An e-book reader, also called an e-book device or e-reader, is an electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital books and periodicals and uses e-ink technology to display content to readers. The main advantages of these devices are portability, readability of their screens in bright sunlight, and long battery life.

Electronic book readers (or e-readers) look like they’re straight out of some futuristic movies, but this the future is now. The Sony Reader line has been around for years you can carry thousands of books, newspapers and magazines, all in a slick little package the size of a paperback book. It’s tough to predict what impact this device will have, I see the portability, and the actually cost, around $30 new books e-read can often sell for $10 or less in digital. Imaging getting this device on the hand of thousand of Haitian kids with thousand of books right at their finger tips. E-readers with 3G wireless can access their digital stores right from the device no computer required and download full books in
no time.