Hello All

NeilHawkes · 12-31-2009, 08:35 AM

Afternoon, (or morning/evening depending on your time zone!)

Only just considered an e-book and really haven't got a clue as to which one.

I'm an avid reader of fictional books and drive the missus mad by not letting any of them go to the charity shops. Well, 2nd or 3rd reads are always a possibility!

I travel a lot, therefore carrying books around is always a bit of a pain. But I now see added features such as newspapers etc........the choice is never simple, is it!

Anyway, no doubt this will be like another forum I've joined, that offers so much helpful advice and knowledge, that I'll be forever 'upgrading' to get the best I can, (the other forum was for audio visual equipment).

All the best,
Neil.

MickeyC · 12-31-2009, 08:39 AM

Hi Neil and welcome to MobileRead. Portability was one of the things that sold me on eBook readers in the first place. We're on vacation in Rio at the moment and I'm reading the Steven King novel, Under the Dome which, in hardback, is about four inches thick and weighs several pounds. But on my Sony, it is VERY light!

omk3 · 12-31-2009, 09:10 AM

Welcome Neil!

I too want to keep every book I read, and I had started to have serious storage problems at home. After I got my first ebook reader, I never looked back.

Good luck with your choice! I'm sure that whichever device you choose, you will be one very happy reader!

NeilHawkes · 12-31-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cassidym

Hi Neil and welcome to MobileRead. Portability was one of the things that sold me on eBook readers in the first place. We're on vacation in Rio at the moment and I'm reading the Steven King novel, Under the Dome which, in hardback, is about four inches thick and weighs several pounds. But on my Sony, it is VERY light!

Thanks Cassidym,

Nice destination, I'm stuck at work.........sob.

Quite like the look of the new Sony 900, I maybe dipping my toes in the water sooner, rather than later.

Enjoy your hols,
Neil.

NeilHawkes · 12-31-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by omk3

Welcome Neil!

I too want to keep every book I read, and I had started to have serious storage problems at home. After I got my first ebook reader, I never looked back.

Good luck with your choice! I'm sure that whichever device you choose, you will be one very happy reader!

Thanks omk3,

My missus will be happy to hear she maybe able to get rid of some books........but then will not be impressed with the cost of the 'new book' when I choose one!

Happy days.

Cheers,
Neil.

kennyc · 12-31-2009, 10:18 AM

Happy New Year and welcome to MR!

NeilHawkes · 12-31-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Happy New Year and welcome to MR!

Cheers Kenny,

Happy New Year to you and all at Mobile Reader.

Neil.

omk3 · 12-31-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NeilHawkes

Thanks omk3,

My missus will be happy to hear she maybe able to get rid of some books........but then will not be impressed with the cost of the 'new book' when I choose one!

Happy days.

Cheers,
Neil.

You can tell her how much money you'll save by reading all those great ebooks that are available for free or for a very low price: public domain books, self-published books, sometimes even best-sellers are on great offers. (Check the e-book uploads and the deals, freebies and resources section.) At least that was my argument when I wanted to purchase my first reader.

Latinandgreek · 12-31-2009, 11:29 AM

Hi Neil, welcome to MobileRead - I'm very tempted to get the prs 900 as a second reader. Check out the free books on this very site when you get a chance, there are lot of public domain books here to download.

NeilHawkes · 01-01-2010, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by omk3

You can tell her how much money you'll save by reading all those great ebooks that are available for free or for a very low price: public domain books, self-published books, sometimes even best-sellers are on great offers. (Check the e-book uploads and the deals, freebies and resources section.) At least that was my argument when I wanted to purchase my first reader.

I'll do my best, (she's heard it all before!)

Cheers,
Neil.

NeilHawkes · 01-01-2010, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

Hi Neil, welcome to MobileRead - I'm very tempted to get the prs 900 as a second reader. Check out the free books on this very site when you get a chance, there are lot of public domain books here to download.

I will indeed, more than I thought there would be.

Thanks for the greeting and all the best,
Neil.

12-31-2009, 08:35 AM	#1
NeilHawkes Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: none	Hello All Afternoon, (or morning/evening depending on your time zone!) Only just considered an e-book and really haven't got a clue as to which one. I'm an avid reader of fictional books and drive the missus mad by not letting any of them go to the charity shops. Well, 2nd or 3rd reads are always a possibility! I travel a lot, therefore carrying books around is always a bit of a pain. But I now see added features such as newspapers etc........the choice is never simple, is it! Anyway, no doubt this will be like another forum I've joined, that offers so much helpful advice and knowledge, that I'll be forever 'upgrading' to get the best I can, (the other forum was for audio visual equipment). All the best, Neil.

12-31-2009, 08:39 AM	#2
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Neil and welcome to MobileRead. Portability was one of the things that sold me on eBook readers in the first place. We're on vacation in Rio at the moment and I'm reading the Steven King novel, Under the Dome which, in hardback, is about four inches thick and weighs several pounds. But on my Sony, it is VERY light!

12-31-2009, 09:10 AM	#3
omk3 Wizard Posts: 1,454 Karma: 37243 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Europe Device: pocketbook 360, kindle 4	Welcome Neil! I too want to keep every book I read, and I had started to have serious storage problems at home. After I got my first ebook reader, I never looked back. Good luck with your choice! I'm sure that whichever device you choose, you will be one very happy reader!

12-31-2009, 10:18 AM	#6
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,930 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	Happy New Year and welcome to MR!

12-31-2009, 11:29 AM	#9
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	Hi Neil, welcome to MobileRead - I'm very tempted to get the prs 900 as a second reader. Check out the free books on this very site when you get a chance, there are lot of public domain books here to download.

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