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LauraLynn · 09-10-2009, 12:31 PM

I'm a bit late chiming in here, but I bought my eBookwise about 6 months ago and loved it. I choose that ereader due to price. I found some easy ways (thanks Mobileread!) of converting files if I found a book that wasn't multi-format or IMP.

I now read almost exclusively on my used Dell Axim X30. I can easily take it anywhere so I can read my current book when I'm out and about (instead of reading 2 books.. one at home and one for errands) and I like the display better than the eBookwise reader.

Here's a list of what I like about the Dell Axim X30
* It's about 5" x 3" and fits into my small purse easily.
* I got the model with wifi so I can download books to it just like a Kindle.
* It's also an LCD touchscreen but the screen is MUCH better than the ebookwise. It's NOT dot matrix (the ebookwise is).
* I use Mobipocket (mine was not preloaded with MS Reader and I didn't have the CD - so I can't sync to my PC which is needed to load MS Reader onto my Axim.)
* You can change the font color, back ground color and of course font size. I have my size at larger than typical paperback font size.
* It has user replaceable batteries - so I can always have a spare charged up ready to go.
* It uses easy to find SD cards
* It's NOT a phone - so I don't have to pay monthly fees for 3G access (I am very frugal) I like the wifi, but am not willing to pay for that type of access all the time as you would with a phone with 3G. (we have wifi at home)

You can find them on eBay for $50-$100. I had some Amazon points so I got it for "free" (cash would have been $95 with shipping)

I prefer to purchase LIT books and convert to mobi just so I can read on either device. It takes just about one minute to do.

Laura
http://ebookwise.blogspot.com/

09-10-2009, 12:31 PM	#14
LauraLynn Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 66 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago area Device: iPod Touch, Dell Axim X30 & EB1150	I'm a bit late chiming in here, but I bought my eBookwise about 6 months ago and loved it. I choose that ereader due to price. I found some easy ways (thanks Mobileread!) of converting files if I found a book that wasn't multi-format or IMP. I now read almost exclusively on my used Dell Axim X30. I can easily take it anywhere so I can read my current book when I'm out and about (instead of reading 2 books.. one at home and one for errands) and I like the display better than the eBookwise reader. Here's a list of what I like about the Dell Axim X30 * It's about 5" x 3" and fits into my small purse easily. * I got the model with wifi so I can download books to it just like a Kindle. * It's also an LCD touchscreen but the screen is MUCH better than the ebookwise. It's NOT dot matrix (the ebookwise is). * I use Mobipocket (mine was not preloaded with MS Reader and I didn't have the CD - so I can't sync to my PC which is needed to load MS Reader onto my Axim.) * You can change the font color, back ground color and of course font size. I have my size at larger than typical paperback font size. * It has user replaceable batteries - so I can always have a spare charged up ready to go. * It uses easy to find SD cards * It's NOT a phone - so I don't have to pay monthly fees for 3G access (I am very frugal) I like the wifi, but am not willing to pay for that type of access all the time as you would with a phone with 3G. (we have wifi at home) You can find them on eBay for $50-$100. I had some Amazon points so I got it for "free" (cash would have been $95 with shipping) I prefer to purchase LIT books and convert to mobi just so I can read on either device. It takes just about one minute to do. Laura http://ebookwise.blogspot.com/ Last edited by LauraLynn; 09-10-2009 at 12:33 PM.