For anyone who is in the market for an eBook reader, you may be confused with the formats and specifications. This can make figuring out which reader is best for you all the more difficult, and it doesn't help that every few months or so, they announce a new model or two which is a better, faster, and cheaper version of the models that sold like hotcakes only a few months before.

Technology is always improving, and more and more companies want a piece of the action. It can seem a bit overwhelming, but all a format really means is the file type that will be supported on the reader. These devices can go anywhere you go; therefore, some people want to get the cream of the crop when it comes to a reader. If you are not aware of the formats available, here are three of the many available nowadays.

Sony Reader

Sony has closed itself off as far as offering any other type of files on Sony readers. They offer customers a store to get content and other files from. Whether you are looking for books or magazines, Sony has it for you. You should consider giving their website to get content from a brief walk through in order to see if this is the reader for you. Many people are looking for something a little more universal, especially in order to get free content.

Adobe Reader Format (PDF)

This is the most commonly used format. This is how many people are passing along things by way of eBook, whether it's informational or promotional, to sell and market a product or service. This format is being offered on more and more readers these days, and this happens to be the format that more and more people are opting for.

Kindle

This format is similar to Sony as far as not offering other formats on it. This format is currently only available on the Amazon Kindle. Again, more and more people want something that is a little more universal.

The eBook reader has become a popular device, and so many people are investing in one. They can be great for long plane trips or vacations.