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Originally Posted by DinoNYC
Hey guys,
I've made my decision to get an e-reader over a tablet as the only the only real appeal of a tablet was the colour display for comics, however I make due on my laptop for that. Now I'm stuck of which e-reader to get.
I've been looking at the Nook, Kindle, and Kobo models. Hopefully you guys can help me decide what's best for me, here is what appeals to me:
(1-5, 1 being a must have and 5 is not much of a selling point, but a bonus)
1 - Easy to read with little to no eye strain
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Most any E-Ink ereader will do this.
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1 - NY Times and other periodical apps
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Apps require an Android device, usually a tablet although some ereaders use ancient versions of Android.
As mentioned, Amazon sells Kindle periodicals. It's like an ebook, except with the newspaper in it.
Any E-Ink device. Tablets and long battery life are a mutually exclusive goal.
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2 - Good memory space via internal HD or external
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Most any device has 4GB internal storage (Amazon experimented with 2GB, but no longer sells those models).
4GB is far more than enough, unless you read comics/manga on the device, since pictures are heavier than text.
Some ereaders (e.g. Kobo) come with expandable memory, if so.
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3 - Audio book compatible
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Older Kindles have audio capability, but I urge you to get an mp3 player...
Any ereader, although the Kobo Mini is smaller than the typical 6 inch device (if that is what you mean).
There are available cases for all the major ereaders.
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If there are other features you guys think is should consider as I'm in the market for e-reader, please let me know. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Dino
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Don't get a Nook, because the B&N ecosystem is dying.
A nice review comparing the Kindle to the Kobo:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=258378