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jbcohen · 05-13-2014, 08:08 AM

My premise here is that there is no one best reader for all people, some ereaders are better for one segment and another is better for a different segment of ereader customers. Here are some of my conclusions in no particular order:

Apple - Best for people that already own a mac tablet, desktop or laptop. Why by another device when you already own one that can get the job done.

Kobo - best for people that like a wide variety of different models, the last time I looked there were more different kobo models then any other ereader, there was something like eight of them.

Nook - best for those that want tech support from a person standing in front of you. True apple does have apple stores though out the country, however there are more Barns and Nobel's stores and most of the time they seem to have a person at the nook counter ready to answer questions.

Kindle - for those who want a lower price on ebooks, Amazon appears to be making their dollars by under cutting their competion's book prices.

Onyx - Buy this one if you want a color ereader

Android - Use this one if you do not want to cary around a seperate device and you are already carrying a phone. Also good for people that do not want to pay for an ereader, most ebook stores have a free reader available to go on your phone.

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Also each ereader company has a reason not to select them:

Apple - ebooks are sort of a sideline business for them so they realy do not put a lot of time and attention into the ereader software, there are ereader software for macs from the other ebook companies.

Kobo - The devil is where he typically is, in the details. While all those different models might seem like a good idea they have the tendency to make it dificult for customers to select the model that is best for them.

Nook - The company is looking like its going out of business, buy their nooks with caution the company may not be around much longer.

Kindle - Tends to get the latest and greatest technology later than others, Kobo tends to come out with the newest technology first.

Onyx - not a major ereader thus they do not have the clout to get the best deals.

Android - Who wants to read on a screen that small.

05-13-2014, 08:08 AM	#1
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,032 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	Selecting an ebook reader My premise here is that there is no one best reader for all people, some ereaders are better for one segment and another is better for a different segment of ereader customers. Here are some of my conclusions in no particular order: Apple - Best for people that already own a mac tablet, desktop or laptop. Why by another device when you already own one that can get the job done. Kobo - best for people that like a wide variety of different models, the last time I looked there were more different kobo models then any other ereader, there was something like eight of them. Nook - best for those that want tech support from a person standing in front of you. True apple does have apple stores though out the country, however there are more Barns and Nobel's stores and most of the time they seem to have a person at the nook counter ready to answer questions. Kindle - for those who want a lower price on ebooks, Amazon appears to be making their dollars by under cutting their competion's book prices. Onyx - Buy this one if you want a color ereader Android - Use this one if you do not want to cary around a seperate device and you are already carrying a phone. Also good for people that do not want to pay for an ereader, most ebook stores have a free reader available to go on your phone. -------------------------------------------- Also each ereader company has a reason not to select them: Apple - ebooks are sort of a sideline business for them so they realy do not put a lot of time and attention into the ereader software, there are ereader software for macs from the other ebook companies. Kobo - The devil is where he typically is, in the details. While all those different models might seem like a good idea they have the tendency to make it dificult for customers to select the model that is best for them. Nook - The company is looking like its going out of business, buy their nooks with caution the company may not be around much longer. Kindle - Tends to get the latest and greatest technology later than others, Kobo tends to come out with the newest technology first. Onyx - not a major ereader thus they do not have the clout to get the best deals. Android - Who wants to read on a screen that small. Last edited by jbcohen; 05-13-2014 at 08:30 AM.