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Top e-ink readers

Barnes & Noble Nook Touch — Sarah Tew/CNET

While the Kindle has finally caught up, the Nook Touch was the first touch-screen e-ink reader that got everything right--and it's still worthy of consideration.

2011 Holiday Gift Guide
CNET's 2011 Holiday Gift Guide

Kindle 2011

If you don't need to use a keyboard too often--for taking notes or searching for text--the entry-level 2011 Kindle is the best (and one of the only) e-book readers you can buy for under $80.

2011 Holiday Gift Guide
CNET's 2011 Holiday Gift Guide

Donald Bell

Donald Bell has spent more than five years as a CNET senior editor, reviewing everything from MP3 players to the first three generations of the Apple iPad. He currently devotes his time to producing How To content for CNET, as well as weekly episodes of CNET's Top 5 video series.

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