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Originally Posted by DinoNYC View Post
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
Most any E-Ink ereader will do this.

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1 - NY Times and other periodical apps
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.

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2 - Long battery
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
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
Older Kindles have audio capability, but I urge you to get an mp3 player...

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3 - Lightweight/Portable
Any ereader, although the Kobo Mini is smaller than the typical 6 inch device (if that is what you mean).

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5 - Available cases
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
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
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