Thread: Recommend a device in the UK for under £150
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Old 09-16-2010, 12:55 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
Personally I think it's worth paying the extra for the 3G, but that's just me.
Mind if I ask why? I'm not expecting to get a lot of use out of the browser, so I figured the main use for 3G would be buying books. I don't expect to buy many from Amazon because I don't like DRM. All that said, I'm entirely new to e-book readers, so have no prior experience to base judgements on, so I'd be interested to hear your reasons for thinking it's worth the extra.

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Originally Posted by abigsmurf View Post
WHSmiths.co.uk have a decent range of ereaders for between £99-£150.

I would say that the Kindle is likely the best you can for the money. £150 for the new 5" sony isn't too bad though, pearl screen + incredibly compact + better format support.
Thanks for that. I hadn't realised WH Smiths sold e-book readers. I suspect I'd find a 5" screen a bit too small, so I think I'll be looking for a 6" device. I'm open to being convinced otherwise, though.

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