a comparison chart of ebook reader features and prices

Kindle eBook Reader
Main features: 6″ diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display – weight 10 ounces (290 grams) – 1.5 GB storage – USB 2.0 port – supports multiple ebook formats – download via free built-in WiFi – 2 weeks battery life (reading) – holds up to 1,500 books 

UK=£176
US=$259

Sony Reader eBook Space
Main features: 6″ diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display – weight 260 grams – 192 MB storage expandable via MemoryStick or SD Card – supports multiple ebook formats – download with USB connection to PC via broadband – rechargeable battery – holds up to 160 ebooks 

UK=£275
US=$148

Bookeen Cybook Gen 3 eBook Reader
Main features: 5″ diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display – weight 260 grams – 512 MB storage (1,000 books) with optional SD card – supports multiple ebook formats – download with USB connection to PC via broadband – rechargeable battery – very light – mixed reviews 

UK=£180
US=$219

iRiver eBook Reader
Main features: 6″ diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display – eBook reader, Office Viewer, MP3 Player, Voice recorder, Personal organizer – weight 500 grams – 2.0 GB storage with optional SD card – supports multiple ebook formats – download with USB connection to PC via broadband – rechargeable battery – full QUERTY keyboard 

UK=£195

BeBook eBook Reader
Main features: 6″ diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display – weight 220 grams – 512MB storage (1,000 books) expandable to 4GB via SD slot – supports multiple ebook formats – download with USB connection to PC via broadband – rechargeable battery – preloaded with 150 free eBooks 

UK=£239

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