Which digital reader to buy?

I want some suggestions on which ebook reader to buy.?

• I want to buy an ebook reader. And there are just so many options that I don't know which one's the best to buy. I've tried doing some research but all these websites say ...show more

• Answer:

  There are essentially two types of devices to pick from: a dedicated e-book reader or a tablet. A dedicated reader has a black-and-white screen with "e-ink" technology. This makes it seem much more like you're reading from a printed page, it causes less strain on your eyes, it has a much longer battery life, and it tends to be cheaper. This is the best option if you are an avid reader and want to bring the experience of reading a book into a mobile electronic device. The most popular example of this class of e-reader is the Kindle Paperwhite. An e-book optimized tablet like the Kindle Fire has a full--colour LCD or LED screen, just like a laptop or iPad. You can watch videos, surf the Internet, play games, and install all kinds of apps that let you do an infinite variety of tasks. The disadvantage is that it can strain your eyes to read from this type of screen, the battery will die much quicker, and it can be distracting to get notified about e-mails and Facebook updates while you're trying to read. This is best for someone who likes to read, but also needs an all-in-one device that can also take care of their other media consumption and light computing needs. Some popular e-ink readers: Kindle Paperwhite, Nook Simple Touch, Kobo Mini/Glo/Touch Some popular tablets for e-books: Kindle Fire, Nook HD, Kobo Arc. You could even lump the iPad in with this category.