Choosing eBook Readers

PaidContent has a great article and chart on choosing an e-reader (updated with then iPad too):

Comparing E-Readers | January 2010
How Do E-Readers Stack Up With iPad In The Mix? Use Our Chart As A Guide

Chart Linked Here Compares the Following e-Readers:

+ Apple iPad
+ Kindle 2
+ Kindle DX
+ Barnes & Noble Nook
+ Sony Daily Edition
+ Plastic Logic Que proReader

Criteria Include:
Availability
Price; Size
Weight
Screen Size
Display
Touchscreen/Rotate
Battery Life
Expandable Storage
Input
Native Formats
Browser
Bookstore
etc.

Access the Chart

Access Background Article

It’s getting very real that these devices are going prime time. Gossip is that there are several announcements for specialty devices coming up targeting the scholarly market and textbooks. Add to this the impact of the consumer devices on public library markets and it’s time for libraries to have a well informed strategy and position on these devices.

Stephen