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Because of the increasing popularity of eBooks, the market has grown tremendously prompting fierce competition between manufacturers of eReaders. All the major device manufacturers have their own distinct styles of eReaders that cater to various types of eBook content. Some content feature text-heavy novels while others are full-color magazines that include interactive multimedia and rich images. Due to the wide selection available in the market, people are asking what type of eReader they should get.

As a consumer, you certainly want to get the most out of your money, therefore the best place to begin is knowing the type of books you often read. When choosing the right kind of eReader, knowing the type of content you normally read allows you to narrow the type of device appropriate for that content. Also, one important feature of the device that you should seriously consider when looking for the right type of eReader is the screen.

All eReaders can be classified generally on the basis of the actual type of screen technology being used. As a matter of fact, the latest eReaders that were released are based on electronic ink, which is an advance screen technology developed only recently. This particular type of technology plays an important role in making electronic reading devices not only popular but also affordable. The unique thing about electronic ink is that it permits you to read for long hours in bright light conditions without straining your eyes.

It is essentially a high tech version of printed paper. Therefore it is best for readers who usually read content that are heavy in text such as novels or non-fiction materials. eReaders using the electronic ink screen technology are commonly referred to as "dedicated eReaders" simply because these devices are optimized for one specific task and that is to read a lot of text. A dedicated eReader is certainly what you need if this is what you will be doing with your eReader device.

For people who do not read too much text although they like reading books that have colorful images or interactive content, the best choice for them are eReaders with LCD screens. When people think about LCD screens they will immediately think about tablets. Tablets used for reading content are simply called as "tablet eReaders". These devices are also optimized for reading although it is best for content where text is less prominent and less essential compared to videos and images.