The Jinke A6 is a sleek e-book reader that's extremely portable and offers individuals basic yet useful features. It has a 6-inch multi-touch display that makes navigation a lot more easier and includes 2GB of storage. To extend the device's options, it has an SD card slot, an accelerometer and Wi-Fi connectivity. What makes the e-book reader different from competitive models on the market is the fact it also has optional 3G and an optional QWERTY keyboard.

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Jinke A6
MSRP$275.00
Release date March, 2010
BrandJinke
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6" multi-touch e-ink display (AUO's SiPix - 16 levels of grayscale)
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WiFi
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2GB of internal storage
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optional 3G
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support for all popular formats - including EPUB, PDF, FB2, etc...)
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accelerometer for controlling the device with movement
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optional QWERTY keyboard
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SD card slot for easy storage expansion
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slightly more expensive than the competition with no stand-out features
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late to market next to the competition
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does not have the power of a large distribution network like Barnes & Noble or Amazon
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Features

  • 6-inch multi-touch display
  • 2GB of storage
  • SD card slot
  • Accelerometer
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Optional 3G
  • Optional QWERTY keyboard

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Competitors

Amazon Kindle 2

Amazon Kindle 2

MSRP  $259.00    Released  February, 2009
Pros
  • easy to read ePaper display
  • improved battery life (25%) - up to two weeks of use on a single charge
  • thinner than the previous generation model
Cons
  • no external storage (Amazon removed the original Kindle's SD card reader)
  • no PDF support
  • slow page flip
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13 reviews
71
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iRiver Story

iRiver Story

MSRP  $329.99    Released  December, 2009
Pros
  • full QWERTY keyboard
  • support for Microsoft Office file formats (Word, Excel & Powerpoint)
  • 2GB of internal storage
Cons
  • no wireless / 3G connectivity
  • poor value - way more expensive than the competition, especially considering the features
  • not as high-end as the Kindle - no aluminum back, lower build quality, lower quality e-ink display
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3 reviews
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Endless Ideas BeBook 2

Endless Ideas BeBook 2

MSRP  --    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • 3G
  • touchscreen functionality
  • will be available in places competitors like the Kindle 2 are not
Cons
  • no qwerty keyboard
  • button interface isn't as intuitive or appealing as the one found on the Kindle/Kindle 2
  • 3G service will cost a lot more than Amazon's Whispernet
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4 reviews
75
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Aluratek Libre eBook Reader PRO

Aluratek Libre eBook Reader PRO

MSRP  $170.00    Released  September, 2009

The Libre eBook Reader PRO is an e-book reader from Aluratek, one of many emerging competitors to Amazon's Kindle. The Libre's pricing undercuts the Kindle, and it adds several features, but also lacks some of the Kindle's key functionality, particularly Wi-Fi. The Libre has no internal storage, but includes a 2GB SD card preloaded...

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Barnes & Noble Nook

Barnes & Noble Nook

MSRP  $259.00    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • Android operating system
  • multitouch colour control panel
  • pdf and epub format support
Cons
  • WiFi will only work at Barnes & Noble (for now)
  • no open app development
  • distribution woes - slow to ship, any new order wont arrive until well into the new Year (January 15th is the ETA)
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7 reviews
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Pros

  • 6" multi-touch e-ink display (AUO's SiPix - 16 levels of grayscale)
  • WiFi
  • 2GB of internal storage
  • optional 3G
  • support for all popular formats - including EPUB, PDF, FB2, etc...)
  • accelerometer for controlling the device with movement
  • optional QWERTY keyboard
  • SD card slot for easy storage expansion

Cons

  • does not have the power of a large distribution network like Barnes & Noble or Amazon
  • slightly more expensive than the competition with no stand-out features
  • late to market next to the competition

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