Who has an E-Book?
05-04-2011, 03:13 PM
#51
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love my Kindle also... I also have a discontinued Sharper Image Literati that is junk but that I bought to use with library e-books but now Amazon will have that capability on Kindle by year end so kindle gets my vote . Save color for an Ipad or tablet computer type thing. if she just wants to read books, Kindle can't be beat.
I'm sure she will love whatever you get. Oh Amazon also announced that Walmart will be selling Kindles I think beginning sometime this week so you can feel it and test it out.
I'm sure she will love whatever you get. Oh Amazon also announced that Walmart will be selling Kindles I think beginning sometime this week so you can feel it and test it out.
05-04-2011, 04:05 PM
#52
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Got a "Literati" made by Sharper Image -Bought because it was s sss oooo cheap. Does same as Kindle or Nook =I need more time to read .
Always reading this forum instead. Hubby can put the screen on the laptop to read which he thinks is great.
color is OK --I even use it laying in bed.
Always reading this forum instead. Hubby can put the screen on the laptop to read which he thinks is great.
color is OK --I even use it laying in bed.
Originally Posted by DianneK
I am interested in purchasing an E-Book, but am not sure which brand to buy. What do you have and what are the pros & cons?
I've looked at Nook, Kindle and Pan-Digital. Color or no?
I've looked at Nook, Kindle and Pan-Digital. Color or no?
05-04-2011, 04:44 PM
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I had a sony reader for years. wouldn't go there now. I am the wrong one to ask about the kindle - I am boycotting amazon. I have all my books now from barnes and noble - the nook. don't actually have the nook, as I don't need it. I now read all my books on my smartphone. If I have a book that has photos, charts, etc, I use my lap top. If I ever buy another ereader, it would be the nook. Just really enjoying reading on my phone now. Virg
05-04-2011, 04:44 PM
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I had a sony reader for years. wouldn't go there now. I am the wrong one to ask about the kindle - I am boycotting amazon. I have all my books now from barnes and noble - the nook. don't actually have the nook, as I don't need it. I now read all my books on my smartphone. If I have a book that has photos, charts, etc, I use my lap top. If I ever buy another ereader, it would be the nook. Just really enjoying reading on my phone now. Virg
05-04-2011, 05:20 PM
#56
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O my gosh!!! I started the night by reading the quilting stuff - then found your post... O my - I had downloaded the Apple Kindle app on my laptop but didn't know how to use it!! Well - I've now downloaded several great books!!! Thanks to you - I now know how to use this app!!! It's wonderful. I can read my Anne of Green Gables! (I had downloaded it as a podcast free book too.) I only wanted to do quilting stuff tonight!!! YIKES!! Thanks again!!
05-04-2011, 09:40 PM
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I have the Pocket size eReader from Sony and I love it. Small enough to put in my purse, and carry with me. I can get books anywhere. The only downside to it (not for me though) is you must have a computer to charge it. Since you are here with us, obviously it shouldn't trouble you either. I chasrge mine about once a week, and I read it all the time, while 'waiting' for the next thing I am free to do. Price was right around eighty dollars.
05-05-2011, 03:35 AM
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I have an Android Galaxy Tab, which is like the Ipad, and I love it. Bought DH a Pandigital for Christmas and hated it, returned it and gave DH my Sony reader. If you want just a reader, we really liked the Sony Reader. I have the Kindle and Nook apps on my Tab, plus I put the bible on it also. Never go anywhere without it.
05-05-2011, 03:43 AM
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I have a Nook, that I received for Christmas. I had no desire to have one as I enjoy the feel of the book and turning of the pages. It's ok. Not a huge fan, and definately would not have spent the money myself.
05-05-2011, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by alleyoop1
I have a Kindle. Kindle is proprietary which means you have to purchase books from Amazon - or convert books purchased from Barnes & Nobel or Borders through a free online site called Calibre. I have not used Calibre yet so I can't say if it is easy or hard or if it even works. Books are prices about the same on Amazon as at Barnes & Nobel and Borders. There are thousands of free books available too that will load on to Kindle. You can get thousands of 'classics' at gutenberg.com for any e-reader you purchase. Keep in mind if you purchase a Nook or another brand, you may not be able to down load books from Amazon.
Having an e-reader that is back lit (like a computer screen) makes it easier to read in bed, but the bright light may actually keep you awake longer. There are lights that will clip on to your e-reader making it much more like reading a printed page.
If you can go to Barnes & Nobel or Borders and look at what they have, it might help you decide. Do your research to find what features you might like and who has the best price. Good luck and enjoy your new e-reader.
Having an e-reader that is back lit (like a computer screen) makes it easier to read in bed, but the bright light may actually keep you awake longer. There are lights that will clip on to your e-reader making it much more like reading a printed page.
If you can go to Barnes & Nobel or Borders and look at what they have, it might help you decide. Do your research to find what features you might like and who has the best price. Good luck and enjoy your new e-reader.
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