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gonzus · 01-11-2012, 04:45 PM

I have never owned or used a digital reader. I am thinking about getting one, to take advantage of all the features. My requirements are:

Availability of lots of books, both paid-for and free.
Small and light device.
Good readability everywhere.
Access to old or out-of-print books (specially from Amazon).

Judging from the majority (for instance, searching Google for "digital reader"), it would seem that I should get a Kindle; on the other hand, I just read the Calibre FAQ and saw a recommendation for SONY readers (because they handle collections). So, I would like to get some advice from those who know better:

Which device (Kindle, SONY, other) would you say best matches my requirements?
Which specific model would you recommend?
In particular, the Kindle Touch looks like a great bargain at $100. Are there any caveats I should be aware of? If I go with this device, can I get rid of the "Special Offers" included in it?
In order to use Calibre, will I need to jailbreak my device?
If I do jailbreak my device, will I still be able to buy books from the original provider?

Thanks in advance for any wisdom shared and best regards.

01-11-2012, 04:45 PM	#1
gonzus Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chile Device: none	Suggest device I have never owned or used a digital reader. I am thinking about getting one, to take advantage of all the features. My requirements are: Availability of lots of books, both paid-for and free. Small and light device. Good readability everywhere. Access to old or out-of-print books (specially from Amazon). Judging from the majority (for instance, searching Google for "digital reader"), it would seem that I should get a Kindle; on the other hand, I just read the Calibre FAQ and saw a recommendation for SONY readers (because they handle collections). So, I would like to get some advice from those who know better: Which device (Kindle, SONY, other) would you say best matches my requirements? Which specific model would you recommend? In particular, the Kindle Touch looks like a great bargain at $100. Are there any caveats I should be aware of? If I go with this device, can I get rid of the "Special Offers" included in it? In order to use Calibre, will I need to jailbreak my device? If I do jailbreak my device, will I still be able to buy books from the original provider? Thanks in advance for any wisdom shared and best regards.