Looking for a Sub $200 basic reader.

Mike13579 · 05-19-2010, 06:52 PM

Hi all, new here but have been reading for a little bit.

I'm looking for my first E book Reader, and just that a reader, not one with all of the fancy extras like internet and note taking. I'm trying to find one that is less than $200. One very important is how the books are organized, i read a lot of series which have multiple books each, and what I'm looking for is a way to have the series in one location like folders or something. The three i have been looking at are the

Kobo E-Reader (not available here yet)
Sony PRS300
Bookeen Cybook Opus

I was hoping you guys could help me. Thanks for your feedback.

Bilbo1967 · 05-19-2010, 06:54 PM

FYI; the Sony PRS600 is now available for $199 at most places (certainly at Borders with free delivery).

AnemicOak · 05-19-2010, 07:30 PM

Don't know about Kobo, but the Sony's use collections (kind of like a playlist) which works good for organizing. The Opus has full folders which work great.

The Opus doesn't support bookmarks (it remembers where you last read, but you can't mark multiple pages) or multi level tables of contents if that makes a difference. AFAIK the Sony's use a slightly older ePub software and doesn't have the justification support the Opus does.

I personally don't like the center page turn button on the Sony 300 and prefer the side buttons on the Opus (the accelerometer lets you turn the device to re-orient the buttons). That's a personal preference thing though.

Can't really go wrong with either Sony or with the Opus.

You don't say where you are, but if you're in the US, Canada, the UK you should be able to find the Sony's in store to give them a try (not sure about other countries).

GA Russell · 05-19-2010, 07:47 PM

Since money is an object, I suggest that you not make up your mind without considering the Aluratek Libre and the jetbook Lite.

The Astak EZ Reader basic is now on sale for $175. It turns pages slowly, but so far that's my only complaint.

JSWolf · 05-19-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

FYI; the Sony PRS600 is now available for $199 at most places (certainly at Borders with free delivery).

And the cover is $15.

You won't get a better reader at that low a price. Plus it is a 6" screen and not a 5" screen.

WT Sharpe · 05-19-2010, 08:17 PM

And I just paid that for a refurb 600 from Woot!

That's a great price!

JSWolf · 05-19-2010, 11:22 PM

Right now, woot has refurbished PRS-300s for $109. You will sill need to buy a proper cover for it.

mgmueller · 05-20-2010, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

I personally don't like the center page turn button on the Sony 300 and prefer the side buttons on the Opus (the accelerometer lets you turn the device to re-orient the buttons).

Same here. Sony 300 is the only SOny reader I don't like. Very much prefer Cybook Opus or PocketBook 360 over Sony 300.

mitchwah · 05-20-2010, 06:31 PM

I've looked at the Sony PRS300 during my research and what I didn't like about it is it's limited storage with no expansion slot. I know this isn't an issue considering that ebooks only ranges up to approx 3MB but still I would like the option to store books in an SD card for convenience.

I agree with Russel and suggest you consider the Jetbooks, too.

I've had my jetbook-Lite for 5 months now and it was the best device I've bought, like ever. Budget was an object for me also at the time and after hours of research, learned the jetbook-Lite has everything I need at the right price ($119, free shipping at Newegg).

What I like about the Lite other than the price, is that it uses 4AA batteries which enables me to replace them easily with an extra set when power is drained and I don't have to plug and wait for it to recharge. It can also read numerous ebook formats. It also comes with an SD card slot, so transferring files is convenient, too coz you can do it wirelessly with a card reader.

However, you may also have to invest in AA battery sets if you don't have them in stock and the screen of the jetbook-Lite has a grayish tint to it as oppose to the more white-ish screen on readers that uses e-ink. The pro in TFT screen on the Jetbook however is there is no flash in between page turns. It is instantaneous.

Just my 2 cents.

bob1xxx · 05-21-2010, 02:50 AM

Give a good look a alurtek libre pro , excellent file support , epub drm support and nice compact portable size 159.00 regular price and as low 129.00 on sale at newegg and Frys from time to time.

05-19-2010, 06:52 PM	#1
Mike13579 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none yet :D	Looking for a Sub $200 basic reader. Hi all, new here but have been reading for a little bit. I'm looking for my first E book Reader, and just that a reader, not one with all of the fancy extras like internet and note taking. I'm trying to find one that is less than $200. One very important is how the books are organized, i read a lot of series which have multiple books each, and what I'm looking for is a way to have the series in one location like folders or something. The three i have been looking at are the Kobo E-Reader (not available here yet) Sony PRS300 Bookeen Cybook Opus I was hoping you guys could help me. Thanks for your feedback.

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Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	FYI; the Sony PRS600 is now available for $199 at most places (certainly at Borders with free delivery).

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AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Don't know about Kobo, but the Sony's use collections (kind of like a playlist) which works good for organizing. The Opus has full folders which work great. The Opus doesn't support bookmarks (it remembers where you last read, but you can't mark multiple pages) or multi level tables of contents if that makes a difference. AFAIK the Sony's use a slightly older ePub software and doesn't have the justification support the Opus does. I personally don't like the center page turn button on the Sony 300 and prefer the side buttons on the Opus (the accelerometer lets you turn the device to re-orient the buttons). That's a personal preference thing though. Can't really go wrong with either Sony or with the Opus. You don't say where you are, but if you're in the US, Canada, the UK you should be able to find the Sony's in store to give them a try (not sure about other countries).

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GA Russell Montreal wins Grey Cup! Posts: 7,583 Karma: 31484197 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Since money is an object, I suggest that you not make up your mind without considering the Aluratek Libre and the jetbook Lite. The Astak EZ Reader basic is now on sale for $175. It turns pages slowly, but so far that's my only complaint.

05-19-2010, 08:17 PM	#6
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,073 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	And I just paid that for a refurb 600 from Woot! That's a great price!

05-19-2010, 11:22 PM	#7
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,851 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Right now, woot has refurbished PRS-300s for $109. You will sill need to buy a proper cover for it.

05-20-2010, 06:31 PM	#9
mitchwah Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 66 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Jetbook Lite, Ematic 7" eReader	I've looked at the Sony PRS300 during my research and what I didn't like about it is it's limited storage with no expansion slot. I know this isn't an issue considering that ebooks only ranges up to approx 3MB but still I would like the option to store books in an SD card for convenience. I agree with Russel and suggest you consider the Jetbooks, too. I've had my jetbook-Lite for 5 months now and it was the best device I've bought, like ever. Budget was an object for me also at the time and after hours of research, learned the jetbook-Lite has everything I need at the right price ($119, free shipping at Newegg). What I like about the Lite other than the price, is that it uses 4AA batteries which enables me to replace them easily with an extra set when power is drained and I don't have to plug and wait for it to recharge. It can also read numerous ebook formats. It also comes with an SD card slot, so transferring files is convenient, too coz you can do it wirelessly with a card reader. However, you may also have to invest in AA battery sets if you don't have them in stock and the screen of the jetbook-Lite has a grayish tint to it as oppose to the more white-ish screen on readers that uses e-ink. The pro in TFT screen on the Jetbook however is there is no flash in between page turns. It is instantaneous. Just my 2 cents.

05-21-2010, 02:50 AM	#10
bob1xxx Zealot Posts: 116 Karma: 490 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Gabriel Califorina Device: kindle k3 and k2 and White Aluratek Libre Pro	Give a good look a alurtek libre pro , excellent file support , epub drm support and nice compact portable size 159.00 regular price and as low 129.00 on sale at newegg and Frys from time to time.

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