Want more than just an e-book reader?

Apple iPad $499 to $829 While Apple’s iPad doesn’t solely fall into the eReader category, this tablet computer features the iBook application fresh with loads of content ready for download via the iBookstore. Also available through the store are enhanced books with words, pictures, and audio and video, which allows readers to more deeply experience content. The app also bookmarks pages and stores notes so readers won’t lose their place or thoughts.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Price TBD This Android-powered iPad competitor, equipped with the Readers Hub e-reading application, comes straight from another galaxy. Its digital library can be accessed using the 7-inch touch screen with multi-touch zoom. Samsung also unleashes multimedia content to entertain readers, who can share reactions via videoconferences with the Galaxy Tab’s 3-megapixel camera.

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