Best e-readers in Australia

By Michelle Starr |

Now that e-readers are becoming more common, Australians can choose from more than the Kindle. But each device claims benefits over its rivals; how do you know which one will best suit your particular needs?

We take a look at some of the e-readers available in Australia and help take some of the legwork out of shopping around.

If you have any questions about your e-reader or ebooks, head on over to our comprehensive FAQ for more information, or visit Where to get ebooks to find out our favourite places for sourcing content around the web.

Sony Reader (PRS-T2)

Sony Reader (PRS-T2)

Price:
AU$179.00

CNET Editors' Rating: 4.5 stars

Average User Rating: 3 stars

Although only a few changes have been made from the PRS-T1, those changes are significant and make the PRS-T2 worth looking at as an upgrade. more »

More on: Amazon, E-Reader, Ebook, Kobo, E Ink, Reader, Sony, Touch, Christmas

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The battery isn't sealed in, it's just held by 2 screws. You can easily find battery replacements on eBay for the Kindle 3, and I've taken the battery out of mine, so I'm not making this up :-)
Posted by TheFrenchConnector
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I amtrying to find the a 10" or 10"+ ebook reader for my son as an Xmas Present. Does any one know where I can find one Please. carolyn@westnet.com.au
Thanks
Posted by CAROLYNN
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I am about to buy a new e-reader and my main requirement is one that downloads from libraries, which my previous e-reader was not able to do. Kindle is no use for this purpose so am looking at either the Barnes and Noble NOOK models r the Kobo Touch. I'd love some advice on this, especially as the Barnes and Noble support in Australia does not seem very good.
Posted by Gardenezi
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Hi Gardenezi!

The Sony PRS-T2 has library support in Australia, I'd say it's the best option for you.

http://www.cnet.com.au/sony-reader-prs-t2-339341407.htm
Posted by Michelle Starr
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I have been trying for two weeks to run the Kobo setup software for my new Kobo Touch and have given up. It crashes on my Windows 7 laptop on Step 2 without even an error message. The Kobo support person no longer answers my emails, so he's given up too. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the Windows software; factory resetting the Kobo; plugging it in and running the software in different order; nothing works.
It's going back to the store tomorrow.
Posted by Carole Riley
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