Alejandro Armellini, Terese Bird, Simon Kear, Gabi Witthaus Beyond Distance Research Alliance, University of Leicester Learning Futures Festival January 2010
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ModelLowest price Kindle 9.7”$489 + VAT (total: £361.05) BeBook£ Sony PRS-600 (‘touch’)£243 iRiver£224 Kindle 6”$259 + VAT (total: £191.23) Sony PRS-505£180 Cool-ER£180 Sony PRS-300£ Prices checked on amazon.co.uk on 7 January 2010
ModelLowest price ASUS 1008HA£ ASUS 1005HA£ ASUS Eee PC 901 RP001X£289 Asus EeePC 1005HA Seashell£249 Asus 1001HA£224 Prices checked on amazon.co.uk on 7 January 2010
NetbooksE-book readers Pros Cheap, fast, light, multi-function Cheaper than most e-readers Fantastic for reading Thin, light
NetbooksE-book readers Cons Not ideal for reading, esp in sunlightOffer little benefit other than reading Not green at all!