Turning pages, digitally: Top 3 e-readers for bookworms
Here’s a list of the top three e-readers available in the town—making it easier for you to find the one that best fits your reading style
In today's fast-paced digital world, e-readers have become the perfect bridge between the comfort of traditional reading and the convenience of modern technology.
Whether you're a bookworm who devours novels, a commuter looking for a lightweight travel companion, or someone who enjoys the vibrant visuals of comics and graphic novels, there's now an e-reader designed just for you.
We've rounded up some of the top e-readers available—from Amazon's first colour Kindle to Kobo's travel-friendly Clara Colour, and the versatile BOOX Palma 2—so you can find the one that best fits your reading style.
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Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is equipped with a 7-inch e-ink screen that has the capacity to deliver 300 ppi in black-and-white and 150 ppi in colour.
With wireless charging facility, IPX8 waterproofing options, and a battery lasting up to eight weeks, it is designed for the modern reader's dream of easy reading.
The added colour support adds vibrancy to comics, graphic novels, and children's books.
Price: Tk37,900 (32 GB variant)
Where to buy: Unique Cart
Kobo Clara Colour
Kobo also offers a colourful reading experience with their Kobo Clara Colour. Compact in shape and very travel-friendly, the e-reader features a 6-inch colour e-ink display, 300 ppi resolution, and an adjustable front light setup.
On top of it all, Kobo claims to be waterproof, ensuring an immersive reading experience, no matter where you are.
Supporting multiple formats, which sometimes can be challenging, including EPUB and PDF, it is perfect for readers who are looking for flexible e-readers.
Kobo e-readers are also easier to customise, compared to Kindles and have less intrusive ads, making the reading experience seamless.
Price: Tk26,900
Where to find: Unique Cart
BOOX Palma 2
The BOOX Palma 2 is a sleek, smartphone-sized eReader designed for readers who prioritise portability.
Featuring a 6.13" E-Ink Carta 1200 display with 300 PPI, it delivers sharp text and smooth page turns, enhanced by BOOX Super Refresh Technology for fluid navigation.
Its 2:1 aspect ratio feels natural for those used to reading on phone screens, while the adjustable front light ensures comfortable reading in any environment.
Powered by an upgraded octa-core processor, 6GB RAM, and 128GB storage (expandable via microSD), the e-reader handles large libraries and multitasking with ease.
Running Android 13 with Google Play support, it offers unmatched flexibility to install third-party apps. At just 170g and 8mm thick, it's travel-friendly yet durable, with splash protection and a fingerprint lock for added security.
Price: Tk31,999
Where to buy: Multimedia Kingdom
