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eschwartz · 07-08-2014, 04:47 PM

6" is pretty much standard for e-ink ereaders, although there are some larger ones here: https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-bo...#Large_Devices

Any ereader can be plugged into the computer to show up as a removable drive. You can copy books in, but it would be even easier to use http://calibre-ebook.com to send books.

All ereaders are bookstore-agnostic, and calibre can also easily convert between source formats -- automatically. If a book isn't compatible with your ereader, it will be auto-converted on sending. But you may need to google "apprentice alf" for help removing DRM. (DRM is not bookstore-agnostic.

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Things to keep in mind:

e-ink ereaders are great for outdoor use, and long battery life. But they aren't really good at PDF. For PDF, it is best to use a tablet (expensive ) which usually stink at both. You can try k2pdfopt to make PDF easier on e-ink ereaders, though.
Do NOT get a Nook! They restrict the storage space to Nook-bought books, and only allow a small portion of the space to use for sideloaded books. They are the only ereader that does that.

07-08-2014, 04:47 PM	#2
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	6" is pretty much standard for e-ink ereaders, although there are some larger ones here: https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-bo...#Large_Devices Any ereader can be plugged into the computer to show up as a removable drive. You can copy books in, but it would be even easier to use http://calibre-ebook.com to send books. All ereaders are bookstore-agnostic, and calibre can also easily convert between source formats -- automatically. If a book isn't compatible with your ereader, it will be auto-converted on sending. But you may need to google "apprentice alf" for help removing DRM. (DRM is not bookstore-agnostic. ) Things to keep in mind: e-ink ereaders are great for outdoor use, and long battery life. But they aren't really good at PDF. For PDF, it is best to use a tablet (expensive ) which usually stink at both. You can try k2pdfopt to make PDF easier on e-ink ereaders, though. Do NOT get a Nook! They restrict the storage space to Nook-bought books, and only allow a small portion of the space to use for sideloaded books. They are the only ereader that does that.