eBook Reader Comparison
| Comparision of the top five e-readers for 2009 Click image for review | |||||
| Brand & Model | Amazon Kindle 2  |
Kindle DX  |
Sony Touch  |
iRex Book  |
BeBook Reader  |
| Weight | 10.2 oz (290 gr) | 18.9 oz (536 gr) |
10.1 oz (286 gr) |
15.3 oz (435 gr) |
7.7 oz (220 gr) |
| Display | 6 inches (15.24 cm) | 9.7 inches (24.6 cm) | 6 inches (15.24 cm) | 8.1 inches (20.6 cm) |
6 inches (15.24 cm) |
| Storage | 2 GB | 3.3 GB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Wireless |
Global Wireless |
Global Wireless |
None | None |
None |
| eBook Formats |
Kindle Format |
Kindle Format and PDF |
Multipule Formats | Multipule Formats |
Multipule Formats |
| Battery | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |
2 weeks | 15 Hours |
2 weeks |
| Features |
Wirelessly download eBooks free |
Auto-Rotate; PDF Support; Large Screen |
Touch screen; Zoom; Stylist; Notes and annotations | Touch screen; 50 free books; Large Screen |
RSS and MP3 Support; 20,000 Free Books; Lightest on Market |
| Price | Kindle 2 $259 
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Kindle DX $489
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Sony Touch $269
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iRex iLiad $599+
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BeBook $279
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