Android e-reader may be the next revolutionary reading device. It may also prove to be tough competition for the Amazon Kindle. You may have an Amazon Kindle on your nightstand or coffee table, but is it really that amazing? What if your reading device could do more? The Android e-reader is not only versatile but also a whole lot bigger. The small size may be adequate for most Amazon Kindle users, who enjoy the handheld comfort. However, the Android e-reader goes a bit further in usability. The 13.3-inch e-reader allows users to enjoy e-books, take notes, and also make use of Android apps. Sounds like a worthy device, compared to the Amazon Kindle Oasis, but is bigger better?
Android 13.3-inch e-Reader Style
Good e-Reader launched a crowd-funding campaign that aims at putting a 13.3-inch e-reader into the hands of millions. They don’t seem to be alone in their vision, since they have reached more than 250 percent of their campaign goal, raising nearly $105,000. Good e-Reader wants to bring all the wonders of e-reader usability to the market with a screen double the size, allowing users to read not only books but also technical documents, PDF files, sheet music and even manga graphic novels. This could have a big impact on scholarly publications for academics and professionals alike. It boasts a WACOM screen and the ability to download Google Android apps.
Is Amazon Kindle Oasis Market in Trouble?
The Amazon Kindle Oasis is undoubtedly a fine e-reading device with some exceptional features as well. Some reviews boast the Oasis as the best Kindle ever made. However, as we all know, new innovative tech will always birth something better. The Oasis is thinner and lighter than any other Amazon Kindle, as well as the Android e-Reader. It weighs in at an astonishing 4.6 ounces, which is fantastic in comparison to the Voyage’s 6.3 ounces. It is also 3.4 mm thin, making it an optimal alternative to real paperbacks. It today’s market, most people may be looking at price tags instead of features. Amazon Kindle has nothing to worry about in the price department. The Oasis is just under $300, but the Android e-reader is well over $500.
Is Bigger Better for e-Readers?
When you are looking for your next e-reader device, does size matter? One of the big draws for those looking to switch from paperbacks to digital is size. Otherwise, all e-book readers would simply have an iPad or Tablet with a Kindle or iBook app. The 13.3-inch screen may be a big deterrent for some consumers. However, the features it offers may be the catalyst for consumers to get over the larger screen hurdle. One big question remains, and that is the big price tag.
