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Old 07-08-2013, 12:14 PM   #20
Andrew H.
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Originally Posted by MartyTX View Post
The first paragraph of the Consumer Reports e-Reader article in the August issue clearly stated:

"From among our recommended models, we've selected the lowest-priced Nook and Kindle readers with a built-in light, along with a lower-priced, non-lit sibling."

The December 2012 issue had detailed ratings of 10 recommended E-book readers, including Sony and Kobo. The article indicated that it included:

"Recommended models only from 25 tested."

So ... Consumer Reports tested 25 E-book readers. The 10 recommended readers were detailed in December. It further culled the list for the August issue based on the criteria indicated above.
This.

I have an online subscription to CR, which doesn't follow the format of the print magazine, so I'm not sure exactly what the August issue said. But it is true that - 6 months ago - they tested 20-something e-ink readers, including Sony and Bookeen, and presented their normal extensive review. The mention of e-readers in the August issue doesn't look like an actual review of e-readers (they don't usually review the same item more than once a year), but just a reference to e-readers for people reading a review of tablets.

Although MR is probably still a better place to go for reviews...
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