01-20-2010, 11:08 AM | #1 |
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Yet another $200 reader thread
Ok, I've been doing quite a bit of research and have pretty much decided that I want to get an e reader, as long as it is $200 or less. I have narrowed the field to a few devices that seem to meet my budget requirements:
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01-20-2010, 12:05 PM | #2 |
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Regular Jetbook is sub $200 as well. AAMOF, Newegg has the Jetbook for $149 + $1.99 shippping right now.
"I haven't compared the two screen technologies side by side yet but hope to this weekend." That is a great thing to do if you can. Both the e-ink and TFT have their pros and cons, and being able to try them both before you decide could help to sway you. Last edited by RonF; 01-20-2010 at 01:26 PM. Reason: spelling :) |
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01-20-2010, 12:23 PM | #3 |
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The Jetbook lite will read books purchased from B&N, but you have to stip DRM from Library books right now - but there is talk of an upcoming firmware update to allow their use.
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01-20-2010, 12:36 PM | #4 |
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I really like the Jetbook lite, the replaceable AA batteries are a great idea but I really want to be able to read Library books easily. The Aluratek Libre does library books but not B&N, right? I hope the Jetbook firmware update happens soon because it will be just about perfect based on my requirements. I'm pretty sure the screen will be fine (I'll hopefully confirm that this weekend).
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01-20-2010, 01:30 PM | #5 |
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Being able to read library books would make the JBL just absolutely perfect!!!
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01-20-2010, 01:46 PM | #6 |
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I think you missed the Cybook Opus, its available in BooksonBoard for 200. It supposedly features on of the best implementations of the EPUB standard. And since it has Adobe ADE you would be able to read library books.
Other than the Nook, no other reader currently supports B&N´s DRM scheme. |
01-20-2010, 11:13 PM | #7 |
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Like others have said, all the ones on your list support the ebooks from Overdrive. From doing my own research, Jetbook and the Aluratek quickly fell off my list since their battery life is significantly less due to their use of a monochromatic LCD screen instead of e-ink (reminds me of my ancient Sony Clie PDA). The Sony ended up loosing to the Pocket Pro for not having a SD expansion slot, a non user replaceable battery, no built-in MP3 player, and doesn't include a cover.
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01-20-2010, 11:56 PM | #8 |
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01-21-2010, 12:44 AM | #9 |
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Sony 300
There is another posting in the Sony forum with a link to the Sony outlet where you can buy refurbished units at a discount. I saw the 300 model for $159 US dollars.
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01-21-2010, 10:27 PM | #10 | |
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Technically its a Tft screen, and you'll find those of us who have used one, love it. Plus the Jetbook TFT screen refreshes much faster when turning pages than Eink, and without the annoying flash. As to battery life, 20 hours is more than enough for me.
If you really want a cover, there are a couple of posts in the Jetbook forum on exactly how to build what you want. My wife used a 1$ photo album, and some velcro to make hers. Me I don't take mine out and about that often. When I do it prefer it in my shirt or jacket pocket. So I prefer to keep mine plain. Quote:
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01-23-2010, 11:21 AM | #11 |
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Just ordered a Aluratek Libre
Hi all,
I just finished purchasing the Aluratek Libre from Fry's which had it for $139.99 (in black). That seemed like a pretty good price. I decided that the lack of B&N compatibility wasn't really that big of a deal. I'll pick it up at my local store this afternoon and should be reading on it tonight I'll post a quick review of it in the next few days. Thanks for all the help! |
01-23-2010, 03:03 PM | #12 |
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Hope you enjoy your Aluratek Libre reader! Looking forward to reading your report. That is a very nice price and I think your going to love it.
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01-25-2010, 02:02 PM | #13 |
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A refurb k1 is around $150.
A used reader under 200 can be easily found on ebay or CL too. |
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