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purple_fishy · 05-29-2011, 01:50 AM

I would really like to get my fiance an e-reader for Father's Day. He has wi-fi at his house so 3G is not a necessity.

Things that I am looking for in an ereader for him are:
- ease of use (he is not willing to go through hoops to get his books)
- durability and quality packaging (We decided that the Kindle feels really flimsy. He has used my classic Nook a few times and likes the feel of it.)
- ability to get ebooks from multiple stores, not be chained to one major branch.
- ability to organize shelves/collection easily

I am debating between a classic Nook, a Kobo, and a sony 350 or 650. I know the Nook and Kobo have new touchscreen versions coming out soon but I am not willing to order something without trying it out first.

05-29-2011, 01:50 AM	#1
purple_fishy Zealot Posts: 124 Karma: 33812 Join Date: May 2011 Location: The land of sand and sun Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Nook STR, iPad Air 2	Which e-reader to buy fiance? I would really like to get my fiance an e-reader for Father's Day. He has wi-fi at his house so 3G is not a necessity. Things that I am looking for in an ereader for him are: - ease of use (he is not willing to go through hoops to get his books) - durability and quality packaging (We decided that the Kindle feels really flimsy. He has used my classic Nook a few times and likes the feel of it.) - ability to get ebooks from multiple stores, not be chained to one major branch. - ability to organize shelves/collection easily I am debating between a classic Nook, a Kobo, and a sony 350 or 650. I know the Nook and Kobo have new touchscreen versions coming out soon but I am not willing to order something without trying it out first.