Hello All

roobot5000 · 03-22-2011, 11:11 PM

Hi there folks! I have joined in the quest for an e-reader and discovered this site.

Look forward to compare and contrast the different devices throughout the threads and getting to know you all in the process.

Take it easy!

Ervserver · 03-23-2011, 01:09 AM

Hello roobot5000

GeoffC · 03-23-2011, 05:30 AM

Welcome to Mobileread ...

You may find some insights here >>> ereader-matrix ... Which Reader Forum?

roobot5000 · 03-23-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ervserver

Hello roobot5000

hi Ervserver

roobot5000 · 03-23-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

Welcome to Mobileread ...

You may find some insights here >>> ereader-matrix ... Which Reader Forum?

Thanks for the welcome and link...I'm about to start digging through it all.

GeoffC · 03-23-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by roobot5000

Thanks for the welcome and link...I'm about to start digging through it all.

knife, fork and serviette may be needed --- enjoy the look....

hughes · 03-23-2011, 11:26 AM

Hi roobot5000, welcome to MR. I'd be happy to try to help you in your search.

roobot5000 · 03-23-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

knife, fork and serviette may be needed --- enjoy the look....

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Originally Posted by hughes

Hi roobot5000, welcome to MR. I'd be happy to try to help you in your search.

Geoff: ha. it certainly has turned into a four course meal.

hughes: hey there and thanks for the welcome. What got me to thinking of an e-reader was the recent sale at Borders were the Kobo is $50. I came home and did a preliminary search which uncovered that there is a wealth of devices out there to choose from. Then I happened upon this site and joined. Recently I saw the thread about the Craig tablet being used for low level social networking and doubling as an e-reader. That looked interesting to me.

With that said, I'm having a real hard time narrowing it down. Any recommendations for a e-reader/tablet/whatever that is relatively cheap ($100-$125)?

Thanks in advance.

hughes · 03-23-2011, 11:49 PM

Usually one or two important factors cut the field of alternatives down considerably. Clearly price will do the pruning here, and the challenge will be to avoid the troubles that can come with less mainstream purchases. E.g, regarding Craig Tablet:

http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/di...cussion-thread

Some alternatives you might consider are the Velocity Micro R101 Cruz (~$120) or the PocketBook 701 IQ (but that's getting up over your price target at ~$160). If you're less into color and tablet-like features, then there are numerous E Ink display pure-play ereaders too: Kobo, Kindle, Sony, NOOK, etc.

Latinandgreek · 03-23-2011, 11:53 PM

Hello, and welcome to MR!

roobot5000 · 03-24-2011, 08:30 AM

Good morning all!

So, I think that after giving it much thought, I was just intrigued by yet another gadget that could serve as an e-reader and small pc. The reality is I have several versions of that with a netbook, Ipod touch, and laptop. I don't necessarily need a tablet at this point and if I were to get one I'd want it to be substantial.

Needless to say, I'm just going to be focusing on e-readers. How does the Kobo Wifi measure up? It's a hard deal to pass up, but is it a decent entry level e-reader?

03-22-2011, 11:11 PM	#1
roobot5000 Man about Town Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago Device: Kobo Wifi	Hello All Hi there folks! I have joined in the quest for an e-reader and discovered this site. Look forward to compare and contrast the different devices throughout the threads and getting to know you all in the process. Take it easy!

03-23-2011, 01:09 AM	#2
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Hello roobot5000

03-23-2011, 05:30 AM	#3
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	Welcome to Mobileread ... You may find some insights here >>> ereader-matrix ... Which Reader Forum?

03-23-2011, 11:26 AM	#7
hughes Addict Posts: 223 Karma: 1006020 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Akron, OH USA Device: Kindle PW, Galaxy Nexus, iPad 1	Hi roobot5000, welcome to MR. I'd be happy to try to help you in your search.

03-23-2011, 11:49 PM	#9
hughes Addict Posts: 223 Karma: 1006020 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Akron, OH USA Device: Kindle PW, Galaxy Nexus, iPad 1	Usually one or two important factors cut the field of alternatives down considerably. Clearly price will do the pruning here, and the challenge will be to avoid the troubles that can come with less mainstream purchases. E.g, regarding Craig Tablet: http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/di...cussion-thread Some alternatives you might consider are the Velocity Micro R101 Cruz (~$120) or the PocketBook 701 IQ (but that's getting up over your price target at ~$160). If you're less into color and tablet-like features, then there are numerous E Ink display pure-play ereaders too: Kobo, Kindle, Sony, NOOK, etc.

03-23-2011, 11:53 PM	#10
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	Hello, and welcome to MR!

03-24-2011, 08:30 AM	#11
roobot5000 Man about Town Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago Device: Kobo Wifi	Good morning all! So, I think that after giving it much thought, I was just intrigued by yet another gadget that could serve as an e-reader and small pc. The reality is I have several versions of that with a netbook, Ipod touch, and laptop. I don't necessarily need a tablet at this point and if I were to get one I'd want it to be substantial. Needless to say, I'm just going to be focusing on e-readers. How does the Kobo Wifi measure up? It's a hard deal to pass up, but is it a decent entry level e-reader?