Top rated eBook readers: January 2012

The top rated eBook readers leading up to January.

If you're an avid reader, there's no better option than buying an eBook reader. These compact and lightweight devices can store thousands of books at your fingertips, making them ideal for travelling.

If you're in the market for a new eBook reader, check out the top-rated eBook readers on our site leading up to January 2012. Models include the popular Amazon Kindle and Sony's new Reader Wi-Fi Touch.

We test all tablets accurately and to the highest standards, so that our readers are as informed as possible. Our review process is designed to ensure that tablets are assessed equally. The basic criteria used by our reviewers includes value, features, performance and design. We rate each product using a five-star scale, with one star being poor, and five stars being highly recommended.

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Kindle
4.50

1. Amazon Kindle e-reader

Amazon's newest, cheapest, smallest, simplest Kindle is, we think, its best. You'll have to be interested in buying books, of course -- just having the Kindle isn't really enough to inspire you to begin reading, and even though there are ...
Review Date: 27th Oct., 2011
RRP: $ 109.00
Editor's Choice
Reader Wi-Fi Touch (PRS-T1)
3.75

2. Sony Reader Wi-Fi Touch (PRS-T1) eBook reader

Sony's touch-sensitive, Wi-Fi enabled eBook reader is a solid product, although you'll need to want the extra features afforded by the touchscreen for it to be worth buying over the cheaper and more intuitive Amazon Kindle.
Review Date: 11th Nov., 2011
RRP: $ 179.00
EBOOK-EB7C-4G
3.00

3. Laser EBOOK-EB7C-4G ebook reader

This is a relatively affordable ebook reader that can also be used for music and video playback. It's not a refined product and it feels as cheap as it costs, but it's a decent alternative for users who want something ...
Review Date: 3rd Aug., 2011
RRP: $ 150.00
eBook reader
3.00

4. Kogan eBook reader

Kogan's eBook reader has a capacitive touchscreen for its 6in eInk display, giving it a functional edge over the Amazon Kindle. The Kindle enjoys a better book-buying experience with its Wi-Fi and Amazon store, though, and it's the same price ...
Review Date: 11th Aug., 2011
RRP: $ 169.00
NookColor
4.00

5. Barnes and Noble NookColor

Barnes & Noble's NookColor succeeds in combining much of the readability of the E-Ink based e-readers with the speed, customisation, and graphical advantages of the LCD-based e-reading apps on competing touch screen devices, phone or tablet. And at US$249, NookColor ...
Review Date: 6th Dec., 2010
RRP: $ 249.00
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