E-book readers

Amazon Kindle Fire
Starting at: $199.00
  • Editors' rating: 3.5 stars
    • Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
CNET's bottom line: Though it lacks the tech specs found on more-expensive Apple and Android tablets, the $199 Kindle Fire is an outstanding ... Read CNET's review
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Kindle vs. Nook vs. iPad: Which e-book reader should you buy?

Kindle vs. Nook vs. iPad: Which e-book reader should you buy?

A recent wave of price cuts makes it harder than ever to choose between the Kindle and the Nook--even as the more expensive iPad and other tablets beckon. What's the best choice for you? It depends on a variety of factors: price, weight, screen preferences, multi-device support, and 3G wireless access--just to name a few. We examine each in detail to help you decide...
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List of free Prime eligible Kindle e-books

List of free Prime eligible Kindle e-books

If you're an Amazon Prime member--and a Kindle owner--you're eligible to read thousands of e-books for free. But which titles are eligible? We've got the link that allows you filter which titles are eligible.
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A list of current and upcoming tablets

A list of current and upcoming tablets

The iPad isn't the only game in town. There are more than 30 current and announced tablets, utilizing operating systems such as Android, WebOS, and BlackBerry. We've collected them into one easy-to-browse list.
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Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet (16GB)

Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet (16GB)

Starting at $243.99
  • Editors' rating: 3.5 stars
    • Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
Amazon Kindle Fire

Amazon Kindle Fire

Starting at $199.00
  • Editors' rating: 3.5 stars
    • Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch Reader (Wi-Fi)

Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch Reader (Wi-Fi)

Starting at $99.00
  • Editors' rating: 4.0 stars
    • Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
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Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet?

Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet?

Choosing between these two closely matched sub-$250 reading tablets is tough. CNET helps you decide.

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Review of the Barnes & Noble Nook Touch 5.0 stars

"Excellent dedicated ereader, best in class" by jahpeople on June 11, 2011

Pros: Clean interface, very responsive touch ui, comfortable form factor, excellent page turn speeds, expandable memory, price, battery life (allegedly two months ... we'll see)

Cons: None that I can think of at this time

Summary: I've owned the nook since it's first incarnation and still love and use ... Read full review