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Hwin · 05-19-2010, 05:38 PM

OK, I really like ereaders, and I've decided to get one for myself after graduation/getting a job (i.e., in a couple months)

But there are so many choices! So many file formats! So many sizes!

Here's what I want:
- e-ink
- small, lightweight (about the size of a paperback book, ideally)
- expandable storage
- ability to play mp3's (I could get by without this one)
- $259 or less

Here are the problems:
- I want both Adobe DRM (fictionwise) and azw DRM (amazon). And everything I've read says that's not possible without DRM stripping.)
- I want to be able to borrow ebooks from libraries.
- I like Kindles. (which from what I've seen does not go with library borrowing)

I already have a whole bunch of free books from various sources I have downloaded. Is it possible to de-DRM several files at once? How long does it take? Is it worth the trouble?

I also like the Kobo, but then I can't read all my free amazon books on it. Sigh. I don't really care about internet connectivity, though it would be nice. Mostly I just want to be able to put a whole bunch of books in one nifty little gadget. Oh, and e-ink.

Maybe the perfect ereader will come out before July. Sigh.

05-19-2010, 05:38 PM	#1
Hwin Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none	So Torn... OK, I really like ereaders, and I've decided to get one for myself after graduation/getting a job (i.e., in a couple months) But there are so many choices! So many file formats! So many sizes! Here's what I want: - e-ink - small, lightweight (about the size of a paperback book, ideally) - expandable storage - ability to play mp3's (I could get by without this one) - $259 or less Here are the problems: - I want both Adobe DRM (fictionwise) and azw DRM (amazon). And everything I've read says that's not possible without DRM stripping.) - I want to be able to borrow ebooks from libraries. - I like Kindles. (which from what I've seen does not go with library borrowing) I already have a whole bunch of free books from various sources I have downloaded. Is it possible to de-DRM several files at once? How long does it take? Is it worth the trouble? I also like the Kobo, but then I can't read all my free amazon books on it. Sigh. I don't really care about internet connectivity, though it would be nice. Mostly I just want to be able to put a whole bunch of books in one nifty little gadget. Oh, and e-ink. Maybe the perfect ereader will come out before July. Sigh.