ereader for a newb

watson8715 · 05-26-2013, 01:35 AM

I'm completely a newb as far as ereaders go. The only 'ereader' I have experience with is using my iphone 3gs to read epub books. I use the ebookmobi app. I want to get an ereader but I don't even know where to start to decide which will be the best for me. There are so many kinds it feels very overwhelming.

watson8715 · 05-26-2013, 01:45 AM

I forgot to mention, I would like it for a reasonable price, under 100 but hopefully less if I can find it on ebay or something. Being able to organize books in folders or similar would be great, the ebookmobi app has no organization ability other than alphabetically by title, reader, or last read. I would also like it to be backlit so that I can read in bed with my lights off.

Gazella · 05-26-2013, 02:01 AM

I don't think there's an ereader with a built-in light that costs less than $100. For instance, the Nook Touch (no built-in light) costs $79 and the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight costs $119.

Stephjk · 05-26-2013, 02:24 AM

I'm very happy with my Kobo Glo, it does all that you have mentioned and cost under 100.......pounds!

booklover6 · 05-26-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephjk

I'm very happy with my Kobo Glo, it does all that you have mentioned and cost under 100.......pounds!

Ooooo....I'll have to remember that, if my DH ever wants to know how much my Kobo Glo cost!

I am all in favor for a Kobo Glo for a newb, or a Kindle Paperwhite....both have their pros and cons, both are easy to use.

mr_nihilism · 05-26-2013, 12:55 PM

All things otherwise being more or less equal, you might want to check out what types of files each device will support and how well they do so.

soulfuldog · 05-26-2013, 02:22 PM

Further to what mr_nihilism has just posted -

Are you willing to learn how to remove DRM from ebooks and convert between formats?

If yes then you can take your pick of the market, but you'll struggle to find a new lighted reader for less than $100.

If no, then you need to decide where you are most likely to buy your ebooks from. If you are already a happy Amazon customer, consider the Kindle Paperwhite ($119), but you can't buy ebooks from other stores.

Or if you'd prefer not to shop at Amazon, you should look at the epub ereaders. The main two available are the Kobo Glo ($129), and the Nook Glowlight ($119), the Kobo is probably the better of the two. There are others available but I'm not sure how readily available the Bookeen Odyssey HD for example is in the US, and it's certainly not any cheaper.

Edited to add: You might be able to find the Nook Glowlight for cheaper right now, it's been heavily discounted in some places. If you have a Radioshack local to you, they've been on offer there.

NickyWithNook · 05-26-2013, 05:52 PM

Where do you plan to get books? If you're going to get them from Amazon or the library, I'd get the Kindle Paperwhite and spend the extra $15 or so. (You can get library books on other e-readers, but the Kindle ones are sent wirelessly, which is easier.)

You can probably spend a bit less and maybe stay under $100 if you look for a Nook Glow on sale somewhere. They're going cheap if you look around. If you get library books, you'll have to sideload them with the cord, which isn't a big deal but I like the wireless thing better.

If you buy a Kobo Glo from a local independent bookstore, the books you buy will help support that local business. That's another option.

watson8715 · 05-26-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by l_macd

Further to what mr_nihilism has just posted -

Are you willing to learn how to remove DRM from ebooks and convert between formats?

If yes then you can take your pick of the market, but you'll struggle to find a new lighted reader for less than $100.

If no, then you need to decide where you are most likely to buy your ebooks from. If you are already a happy Amazon customer, consider the Kindle Paperwhite ($119), but you can't buy ebooks from other stores.

Or if you'd prefer not to shop at Amazon, you should look at the epub ereaders. The main two available are the Kobo Glo ($129), and the Nook Glowlight ($119), the Kobo is probably the better of the two. There are others available but I'm not sure how readily available the Bookeen Odyssey HD for example is in the US, and it's certainly not any cheaper.

Edited to add: You might be able to find the Nook Glowlight for cheaper right now, it's been heavily discounted in some places. If you have a Radioshack local to you, they've been on offer there.

Really the only thing I've read on my phone is fanfic ebooks I made. All of the ebooks I have are ePub format. I made them using this site http://ebook.online-convert.com/ (either converting text from a URL or copy/pasting into word and then making that doc into a book) and flagfic.com (converts fanfiction.net stories into different file formats).

I'm sure I would be more likey to read actual books if I get an eReader, but the majority of my reading is fanfic.

watson8715 · 05-26-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NickyWithNook

Where do you plan to get books? If you're going to get them from Amazon or the library, I'd get the Kindle Paperwhite and spend the extra $15 or so. (You can get library books on other e-readers, but the Kindle ones are sent wirelessly, which is easier.)

You can probably spend a bit less and maybe stay under $100 if you look for a Nook Glow on sale somewhere. They're going cheap if you look around. If you get library books, you'll have to sideload them with the cord, which isn't a big deal but I like the wireless thing better.

If you buy a Kobo Glo from a local independent bookstore, the books you buy will help support that local business. That's another option.

No independent bookstores around here, I live in a very small town in a rural area. I don't believe our library offers ebooks either.

Shopaholic · 05-26-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NickyWithNook

If you buy a Kobo Glo from a local independent bookstore, the books you buy will help support that local business. That's another option.

How do you figure??? Buying the device supports the business, momentarily. The ebooks you buy support the particular ebook store and nobody else.

meeera · 05-26-2013, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Shopaholic

How do you figure??? Buying the device supports the business, momentarily. The ebooks you buy support the particular ebook store and nobody else.

The bookstores take a cut on ebook sales as well - it's part of the partnership agreement.

05-26-2013, 01:35 AM	#1
watson8715 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alabama Device: iPhone 3gs	ereader for a newb I'm completely a newb as far as ereaders go. The only 'ereader' I have experience with is using my iphone 3gs to read epub books. I use the ebookmobi app. I want to get an ereader but I don't even know where to start to decide which will be the best for me. There are so many kinds it feels very overwhelming.

05-26-2013, 02:01 AM	#3
Gazella Wizard Posts: 1,705 Karma: 4619474 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: Kindle Scribe, Kindle Paperwhite	ereader for a newb I don't think there's an ereader with a built-in light that costs less than $100. For instance, the Nook Touch (no built-in light) costs $79 and the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight costs $119.

05-26-2013, 02:22 PM	#7
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	Further to what mr_nihilism has just posted - Are you willing to learn how to remove DRM from ebooks and convert between formats? If yes then you can take your pick of the market, but you'll struggle to find a new lighted reader for less than $100. If no, then you need to decide where you are most likely to buy your ebooks from. If you are already a happy Amazon customer, consider the Kindle Paperwhite ($119), but you can't buy ebooks from other stores. Or if you'd prefer not to shop at Amazon, you should look at the epub ereaders. The main two available are the Kobo Glo ($129), and the Nook Glowlight ($119), the Kobo is probably the better of the two. There are others available but I'm not sure how readily available the Bookeen Odyssey HD for example is in the US, and it's certainly not any cheaper. Edited to add: You might be able to find the Nook Glowlight for cheaper right now, it's been heavily discounted in some places. If you have a Radioshack local to you, they've been on offer there. Last edited by soulfuldog; 05-26-2013 at 02:40 PM.

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05-26-2013, 01:45 AM	#2
watson8715 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alabama Device: iPhone 3gs	I forgot to mention, I would like it for a reasonable price, under 100 but hopefully less if I can find it on ebay or something. Being able to organize books in folders or similar would be great, the ebookmobi app has no organization ability other than alphabetically by title, reader, or last read. I would also like it to be backlit so that I can read in bed with my lights off.

05-26-2013, 02:24 AM	#4
Stephjk Cruiser Posts: 525 Karma: 1157886 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: on a small yacht! Device: kobo glo, samsung galaxy tab note	I'm very happy with my Kobo Glo, it does all that you have mentioned and cost under 100.......pounds!

05-26-2013, 12:55 PM	#6
mr_nihilism Always been the caretaker Posts: 479 Karma: 1406369 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Device: Aura H2O, PW2	All things otherwise being more or less equal, you might want to check out what types of files each device will support and how well they do so.

05-26-2013, 05:52 PM	#8
NickyWithNook Guru Posts: 750 Karma: 3942770 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: American living in Australia Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Kindle Fire, Kindle Pwhite (Don't use Nook anymore)	Where do you plan to get books? If you're going to get them from Amazon or the library, I'd get the Kindle Paperwhite and spend the extra $15 or so. (You can get library books on other e-readers, but the Kindle ones are sent wirelessly, which is easier.) You can probably spend a bit less and maybe stay under $100 if you look for a Nook Glow on sale somewhere. They're going cheap if you look around. If you get library books, you'll have to sideload them with the cord, which isn't a big deal but I like the wireless thing better. If you buy a Kobo Glo from a local independent bookstore, the books you buy will help support that local business. That's another option.