Hello Dr. Prathap,
This URL might be a good place to start with.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_e-book_readers
I am currently based in Dubai. I have used Amazon Kindle (with content downloaded in US to the device), however the ISP (Internet Service provider) in Dubai is yet to support the down-loading of materials to eBook readers. I am not sure about this device being currently supported in India.
Following are the few eBook readers with cost.
Iliad ER 0100-iRex Technologies.
Formats supported-pdf,xhtml,txt,mp3(blogs,webcast),OEB
Linkup-USB,WIFI, Flash memory
Electronic paper display technology
Stereo jack with headset
Touchscreen A5 with stylus
Storage-30 (books+ Newspapers) (64 MB RAM and 128 MB Flash)
Weight-390 gms
Launch-available on fly
Cost-800
USD
Sony PRS 500 e book Reader
Formats supported-pdf, jpeg, mp3,BBeB,txt
Linkup-USB
Revolutionary e ink technology with 6 inch screen
Battery Backup-7500 pages on Li Ion Battery, 4hrs charge thru AC, 6 Hrs charge thru PC Notebook
Storage-80 books
Stereo Jack with head set
Weight-250 gms
e books-sold through Sony Online store
Launch –By December
Cost-320 USD
Hanlin V2-Jinke Electronics
Formats supported-pdf,excel,jpeg,ppoint,html,mp3,BBeB,txt
Linkup-USB
Display: e ink technology with 6 inch screen, 800*600 4 grey and slave keypad display with stylus
Battery Backup-8000 pages or 10 Hrs music
Storage-64 MB RAM and 1 GB MMC card
Weight-290 gms
Launch –available on fly
Cost-349 USD
Hope this information helps.
Regards,
Raghavendra Manbol
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From: Dr.D.P Prathap <sbilibrary@gmail.com>
Subject: [LIS-Forum] Ebook reader
To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 5:58 AM
dear all please provide information about E-Book Reader (brands, vendors, cost, etc.) if anyone is practically using the same, please share your experience and give your suggestions. thanking you yours sincerely T.Shanmuganathan Technical officer (library) Sugarcane Breeding Institute Coimbatore-7 m: 99944-61172 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.inhttp://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum
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