The Kindle Oasis can go weeks without a charge, so you won’t have to go hunting for power outlets at stops on your next road trip.

Older e-readers needed to be charged regularly, but newer models have extended battery lives for more reading freedom. LCD screen displays offer color and typically more touchscreen capabilities. “E-ink offers an electronic paper-like display. “E-readers offer either e-ink (electronic ink) or LCD display,” says Thornberg. Large screens, backlights and adjustable fonts and text sizes all make ebooks easier to read than ever.īefore you buy, you’ll want to consider whether you prefer an e-reader experience that closely mirrors the one you’d have with a regular book, or whether you’re up for a more lively display. Staring at a computer screen to catch up on your reading list might sound like a headache, but e-reader technology reduces eye strain. Many models today are designed for easy reading in sunlight. Their optimized portability, readability and battery life make them great literary companions. E-readers take e-book files and make them accessible to readers by storing them on a small computer. Understanding the technology behind e-readers can also help you make your decision. “More advanced e-readers are typically tablets offering more options like web browsing and a music player.” These are great for focused reading, and for kids,” says Thornberg, the brains behind the Digital Mom Blog. One of the first questions you’ll want to ask yourself is how you plan to use your e-reader, and whether you might benefit from purchasing a tablet that can double as your e-reader, says technology expert Molly Thornberg, a parenting and tech blogger. The popularity of e-readers has spawned a large industry of digital reading devices, and finding the right one for your needs requires some research. They’re also environmentally friendly downloading e-books instead of buying hardcover books saves plenty of paper and cardboard. E-books tend to be cheaper than paperbacks, so it’s less expensive to expand your mind and check out new authors and titles. Instead of choosing between one or two physical books to bring with you on vacation, you can bring hundreds of options along in one sleek device. E-readers have changed the way people consume books, magazines and articles.

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