It is bliss to read in bed.
The e -book leader is a "luxurious" device for reading a book.It is a dream item for my favorite reader to be immersed in reading without being disturbed by emails and SNS notifications, and can be packed with favorite books in a thin and compact body.So, this time, I would like to introduce the e -book reader recommended by the Gadget Review Site Wirecutter editorial department!
With an e -book reader, you can carry thousands of books compactly and enjoy a more comfortable reading experience than tablets and smartphones.Among the many e -book leaders, the number one recommended Wirecutter editorial department has been decided to Amazon Kindle Paperwhite!
Full of ready -friendly functions!
An e -book leader full of functions that everyone will be happy with.Kindle Paperwhite is a dream -like device for reading lovers, where you can enjoy the easy -to -read display and front light, affordable price, and Amazon's huge library.
The Kindle Paperwhite screen is a 300ppi high -resolution, and it is attractive that detailed text and pictures are clearly easy to see.There is no problem in a light, compact, and dark bedroom with front light.Amazon's abundant libraries are easy to get out, so you can enjoy the book you want to read anytime, anywhere.Since the 10th generation, it also has a waterproof function and Bluetooth, so you can read it in the bath or stream an audio book.
Hardware that is as good as Kindle
Dare to choose "not Kindle".If you want an e -book leader other than Amazon, this product is recommended.There is no waterproof function or Bluetooth, and there is no cooperation with Amazon's ecosystem, but the other hardware performance and library lineup is almost the same.
As an e -book leader, Amazon is the best, but if you are looking for products other than Kindle devices and Amazon, we recommend Kobo Clara HD.This is also equipped with a 300ppi screen, the backlight is adjustable, and the appearance and comfort are as good as Kindle.The plastic body is light but has no cheap feeling.The biggest difference is that the Amazon ecosystem cannot be used.
E -book leader who can enjoy luxury and fulfilling functions
The physical button and the large screen are unique.Libra H2O covers most of its functions than Kindle Oasis (excluding Amazon Eco System).It has a waterproof function, a 7 -inch screen, and a physical button, and the lighting has a “color temperature adjustment function” that is optimal for night reading.
If you want to read it on a large screen as much as possible or press a click button to experience the "turn over the page", Kobo Libra H2O is the best high -end product.It has a function that is comparable to higher Amazon -ranking models, with comfortable design and durable build quality.
The e -book reader is a dedicated device for reading e -books.You can download books purchased at the e -book store.In recent years, e -book leaders have evolved, such as backlights, waterproof functions, and high -resolution displays, and prices are on a tendency to price, so if you don't have an e -book leader yet, it's time to buy it.
Smartphones and tablets also have an application for e -books, but there are disadvantages that it is difficult to concentrate on reading, such as checking the news and needing to switch the app every time an email or SNS notification comes.。
Recent e -book leaders have a good battery and provide visual experiences close to paper, such as light with moderate brightness and eyes -friendly screens.If you already have an e -book leader, you do not need to replace the latest model, but if you are dissatisfied with your model, such as the smoothness of the page turning and the high resolution, it has evolved so much!You may be impressed.
In this review, we compared the following points and carefully selected recommended models:
Let's take a closer look at the recommended e -book readers that are perfect for the fall of reading!
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018 edition) is the best e -book leader.You can enjoy Amazon's ecosystem and service, and your reading time will be upgraded with a good cospa library.You can buy a book directly from the store and download it easily via Wi-Fi.If you can use 4G lines for free, you can also get a book you care about on the go.Kindle Paperwhite has a waterproof function, so you can read it on the beach and bath, and it also has a Bluetooth for streaming audiobooks.
What you want from an ideal e -book leader is "hardware that does not hinder reading experience."Kindle Paperwhite is a device that embodies it, with a 300 ppi high -resolution screen with a 167mm x 116mm thin plastic body that is easy to hold with one hand.The weight is 182g (free 4G for 191g), which is a little heavier than the iPhone XS, so there is no worry about your hands (all the models you tested this time were the same).No headphone jack, speaker, navigation button.The screen is not embedded, so the surface is flat.There are no physical buttons other than the power button at the bottom and the charging port of Micro USB.
Kindle's software is easy to use, and the home displays books you are currently reading, list of downloaded books, and recommendations from Amazon.Tap the top of the screen and open "Settings" to operate functions such as the brightness of the screen and in -flight mode.
The page turns just tap or swipe the screen.There is no unevenness in the way the screen shines, and the text is very clear.We are particular about the detailed functions, and for example, tap the corresponding part to see the footnotes, and they will pop up on the spot instead of flying to another page.If you tap again, the footnote will be closed, so you can return to the original sentence immediately and do not disturb the reading.
The big advantage of Kindle Paperwhite is the huge library and service provided by Amazon and his partner.For example, an X-ray function that allows you to check the share function with the Amazon Prime account and the persons and terms that appear in books.In addition, the membership -based Kindle Unlimited can access a huge number of magazines, business books, novels, and foreign books at a fixed rate (980 yen per month, free trial).By the way, when I searched for the bestseller of the New York Times, the Amazon library was the best product, and there was no other shop, but there was no such thing as Amazon.The price is equal to or cheap.
A free 4G connection model is available only in Amazon's Kindle.This can be used when upgraded at an additional charge, and is usually included with a service that extends 8G storage to 32g, and a plan without advertising.Although it is not an essential function, if you are traveling or traveling, or users with a lot of reading, consider it.
Kindle Paperwhite is said to be able to withstand up to 2m in waterproof performance IPX8, so I tried to soak it in a hug.When I took it out one hour later, the power supply was certainly on and there was no problem.When I shake the body, I was surprised to hear a lot of water from the USB port, but it seemed that the water was dried for a few minutes and dried for a few minutes.
Kindle Paperwhite is equipped with the audio book playback function of Amazon's audiobook service "Audible".You can use it by registering in the Audible sub -school or purchasing a book individually, but Paperwhite does not have a headphone jack, so you need a Bluetooth headphone or earphone.There is also a core enjoyment of buying both e -books and audiobooks of the same work and reading from the ears.Bluetooth streaming also supports VoiceView.
Kindle Paperwhite has a good reputation from other media, and the evaluation of Valentina Paradino reporters of Technology Media Ars Technica is generally different from our survey results, "The new Paperwhite is the reconnection of e -book leaders.However, it is said that it will bring life to Amazon's best Kindle. ""Even those who use Kindle and Paperwhite, which are not compatible with 300ppi displays, are worth upgrading for $ 129 (about 14,000 yen)."The same perspective, THE VERGE's reporter Kaim Gartenberg commented on the same way, saying, "I would definitely recommend it to those who are wondering if you want to buy Kindle now."
Kindle does not native support for the “EPUB” format, which is often available in free books (such as public domains).So you need to re -form the EPUB file in a format that is compatible with Kindle with Calibre, an open source e -book management tool for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.An article that explained this process in an easy -to -understand manner was published on the PCMag of the high -tech product review site.
This product has a model of "with advertisement" and "no advertisement", and the price is $ 20 (about 2,200 yen).I'm wondering which one to buy, but even if it's an ad, it will be displayed on the small banner on the home screen and the lock screen when the display power is turned off, so it will not interfere with reading.I wonder if there is no need to pay extra money except for those who are very worried.
After turning off for a few hours, it takes about 10 seconds to return when returning from sleep.It may be broken!? You may be impatient for a moment, so just put it in the corner of your head just in case.
If you want a product other than Kindle, Kobo Clara HD is recommended.Kobo Clara HD has the same specifications as Kindle Paperwhite, but there is no waterproof function and Bluetooth, and it has a small impression in all aspects.Eco -systems such as libraries are still like "Amazon strong ...", but if you dare choose other than royal roads, you should be satisfied with Kobo services.The price and assortment of the KOBO e -book store are as good as Amazon (at least in terms of popular specialty), and are also integrated with Overdrive, which is popular overseas.
At first glance, Kobo Clara HD has a design that looks like Kindle.The body is black plastic, but the unique dot pattern on the back feels the grip when you have it.The 6 -inch screen has a resolution of 300 ppi and is as good as the Kindle display.The response is also good.There are no physical buttons turning pages, no waterproofness and Bluetooth.
This product's unique recommended function is the "natural light" function.Some say that it helps to improve sleep as it reduces blue light as you get closer to the night.There is also a function to automatically adjust the color tone according to your sleeping time, but the brightness can be adjusted only manually.
Now that you can get a high -performance e -book reader at a reasonable price, I think there are few benefits to purchasing a higher -end model, but for those who want a physical button or large screen for turning the page.We recommend Kobo Libra H2O.
Functionally, it is equivalent to Amazon's Kindle Oasis (10th generation), has a page turning button, large screen, waterproof function, and lighting color function, and the price is greatly reduced.If you are already using Kindle's ecosystem, you can leave it as it is, but if you are willing to convert Kindle e -books to another format regardless of the platform, or buy an e -book leader for the first time.It is recommended for those who like these functions.
Kobo Libra H2O's plastic body is asymmetric like Kindle Oasis, and one edge is switched from a thin bezel, and the other side is switched from a bezel to a thick grip.I am.The left and right are not decided, and if you register up and down according to your taste, the screen will be adjusted automatically.It is OK to use sideways, but the home screen is only vertical.
The click sound of the button is a little worrisome, but the response of the page is high and there is no lag.You can move the page with the screen tap, but you still want to use a physical button because you paid an additional price.At first, I was wondering which button was "up" or "down", but it seemed that I could set it myself, which led to a high rating.
The screen is one size larger (same as OASIS) than Kobo Clara HD and Kindle Paperwhite, and the resolution is 300 dpi.Like CLARA HD and Kindle Oasis, you can change the color tone according to your sleeping time to reduce blue light, but the brightness is manually adjusted.The Amazon leader supports automatic brightness adjustment, so this is where OASIS goes up.As the name suggests, Kobo Libra H2O has an IPX8 standard waterproof function, so it can withstand a depth of 2m for 1 hour.
All of the e -book readers introduced so far are monochromatic, monochrome.There is no problem reading novels and non -fiction, but there are also works that you want to read in color, such as manga and magazines.
At the moment, monochrome products are mainstream and have few colors, but in early 2021, new color electronic paper display E ink Kaleido Plus, which is 4,096 colors (resolution 100 dpi), has appeared, and new generation of e -books has arrived.I will forecast.Pocketbook's Inkpad Color and Onyx Boox Nova 3 are 7.Equipped with a 8 -inch E -in Kaleido Plus.
The concept of an e -book leader of color is certainly cool, but at the moment it is an impression that it is a performance that is worth the price.In each case, the color image itself is not a problem, but due to the nature of the E -ink, the brightness and the clearness are inevitably sharp (especially the Pocketbook Inkpad Color images tend to be faint).
Even monochrome products tend to turn on the page, but if it is a color, it is a factor that makes you distracted even more.It is similar to printing a color manga on a thin paper like a newspaper, and you can see the afterimage on the previous page over the page you are reading.You can increase the frequency of updates on the page, but the battery life is shorter.
And the most important content.You can load the content from the web -based service (MicroSD card for Pocketbook) in your favorite format, but you cannot directly access the stores provided by major companies such as Amazon, Google, and Apple.The Linux -based Inkpad Color has limited stores, and there are almost no lineup of best -selling works.
If you go there, it is easy to access the library, such as downloading Kindle and Libby apps from the built -in application store, as nova3 is compatible with Android.You can access Google Play stores and Android apps, but the default store contains only public domain works.
That's why the colored e -book reader is technically early, so we recommend that you wait a little longer.By the way, Pocketbook Inkpad Color is a pretty good price of $ 330 (about 37,000 yen), and ONYX BOOK NOVA 3 is $ 420 (47,000 yen).In the future, the technology of color products will be advanced, and it may be time to respond to a wide range of consumption.
Amazon has already announced Kindle Paperwhite (11th generation) and the upper model Kindle Paperwhite signature edition.Both of 300ppi 6.Equipped with functions such as 8-inch screens, 17 LEDs front lights (six previous works), waterproof function, color adjustment, and USB-C charging port.The signature edition has a capacity of 32g (4 times normal) and supports automatic adjustment lighting and wireless charging.A new kids model that includes a large screen and a subscriated Amazon Kids+has also appeared, and this is the same as the standard model, but it has a dedicated cover and one year warranty.Paperwhite (11th generation) is scheduled to be released on October 27 and the signature edition on November 10, so I would like to test it again as soon as possible.
The Kindle 10th generation (2019 version) is a different product from the same 10th generation Kindle Paperwhite, the first model with a lighting display, but the biggest drawback is 167 ppi, which is low at 167 ppi.Compared to Paperwhite's 300ppi, the text and images are blurred.There is no waterproof function, the screen is embedded and the lighting is dark.If the price is cheap, it is acceptable, but Paperwhite may be cheaper on Amazon sale, so it may not be very beneficial.
KOBO NIA is a model that the company is "recommended as the first one."The screen is 212 ppi, which is clearer than the basic Kindle (167PPI).However, the screen is embedded and has no waterproof function.
Kindle Oasis (10th generation) is the company's top model (function and price).The design is unique, unlike other Kindle products, asymmetric (about 3 edges for thinner).4mm, about 8 for thicker ones.4mm), on the other hand, there is a physical button that turns the page.OASIS is slightly wider than Paperwhite, but the weight is almost the same, and the screen is slightly larger.Because it is a large size, it may not be very suitable for carrying.
At the beginning of the release, it is the only waterproof response, and has a function to automatically adjust the brightness level of the screen according to the surrounding light.There is also a mode in which the color tone of the display changes according to the sunset / sunrise time (or the user set time), but there is no automatic adjustment.
Kindle Oasis has a lot of nice functions, but the price exceeding 25,000 yen is not "convinced of cospa!"I don't feel like that.
KOBO FORMA is a model that uses Kobo's first Kindle Oasis style.It features an asymmetric body and a wide screen and water resistance, but the price is also premium.So, the screen is 1 inch small, but Kobo Libra H2O, which has a cheap price, is recommended.
アメリカ最大の書店チェーンのBarnes＆Nobleは2009年にAndroidベースの電子書籍リーダーNookシリーズを発売開始し、｢Kindleの対抗馬｣として注目されました。その最新機種となるのがBarnes & Noble Nook GlowLight 3ですが、KindleやKoboの製品と比べると洗練されておらず、もはやこのカテゴリにあまり力を入れていないなという気がします。
The plastic body (like other products) is wide, tall, and the 300 DPI screen surrounded by thick bezels is slightly deeper, which is an overall impression.The previous version was a waterproof specification of the IP67 standard, but for some reason this version is not compatible.7.The 8 -inch Glowlight Plus has a waterproof function, but the design is almost the same as the regular version.Although there is an automatic color temperature adjustment function of the page turning button and light, it is not a recommended model that beats other e -book leaders.
正直、Nookプラットフォームが今後続いていくのだろうか、という点も疑問に感じています。Barnes & Nobleは2015年に国際的なデジタル市場から撤退を始め、2016年にはイギリスでのデジタルコンテンツ販売を停止しており、現在電子書籍の市場はアメリカのみになっています。2017年6月にはかつて一世を風靡したNookの店頭販売を停止しており、ハードウェアの質を考慮しても、Nookブランドは先が長くないかもしれません。
What is the difference between an e -book reader and a tablet?
Unlike a tablet equipped with a function that is as good as the laptop, the e -book leader is a "reading" device only.Both hardware and software are designed to improve reading experiences.The monochrome E -ink used by this recommended product is good at rendering text clearly with reduced battery consumption, but is not suitable for most other tasks.The e -book reader is lighter than a tablet (Kindle Paperwhite is about two -thirds of iPad mini), and the price is low than the tablet.
Is an e -book reader -friendly?
Most users feel that e -book readers are less tired even if they read for an e -book leader for a longer time than tablets, and there is a study that supports the theory that e -book leaders are more eye -catching than paper (at least 1).There is).Certainly, the font size can be changed to your liking, and if you adjust the light, you will not be bothered at all in dark places, so in that sense it may be easier to read than paper.
What is the e -book reader for university textbooks?
Textbooks are being digitized at overseas universities, but the main is the Kindle platform.Kobo can save and display EPUB format books, but the library is limited.Amazon handles textbooks comprehensively, including rentals, but not all of them support e -books.If it is necessary to reversed the vertical and horizontal over many times, or if a color image is needed, the paper printing version is easier to use.
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