looking for dedicated e-reader for under $100

wttwoa · 03-23-2013, 06:47 PM

im looking to get a dedicated e-reader to read books on around the house and when im camping during the summer with my dad. im looking for something that is portable so im wanting around a 5 or 6 inch e-reader and im not sure what to get, the only thing it needs to be able to do is last around 8+ hours on a single charge, and be able to read mobi, epub, and pdf books, and im also wanting to stay away from any heavy os, all i need it for is to read books, and i dont need any color display. the main bulk of my books are pdf but i have quite of few in both mobi and epub formats. id like it to be backlit through either the screen itself or some attachment like the kindle e-reader cover. anyone have any suggestions?

edit: also it doesnt have to be multi touch, but has to be able to sideload and id also like to be able to organize it.

wttwoa · 03-24-2013, 04:53 PM

i managed to get 99% of my book into the epub format so i dont need a e reader that can play pdfs or mobi anymore, anyone have any suggestions? the main point now is organization.

GA Russell · 03-24-2013, 07:58 PM

wttwoa, I recommend the jetBook Lite for $56.95.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA1CU0CT9361

robko · 03-25-2013, 12:45 AM

For front lit epub readers you're looking at Kobo Glo or Nook Glowlight or one of the smaller brands that I don't really know. Kobo Glo is about $130 and I suspect Nook is >$100 too. Both have advantages and disadvantages. I love my Kobo. It has shelves, but I don't know if it will do all the organizing you want. Any e-ink should give you more battery life than you need.

HarryT · 03-26-2013, 02:39 AM

The requirement for a backlight means that you're restricted to LCD devices. There are plenty of low-cost LCD tablets around.

03-23-2013, 06:47 PM	#1
wttwoa Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Device: none	looking for dedicated e-reader for under $100 im looking to get a dedicated e-reader to read books on around the house and when im camping during the summer with my dad. im looking for something that is portable so im wanting around a 5 or 6 inch e-reader and im not sure what to get, the only thing it needs to be able to do is last around 8+ hours on a single charge, and be able to read mobi, epub, and pdf books, and im also wanting to stay away from any heavy os, all i need it for is to read books, and i dont need any color display. the main bulk of my books are pdf but i have quite of few in both mobi and epub formats. id like it to be backlit through either the screen itself or some attachment like the kindle e-reader cover. anyone have any suggestions? edit: also it doesnt have to be multi touch, but has to be able to sideload and id also like to be able to organize it. Last edited by wttwoa; 03-23-2013 at 06:52 PM.

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03-24-2013, 04:53 PM	#2
wttwoa Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Device: none	i managed to get 99% of my book into the epub format so i dont need a e reader that can play pdfs or mobi anymore, anyone have any suggestions? the main point now is organization.

03-24-2013, 07:58 PM	#3
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	wttwoa, I recommend the jetBook Lite for $56.95. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA1CU0CT9361

03-25-2013, 12:45 AM	#4
robko Wizard Posts: 2,454 Karma: 5469320 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo	For front lit epub readers you're looking at Kobo Glo or Nook Glowlight or one of the smaller brands that I don't really know. Kobo Glo is about $130 and I suspect Nook is >$100 too. Both have advantages and disadvantages. I love my Kobo. It has shelves, but I don't know if it will do all the organizing you want. Any e-ink should give you more battery life than you need.

03-26-2013, 02:39 AM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The requirement for a backlight means that you're restricted to LCD devices. There are plenty of low-cost LCD tablets around.

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