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Originally Posted by whiskeyguy
First, sorry. I'm sure this has been asked before, but after an hour of looking I can't find exact answers to my question.
I'm looking for an ebook reader (obviously) and I want one with eInk (or whatever it's called) that can be read in the sun.
Requirement #1: It MUST accept side-loading books from epub, and preferably PDF (text-based), and .lit. I don't mind if I have to convert using Calibre, as long as it converts decently.
Requirement #2: There can't be "repercussions" for side-loading. I'm looking at getting a Kindle but have heard horror stories of Amazon turning Kindles into paperweights for whatever reason.
Preference: The ability to play music.
Preference: The ability to sync last page between devices (Windows, Android, ereader device).
Preference: Newer ebooks in store made available soon after publication (more important than massive library of older books).
Preference: Lightweight & Durable (may take hiking/backpacking).
Preference: Lots of accessories.
I don't need 3G, and wifi is absolutely necessary (although I realize most include it now).
Thanks for the help.
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Originally Posted by ProfCrash
The Kindle is the only one that syncs across devices. The synch works only for items purchased through Amazon. You can synch books not purchased using Calibre as long as you have the ASIN number which people tell me is automatically loaded when you add a book to Calibre. Since the poster has listed EPub and not a Kindle as the first two requirements, I think that those outweighs the syncing.
It sounds to me like right now is a good time to wait and see what is released. The new Nook is going to be announced today. There is a new Kobo that looks really nice. I have not looked at the new specs to see if it meets the OP's list of things he wants.
Sony seems to be very low on their X50 line which makes me think that they didn't produce enough or that Sony might be preping something new. Amazon sure seems like it will be launching something new by Christmas time.
The truth of the matter is that the vast majority of e-ink readers do their job very well and it really comes down to more subjective prefernces. There are very few real differences in what the devices do and how they work. Most come with dictionaries, allow highlighting, read PDFs, and you can change fonts.
Do you like a touchscreen? Do you want WiFi or 3G? Do you like how the ereader feels in your hands?
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Only the OP can determine the importance of those requirements. But looking at the first couple, the OP sounds comfy using calibre to convert epub to mobi... so epub is a moot issue.
The negative posted about the Kindle is that the OP's *heard* horror stories about Kindles becoming paperweights for unknown reasons. I am unfamiliar with this negative. I just know that I have d/l a variety of formats, mostly epub, and have used calibre to convert and email to my wifi-K3 without issue. I didn't get the sense that the OP was ruling out the Kindle because of this, but had a question about the validity of the negative.
If the OP is buying today, I think the Kindle is the only one that meets most or all the requirements and preferences.
Until this thread, I hadn't heard that Nook was coming out with something new today.. nor that Kobo had a new EBR out either.
I say *never* get in a hurry to buy.. especially a gadget. Take the time to educate yourself and make an informed choice. That has certainly worked for me.
