This handy E-Reader is completely free and installs quickly.

这个手持阅读器完全免费并且易于安装

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E-reader sales have been gathering momentum since Amazon launched the Kindle in 2007.

自从2007年亚马逊公司推出Kindle以来，电子阅读器的销售进行得如火如荼。

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E-reader users also say that 52% of their e-books were ones they purchased, while 48% of their e-books were free because they were sample giveaways or out-of-copyright.

电子阅读器用户表示，手中的电子书有52%是自己购买的，48%是免费获得的：或是出版商赠送的样书，或是版权已经过期的书籍。

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But you also have the Nook from Barnes and Noble and the e-reader from Sony.

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The Nook competes against Amazon's Kindle e-reader, as well as Apple and Google in the e-book market.

BBC: Barnes & Noble shares jump 24% on reports of Nook bid

There has been speculation on and off about a free e-reader hitting the market for years.

FORBES: Giving Away the Nook: Barnes & Noble Getting Desperate?

Many other smaller players in the e-reader market would further increase pressure on the Kindle.

FORBES: Time To Jettison Amazon Shares For Now As They Could Be Headed Downhill For A While