| There are a variety of ebook readers available to | | | | can make a choice from a wide array. Gemstar is |
| suit different requirements. While the Amazon | | | | large and weighs 17 ounces. A pucker is a free |
| Kindle has introduced a new version of Kindle, you | | | | offline Web and ebook reader. It works on Palm |
| can consider the different models and compare | | | | OS devices. |
| the features and prices in line with the advantages | | | | Features |
| that you are provided. The larger pieces come | | | | The Mobipocket provides touch-screen based |
| with a higher capacity and more complex | | | | page changes. Its 240X200 pixel LCD provides a |
| features while the smaller, lower priced ones are | | | | clear view but may be comfortable to the eyes if |
| suitable for frequent travel and reading | | | | frequent breaks from reading. The Handspring |
| experiences. | | | | Visor comes with a 3”X4” screen and |
| Weight | | | | allows some color display. The PalmDoc provides |
| The Amazon Kindle comes at 10.3 ounces and is | | | | LCD with a backlight for easy reading. The |
| as light as a medium sized paperback. Mobipocket | | | | hiebook has dimensions of 480X320 and also |
| is lighter at 6.5 ounces and the Handspring Visor | | | | comes with touch screen and LCD display. The |
| weighs around 6 ounces. The hiebook weighs 8.8 | | | | Microsoft Reader has 16 color display and a |
| ounces while the PalmDoc Mobipocket is available | | | | reflective LCD. The Palm Doc, on the other hand, |
| at 4-6 ounces. Depending on your preference | | | | Handheld PC provides a 6.5” color LCD display. |
| regarding the weight of the handheld reader, you | | | | |