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The Bottom Line: The Iriver Story HD is a decent e-reader for fans of Google Books, but it's tough to recommend over its identically priced competitors, which offer touch screens and 3G.
Specs: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, 6.0 in E-Ink, 5.0 in x 0.4 in x 7.5 in, 0.5 lbs
The Bottom Line: Though the Kobo eReader Touch Edition doesn't quite measure up to the Nook Touch or the Kindle, it's a respectable and affordable touch-screen e-reader with a lot of pluses.
Specs: 6 in, 4.5 in x 0.4 in x 6.5 in, 7.1 oz
Specs: Freescale MX508, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 6 in Monochrome E Ink, 4.5 in x 0.4 in x 6.5 in, 6.5 oz
The Bottom Line: The new touch-screen Nook is a major advancement over its predecessor and offers some real advantages over the current Kindle.
Specs: 6 in, 5 in x 0.47 in x 6.5 in, 7.48 oz
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.
Specs: 7 in, Monochrome E Ink, 5 in x 0.4 in x 7.8 in, 8.99 oz
The Bottom Line: Though the Kobo Wireless eReader is a serviceable e-book reader with built-in Wi-Fi, it's worth spending the extra money to get the Kindle or the Nook instead.
Specs: IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 6 in, Monochrome E Ink, 4.7 in x 0.4 in x 7.2 in, 7.8 oz