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e-readers

Posted: Nov 22, 2010

Hello all - I am thinking of purchasing an e-reader, but not sure which one. Would like info about which ones might be good or bad, and why? Thank you.

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Just bought one... - TinyMTdancer

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Bought a Literati at Best Buy a few days ago. When i opened the box there was a notice that there was an update. After the update, I was happy to see I could now download documents (like Word, etc., I presume). I like it so far. It takes a minute or two to load up when you turn it and the choice of books is through Kobo which seems to have all the top sellers, etc. I have 30 days to return it to Best Buy if it's not what I want, so only time will tell. Haven't downloaded a book yet, but will soon. Once I download a book and do some serious reading, I will know more. I was undecided between Kindle, Sony and this one, went with this one for the lower price (which is not always the best way, but they all seemed pretty much to do the same thing). It was $129. Like the rest, they do have free classic books loaded on there, a dictionary, and am really happy about being able to download your own text documents.

I've been looking at them too. I am nearsighted and am on the verge - NKC

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needing bifocals and I wonder if an e-reader would be better or worse as far as how small the font is and readability?

I love books though. There's just something comforting about the feel of curling up with a good book, turning pages, etc. But I also realize how much more convenient it will be when we travel not having to pack up and carry books in my carry on.

love, love, LOVE my Kindle - lexluther

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I have an Amazon Kindle which I just love. The font size is adjustable so no matter how bad my eyes feel, I can always get it to a font size that feels comfortable. Also, I think it is only Kindle and Sony e-readers that have a patent on the screen color/print color, black or dark gray print on a lighter grayish screen, but it reduces light glare and makes the screen super readable in daylight or bright light. I have an older Kindle, so I really can't tell you much about the new ones as far as their capabilities. I wish mine would download the books a bit faster, but that may have changed with the newer generations. I thought the ipads were so cool when they came out because of the internet capability and all the neat functions, but it was my husband who informed me of the tough time I would have with the glossy screen, not to mention the fingerprints that would be all over it.

Just bought a Kindle-Love it too - Kittymama

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Just bought a Kindle last week, last one they had at Target, hard to find. I bought the one with Wifi,not 3G. I am low-tech, no wifi at home, so I can go to McDonalds or Starbucks and download books, and can now download to my computer and then to the Kindle. Love the ability to change the font sizes as stated above. Have already read 1 novel and halfway through the 2nd. The books downloaded really fast, less than a minute. I can now read again, very happy with it so far.

How much do e-books cost when you download? - NKC

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And how many books can be stored on the e-reader?

Depends on the book, oodles - Kittymama

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The books I got I think would have been the price of a paperback. I got "The girl with the dragon tattoo" around $5 to $6. The most expensive I got was around $9. New York Times bestsellers around $10. Lots of free stuff or $1 books. I got a book on learning to speak spanish for $1. Check it out on Amazon.com.

I think it said you can store up to 350 books on the Kindle, but if you open an app on your computer, could be much more. You can transfer them to other devices (Ipad, Iphone, kindle, pc or mac). More info on Amazon. Happy reading.

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