nonetheless, some e-readers do have bodily buttons you can press to show pages. Some folks like having these bodily page-turn buttons.