Sony Reader Daily Edition

Gorgeous industrial design puts other e-readers to shame. Larger screen than on most e-readers. Built-in dictionary. Subscription support might help keep some of our favorite newspapers alive another day or two

Screen is even lower contrast than other E Ink displays. Touchscreen should be called “press-screen,” because you have to apply significant pressure to get it to respond. Store is poorly organized and slow. Interface makes it difficult to find some...

Oddly, even though the Daily Edition uses a GSM service, it doesn't currently support international roaming (which is the best reason to go with GSM technology). For now, at least, you can purchase and download content wirelessly only when you're in...

An eInk screen makes for low eyestrain; Decent battery life; Simple yet competent audio playback

Pricey in comparison to other eReaders

Oddly, even though the Daily Edition uses a GSM service, it doesn't currently support international roaming (which is the best reason to go with GSM technology). For now, at least, you can purchase and download content wirelessly only when you're in...