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Gink · 11-29-2010, 07:24 PM

Hello, been looking at eReaders and Android Tablets for a few days in an attempt to find an inexpensive but decent one for a gift. All I've managed to do is confuse myself thoroughly.

Not looking for anything too fancy, unfortunately price is a key point, trying to stay under $150. I started looking at ereaders exclusively, then realized the android tablet market offered things like 7" screens, color, and the ability to have apps for similar or lower prices to ereaders with 5" not color screens.

Main things I need is a decent ebook reader, obviously. Most of my library is in epub, txt, lit, pdb or pdf. I use Calibre though, so most conversion isn't a big deal. I'd love to find something that could handle cbr/cbz decently, I've read that they convert to mobi alright, so I guess mobi would be a plus.

So I guess any tips as to the cheapest device that works alright would be appreciated. I'm currently leaning somewhat towards the $100 Maylong M-150, but am trying to do some more comparisons.

Thanks.

11-29-2010, 07:24 PM	#1
Gink Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: iphone4	Most versatile inexpensive eReader or tablet Hello, been looking at eReaders and Android Tablets for a few days in an attempt to find an inexpensive but decent one for a gift. All I've managed to do is confuse myself thoroughly. Not looking for anything too fancy, unfortunately price is a key point, trying to stay under $150. I started looking at ereaders exclusively, then realized the android tablet market offered things like 7" screens, color, and the ability to have apps for similar or lower prices to ereaders with 5" not color screens. Main things I need is a decent ebook reader, obviously. Most of my library is in epub, txt, lit, pdb or pdf. I use Calibre though, so most conversion isn't a big deal. I'd love to find something that could handle cbr/cbz decently, I've read that they convert to mobi alright, so I guess mobi would be a plus. So I guess any tips as to the cheapest device that works alright would be appreciated. I'm currently leaning somewhat towards the $100 Maylong M-150, but am trying to do some more comparisons. Thanks.