e-reader
noun
e-read·er
ˈē-ˌrē-dər 
: a handheld electronic device designed to be used for reading e-books and similar material
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Like the Kindle and other e-readers, the Palma is supposed to approximate the look of the physical page and cut down on eye fatigue.
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Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
The seven-inch Kobo Libra 2 is my favorite e-reader outside of Amazon’s ecosystem, offering the Kindle Paperwhite’s IPX8 waterproof design but with extras like physical page-turning buttons, no lockscreen ads, and more storage.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 10 Apr. 2024
According to the Found Report, some of the most common items in 2023 were underwear, shoes and tablets/e-readers.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
The 10 Best Changing Pads for Home and Away
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
$190 $190
If the expecting parent loves to read, give them the ability to read one-handed with an e-reader.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Both e-readers also come with three months of Kindle Unlimited for free.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 25 Mar. 2024
As one of Amazon’s Device Deals, the lightest and most compact e-reader in the Kindle lineup is now just $99.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
The most lightweight and compact iteration of the e-reader tablet offers longer battery life, more storage, adjustable front light, and glare-free screen that mimics the look of real paper.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024
Showing up without a book What to pack instead: An e-reader like a Kindle
Buy on Amazon $100
Everyone has their own way of keeping themselves entertained on spring break; some prefer to listen to music, others play beach games.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2024
Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
The seven-inch Kobo Libra 2 is my favorite e-reader outside of Amazon’s ecosystem, offering the Kindle Paperwhite’s IPX8 waterproof design but with extras like physical page-turning buttons, no lockscreen ads, and more storage.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 10 Apr. 2024
According to the Found Report, some of the most common items in 2023 were underwear, shoes and tablets/e-readers.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
The 10 Best Changing Pads for Home and Away
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
$190 $190
If the expecting parent loves to read, give them the ability to read one-handed with an e-reader.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Both e-readers also come with three months of Kindle Unlimited for free.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 25 Mar. 2024
As one of Amazon’s Device Deals, the lightest and most compact e-reader in the Kindle lineup is now just $99.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
The most lightweight and compact iteration of the e-reader tablet offers longer battery life, more storage, adjustable front light, and glare-free screen that mimics the look of real paper.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024
Showing up without a book What to pack instead: An e-reader like a Kindle
Buy on Amazon $100
Everyone has their own way of keeping themselves entertained on spring break; some prefer to listen to music, others play beach games.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2024
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“E-reader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-reader. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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