There are currently over , ebooks available and 1 million free public domain ebooks through a partnership with Google. They just added some newspaper subscriptions , with some exclusive to the Sony ebook store. You can also check out the all the other websites listed on this page and search their titles for your particular interest of reading material.
You still use Sony's Library Software to manage your ebooks, or Adobe Digital Editions, but there isn't access to the online store. Sony recommends Waterstone's and WHSmith. Other websites listed on this page may work as well, but some have regional restrictions so you may need to check first. Privacy Policy - Disclaimer. Controls for features such as screen brightness and airplane mode are now easily accessible by tapping the top of the screen, then selecting the Settings menu.
The screen is evenly lit across its entire surface, and the text is incredibly crisp. Amazon also got the small details right: Tapping to call up a footnote, for example, opens it on the current page instead of taking you to a separate page, and you can dismiss the footnote with a simple tap. And actually hitting the footnote is easier than on other readers, thanks to a much larger touch target. You can change how much blue light the screen emits, going from a typical white glow to a darker yellow in 24 increments, either manually or on an automatic schedule tied to sunset and sunrise.
Wirecutter has written extensively about whether blocking blue light makes it easier to fall asleep maybe or help you avoid eyestrain and headaches probably not. The huge collection of services that Amazon and its partners offer is a major reason why we love the Kindle Paperwhite Kids. All of the ebook readers we tested allow you to use OverDrive to borrow free ebooks from your local library. The Kobo Clara HD, as with other modern Kobos, also has seamless OverDrive integration; some other readers require a third-party software client running on a computer to transfer the files to the ebook reader.
The reader worked just fine afterward, although we were surprised how much water came out of the USB-C port when we shook it. We could even hear water sloshing around inside, but after a few minutes of keeping it upright, the moisture was gone.
Amazon has finally added the ability to play audiobooks from Audible, the audiobook company it owns, to the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Kids. But the feature works well, and if you have both the ebook and audiobook version of a title, you can switch between reading and listening wherever you left off.
The cost to buy a version of the non-Kids reader without those is the same as that of our recommended model with its extras. PCMag has a great article that explains the process.
This is about as long as some of the other ebook readers you can find, and not particularly bothersome. The body is made of a similar black plastic, although we like the unique recessed-dot pattern on the back that provides some grip. This diminishes the amount of blue light the screen puts off as the day progresses, which some people suggest helps you sleep better at night.
You can even turn it so the Kobo is in landscape orientation with the buttons underneath the screen although the homepage works only in portrait. We found the buttons to click crisply and a bit loudly. The page turning is as responsive as on any other reader, with no lag.
If you prefer, you can tap the screen to go back and forth, but the buttons are the main reason to pay the extra money. The 7-inch screen has the same dpi resolution as the Kobo Clara HD. Every ebook reader we recommend here and almost every e-reader, period , is monochromatic.
Black and white, while perfect for reading novels or nonfiction, leaves a lot to be desired for content with color images, such as comics and graphic novels. There have been a handful of color ebook readers over the years, and the early introduction of the E Ink Kaleido Plus display with support for 4, colors at dpi has led to more new, mainstream models. Color images on the screens of both the InkPad Color and the Nova 3 are fine at best.
You can load your own content in various formats over web-based services, or, in the case of the PocketBook, a microSD card. But neither has direct access to the book stores offered by Amazon, Google, Apple, or any other major seller. From its built-in app store, you can download apps including Kindle and Libby. But the default bookstore on the device includes only public domain works.
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 11th generation is identical to the Paperwhite and Paperwhite Kids reader, save for three small differences: It has 32 GB of storage space four times that of the other models, it supports Qi wireless charging, and the backlight automatically adjusts thanks to a sensor above the screen.
These are all nice-to-have features, but not worth the premium price for most people. The Kobo Sage has an even larger 8-inch screen than the Libra 2 and offers a slew of custom accessories, including a charging cover and a stylus for note-taking. The biggest downside to this model is its ppi resolution, which means text is fuzzier and images are blurrier than on the ppi Paperwhite.
Compared to the entry-level Kindle with a ppi screen, it has a sharper ppi screen. They're also good for looking at PDF files. Get CNET's comprehensive coverage of home entertainment tech delivered to your inbox. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. CNET editors pick the products and services we write about.
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