5 e-books that can do more than just read

Often, budget e-readers, unlike more expensive ones, do not have 3G, touch control and voice reading functions, built-in backlighting and water protection, but the battery charge will definitely last for several weeks of intensive use. But you can’t spare money on a good screen with a comfortable diagonal for reading and sufficient contrast - eye health directly depends on this, and readers are cheaper than 4-5 thousand rubles. It's better to avoid it. In the TOP 10 we included models with a large number of positive reviews. They are all different, but are united by one criterion - ideal for lovers of inexpensive (up to 9 thousand rubles) and functional gadgets.

Rating of quality e-books

Wexler Book T7055

This is a good product, but it is not suitable for every user. If a person has never encountered the purchase of such a gadget before, then this option will completely satisfy him. While for others, the shortcomings will be immediately visible. If we consider the model in terms of price and quality ratio, then all the parameters correspond to reality.

Of course, this device will not be able to play movies in 720p and enjoy YouTube. However, it is not intended for this. You can buy the Wexler Book T7055 in two colors: black or silver. The big advantage of the device is the included case, which is rated 5 points.

In addition, for its price category it has a high-quality color screen, the diagonal of which is 7 inches, and the maximum resolution is 800x480 px. The built-in memory of the e-book is 8 GB. This is enough to download more than 5,000 different works. For those for whom this is not enough, there is the possibility of expansion using a microSD card up to 32 GB.

Supports almost all popular formats except djvu. PDF, HTML, FB2, EPUB work flawlessly. In addition to reading, the user can relax by watching his favorite movie. To do this, the manufacturer has equipped the device with support for such formats as: WMV, 3GP, FLV, MP4, MPEG, MKV, etc. It is possible to play music and view images.

If the owner forgets the flash drive in the computer or leaves it at home, then even in this case the book will not let him down, since it has a built-in FM radio and classic games. The T7055 has an English-Russian dictionary, which will give you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with some popular English works. Of course, for this you need to have at least basic knowledge, because grammar rules cannot be found in the dictionary.

The kit is completely standard and consists of an adapter with a wire, an earphone, a manual, but as a surprise, an adapter awaits the person, which connects to the TV and makes it possible to watch TV series and films on the big screen.

The battery capacity is 2800 mAh, which is enough to read for several days (with breaks). There is a 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones. Control takes place via the touch screen, of course, the responsiveness is not as good as that of smartphones or tablets, but it is not too slow either. There is a Home button and arrow keys.

Average cost – 3,900 rubles.

Wexler Book T705

Advantages:

• Price;
• Beautiful case;
• Built-in memory 8 GB;
• Dimensions;
• Additional features;
• Convenient controls.

Flaws:

• Loud key press;
• Slow work with PDF;
• Bad sound.

Rover Book Alpha

A budget model that is intended only for reading works of fiction. The work is carried out on the Linux operating system. Has a good monochrome display. Good buttons that do not make loud noise will allow you to enjoy reading literature without irritating others.

The case is made of high quality, there are no creaks when pressed hard. Supports most popular formats, including PDF. The volume of built-in memory is 4 GB, it can be expanded by installing a flash drive. Charging and information transfer is carried out using a microUSB cable, which is included in the kit.

The battery capacity is 1500 mAh. The device will work for a day on one charge. The screen diagonal is 6 inches with a maximum resolution of 1024x758 pixels. The only drawback is that the Rover Book Alpha is not equipped with a touch screen, which will be unusual for most users at first.

The average cost is 3,500 rubles.

Rover Book Alpha

Advantages:

• The eyes don't get tired;
• Slow battery consumption;
• Price;
• Display resolution.

Flaws:

• No touch screen support.

BQ-R002

A lightweight and compact reader that will not take up space in your luggage and will become a good companion when traveling. The work runs on UCOS OS and RK2818 processor with 128 MB of RAM. Therefore, there is no need to expect special performance. Additional features include support for FM radio and MP3. The user will be able not only to read books, but also to listen to them if he first downloads them on the Internet in the appropriate format.

Built-in memory - 4 GB, will provide a person with thousands of books from different authors, as well as music. The battery has a capacity of 2000 mAh, which is enough for 4000 page turns. Charging occurs via a microUSB cable. There is support for memory cards up to 32 GB. The diagonal of the monochrome display is 6 inches.

The average cost is 2,990 rubles.

BQ-R002

Advantages:

• High-quality image;
• Support for radio and audio files;
• Price;
• Battery capacity;
• Eye safety;
• Compactness.

Flaws:

• Weak processor.

Tesla Nautilus One

If a person reads often and cannot imagine life without it, then this e-reader will become his faithful “Sancho Panza” (Don Quixote’s squire). The display is designed in such a way that it completely relieves eye strain in any lighting, unlike tablets and smartphones. This makes using the book safe for health.

Even though there is 128 MB of RAM in this model, there are no freezes or slowdowns. The only problem is working with PDF files, in this case a person must have good endurance, because opening and reading such books is almost impossible.

The kit includes a case. The case itself is made of durable plastic that does not wear out after prolonged use. Display diagonal – 6 inches. Despite the lack of a touch screen, a person quickly gets used to the buttons and after a couple of uses does not feel this drawback. The quality of the font image is high. 4 fonts are supported: Arial, Times New Roman, Verdana and standard.

The average cost is 4,900 rubles.

Tesla Nautilus One

Advantages:

• Long battery life;
• Eye protection;
• High-quality image;
• Settings;
• Case;
• Reliability.

Flaws:

• Not detected.

DIGMA e63S

A good e-reader that is suitable for use by schoolchildren, students and book lovers. The display is designed in such a way that the user can read comfortably, and his eyes do not experience excessive strain. For this reason, a person will be able to master any complex novel, even “The Life of Klim Samgin” or “War and Peace.” Although there is no sensor or adjustable backlight, the user will not experience any particular difficulties with this and will enjoy the book day and night.

In appearance, the device does not differ from its analogues and has the same technical characteristics. The ergonomics are made for people, the reader does not slip in the hands, and is much lighter in weight than thick volumes (weight - 160 grams). The display is equipped with a matrix popular for e-books: E-Ink Carta with a maximum resolution of 800x600 px. Reading at night will be problematic, since there is no backlight, so you need to have additional lighting.

The battery capacity is 1500 mAh, which is enough for evening reading for 3 weeks. The internal memory capacity is 4 GB, expandable. Charge speed from 0 to 100% - 2 hours.

The average cost is 3,300 rubles.

DIGMA e63S

Advantages:

• Simple interface;
• Comfortable reading;
• Image quality;
• Price;
• Doesn't slow down.

Flaws:

• Doesn't recognize ZIP files.

Tesla Symbol

A high-quality model with good ergonomics will give you an unforgettable reading experience. The case and display are made of reliable elements, so even after a year or two, the product will look like new. An excellent built-in display will allow you to enjoy literature during any trip, the main thing is that there is light, because the reader is not equipped with a built-in backlight.

The screen diagonal is 6 inches, the matrix type is E-Ink, which is electronic paper, but does not consume energy, which makes the device economical. Supports most popular formats. Built-in memory - 4096 MB.

The average cost is 4,790 rubles.

Tesla Symbol

Advantages:

• Ergonomic interface;
• Low energy consumption;
• High-quality assembly;
• The eyes do not get tired;
• Speed ​​work.

Flaws:

• There is a marriage.

DIGMA E654

A well-known brand that produces low-cost equipment and is in good demand among customers. The DIGMA E654 e-reader is no exception. The product has a good display with anti-glare coating, which allows you to read at any time and in any lighting. The controls use buttons that do not make loud sounds when pressed.

The manufacturer equipped the device with a good processor with a clock frequency of 600 MHz and 128 MB RAM. The device works quickly and flawlessly, so the user does not have to spend time looking at the loading screen, everything happens in a couple of seconds.

Supports all popular formats, including DjVu, which will allow you to study many times more information. The built-in memory has a capacity of 4 GB, there is a slot for a memory card (any SDHC model is supported). There are no wireless interfaces, so you need to download all your favorite works in advance, because this will be impossible on vacation.

The average cost is 3,700 rubles.

DIGMA E654

Advantages:

• Value for money;
• Convenient buttons;
• Nice to hold;
• Compactness;
• Screen;
• Autonomy.

Flaws:

• Not detected.

PocketBook 614 Plus

If a person is looking for excellent quality at an affordable price, then purchasing this model will bring only positive emotions. It will be especially pleasant for an avid book lover to receive it, because the display almost exactly replicates book paper and does not catch glare at any angle. Reading becomes comfortable and easy. Any work from Shakespeare's plays to Hemingway will be carried away in one breath.

In addition, the device is equipped with a powerful processor with a clock frequency of 1000 MHz and a RAM capacity of 256 MB. For this reason, loading pages takes minimal time. As stated and not a single user was convinced of this. The built-in memory of 8 GB is enough to replenish and expand your own book collection by several thousand works.

The average cost is 4,900 rubles.

PocketBook 614 Plus

Advantages:

• Quality and reliability;
• Brand;
• The eyes do not get tired;
• Responsive clicks;
• Ergonomics;
• Anti-glare coating;
• Durability;
• Autonomous work;
• High-speed page turning.

Flaws:

• Not detected.

Book or electronic?

Many people vehemently hate e-books, they claim that they are not what they are and have no soul. This is not true, because the works teach this, that the main thing is not the shell, but the content. For someone, it may be nice to see hundreds of books on the shelves; it gives him status in his own eyes, and guests see that he is erudite. But you can read thousands of books and not understand a single one. People who chase quantity lose in the quality of the knowledge they receive.

In addition, buying an electronic model significantly saves space, which can be used for more important things. Buying books as decoration is not the best solution because then the whole point is lost and they become dust collectors.

In most e-reader models, the screen is made in such a way that it reduces eye strain, and the user can independently increase or decrease the brightness. This cannot be done in paper versions; you need to adapt to the light source, choose a place and pose. Moreover, they are inconvenient to read on the road, because a person can block all the light or the lighting will be poor. Of course, such problems are not familiar to electronic models, but there is still a drawback that paper options are not familiar with - dependence on a rechargeable battery.

Rating of the best e-books for schoolchildren

POCKETBOOK 641 AQUA 2

A device that retains navigation buttons when using a touch screen. The screen is beautiful: 6 inches diagonal are implemented using the E-link principle, which, in addition to health safety, do not waste power on text output and well imitate a paper book. The text looks almost as if it was written by hand, it does not disintegrate into pixels.

• Carta screen, very contrasty
• Holds a charge for a long time
• The pages turn quickly

FLAWS

• No

POCKETBOOK 641 AQUA 2

ONYX BOOX CLEOPATRA 3

A model with a large screen (the diagonal is almost 7 inches) and with high-quality backlighting, which allows you to adjust the color temperature of the glow. It does not flicker and does not put pressure on the eye. Experienced users note the high speed of this model.

• Big screen
• Removes scratches well
• Case included
• High-quality lighting
• A large number of settings

FLAWS

• Software instability

ONYX BOOX CLEOPATRA 3

POCKETBOOK 740

The device is also equipped with a large screen. More precisely, almost huge - 7.8 inches. The screen based on E-link technology in the new Carta version will certainly please you with the increased contrast of electronic ink, which is not harmful to children's eyes.

• Good resolution and screen size
• Sending books via mail
• Support for major formats such as .djvu, .pdf, etc.
• Adjustable backlight
• Large amount of built-in memory

FLAWS

• Buggy software
• Inconvenient keys
• Flimsy design
• Power on par with old books

POCKETBOOK 740

AMAZON KINDLE 8

A reader without buttons with basic functionality. This device wins over its compactness and light weight. The screen is with a sensor, there are no types of buttons.

• Nice price
• Workmanship
• Ease of use
• WiFi

FLAWS

• Your own data format (decided by using a converter)

AMAZON KINDLE 8

ONYX BOOX ROBINSON CRUSOE 2

It is one of the best e-books, rated by both schoolchildren and their parents. The case is glass and metal, the model is very pleasant to the touch. The panel is very well designed for various adjustments.

• Sufficient memory. (8 GB)
• Stylish design
• Long battery life (approximately 30 days after first charge)
• Eyes don't get tired
• Lightweight and easy to use

FLAWS

• No

ONYX BOOX ROBINSON CRUSOE 2

POCKETBOOK 616

A good device for users who value fast operation. It has an average price, completely justified.

• Big screen
• Great design
• Compact body
• Uniform illumination close to white

FLAWS

• High price

POCKETBOOK 616

DIGMA R63S

The model is small in size and boasts high mobility. An inexpensive e-book that has all the necessary functions for a child’s comfortable learning.

• Dimensions (comfortable for small hands)
• Lack of touchscreen
• Customizable backlight
• Book loading speed (2 seconds per book of 2300 pages, FB2)
• Scroll buttons on all sides
• Supports folder system

FLAWS

• Joystick is too sensitive
• Turns on on the main menu, not on the book being read
• Not enough space for book title in list
• Small power button
• It is difficult to choose a case (as an option, the case is Vivacase Basic for Digma 6″)

DIGMA R63S

What to look for when choosing an e-book for a child?

An e-book for schoolchildren must have the following criteria:

1. The screen backlight should turn off. This is the only way your eyes will not be overstrained in insufficient light.
2. The device must support a large number of text and graphic formats.
3. In order for the device to last for a whole day at school, it needs a powerful battery.
4. An e-book should not be large and, of course, should not be heavy, because the child’s growing body will use it.
5. Wi-fi in the form of a module in order to quickly download the necessary file and to comfortably surf Internet resources. This will be very convenient for various educational tasks.
6. Although schoolchildren today are the generation of “hackers,” the device must still be easy to operate.

Let's move on to the technical specifications:

Devices that use E-link technologies are the most physiological of those on the market today, but they cannot live up to the paper version of books. They have a lower degree of contrast than books, and you should only read on them in good lighting, because the visual load only increases if the lighting is not uniform. In other words, you need to read e-books under the same conditions as paper books.

There are several more display options: screens equipped with TFT and LCD technology do not really pretend to be healthy to read. Maximum eye safety can be ensured by display settings: we require the lowest possible brightness, and the page color should be gray or slightly yellowish. If the ambient lighting changes, then the settings in the device should also change. And even if you follow this rule, you will not be able to achieve health safety, as with E-link technology. If you read a book for a long time, your eyes will still get tired.

Such gadgets are most suitable for reading in transport, but the gloomy lighting of a subway car is another contraindication to healthy reading. This does not bypass paper books either.

What to look for when buying an e-book

Screen type and resolution

Depending on the type of matrix, the reader provides different image quality. The number of grayscale levels, in turn, improves detail: the higher this number, the better simple graphics will be displayed. Resolution is also an important parameter. As you increase it, the clarity of the text increases.

Device Dimensions

Most readers on the market are equipped with 6-inch displays. They are light and compact, provide excellent ergonomics and are excellent for reading books. If you need something larger, you can look at solutions with 7 or 8 inch screens. Top models offer matrices up to 13.3 inches. In most cases, this is only relevant for those who use readers for professional purposes.

Availability of backlight

It is provided in almost all modern devices. But to save money, it is rarely used in inexpensive models. If you read only during the day and under artificial lighting, then it makes no sense to overpay for such an option. For the dark time of day, backlighting is indispensable. Moreover, even with it, the user’s eyes do not get tired, because in the readers the LEDs are not directed at the reader’s face, but are located within frames and illuminate the screen.

Supported Formats

The more types of files the device “digests,” the better. But you shouldn’t chase models that can read all available formats. Popular types, including fb2, doc, pdf, txt and others, will open even the simplest device. The same applies to jpeg, gif and other graphic files. Of course, it’s convenient when the reader is able to cope even with exotic formats. But in the absence of support, converters come to the rescue.