Wants some help...

Suchi · 12-11-2009, 08:25 AM

I'm a middle school girl who wants to buy an e-reader of some kind.
But I've no idea of what to buy...

I want one that; you can read anny time of the day, can chose between manny books, have much memmory('couse books like eragon remains for max 7days), can play music(should be 3.5mm earphone connector), easy to use, isn't to faragline, isn't to expensive and have a good quality screen.

I've lookt on some and I think Cybook Gen3 is good but I dosen't konw if you can read itin darkness whitout a light of some sort and I've heard thar it freezes sometimes.

I'd be hapy if you could help me.

Slite · 12-11-2009, 08:31 AM

If you want a truly portable one, you should look at one of the 5inch screen ones instead, as they are also cheaper and easier to "drag along".

The Cybook opus, PocketBook 360, Sony PRS-300, Aztak PP or BeBook mini are all nice little readers that clocks in at around $200-$250

omk3 · 12-11-2009, 08:40 AM

Hello Suchi.
It seems every reader out there can meet your expectations, so you can just go for the cheapest one.
None of them (except the prs-700 I think) have a lighted screen, which is a good thing, as back-lit screens are more tiring for the eyes (otherwise everyone would read on their laptops). You can buy a cover with light though, for any reader you choose.
I agree with Slite, 5inch screen readers are probably the way to go.

desertgrandma · 12-11-2009, 09:14 AM

Welcome to MobileRead, suchi.

Suchi · 12-11-2009, 09:19 AM

Thanks for the advice ^^

I don't really care if I buy one whit 5 or 6inch screen since it is "only" $30 in difference between Cybook Gen3 and Cybook Opus.

I'm still asking if you can red Cybook Gen3 and/or Cybook Opus in darkness.

Suchi · 12-11-2009, 09:19 AM

thanks Desertgrandma ^^

omk3 · 12-11-2009, 09:21 AM

And I already answered that no, no screen is lit by itself, but you can buy a cover with light.

Suchi · 12-11-2009, 09:37 AM

oh, sorry i didn't notice -.-'

does it freeze?

omk3 · 12-11-2009, 09:39 AM

Yes it does sometimes, but it's nothing a quick reset won't solve.
The prs-300 is probably a more stable option if it bothers you.

Slite · 12-11-2009, 09:39 AM

Most e-readers "freeze" now and again. But thats usually not the readers fault, but is instead most times related to the formating of the book doing something it shouldnt.

Usually a press on the reset button clears things right up.

Suchi · 12-11-2009, 10:50 AM

Then you have the problem that my mother says that I should wait ½-1 year before i buy one 'couse they aren't so tested yet....

I guess I'll have to convince her to buy it sooner...

12-11-2009, 08:25 AM	#1
Suchi Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: none	Wants some help... I'm a middle school girl who wants to buy an e-reader of some kind. But I've no idea of what to buy... I want one that; you can read anny time of the day, can chose between manny books, have much memmory('couse books like eragon remains for max 7days), can play music(should be 3.5mm earphone connector), easy to use, isn't to faragline, isn't to expensive and have a good quality screen. I've lookt on some and I think Cybook Gen3 is good but I dosen't konw if you can read itin darkness whitout a light of some sort and I've heard thar it freezes sometimes. I'd be hapy if you could help me. Last edited by Suchi; 12-11-2009 at 08:40 AM.

12-11-2009, 08:31 AM	#2
Slite Icanhasdonuts? Posts: 2,837 Karma: 532407 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mölnbo, Sweden Device: Kobo Aura 2nd edition, Kobo Clara HD	If you want a truly portable one, you should look at one of the 5inch screen ones instead, as they are also cheaper and easier to "drag along". The Cybook opus, PocketBook 360, Sony PRS-300, Aztak PP or BeBook mini are all nice little readers that clocks in at around $200-$250

12-11-2009, 08:40 AM	#3
omk3 Wizard Posts: 1,454 Karma: 37243 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Europe Device: pocketbook 360, kindle 4	Hello Suchi. It seems every reader out there can meet your expectations, so you can just go for the cheapest one. None of them (except the prs-700 I think) have a lighted screen, which is a good thing, as back-lit screens are more tiring for the eyes (otherwise everyone would read on their laptops). You can buy a cover with light though, for any reader you choose. I agree with Slite, 5inch screen readers are probably the way to go.

12-11-2009, 09:14 AM	#4
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, suchi.

12-11-2009, 09:19 AM	#5
Suchi Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: none	Thanks for the advice ^^ I don't really care if I buy one whit 5 or 6inch screen since it is "only" $30 in difference between Cybook Gen3 and Cybook Opus. I'm still asking if you can red Cybook Gen3 and/or Cybook Opus in darkness.

12-11-2009, 09:21 AM	#7
omk3 Wizard Posts: 1,454 Karma: 37243 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Europe Device: pocketbook 360, kindle 4	And I already answered that no, no screen is lit by itself, but you can buy a cover with light.

12-11-2009, 09:37 AM	#8
Suchi Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: none	oh, sorry i didn't notice -.-' does it freeze?

12-11-2009, 09:39 AM	#9
omk3 Wizard Posts: 1,454 Karma: 37243 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Europe Device: pocketbook 360, kindle 4	Yes it does sometimes, but it's nothing a quick reset won't solve. The prs-300 is probably a more stable option if it bothers you.

12-11-2009, 10:50 AM	#11
Suchi Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: none	Then you have the problem that my mother says that I should wait ½-1 year before i buy one 'couse they aren't so tested yet.... I guess I'll have to convince her to buy it sooner...

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