E-Book Readers

E-reader - Read your E-books on the go

Do you have a large selection of e-books that you would like easier access to?

Then it may be that an e-reader is a good investment, as it allows you easy access to all your e-books on a single device.

If you have many books that you would like to be able to read while you're on the go, then a good e-reader can be very beneficial, as you won't have to carry multiple books around with you.

With an e-reader, you have the opportunity to transfer all your e-books, so you always have them with you when you have a moment to read.

The e-reader can therefore be a good addition to your travel gear when you are going on vacation or on long trips in nature.

3 things to consider when buying an e-reader

When you need a new e-reader, it is important to consider a few things, so you can ensure that you get the right model for your needs.

Below, we provide a few examples of relevant considerations you can make, so you can assess what type of e-reader you need.

#1 - Which file formats should the e-reader be able to read?

The first thing you should consider when buying an e-reader is which file formats it should be able to read.

This can greatly affect whether you can use the e-reader to read your books, as different retailers of e-books use different file types when they send the book to you.

For example, Amazon uses their own file format, which means you can only read their files on their own e-reader, Kindle.

So if you buy your e-books from Amazon, it is important that you buy a corresponding e-reader, so you can be sure that you can read your e-books.

Depending on where you get your books from, it is important that you investigate which type of file format they use for their books, so you can be sure that you can read the book on your e-reader.

E-book file formats:

• PDF
• EPUB
• Kindle File Format
• TXT
• FB2
• PDB
• CHM
• HTML
• UMB
• MOBI
• RTF
• LRC
• DOC
• DJVU

Generally, the most popular file types are EPUB, MOBI, PDF, and Kindle File Format, so if you invest in an e-reader that can read these file types, you are well covered.

However, you should first investigate which file types your books use so that you can ensure that you get an e-reader that matches your e-books.

#2 - Size of the e-reader

Another thing to consider is how large you want your e-reader to be.

There can be a significant difference in how easily you can read, depending on how large your e-reader's screen is.

The larger the screen, the easier it is to read your e-books, so if you want a better opportunity to read, it may be a good idea to invest in a large screen.

Examples of screen sizes for e-readers:

• 6"
• 7"
• 9.7"+

However, a larger screen means that the e-reader is not as easy to carry around in your bag, as it quickly takes up more space.

If you want to take the e-reader on the go, it may be that you prefer to invest in an e-reader with a smaller screen, as it will then be more compact and easier to pack in your bag.

Therefore, it may be important for you to consider how large a screen you want, as it can affect both your reading comfort and how portable your e-reader is.

#3 - Storage capacity of the e-reader

If you have a really large library of e-books, it can be a good idea to consider how much storage space you want on your e-reader.

E-books can take up a lot of space on your hard drive, where books can easily take up several hundred megabytes, depending on how long the book is.

This can quickly fill up your e-reader, especially if you have a large library on your computer and want to have all your books with you.

If you have many e-books, it can be frustrating to constantly swap and transfer files to ensure that you have the books you want on the e-reader.

Therefore, it can be a good idea to ensure that you have enough space by buying an e-reader with sufficient hard drive capacity.

Storage capacity for e-readers:

• 4GB
• 6GB
• 8GB
• 12GB
• 16GB+

If you don’t have that many e-books or don't mind having to swap your library regularly, you can also get an e-reader that doesn't have as much space.

This allows you to save some money, as e-readers with less space are usually less expensive than those with larger storage capacity.

Therefore, you should consider how much space you need on your e-reader so you can choose one with the amount of space that suits you.

3 Advantages of an E-reader

There are also several advantages to using an e-reader over, for example, a tablet, which you might not immediately think of.

We therefore describe a few advantages of using an e-reader over other devices, so you can better assess whether an e-reader is right for you.

#1 - Battery life

With a dedicated e-reader, you can expect to have a much longer battery life compared to other devices such as a tablet, as it requires significantly more power.

A tablet has many more features that consume a lot of power in the background, even when you are just using it to read.

By having an e-reader that can only read e-books, the device saves a lot of power since it doesn't have all the extra processes running in the background.

This way, you can be sure that the e-reader can hold power for longer and is thus easier to take on longer trips without having to worry about it running out of power along the way.

#2 - Less eye strain

Many screens use bright blue light, which can potentially be sleep disrupting in the long run, especially if you read your e-books before you go to sleep.

An e-reader instead uses front lighting with white or yellow color tones, which is much better for your eyes and does not strain them as much.

This makes it easier for you to fall asleep after reading your e-book, so you can be more assured of getting a good night's sleep.

#3 - Easier outdoor reading

In contrast to other types of devices like tablets and laptops, the e-reader does not use a screen with shiny and reflective light.

Instead, they use E Ink screens, which do not require the same amount of light, making them much easier to read in direct sunlight.

So if you want to spend your weekend relaxing outdoors and reading your e-books, an e-reader can be a good investment, so you are not nearly as irritated by the sun that would otherwise block your reading.