Electronic book readers, otherwise simply known as 'ebook readers' have become big business over the last few years and for good reason.
There are lots of advantages of an ebook reader over a traditional paper back. For a start you can choose from millions of books to download, many of which are free and you can store thousands of books on the device.
Ebook readers are smaller than a typical paperback book, weigh less and are as easy to use. Also the displays look authentic too as they use a special technology called e-ink which looks just like paper, except the text is clearer.
With the pre-installed memory, about 3500 books can be stored on one device. Upgraded memory means you can store a lot more. This is all from a choice of either the millions of paid ebooks or the 1.8 million free ebooks with expired copyrights.
Amazon have the most popular ebook reader - the Kindle and a new compact version has been released. However it does lack some functionality of its competitors, yet is has some functions others are lacking. Further up the scale you have the Barnes and Noble Nook, the Apple iPad (which is more like a touchscreen laptop) and the little known Kobo or the Sony eReader.
It all depends on what you want your ebook reader to do - simply display books for reading or do you want pdf and Word viewing? Maybe get the iPad which does many things other than viewing ebooks like photos, watching films and playing games.
Prices can vary depending on where you buy, so when you have decided on the model you want search different stores and websites for the best price. You might save a decent amount, especially if you find an online voucher code! If you don't mind a second hand ebook reader then finding a used device in the classifieds or ebay can save you further. | 
