Amazon Kindle
Amazon Kindle

Best basic e-book reader

*Est. $70 and up
Estimated Price

Experts say the Amazon Kindle delivers a great e-book reading experience that competitors can't match for a price that's just as unbeatable. The Kindle is small enough to slip into a pocket, and its E Ink display and large e-book library are among the best around. It lacks expandable storage and ePub support, however, and typing is a chore.

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Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch
Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch

Best touchscreen e-book reader

*Est. $100
Estimated Price

If you want a touchscreen e-reader, experts say the Nook Simple Touch is easily the best non-illuminated model available. The battery lasts for weeks, the E Ink display performs very well and the ergonomics are nothing short of wonderful. The Nook supports the ePub format and lacks the Kindle's advertisements, but doesn't have audio features or a web browser.

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Best illuminated e-book reader

*Est. $120 and up
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The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite delivers all the benefits of the highly regarded Kindle, but adds a front-lit display, an even higher level of text clarity and excellent touchscreen controls. An abundance of software features help solidify its status, although the Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight (*Est. $120) may appeal more to some users.

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