The best e-books of 2019

In this segment, budget readers are available, costing from 6 to 10 thousand rubles. Despite the affordable price tag, they have a backlight, a good screen based on electronic ink and optimal characteristics, taking into account the cost. Choosing applicants for our conditional rating, we took into account customer reviews for convenience, screen quality and reliability. Based on the comments, the models described below have a quality build. At the same time, we recommend comparing offers, because the number of functions for different brands can differ significantly at the same price.

The top 10 e-books is opened by the Kindle Paperwhite model from one of the leading technology manufacturers - Amazon. The modern gadget is equipped with a touch screen based on Paperwhite technology with a good stand, from which, judging by the reviews of users, the eyes are not tired. At the same time, the model is equipped with a good battery, the battery life of which is enough for 8 weeks of operation without recharging. Another nice bonus is the X-Ray function, through which with one click you can view different passages. Naturally, the “reader” supports scalability, any fonts and bookmarks with comments. EasyReach function is responsible for convenient page turning. In addition, there is Whispersync technology that remembers the last page - that is, you can start from where you stopped reading.

Recently, Tesla has actively joined in the fight for reader users. In particular, the good budget Viva e-book, equipped with an E-Ink display with 16 shades of gray, deserves attention. Supports high-quality backlight. The downside is that there is no auto-rotate display. Nevertheless, the 6-inch screen allows you to get a fairly high-quality image at 212 ppi with a resolution of 1024 by 758 pixels. Actually, not every representative of the premium segment can boast of such characteristics. In addition, the advantages of the model include support for an extensive text data format: from DOC to ePub. The amount of internal memory is 8192 MB. If the RAM is not enough, you can increase it using microSD or microSDHC memory cards.

Under the marketing slogan “freedom of reading”, the company introduced a huge number of good and inexpensive e-books. And you know what? These are not empty words. PocketBook is really concerned about the development of versatile and practical products, and the 627 is proof of that. Thanks to a good display and backlight, it can be used in any conditions, regardless of the quality of lighting. In this case, the text is drawn on a high-quality display E Ink Carta HD, whose diagonal is 6 inches. Resolution - 1024 by 758 pixels at 212 dpi. The picture is contrasting and bright. The multi-touch screen, although not the most understandable interface, nevertheless allows using the model not only for experienced, but also for novice users. In addition, the advantages of the model include 16 gradations, a capacious battery - up to 1500 mAh and 8 GB of internal memory.

The Gmini MagicBook A6LHD + model is attractive due to the Rockchip RK3026 Dua Core chip, which together with 512 MB of RAM guarantees high performance and excellent response when working with different text files. In addition, in the review of the best e-books, this model deserves special attention due to the high-quality backlight and the high-quality E-Ink Carta electronic ink technology. It operates on the basis of Android 4.2.2 and supports the installation of Google Play applications. The reader is controlled by the touch screen. In addition, implemented high-quality wireless Wi-Fi and an additional memory card slot.

The best low-cost e-book of 2019 is the Amazon Kindle, which has finally acquired a backlight based on 4 LED elements. It operates on the basis of a 6-inch display with a pixel density of 167. The matrix is ​​recessed deep into the body, has a long service life. The main feature of the model is a thoughtful protection against moisture. The amount of memory is 4 gigabytes. In addition, the mode of "flickering" of text on Bluetooth speakers or headphones using Audible technology is implemented. Judging by the statement of the developer, the battery life is enough for 4 weeks without recharging. At the same time, you can restore the battery supply in just 4 hours.

In this segment, top models in the price / quality ratio and premium readers are presented, the characteristics of which definitely indicate that the devices will be relevant for a long time to come. When compiling the list, we took into account the quality, size and clarity of the display, as well as the backlight. In addition, they paid attention to speed, memory size and useful functions. Do not forget that prices in this segment differ even more, so compare offers from different brands.

The Amazon Kindle Voyage model, equipped with a 6-inch display with a good resolution and high-quality picture - 300 pixels per inch, replenishes the rating of e-books of the current year. In addition, the advantages of the device include a convenient, thin body, touch paging zones and an integrated light sensor integrated into the screen frame. That is, the brightness adjustment of the backlight occurs in automatic mode. Regarding other specifications:

• the amount of internal memory - 4 gigabytes;
• wireless - Wi-Fi 802.11n;
• dimensions - 162 x 115 x 7.6 mm;
• weight - 180 grams;
• battery life - 6 weeks.

Judging by the reviews, the device is functioning stably.

The advantage of this model is the presence of a 7.8-inch screen with a resolution of 1404 x 1872 pixels and a picture quality of 300 DPI. Based on customer comments, the reader provides a clear font, providing easy and enjoyable reading.This nullifies eye fatigue. In addition, the advantages of the gadget include support for SMARTlight technology, which provides the optimal intensity of color temperature and lighting. In addition, the advantages should include a convenient adjustment scale, stylish design and small size, given the diagonal of the screen. The device weighs only 200 grams with a thickness of 8 millimeters. There is an accelerometer sensor and a g-sensor.

The powerful ONYX BOOX Euclid e-book reader is powered by a 9.7-inch E Ink Carta screen with clear MOON Light, touch controls and SNOW Field. There is a model based on a 4-core processor in the database with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. The model handles every modern text format, including PDF and DjVu. It is worth adding that this model is characterized by high contrast, higher compared to most analogs with screens of this level. The gadget allows you to comfortably read any texts even in bright sunlight. There is no flickering backlight - the image forms on the basis of high-quality electronic ink. At the same time, the touch screen supports the Multi-touch function - scrolling with a short press.

Another model built on the basis of the latest generation of E Ink ink. At the same time, an e-book with good illumination functions on the basis of the productive NXP i.MX7D chip with two Cortex-A7 cores that operate at a frequency of 1 GHz. The amount of RAM in this case is 512 MB. It is worth noting that the manufacturer offers the gadget in two versions, one of which has Wi-Fi 802.11n, and the second 3G. The downside is that the model is devoid of a jack for speakers, connecting headphones - you can listen to audio books only using a Bluetooth headset. The device has a 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1680 × 1264 pixels at a density of 300 DPI.

The best e-book of 2019 - the ONYX BOOX Gulliver model, equipped with an E Ink Mobius Carta display, having a diagonal of 10.3-inches with high resolution. A device based on a 4-core chip is paired with 2 GB of RAM and dual touch controls. What it is? Users can take notes using the stylus, which opens up more possibilities for scaling. You can control the classic version. Each core of the chips has a frequency of 1.6 GHz. 32 GB of internal memory allows you to create an excellent library of files. It is worth adding that the model has a pre-installed English-Russian, as well as Russian-English dictionaries.

Perhaps, let's start with what makes readers special? Naturally, electronic ink developed by E Ink Corporation. Accordingly, it is best to focus on the display, which are based on this technology, if you are still thinking about which e-book to choose. Another important parameter is the page refresh rate - in new generations of screens it is 500 ml. We also offer a quick “walk” through other important parameters:

1. Grayscale display - talks about the quality of drawing a picture with detailing the shades of colors. Optimum 16 gradations;
2. Screen size - the most common format from 6 to 10 inches;
3. Reader autonomy - it all depends on the number of additional functions, in particular an MP3 player, Wi-Fi connection either. Also heavily loads the backlight. However, today this problem is not so "ribbed" as before. Modern devices are able to work from a few weeks;
4. The backlight is an indisputable plus of each model. Top models have special technologies, sparing eyes, which brands do not forget to tell about in the description of their products;
5. Interfaces - necessarily USB, as well as SD or microSD to increase the amount of internal memory.

As you understand, there are only a few leading brands in the market of this electronics, including PocketBook, Amazon and ONYX BOOX. Due to the lack of competition, many novice manufacturers offer more loyal prices for their products. At the same time, it is very important to understand that top brands have already proven their worth. Thinking about which e-book to buy, you need to compare. To summarize:

• Inexpensive Ebook - Amazon Kindle 2019
• The best price / quality ratio - PocketBook 740.
• premium reader - ONYX BOOX Gulliver;

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