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Originally Posted by Katie1
I wondering IF buying a Tablet would be the way to go. Then you can download all the places to buy ebooks from you want. Without worrying about the DRM. What do you folks think?
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All of these choices involve tradeoffs. Yes, you can install apps on a tablet that allow you to read most/many/all formats of books. They generally cost more. Some folks find the backlit screens harder or tiring to read. Battery life is much shorter and they are generally quite a bit heavier than e-readers. Very multi-purpose - can more easily browse, check email, show pictures or movies.
E-readers are generally designed to read one format of drm although as has been discussed there are ways around that. Battery life ranges to weeks instead of about 8 hours. Much lighter to hold. Easier on the eyes.
Some folks like that ereaders also limit their urge or ability to stray from actually reading.