The Amazon Kindle ($79)

When it comes to reading a book, it is something that you are going to be putting quite a lot of time into, which means that you're going to want the best possible experience for reading. With Amazon's touch screen Kindle, reading becomes as easy as opening a physical book. With a long battery life and non-glare screen, this affordable machine makes for a great travel companion or a hefty collection for Amazon's thousands of e-books.

Look and Design - 5/5

With the Kindle's low profile build, it makes for a device that won't stand out and attract attention wherever you are. The USB port and power button are located at the bottom, which means the rest of the device is smooth and simplistic. The screens e-ink feature makes reading in sunlight and glaring conditions a breeze. While animations on screen are choppy due to the refreshing of the e-ink, it does not take away from the reading experience, as all pages are stationary and don't move. Some may not like the e-ink screen, but it benefits the device with longer battery life and less glare.

Functionality and Battery Life - 5/5 

For a tiny e-reader like this one, the battery life is fantastic, thanks to the low energy screen. On my trip to Europe, it took 11 days for my Kindle's battery to run out, which left me more than enough time to get some reading done. The touch screen is responsive and clear, which is great for a $79 e-reader. Everything functions just the way that you would expect an e-reader to run.

Features - 5/5

Amazon included the full e-book store on the Kindle and it includes the ability to purchase and download books straight from the device. Kindle Unlimited, a service in which you pay $9.99 a month to get thousands of free books whenever, is an added plus for any book lovers looking for new reads. E-books are easy to download and retrieve wherever WiFi is available (unless you have the 3G version, where WiFi isn't required to download). A Goodreads app is included where you can share and discover books from people all over the world with Kindles. While reading a book you can change fonts, look up definitions for words, and highlight bits that interest you.

Conclusion -5/5

For anyone looking for an affordable and accessible e-reader, this should be your go-to device. With a simple interface and a low price tag, this is sure to attract many readers from all around.