Whether it is a long flight or a fun road trip, when travelling one needs a bunch of recreational activities to engage in on times when you're not busy exploring. Outlook Traveller has chosen some of the best e-book readers for your next journey.
Extremely compact and lightweight, the Boox Palma 2 is the size of a smartphone E Ink gadget. It is easy to carry, but with more efficiency than a regular e-book reader. Its 6.3-inch E Ink display is great for reading books. It is also compatible with Android 13, so one can install productivity apps like mail and messengers—however, you'd need access to WiFi as the e-book reader lacks cellular connectivity.
Cost: INR 23,876
The iPad's colour LCD is ideal for various activities, including browsing online. The backlight feature is suitable for long reading sessions, and with its huge selection of apps, one can access all their digital books, no matter what platform one prefers. It has cutting-edge everyday performance and improved storage options, making it the most affordable iPads with high-quality hardware. This device is the best for readers who have vast collections of e-books from multiple sources.
Cost: INR 29,878
Kobo Libra Colour is a compact and waterproof e-book reader with deep library and colour integrations. Although it doesn't support Kindle content, one can access the local library's digital collection through Kobo's partnership with OverDrive and Pocket. This native support for Pocket allows one to read articles offline, especially when travelling without stable internet connectivity. Additionally, it has a built-in stylus support with buttons for navigating physical page-turning.
Cost: INR 19,603
If you like to extensively annotate the text you are reading, then the Kobo Elipsa 2E is ideal for you. The intuitive note-taking feature makes handwriting-to-text conversion efficient and user-friendly. A compact e-reader, this gadget is also packed with adjustable warm light. It also has Bluetooth audio support and a magnetic stylus, which are beneficial for a smooth travel experience.
Cost: INR 34,106
Affordable, waterproof, user friendly, and easy-to-read courtesy of its sharp 300ppi E Ink display, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the best e-book companion for your next sojourn. With over five document formats compatible, and a range of PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, and BMP through conversions available, this gadget is easily the best buy for covering long distances without the hassle of carrying heavyweight books. This light device easily fits in a handbag.
Cost: INR 13,502
