There's nothing better than curling up with a good book. An eReader makes reading even more enjoyable because the device is thinner and lighter than most paperbacks and can hold thousands of books. With plenty to choose from on the market, the GHI have taken the hassle out of working which you should plump for by putting eight to the test. Here are the ones that excelled.
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The new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite nearly has it all and is great value for money. If you love reading in the bath or pool, it's ideal because it's waterproof (and more than £100 cheaper than Amazon's other waterproof eReader). Even better, its more durable than other e-readers and will survive if slipped in your bag without a case and cover. Simple to use, it even lets you set specific fonts and font sizes as 'themes' that can be used on in one tap. This feature is great for parents who lend their e-book reader to their kids or anyone that switches between different fonts and sizes regularly.
If you're on a limited budget, the Amazon Kindle is the perfect eReader as it won't break the bank. Simple to use, the eReader uses a series of taps on the 6in screen to turn the page and adjust the settings. Even better, it's small and light enough to slip in your bag and carry around with you each day. Admittedly, the affordable price tag means there's no built-in light to make night-reading possible, and it's not waterproof either, but it is great value for money.
Want the largest screen on an eReader possible? The Kobo Forma could be the perfect choice thanks to its 8in screen – the largest we've seen on an eReader yet. Still lightweight and a great size to slip into your handbag, it's waterproof, and can be held either vertically with the buttons on the left or the right hand-side or horizontally.
At a smidge over £100, the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is great value for money. It's waterproof and is more durable than other eReaders – it'll survive if it slipped your bag without a case and cover. Simple to use, it even lets you set specific fonts and font sizes as 'themes' that can be used on in one tap. This feature is great for parents who lend their e-book reader to their kids or anyone that switches between different fonts and sizes regularly.