Although the Franklin eReader isn’t for everyone, it is arguably the cheapest eBook reader on the market today and an affordable option for people struggling to buy eBook reader devices.
It doesn’t have the latest e-ink technology display, but the LCD screen, used in this device, is easy on the eyes for what I would classify as normal reading sessions. The large 240 x 200 pixel backlit LCD display is polarized to reduce glare and make reading less stressful on users’ eyes.
You can download thousands of titles to your device from free sites, online stores, and even the eBookMan store/library. At the moment, the Franklin eReader comes with a free USB dock worth forty dollars. Connect to your computer, directly and quickly, to transfer content to your device anywhere for forty dollars.
The definition checker gives you access to the integrated Merriam Webster dictionary, to check the meaning of any unknown word. The mp3 player allows you to listen to your music standing alone or when you are reading, it also allows the user to listen to audio books and mp3 files downloaded from the internet. The built-in microphone lets you make audio notes and reminders, and with an address book, calendar, to-do list, and your own scheduler, you’ll never miss another important appointment.
The Franklin eReader comes with a USB cable, a dedicated CD setup disk and an instruction manual, plus the free eBookMan USB Dock. If you want to buy an eBook reader that is not only perfect for your personal reading needs, that can also help you in your active lifestyle, but is also one of the cheapest eBook readers on the market, if not the cheaper, take a closer look at the Franklin EBM-911 e-reader.