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marjoriess · 05-16-2008, 05:42 PM

I have had a chance to look at a lot of the sites recommeded above. I decided that Kindle has the best and most relevant selection, and I just got one yesterday to try out. I can see that a lack of maps is the biggest drawback, but even a guidebook is 95% text. As an example, I found Rick Steves Paris 2008, and the practical information, walking tours, hotel and restaurant listings, are so incredibly useful in e-book format! Easy to highlight and annotate places I want to visit. And searchable! And easy to carry! I will gladly carry my own extra map in addition to an ereader.

Plus, even though I still have a lot to learn about using the Kindle, I have already found useful blogs and websites that I can access via the Kindle, and for travel within the US, I can access Google maps and weather info on the fly.

05-16-2008, 05:42 PM	#5
marjoriess Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2008 Device: not bought yet	Thanks for the advice I have had a chance to look at a lot of the sites recommeded above. I decided that Kindle has the best and most relevant selection, and I just got one yesterday to try out. I can see that a lack of maps is the biggest drawback, but even a guidebook is 95% text. As an example, I found Rick Steves Paris 2008, and the practical information, walking tours, hotel and restaurant listings, are so incredibly useful in e-book format! Easy to highlight and annotate places I want to visit. And searchable! And easy to carry! I will gladly carry my own extra map in addition to an ereader. Plus, even though I still have a lot to learn about using the Kindle, I have already found useful blogs and websites that I can access via the Kindle, and for travel within the US, I can access Google maps and weather info on the fly.