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So, I have a shitload of ebooks on my pc that I've downloaded over the last few years but I hate reading them on it. Lately I've been looking through the market for a good e-reader and decided to just ask here for a little advice to anyone that might have one.

I'm not looking for something all that expensive and recently Sony just lowered the prices on their prs series readers so I'm seriously looking into getting the Touch Edition. Are the Sony readers out their any good? I've heard they have quite a wide range of ebook format support which is good since I have all kinds of different formats. I'd hate to get a reader only to find it has very limited format support and that I'll have to take my time and have to try to convert all the books I have.
 
I don't mean a comparison of e-book formats...

I mean more like a comparison of what you read those on (Nook, Kindle, Sony Touch).

If anyone here uses one, what are your experiences with it? Like? Dislike? Your recommendation?
 
I don't know what you consider expensive, world, but the iPad has got to be the ebook reader of choice at the moment.

Rather than spend money on a (mostly) single-tasking device like the Kindle, Nook, or Sony Reader, the iPad will give you access to a lot more capability from a single device. There is an iPad app to read Kindle books and another to read Kobo books. You can also read DRM-free Sony Reader and Barnes & Noble Nook books. (I would be surprised if there is not soon an iPad app for reading DRMed books from Sony and B&N as well). I suppose it goes without saying that ascii text books and Apple iBooks are also supported on the iPad, as well as many other formats.

In addition to a reader, however, the iPad can give you wireless internet browsing, can play videos, play mp3s, display pictures, and possibly even make phone calls (via VoIP). It will connect with Bluetooth devices (like headphones, keyboards, and some car stereo systems) and can run an enormous number of apps from the app store.

I don't doubt that better tablet devices will eventually become available, if you can wait. But the iPad is the technology leader for the foreseeable future.


http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-gadgeteer/ipad-experience-can-the-ipad-replace-ebook-readers/2842
 
^I don't really want to spend much more then 200 bucks if possible.

Also, I don't much need an Ipad...my phone does most that stuff as it is. I could also use it to read ebooks, but I just want something with a bit of a bigger screen and something that can hold a charge longer than my phone can.
 
I use an application called Stanza on my iPhone. It now enables the transferring of ebooks from PC to the application via iTunes. Very handy.
 
I love my Sony PRS-600 ($169.99US). The touch-dictionary is amazing (way more than just words; terminologies, names, places, historical facts, etc.) and I really like the expandable memory. It also accepts a lot of formats, and you can even rent books from your local library if they support e-rentals. Because it accepts formats like ePub, you are free to buy ebooks from any store, not just theirs. I appretiated that fact.

Alternately, you could consider something like the Kobo ($149.99US). It has gotten some good reviews, too, and is very cost efficient. (But no touch screen or dictionary, and it only reads 2 formats. Personally, I'd spend the extra $20.)

I'd suggest you visit a Borders (Kobo), Barns & Noble (Nook) Futureshop or Bestbuy (Sony eReaders) and see some in person before you make your decision. Now is a good time to buy, IMO. The prices have dropped quite a lot already and are starting to come in 'line' with one another. Summer sales should help, too.
 
I don't know for sure, but you can take a look at Mobipocket reader. It's free. I use the Desktop version to read ebooks on my computer. But they seem to have other versions for PDA and smartphone too.
 
Depends what you want. To be frank, the Sony versions aren't worth the money when compared to Kindles and Nooks.

Check out the WiFi only Nook or WiFi only Kindle. If you already have books, they'll be good for what you need, and they're a great deal for the money. If you only use it for reading, those two will be fine. If you want more than that, then a straight eReader probably isn't what you need.
 
An alternative to a reader is a netbook, but more expensive probably. Since every reader out there provides free desktop software that reads their formats you can read any format on a computer and the netbooks are very portable.
 
pandigital novel ereader, can be found in walgreens, bed bath beyond, khols,... can be had for around 120 bucks. has touch screen (resistive though), wifi, android, quite easy to hack and make it basic tablet or install other reader software (kindle,...)
 
jspk said:
pandigital novel ereader, can be found in walgreens, bed bath beyond, khols,... can be had for around 120 bucks. has touch screen (resistive though), wifi, android, quite easy to hack and make it basic tablet or install other reader software (kindle,...)
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Yech. Avoid at all costs.
 
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