While the growth of the ebook reader market is in full swing in many countries around the world, the UK is still on standby in many ways. While the buzz on the blogs is centred on whether and when the Amazon Kindle will hits our shores, there are many more things for people to look forward to. In this article, the first in the ‘Looking Forward’ series, we’lll take a look at Plastic... [Read more]

Earlier this week we reported on the launch of the Elonex ebook reader. This new device, made for Borders, goes straight up against the popular and successful Sony Reader PRS-505. In terms on looks, it won’t be winning over those of us seduced by elegant aesthetic design. It just hasn’t quite got that finished look like the Sony Reader and Kindle2 (still not yet to be launched in the UK). Sturdy... [Read more]

The Amazon Kindle DX was launched back in May and started getting into the hands of the ebook reader fans sometime in June and so far we’ve seen it welcomed wholeheartedly in the states with over 3/4 million sales so far. While tongues were wagging about it being the start of the end of newspapers and textbooks you’ll soon see that it’s far from that. Over double the screen size of... [Read more]

What do we have here? Something that looks like a family of iPods at first glance. Well that seems to be the way the Cool-er ebook reader is being positioned in the market. Funky colours, smooth curves and a ‘cool’ name. A ebook reader with some street cred perhaps. The Cool-er is a pretty nice device for the money but it does lack some of the ‘cooler’ functionality of the Sony... [Read more]

Well it has to be said. Amazon made some strange decisions and choices in their first generation ebook reader. However, we can forgive and forget as we welcome into the fold of ebook readers – the Amazon Kindle 2.  This sleeker, more attractive device does actually highlight some of the design flaws with the original Kindle so lets not be too harsh on it’s older brother as we critique away. After... [Read more]

A year after Sony’s successful launch of the PRS-505 reader, here we have their new touch screen reader in the PRS-700.  Whilst a touch screen won’t be to everyone’s likening, and so won’t replace the 505 in all cases, the improved and additional features are very attractive. Obviously the impressive touch screen replaces many of the buttons and keys of the Reader PRS-505 so aesthetically... [Read more]

We’ve all heard of the Sony Reader, the still yet to be released in UK – Amazon Kindle, or perhaps some others, but that’s just because the big boys are making more noise in the market of ebook readers. When you did a bit deeper in your search for your first ebook reader you’ll discover some gems that should be considered. It’ll of course come down to personal preference... [Read more]

The Sony PRS-505 supersedes the PRS-500 and there have been some welcomed changes implemented. On an aesthetic level the 505 offers more choices in case colour. The higher contrast screen is whiter for more comfortable reading and the images can be enjoyed in better quality with 8 versus 4 grey scales. The PRS-505 can connect to all UBS ports and can also charge fully from them. Quicker page turning... [Read more]

Released in October 2007, the Bookeen Cybook Gen 3 is a solid performer amongst the ebook readers. Yes, some of the newer Kindles and flashy ‘iPoddy’ gadgets have all the flashy looks but the Gen 3 Cybook from Bookeen has an understated confidence that you’ll be happy you bought into. Bookeen is a dedicated main player in this field so you can’t go far wrong. The first of the... [Read more]

Back in Q3 last year, BeBook launched into the UK with their first generation ebook reader. Going up against the likes of Sony Reader and the Cybook Gen3, the BeBook has it’s work cut out but will it cut through? BeBook with optional cover (not included) Well it’s a good looking device from the Dutch company, Endless Ideas. Easier on the eye than many, including the Amazon Kindle, The BeBook... [Read more]