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bookwurm70 · 01-07-2014, 04:42 PM

I began ereading in 2003 on my Palm Pilot and was an avid user of Fictionwise. So my first ereader had to be one that used PDB format, since I didn't know how to deDRM. I got a Foxit eSlick. Not the best ereader, but it worked for a while. I enjoyed the eInk for sure.

Then I got an iPad as a gift (2011) and tried using that for awhile, since the eSlick frustrated me because it wasn't touch (after having my Palm touch and then iPad touch screens).

The ereading app I like the most on the iPad was Kobo. I tried every one out there including Kindle and B&N. I love the Kobo reading life and the awards.

So, when I finally took the plunge this year to get a new ereader, I got a Kobo and have not regretted it. I have both the Aura HD (LOVE!) and the mini. I find the mini to be less stable, software wise, but I still like being able to carry it in my pocket or purse.

I've been thinking about getting a Kindle HD for reading PDFs but am not sure if it will be worth the money or just frustrating since it is a step back into non-touch screen. I HATE reading on the iPad, too bright.

01-07-2014, 04:42 PM	#156
bookwurm70 Addict Posts: 265 Karma: 89314 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Illinois Device: eSlick, Pocketbook IQ, iPad, Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura ONE	I began ereading in 2003 on my Palm Pilot and was an avid user of Fictionwise. So my first ereader had to be one that used PDB format, since I didn't know how to deDRM. I got a Foxit eSlick. Not the best ereader, but it worked for a while. I enjoyed the eInk for sure. Then I got an iPad as a gift (2011) and tried using that for awhile, since the eSlick frustrated me because it wasn't touch (after having my Palm touch and then iPad touch screens). The ereading app I like the most on the iPad was Kobo. I tried every one out there including Kindle and B&N. I love the Kobo reading life and the awards. So, when I finally took the plunge this year to get a new ereader, I got a Kobo and have not regretted it. I have both the Aura HD (LOVE!) and the mini. I find the mini to be less stable, software wise, but I still like being able to carry it in my pocket or purse. I've been thinking about getting a Kindle HD for reading PDFs but am not sure if it will be worth the money or just frustrating since it is a step back into non-touch screen. I HATE reading on the iPad, too bright.