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kgn · 06-01-2010, 11:37 PM

I am an Australian looking for an eBook reader also. I just want to read novels (in bed, etc). Don't want Wifi, etc. All my stuff will be downloaded - do not want online bookstores of any kind. I will be using Calibre to load books.

The Officeworks units seem like rather basic units. Very little details on their website. The Kobo one also looks extremely basic - the most basic one you can get!

I like the look of the Bebook Neo - that is my favourite at the moment. I do not mind buying from the USA - I have already done that for many items.

I want a 6" unit - touchscreen (not mandatory). Needs folder support I think. Also needs an expansion SD card of at least 4 gigs. This is important - 2 gigs simply won't cut it!

The Nook looks good - but the bottom screen is a problem. It is distracting from the reading process, especially in a darker room (lying in bed). Also does not support folders.

The Kindle 2 is a good price, but limited memory (2 gigs) and no folder support. Also a bit big (perhaps) with the bottom keyboard. But I could be talked into it.

The Sony 600 might be ok.

Has anyone else gone down this route and found the ideal ereader?

06-01-2010, 11:37 PM	#39
kgn Groupie Posts: 171 Karma: 94 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Device: Pocketbook 302	I am an Australian looking for an eBook reader also. I just want to read novels (in bed, etc). Don't want Wifi, etc. All my stuff will be downloaded - do not want online bookstores of any kind. I will be using Calibre to load books. The Officeworks units seem like rather basic units. Very little details on their website. The Kobo one also looks extremely basic - the most basic one you can get! I like the look of the Bebook Neo - that is my favourite at the moment. I do not mind buying from the USA - I have already done that for many items. I want a 6" unit - touchscreen (not mandatory). Needs folder support I think. Also needs an expansion SD card of at least 4 gigs. This is important - 2 gigs simply won't cut it! The Nook looks good - but the bottom screen is a problem. It is distracting from the reading process, especially in a darker room (lying in bed). Also does not support folders. The Kindle 2 is a good price, but limited memory (2 gigs) and no folder support. Also a bit big (perhaps) with the bottom keyboard. But I could be talked into it. The Sony 600 might be ok. Has anyone else gone down this route and found the ideal ereader?