Kindle v BeBook Comparison Chart
BookOffers.com.au has been putting both the Australian Kindle and the Australian Bebook through their paces over the Christmas period, with one coming out the clear winner.
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We’ve compiled a feature comparison table of the Australian Kindle versus the Australian Bebook to show the two contenders head to head.
| Kindle | BeBook | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8" x 5.3" x 0.36" (203.2mm x 134.6mm x 9.1mm) | 151mm(l)*105.5mm(w)*10mm(h) |
| Display Size | 6 inches | 5 inches |
| Capacity | 1500 books 2GB internal | 1000 books expandable to 8000 using SD card |
| Networking | 3G Wireless using AT&T international network | No |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 1 Week on 1 charge | 7000 page turns |
| Weight | 289.2 grams | 160 grams |
| PDF Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported File Types | azw, Topaz (.tpz/.azw1), prc/mobi (non DRM), txt, mp3, pdf, aac, html, doc, jpeg, gif, png, bmp through conversion. | pdf, mobi*, prc, epub drm lit*, txt, fb2, doc, html, rtf, djvu, wol, ppt, mbp, chm, bmp, jpg, png, gif, tif, rar, zip, mp3. (*non-drm) |
| Plays Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Book Support | Yes, Audible | Yes |
| Text to Speech | Yes | Yes |
| Expansion Slots | No | SD Card |
| Other Interfaces | USB 2.0 3.5mm stereo audio jack, rear-mounted stereo speakers | 3.5mm audiojack, USB 2.0 Port, SD slot (extendable up to 16GB) |
Which one should you buy? Well unless having the ability to read ebooks in formats that aren’t supported by the Australian Kindle then the choice is clear – The Australian Kindle.
For me, the Australian Kindle is streets ahead of the Bebook, from its ease of use, keyboard, integrated Australian Kindle Store, wireless book delivery and low prices of both the Kindle itself as well as ebooks to read. The Bebook has none of these, having an awkward interface, no integrated store or way of purchasing from within the device, no wifi or 3G and charging $150 more.
The new iSlate/iTablet that maybe coming in January from Apple will give the Australian Kindle a run for its money, but until we know the facts the Australian Kindle is still the best value, best looking and easiest to use eBook Reader on sale in Australia.
Make sure you read our BookOffers Australian Kindle Buyers Guide, our Top 5 Accessories for the Australian Kindle, read our frequently updated Australian Kindle Questions and Answers and enter for your chance to Win An Australian Kindle. Or if the Bebook is your preferred device head on over to our BeBook Buyers Guide
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