Yet another newbie

lisamarie2612 · 11-14-2008, 02:24 PM

Hi everyone,

I have finally decided its time to stop filling up my house with books and buy a reader. Also be great for my holidays rather than using half my luggage allowance on books.
I'm in the UK and looking for a reader (not too expensive) that I can download a good number of fiction books for cheaply.
I'm not very techie at all and have seen a few mentions of converting files but that is beyond me unless someone can put it into Janet & John simple language for me.
Any suggestions at all on what type I should look for?
Many Thanks
Lisa

pdurrant · 11-14-2008, 03:24 PM

In the UK I'd highly recommend the Bookeen CyBook, which you can get from W H Smith online for a penny under £180 (includes VAT, p&p and a nice case).

http://www.whsmith.co.uk/CatalogAndS...-90010859.html

Then you'll be able to read any Mobipocket format ebooks from any of the numerous ebook stores that sell Mobipocket format ebooks.

In general, US ebook stores are cheaper the UK ones so I'd recommend http://www.booksonboard.com/ and http://www.fictionwise.com/

And, of course, all the wonderful out-of-copyright books available here in the Mobileread Mobipocket forum

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/ebooks.php?forumid=128

Paul

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisamarie2612

Hi everyone,

I have finally decided its time to stop filling up my house with books and buy a reader. Also be great for my holidays rather than using half my luggage allowance on books.
I'm in the UK and looking for a reader (not too expensive) that I can download a good number of fiction books for cheaply.
I'm not very techie at all and have seen a few mentions of converting files but that is beyond me unless someone can put it into Janet & John simple language for me.
Any suggestions at all on what type I should look for?
Many Thanks
Lisa

MickeyC · 11-15-2008, 08:23 AM

Hi Lisa and welcome to the Forum. You've come to the right place to feed your reading addiction. You'll get lots of friendly advice (as Paul just demonstrated) from all us eBook junkies.

Be sure and let us know what you finally decide on

lisamarie2612 · 11-15-2008, 03:11 PM

Thanks for your help, I'm going for the Cybook from WH Smiths and seeing as I have a voucher code for 10% off I'll be getting it even cheaper.
Can't wait to get it and start downloading!!!

MickeyC · 11-15-2008, 04:38 PM

Cool! Now let us know what you think of it as soon as you get it and start downloading.

Elsi · 11-15-2008, 06:25 PM

Welcome Lisa -- I'd be interested in hearing how you like your CyBook. I own a Kindle and a Sony reader. The only DRMed books that I've bought are those from Amazon.com for the Kindle. For the most part, I like to buy DRM-free books from both Fictionwise and Baen/Webscriptions. In fact, I have the most recent books I bought from Baen installed on both readers. I prefer using my Kindle, but since hubby bought me the lighted cover for the Sony, it's really great for reading in bed.

pilotbob · 11-15-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elsi

I prefer using my Kindle, but since hubby bought me the lighted cover for the Sony, it's really great for reading in bed.

Elsi... it's good to hear you go both ways. I have both two but never use my Sony 500 any more. It just sits on the shelf. I've been thinking of turning it in to $200 but have been to lazy to.

BOb

11-14-2008, 02:24 PM	#1
lisamarie2612 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: none	Yet another newbie Hi everyone, I have finally decided its time to stop filling up my house with books and buy a reader. Also be great for my holidays rather than using half my luggage allowance on books. I'm in the UK and looking for a reader (not too expensive) that I can download a good number of fiction books for cheaply. I'm not very techie at all and have seen a few mentions of converting files but that is beyond me unless someone can put it into Janet & John simple language for me. Any suggestions at all on what type I should look for? Many Thanks Lisa

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MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Lisa and welcome to the Forum. You've come to the right place to feed your reading addiction. You'll get lots of friendly advice (as Paul just demonstrated) from all us eBook junkies. Be sure and let us know what you finally decide on

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lisamarie2612 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: none	Thanks for your help, I'm going for the Cybook from WH Smiths and seeing as I have a voucher code for 10% off I'll be getting it even cheaper. Can't wait to get it and start downloading!!!

11-15-2008, 04:38 PM	#5
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Cool! Now let us know what you think of it as soon as you get it and start downloading.

11-15-2008, 06:25 PM	#6
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Welcome Lisa -- I'd be interested in hearing how you like your CyBook. I own a Kindle and a Sony reader. The only DRMed books that I've bought are those from Amazon.com for the Kindle. For the most part, I like to buy DRM-free books from both Fictionwise and Baen/Webscriptions. In fact, I have the most recent books I bought from Baen installed on both readers. I prefer using my Kindle, but since hubby bought me the lighted cover for the Sony, it's really great for reading in bed.

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