In terms of software, both the Glo and Paperwhite are easy to use and have smartphone and tablet apps that sync with them so that you can continue reading your books on other devices if you leave your eReader at home.īoth screens are 6-inches in size but the Kobo has a smaller bezel so it has less length and width. This is backed up by anecdotal evidence from seeing ebook readers "in the wild" on Sydney public transport - most are at least one or two generations behind. Nevertheless, the smaller tablets are more affordable and easier to hold than the initial Apple iPad so they are likely to be stealing some marketshare from eInk eReaders.Īccording to several industry analysts, the sales of eInk eReaders has plateaued and may fall soon as people who own one already are not upgrading to newer models unless their existing one breaks. However, the Paperwhite and Glo have lights which, from the front, shine down onto the device making the reading experience more comfortable. Tablets' LCD displays are back-lit and so light shines direct into your face which can get wearying. With their lights on at a low level the Glo and Paperwhite batteries still last for a respectable 60-70 hours. 'Affordable' tablets like the iPad Mini and Google Nexus 7 are great gadgets but they have limited battery lives whereas dedicated eReaders last for many weeks if the wireless and the light are turned off. The faster 1GHz processors make everything feel snappier. The new built-in screen lights solve the problem of reading in the dark and dimly-lit places (like planes) while higher screen resolutions increase display crispness. I've been using the latest generation Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Glo during recent overseas trips and while commuting to see how well they work. EReaders with eInk screens might have stabilised just north of $100 but the technology has not been standing still.
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