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Originally Posted by CndChaos
I am looking to get an ebook reader for my mom, who does not have access to the internet. As such I will be managing her files using Calibre. When I give it to her I am going to have it pre-loaded with the types of books I know she likes, but it would be nice if she were able to read the synopsis that is downloaded by Calibre (again, with her not having internet it makes it a little more difficult for her to know what a book is about).
Currently I have a sony prs-650 which I love for many reasons, but it does not appear that it is possible to transfer over the book synopsis.
I *think* I saw a kobo that did this, but I'm not sure if it only works for books purchased and loaded directly from the kobo store, or if it also worked for books transfered via calibre.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.  |
The OP is looking for something that his mother can use who does not have the Internet. He has two choices, he can be the person responsible for physically putting books on his Mother's device using calibre or he can buy an e-reader that allows her to browse and buy what she wants without needing him to do the work for her.
I am sure that the OP is fine with either method. The Kobo route requires that he be more involved in the process. The 3G Kindle route allows his Mother a bit more autonomy to buy and download books, including free books, without relying on him. I am sure his Mother would appreciate either option.
You buy an e-reader based on what fits your needs. If the OP had said the e-reader was for library use only in Canada I wouldnot have mentioned the Kindle. One of his concerns was getting a device that would have a lack of Internet/wifi connection. A 3G Kindle fits that description. It was not something he had thought of.
Options are a good thing. I am sure he will buy the device he thinks is best for her and that she will love it.