Which one should I take???

rikdegraaff · 01-07-2009, 02:51 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm Rik de Graaff, 15 years and come from the Netherlands.

Now i read my ebooks on my PSP, but i think that an ebook-reader easyier is.
My budget isn't very great, but i have some dollars/euros (i don't care) to spend.
To be more precisely I have about 50 euros (that is about $68).
What can I buy with this budget? I really know this isn't very much.....

Is there a PDA that I can use for ebooks? And if so, which one? Then I can search on eBay for a used PDA.

Many Thanks,

Rik de Graaff, Holland

Elsi · 01-07-2009, 03:54 PM

PDA may have similar problem as PSP when reading on a small, back-lit screen. But, I bought a used Blackberry 8700C for $40 and installed the MobiPocket reader on it. It's good for "stealth" reading or when it's inconvenient to pull out my Kindle. The best experience is going to come from an eBook reader with an eInk screen, but none of those are available for the price you say you can pay.

The eBookwise EB-1150 costs about $100, which is more than your budget, but may be a reasonable alternative for a while.

Good luck.

Andybaby · 01-07-2009, 11:14 PM

PSP is probably the best you can do, you certainly wont find anything with a Larger screen untill the Ebookwise, and then thats the cheapest thing untill you get to the 200+ dollar range.

I read on the PSP for a Long time.

IF you can find an OLD 3inch+ PDA, im sure that can fit your needs, but the screen on the PSP would be better still.

PSP is so much Easier to Turn the Pages than a PDA whos buttons are smaller. (i read with the PSP sideways and used Bookr and set the triggers to turn pages.)

bill_mchale · 01-08-2009, 12:43 PM

I think a lot of what was already said is probably correct. That being said, you might want to keep a look out for a used unit. Some of the older ebook readers might be had in your price range; though likely they are not going to work as easily with modern computer hardware.

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Bill

rikdegraaff · 01-13-2009, 10:19 AM

Thanks all for your replies, where can I find the best second-hand e-book readers?
Is that on eBay, or where else??
I've someone found a good deal for me (between $0 - $70), can you post it here??

Thanks in advance!

Andybaby · 01-14-2009, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rikdegraaff

Thanks all for your replies, where can I find the best second-hand e-book readers?
Is that on eBay, or where else??
I've someone found a good deal for me (between $0 - $70), can you post it here??

Thanks in advance!

the cheapest, the PRS 500 is 150 bucks on ebay.

rikdegraaff · 01-14-2009, 06:54 AM

all right, I'm gonna save some money

01-07-2009, 02:51 PM	#1
rikdegraaff Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Holland Device: PSP	Which one should I take??? Hello everyone, I'm Rik de Graaff, 15 years and come from the Netherlands. Now i read my ebooks on my PSP, but i think that an ebook-reader easyier is. My budget isn't very great, but i have some dollars/euros (i don't care) to spend. To be more precisely I have about 50 euros (that is about $68). What can I buy with this budget? I really know this isn't very much..... Is there a PDA that I can use for ebooks? And if so, which one? Then I can search on eBay for a used PDA. Many Thanks, Rik de Graaff, Holland

01-07-2009, 03:54 PM	#2
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	PDA may have similar problem as PSP when reading on a small, back-lit screen. But, I bought a used Blackberry 8700C for $40 and installed the MobiPocket reader on it. It's good for "stealth" reading or when it's inconvenient to pull out my Kindle. The best experience is going to come from an eBook reader with an eInk screen, but none of those are available for the price you say you can pay. The eBookwise EB-1150 costs about $100, which is more than your budget, but may be a reasonable alternative for a while. Good luck.

01-07-2009, 11:14 PM	#3
Andybaby Wizard Posts: 1,279 Karma: 1002683 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Device: PRS-700	PSP is probably the best you can do, you certainly wont find anything with a Larger screen untill the Ebookwise, and then thats the cheapest thing untill you get to the 200+ dollar range. I read on the PSP for a Long time. IF you can find an OLD 3inch+ PDA, im sure that can fit your needs, but the screen on the PSP would be better still. PSP is so much Easier to Turn the Pages than a PDA whos buttons are smaller. (i read with the PSP sideways and used Bookr and set the triggers to turn pages.)

01-08-2009, 12:43 PM	#4
bill_mchale Wizard Posts: 1,451 Karma: 1550000 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch, HPC Evo 4G LTE	I think a lot of what was already said is probably correct. That being said, you might want to keep a look out for a used unit. Some of the older ebook readers might be had in your price range; though likely they are not going to work as easily with modern computer hardware. -- Bill

01-13-2009, 10:19 AM	#5
rikdegraaff Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Holland Device: PSP	Thanks all for your replies, where can I find the best second-hand e-book readers? Is that on eBay, or where else?? I've someone found a good deal for me (between $0 - $70), can you post it here?? Thanks in advance!

01-14-2009, 06:54 AM	#7
rikdegraaff Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Holland Device: PSP	all right, I'm gonna save some money

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