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w33 · 11-26-2016, 02:12 PM

I'm looking to purchase ereader for the first time but honestly got no idea what features they got and what should I be looking to dodge. Can someone recommend buyer's guide or something of the sort.

I'd also welcome recommendations:

Looking for something that's rather new, runs smoothly and has good build. Would prefer if the device has minimal amounts of plastic and logos around the screen.
Waterproof is bonus and would like to be able to open as many formats as possible.

I also noted that some devices show ads while you read (??) and that doesn't sound like good times to me.

About screen size 6" is what I'm looking for unless there are some new models that are 5".
The more space the better.
I'm not sure if there's coloured eink, but if there is that's something I'd be interested unless it's stupidly expensive.
I don't really care about connectivity as long as it has mini usb port.

Can't think about much else right now.

11-26-2016, 02:12 PM	#1
w33 Member Posts: 10 Karma: 1452 Join Date: Nov 2016 Device: None	1st time purchase, no clue what to look for. I'm looking to purchase ereader for the first time but honestly got no idea what features they got and what should I be looking to dodge. Can someone recommend buyer's guide or something of the sort. I'd also welcome recommendations: Looking for something that's rather new, runs smoothly and has good build. Would prefer if the device has minimal amounts of plastic and logos around the screen. Waterproof is bonus and would like to be able to open as many formats as possible. I also noted that some devices show ads while you read (??) and that doesn't sound like good times to me. About screen size 6" is what I'm looking for unless there are some new models that are 5". The more space the better. I'm not sure if there's coloured eink, but if there is that's something I'd be interested unless it's stupidly expensive. I don't really care about connectivity as long as it has mini usb port. Can't think about much else right now. Last edited by w33; 11-26-2016 at 03:27 PM.