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Old 10-17-2010, 03:13 PM   #1
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Hi from Canada
Santa has promised me an ereader for Christmas, so I am doing the legwork to decide which I would like. I am leaning toward the Kindle 3. I will be reading for pleasure only, no academc papers etc and I don't plan on spending a lot of money "buying" books. Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated!
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Old 10-17-2010, 03:24 PM   #2
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Kobo with wifi may be for you if you would be happy with 6" screen. Comes with 100 free classics plus two current books worth $50. Check out Chapters/Indigo store or online.

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Old 10-17-2010, 06:02 PM   #4
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Hi Jude and welcome to MobileRead. I've had a Sony 505 for over two and a half years and really like it
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Old 10-17-2010, 06:16 PM   #5
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Old 10-17-2010, 08:24 PM   #6
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Welcome Jude and AL!

Jude, I suggest that you give consideration to the jetBook Lite which is available from newegg.ca and the Aluratek Libre which is available in Canada at Costco.

I'm very pleased with my JBL, and the price is quite low.
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Old 10-18-2010, 04:00 AM   #7
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Old 10-18-2010, 07:05 AM   #9
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Old 10-18-2010, 07:15 AM   #10
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Good to have your company, Jude. Kobo -- because of its Canadian connection -- might well be a good choice for you. Don't be misled by the ready-loaded free books; these are classics and other Public Domain works you can pick up free all over the net. And they'll often be badly formatted, unlike those offered free by members in the MR library. Another red herring is store-linked library software. Just download Calibre and you have something better that anything else around. Good luck and best wishes. Neil
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Old 10-18-2010, 09:26 AM   #11
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Thanks for all of the input and the welcome! I will be checking all of your suggestions ans will let you know what shows up under my Christmas tree.
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Old 10-18-2010, 02:18 PM   #12
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Hello and welcome. I have a K3 and absolutely love it. Good luck with your decision.
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Old 10-18-2010, 02:25 PM   #13
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Old 10-19-2010, 07:36 AM   #14
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I started researching ereaders a few weeks ago and was directed time and again back to this site. I followed many threads and can honestly say I learned most of what I think I need to know right here. Today I am going out to look at some ereaders (I have only seen them from afar, never actually touched one!). I have 2 questions: are the ebooks listed on this site free? Will they work on a Kindle? Thanks again for the warm welcome and your replies
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