Shop for e-book readers

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 184 reviews

The Bottom Line: Barnes & Noble's Nook Color is a capable color touch-screen e-book reader that offers much of the functionality of an Android tablet for half the price of an iPad. Read review

Specs: Texas Instruments 800 MHz, 512 MB, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 7 in, Color TFT active matrix, 5 in x 0.48 in x 8.1 in, 15.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 42 reviews

The Bottom Line: The third-generation Kindle's winning combination of noteworthy upgrades--an improved screen, better battery life, lighter weight, and lower price--vaults it to the top of the e-book reader category. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 6 in, Monochrome E Ink, 4.8 in x 0.335 in x 7.5 in, 8.7 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With an excellent built-in light and Amazon's best-in-class e-book selection, the Kindle Paperwhite rises to the top of the e-reader pack. Read review

Specs: IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 6 in, Monochrome Paperwhite - Yes, 4.6 in x 0.36 in x 6.7 in, 7.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 30 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's an improvement to the company's previous touch-screen model, Sony's Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 is saddled with a screen that's short on contrast and prone to glare--and it lacks the wireless convenience of Amazon's identically priced Kindle. Read review

Specs: Freescale i.MX31L, 6 in Monochrome E Ink, 4.8 in x 0.4 in x 6.9 in, 10.1 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With an excellent built-in light and Amazon's best-in-class e-book selection, the Kindle Paperwhite rises to the top of the e-reader pack. Read review

Specs: IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 6 in, Monochrome Paperwhite - Yes, 4.6 in x 0.36 in x 6.7 in, 7.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The third-generation Kindle's winning combination of noteworthy upgrades--an improved screen, better battery life, lighter weight, and lower price--vaults it to the top of the e-book reader category. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 6 in Monochrome E Ink, 4.8 in x 0.4 in x 7.5 in, 8.5 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's flagship e-reader, the Daily Edition PRS-950, is a capable, well-designed e-reader that offers both Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity--but at $300, it's too expensive. Read review

Specs: 7 in, Monochrome E Ink, 5 in x 0.4 in x 7.8 in, 8.99 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 6 in Monochrome Paperwhite - Yes, 4.6 in x 0.4 in x 6.7 in, 7.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though there's a lot to like about the Daily Edition, the dazzle of Sony's first e-reader to integrate cellular wireless connectivity is diminished by its lackluster screen and high price tag. Read review

Specs: 7.1 in Monochrome E Ink, 5 in x 0.6 in x 8.1 in, 12.7 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-650 is a slick e-book reader that's anchored by an impressive and easy-to-use touch interface, but the glaring omission of wireless connectivity will be a deal-killer for many--especially at this price. Read review

Specs: 6 in, Monochrome E Ink, 4.72 in x 0.4 in x 6.58 in, 7.58 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-650 is a slick e-book reader that's anchored by an impressive and easy-to-use touch interface, but the glaring omission of wireless connectivity will be a deal-killer for many--especially at this price. Read review

Specs: 6 in, Monochrome E Ink, 4.75 in x 0.4 in x 6.58 in, 7.58 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 6 in Monochrome E Ink - Yes, 4.7 in x 6.8 in x 0.4 in, 7.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 7 in Color TFT active matrix

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's an improvement to the company's previous touch-screen model, Sony's Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 is saddled with a screen that's short on contrast and prone to glare--and it lacks the wireless convenience of Amazon's identically priced Kindle. Read review

Specs: i.MX31L, 6 in Monochrome E Ink, 4.8 in x 0.4 in x 6.9 in, 10.1 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 6 in Monochrome E Ink, 4.5 in x 0.3 in x 6.5 in, 6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, 6 in Monochrome E Ink, 4.5 in x 0.4 in x 6.5 in, 6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 has a basic feature set, its $200 price tag, compact size, and Epub file compatibility make it an appealing e-book reader. Read review

Specs: 5 in Monochrome E Ink, 4.3 in x 0.4 in x 6.3 in, 7.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Texas Instruments 800 MHz, 512 MB, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 7 in Color TFT active matrix, 5 in x 0.5 in x 8.1 in, 15.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's an improvement to the company's previous touch-screen model, Sony's Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 is saddled with a screen that's short on contrast and prone to glare--and it lacks the wireless convenience of Amazon's identically priced Kindle. Read review

Specs: 6 in Monochrome E Ink, 4.8 in x 0.4 in x 6.9 in, 10.1 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 5 in Monochrome E Ink, 4.1 in x 0.4 in x 5.7 in, 5.5 oz