Holiday gift guide: eBook readers

A shortlist of great eBook readers for Christmas from Kogan, Sony, Borders and Amazon

eBook readers are one of the hottest Christmas gifts around. These electronic devices display text and other media on portable, digital displays. They make an ideal companion for avid readers, with the ability to store thousands of books at one time. Here are some of the most popular eBook readers released this year, including models from Kogan, Sony, Amazon, Borders and Apple.

To read our full, in-depth review, click on the photo of each product.

Looking for the best eBook reader? Before you buy an Amazon Kindle, Apple iPad or Sony reader check out our eBook reader comparison guide to find out the best features you should compare.

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Borders Kobo Wireless eReader

The Kobo eReader's main appeal is to those who prefer ePub files; for now, this is the least expensive Wi-Fi-connected ePub-compatible model, and it handles the format well.

  • Review Date:
  • Reviewer:
  • Manufacturer:
  • 11th Dec., 2010
  • Melissa J. Perenson
  • Borders
  • Rating:
  • Price:
  • 3.25
  • $ 199.00
  • Pros:
  • Lightweight, easy to hold, improved display contrast and sharpness
  • Cons:
  • Screen refresh still slow

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