The following is a list of eBook readers that are currently available, or will be soon. I’m mainly putting this together for my own reference as I search for the perfect reader.  The inspiration came from MobileRead Wiki, which provides a more comprehensive comparison matrix of these readers, though I wanted to maintain my own list for personal reference.

Because some of these readers are actually re-branded versions of the same device hardware (though may have different firmware), I’ve grouped them together by the hardware manufacturer.  I will be adding to this list over time, so it is a work in progress.

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Reading is one of those small indulgences that I would almost rather lose a limb than have to give up.  When I’m stressed with work or life in general, loading up my eBook Reader and losing myself for a day or two almost always puts my mind right again.  Although dedicated eBook Reading devices have been around for awhile, they still don’t seem to be as well-known or mainstream as they deserve to be. However, eBook popularity is definitely on the rise , so I think there is going to be a wider array of device options available to consumers over the next couple of years.

eBookwise 1150

I currently use a low-cost eBookwise 1150 for 99% of my reading needs.  It has flaws but essentially does what I wanted it for.  Before making that purchase, I’d struggled for at least a month or two as to whether or not I should opt for a higher-priced e-Ink device [2] instead.  Living in the middle of nowhere as I do, walking into a store for a hands-on demonstration wasn’t an option.  Instead, I watched dozens of YouTube videos and read every review I could find on all of the models available at the time.

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