From the Student Research Fellows Blog: E-Reader Comparisons

Perhaps this post should have gone up before the holiday season, but it should be just as useful for those who have recently purchased or are considering purchasing an e-reader.  The net has been abuzz with comparisons of the features of e-readers, with the Amazon Kindle, Sony eReader, Barnes & Noble Nook, and open source eSlick Reader leading the pack.  Each has received its share of the spotlight for various reasons, including DRM, availability, interoperability, etc.  Following a recent comparison of the privacy features of these devices by the E.F.F., and a provocative post by Chip Rosenthal about “calculating the DRM tax” before purchasing a Kindle, I’ve provided a chart comparing the warranties (as of 12/30/09) of some currently (or soon to be) available devices, as well as their prices and some other neat features.  Since the chart in all of its hyper-linked glory didn’t translate well into our blog platform, I’ve posted it on a separate page – check it out here.  There are also some notes and further links.  Happy New Year!   -Joe Merante