10 Alternative eReader Products

The eBook/eReader market is obviously hot, what with Kindle eBooks outstripping the sales of paperbacks on Amazon.com. So it’s no surprise that there are so many competitors out there.

Even ignoring the top 5 market-leading vendors that we compared in our eReader Comparison Report, here are 10 alternative eReader products of easily dozens currently available.

1. Hanvons – 5 inch display

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Hanvon has been hammering the penny-pincher market for over a year now. It must have been fruitful, because now they’re rolling out four new low-cost models with screens ranging from 5 inches to 9.7″. The new models will even include touchscreens, allowing note-making via the included stylus. And, as always, expect to see Wifi/3G connectivity included and a price point that’ll make you blush.

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2. Acer Lumi Read

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What makes the Acer Lumi Read stand out is the ISBN scanner. You scan any book in the store and the device searches (via Google) for it. Pretty much all the other specs were pulled directly from the Kindle, from the 2 GB of storage to the Wifi/3G connection ability. Even the 6” E-Ink screen. The price hasn’t been released yet so hopefully they differentiate themselves there as well.

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3. Indsream SX601 eBook Reader

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As far as aesthetics go the Indsream’s SX601 is the electronic twin of the Kindle, as you can see above. Alas, even twins have differences, and the SX601 doesn’t have the Kindle’s on-board storage, wireless capability or the E-Ink display. But it’s cheaper, so it might have sway with the cost conscious gadget freak. Just remember, before you buy one, that you have to carry SD cards with you to access your e-library – you’ve been warned!

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4. Aigo EB6301

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The EB6301 took the Kindle’s look, with the only exceptions being the missing keyboard and the rearranged navigation setup. The standard specs are different as well. Plus, the price is steep and is steeply priced at roughly $366, especially considering it has not WiFI or 3G connectivity. Really, I think it’s smart that Aigo is selling these exclusively in China as I don’t see the EB6301 competing well against much else.

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5.  Asus DR-900

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The ASUS DR-900 is a Kindle DX competitor. Wifi is standard with 3G connectivity as an option (just like the Kindle). The battery is said to last for 10,000 page turns per charge and the button-style navigation is near identical to the DX. All that’s really missing is the content partnerships that Amazon has… leaving the DR-900 at a distinct disadvantage.

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6. Owen E1

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The Owen E1 one of the few Chinese knock-offs that actually got the aesthetic part of the equation right. It hasn’t made my jaw drop, but it doesn’t look half-bad either. Published specs seem to be the same song and dance: media player, SD card slot, USB port, gray scale screen, etc. However, most of the specs haven’t been publically released yet so the unit may yet have some tricks up its sleeve.

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7. Delyca S600k e-reader

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China’s Delyca’s S600K Android-based eReader has a 6″, WiFi and 3G connectivity, and can hold about 3500 ebooks.

Of course, what’ll be nice is the ability to install additional Android apps.

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8. Wefound Kindle Clone

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The WeFound is one of the latest Chinese Kindle clones to emerge. Founder, the device’s manufacturer, made a small fortune pushing iPod Shuffle knock offs and is known for low prices and even lower quality.

The WeFound has 4G of storage, WiFI and 3G via China Mobile for 3 years after which you have to pay as you go.

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9. Infinibeam Pi

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Infinibeam is an Indian Amazon.com lookalike that even has its own version of the Kindle – the Pi. It costs about $225, and has nearly identical specs except for the keyboard.

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10. Augens The Book

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Augen’s “The Book” is a color eReader that more competes with the B&N Nook, although its $89-$129 price point makes it a competitor to them all.

It uses Linux 2.6.4 as an OS and has 2GB memory. Also, the media player (for video, audio and image files) is a nice touch given the price.

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If you’re weary of buying one of these cheaper and/or lesser-known eReaders, but can’t figure out which of the best to get for yourself, download our free eReader comparison report and find out.

This article courtesy of KindleCases.net

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