| Features | Kindle | Nook Simple Touch | Sony PRS-T1 |
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| Screen Size | 6″ | 6″ | 6″ |
| Display | E Ink Pearl | E Ink Pearl | E Ink Pearl |
| Dimensions | 6.5″ x 4.5″ x 0.34″ |
6.5″ x 5.0″ x 0.47″ |
6.8 x 4.3 x .35 in |
| Weight (ounces) | 5.98 ounces | 7.48 ounces | 5.9 ounces |
| Interface | 5-Way Controller | Multi-Touch | Multi-Touch |
| Content | Millions of books, newspapers, magazines, games, and docs |
Millions of books,newspapers, magazines, and free public library books without ads |
Access to books, newspapers, magazines in Sony’s Reader Store & check out books from local public library wirelessly to your Sony Reader |
| Storage |
2GB on device for plus free cloud storage for all Amazon content |
2GB on device for plus Expandable microSD card up to 32GB |
2GB on device for plus Expandable microSD card up to 32GB |
| Battery Life (w/o Wi-Fi) |
1 month/30 mins reading/day | 2 months/60 mins reading/day | 5 weeks |
| Battery Recharging Time | 3 hrs. | 4 hrs. | 4 hrs. |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | FREE 3G + Wi-Fi |
| Web Browsing | Experimental browser |
N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Warranty | 1 year limited warranty and service; optional extended warranty at additional cost | 1 year limited warranty and service; optional extended warranty at additional cost | 1 year limited warranty and service; optional extended warranty at additional cost |
| What’s Included | Kindle wireless e-reader, USB 2.0 cable, and Quick Start Guide. Power adapter sold separately. | Nook Simple Touch device, micro USB cable, Quick Start Guide, and a rechargeable battery (installed). Power adapter sold separately. |
Sony eReader, USB cable, A Quick Start Guide, and a stylus. Power adapter sold separately. |
| Where to Buy | Kindle at Amazon | Nook Simple Touch at B & N | Sony PRS-T1 at Amazon |
Summary of Comparison
The above table compares the features in the cheapest, yet high quality ereaders. The final verdict is:
Weight and Dimensions:
Winner: Kindle and Sony PRS-T1
On-Device Storage:
Winner: Nook Simple Touch and Sony PRS-T1 Reader
Battery Life:
Winner: Kindle and Nook Simple Touch
Content Offering:
Winner: Kindle for abundant access to Amazon’s books, newspapers, magazines, games, etc.; Nook for the same in Barnes and Noble; Sony wins in the easy and wireless access to free public library books.
Price:
All brands are comparable in pricing.
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