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eBook Readers: Ratings of Sources

Total of 12 Sources

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1. ConsumerReports.org
Not dated
E-book Readers
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentConsumerReports.org tests several popular e-book readers, ranking them from best to worst and recommending models its editors like most. Each e-reader is rated on readability, versatility, responsiveness, page turn, navigation and file support. Battery life and price are also noted.
2. CNET
Oct. 1, 2012
Best E-book Readers
by David Carnoy
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentCarnoy includes four e-book readers on this list, giving each a rating and lengthy single-product review. The Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight and Amazon Kindle Paperwhite with Special Offers each snag an Editors' Choice award, but the basic non-illuminated versions of those devices also make the cut.
3. PCMag.com
As of October 2012
E-book Readers Latest Reviews
by Editors of PCMag.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentPCMag.com tests plenty of the latest e-readers in lengthy reviews, complete with comparisons to top models. Both the basic and backlit versions of the Barnes & Noble Nook Color, Nook Simple Touch and Amazon Kindle earn the Editors' Choice badge. There's a wide range of ratings here, so it's easy to see which e-book readers are best.
4. Laptop Magazine
As of October 2012
E-Reader Guide
by Editors of Laptop Magazine
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentLaptop Magazine rates several of the major e-book readers on the market, and some less well-known ones, too. Reviews are detailed, and editors don't hesitate to point out flaws. The Amazon Kindle Keyboard 3G, and both the standard and backlit versions of the Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch earn 4 stars out of 5. The standard, non-backlit Nook gets the Editors' Choice nod due to its more wallet-friendly price.
5. PC World
As of October 2012
E-reader Reviews
by Editors of PC World
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentPC World's newer e-book reader coverage has been handed off to its recently launched TechHive.com sister site, but most of its e-reader reviews still reside here. Analysis is detailed and balanced, but some top-rated models are older versions that have been discontinued. A lengthy evaluation of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite that links to TechHive.com doesn't include a rating, but reviewer Melissa J. Perenson compares it to the top-rated Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight.
6. Pocket-lint.com
As of October 2012
E-book Readers
by Editors of Pocket-Lint.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThis U.K. website covers a large volume of e-reader news and tests many popular devices, including the Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader PRS-T1. While several models are subjected to hands-on impressions, formal reviews are few and far between. The Amazon Kindle in particular earns praise in a rare critique of the minor 2012 refresh, and is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.
7. MobileTechReview.com
As of October 2012
E-book Readers
by Lisa Gade
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentMobileTechReview.com's evaluations are nicely comparative, both with preceding models and competing ones. Articles are detailed, thorough and richly illustrated with photographs and videos. Each e-reader gets a rating, with Barnes & Noble's Nook lineup generally receiving the highest marks. However, Editor in Chief Lisa Gade gives the Kindle Paperwhite an Editor's Choice nod, making it the first e-book reader to receive such recognition.
8. Engadget.com
As of October 2012
E-readers
by Editors of Engadget.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentElectronics site Engadget.com features e-book reader news and reviews a number of devices, as well. Products aren't rated, but the lengthy evaluations clearly explain whether an e-reader is recommended. The Kindle Paperwhite and Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight earn praise, although reviewer Brian Heater says both have flaws in addition to their strong points.
9. Wired
As of October 2012
Tablets & E-book Readers
by Editors of Wired
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentWired has a selection of e-book reader reviews, but doesn't evaluate as many lesser-known models as other sources. Each e-reader is rated on a 10-point scale. Few impress the editors here; most get mediocre ratings at best. That said, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite earns a top-notch score of 9 out of 10.
10. Amazon.com
As of October 2012
E-book Reader
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentIn addition to its proprietary Kindle models, Amazon sells most other major e-readers. Not surprisingly, the various versions of the Kindle get the most owner reviews, with the basic model receiving thousands of user comments and a high average rating. Other e-book readers get far less feedback.
11. PC Advisor
As of October 2012
E-reader Reviews
by Editors of PC Advisor
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentBritain's PC Advisor reports on e-readers from major and minor brands, scoring each on a 5-point scale. Some are original reviews, while others are borrowed from sister publications such as PC World. Editors have stepped up coverage of late, evaluating a handful of lesser-known e-book readers that don't rate highly.
12. TrustedReviews.com
March 3, 2012
Which E-Book Reader Is Best For You?
by David Gilbert
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentBritain's TrustedReviews.com is a must-read site for detailed reviews of electronics, but its e-book reader coverage is uneven. This roundup looks promising at first glance, but links lead to evaluations that vary in quality and in some cases are very dated.
     
 

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