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Top 5 E-Book Readers

As consumer interested in e-book readers approaches critical mass, the number of high-quality models available is mushrooming. Here's our list of the best five available today.

Edited by Liane Cassavoy

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1. Sony Reader Touch Edition (PRS-600)

Dimensions: 4.8 by 6.9 by 0.4 inches; Weight: 10.1 ounces; Display: 6.0 inches; Resolution: 800 by 600; Display type: E Ink, 8 grayscale; Commercial e-book formats: Adobe ePub, Sony BBeb; Wireless: No; MP3 Player: Yes; Touchscreen: Yes

Bottom Line: With the addition of ePub support, the Sony Reader Touch Edition shapes up as a formidable competitor to Amazon's Kindles.

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2. Amazon Kindle DX

Dimensions: 7.2 by 10.4 by 0.4 inches; Weight: 18.9 ounces; Display: 9.6 inches; Resolution: 1200 by 824 pixels; Display type: E Ink, 16 grayscale; Commercial e-book formats: Amazon AZW; Wireless: Yes; MP3 Player: Yes; Touchscreen: No

Bottom Line: Though the Kindle DX is an impressive e-book reader, its high price will likely turn off some prospective buyers.

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3. Amazon Kindle 2

Dimensions: 5.3 by 8.0 by 0.4 inches; Weight: 9.6 ounces; Display: 6.0 inches; Resolution: 800 by 600; Display type: E Ink, 16 grayscale; Commercial e-book formats: Amazon AZW; Wireless: Yes; MP3 Player: Yes; Touchscreen: No 		Check Latest Prices

4. Sony Reader Pocket Edition (PRS-300)

Dimensions: 4.2 by 6.2 by 0.4 inches; Weight: 7.8 ounces; Display: 5.0 inches; Resolution: 800 by 600; Display type: E Ink, 8 grayscale; Commercial e-book formats: Adobe ePub, Sony BBeb; Wireless: No; MP3 Player: No; Touchscreen: No

Bottom Line: The Sony Reader Pocket Edition delivers mainstream e-book features in a highly portable package at a great price.

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5. Interead Cool-ER

Dimensions: 4.6 by 7.2 by 0.4 inches; Weight: 6.2 ounces; Display: 6.0 inches; Resolution: 800 by 600; Display type: E Ink, 8 grayscale; Commercial e-book formats: Adobe ePub; Wireless: No; MP3 Player: Yes; Touchscreen: No

Bottom Line: The Interead Cool-ER's usabiity isn't quite up to its good looks, but it delivers solid e-book features at a mid-range cost.

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