Ereader Under $140 - Page 2

Ditchleyportrait · 07-15-2011, 09:04 PM

if you dont want the 3g, iriver story hd has a good screen and microsd card slot. if you need a batt replacement or quality customer service, amazon kindle is best bet

JSWolf · 07-15-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ditchleyportrait

http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Wireles.../dp/B002FQJT3Q

kindle wifi and 3g special offers $139

nobody else has 3g for that price or 3g at all for that matter

It's also the only reader that has vendor lock-in.

JSWolf · 07-15-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ditchleyportrait

if you dont want the 3g, iriver story hd has a good screen and microsd card slot. if you need a batt replacement or quality customer service, amazon kindle is best bet

Reviews of the iriver Story HD are lackluster. They software seems to be not all that wonderful. There is at least one good review on MR of the HD.

Ditchleyportrait · 07-16-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

It's also the only reader that has vendor lock-in.

most ebooks are in .azw .mobi or .prc

Shakenbake158 · 07-16-2011, 01:20 AM

Can't you just convert certain ebook files to a different format?

Ditchleyportrait · 07-16-2011, 01:59 AM

special offers is the only way to go. not only do you get 3g for only 139$ you also get awesome offers in some cases like this latest offer they're talking about on the kindle board get an ebook for 1$ out of 3000 titles.

no question, get the kindle.

AnemicOak · 07-16-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

It's also the only reader that has vendor lock-in.

You can buy books in Mobi format from lots of places and read them on the Kindle. The only thing you're "locked-in" to Amazon for is DRM'd books such as those from the Agency pubs and I guess for me personally I say so what. Yes I can shop more places for DRM'd books with a Nook or Sony etc., but it's not like it really matters with Agency stuff and on the things that can be discounted Amazon's just as competitive as everywhere else.

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Originally Posted by Shakenbake158

Can't you just convert certain ebook files to a different format?

Yes, it can be done quite easily most of the time. For DRM'd books it will take the removal of the DRM infection, but if you're willing to do that it can be done in a few seconds once you have the necessary plug-ins or scripts set up.

boswd · 07-16-2011, 02:28 PM

the classic nook wifi at $119 is still a fantastic deal.
great screen,
supports ePub and PDB

I absolutley adore my nook classic and it's web browser, as far as eink devices go, is actully not too bad. something to consider

jupstin · 07-21-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Reviews of the iriver Story HD are lackluster. They software seems to be not all that wonderful. There is at least one good review on MR of the HD.

I can confirm the lackluster software complaints. I got mine yesterday and am hoping for some major updates

JSWolf · 07-22-2011, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ditchleyportrait

most ebooks are in .azw .mobi or .prc

Most people are going to be buying from Amazon. Most people will be buying eBooks with DRM. Most people do not know how to strip DRM. To those most people, this is vendor lock-in.

JSWolf · 07-22-2011, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

You can buy books in Mobi format from lots of places and read them on the Kindle. The only thing you're "locked-in" to Amazon for is DRM'd books such as those from the Agency pubs and I guess for me personally I say so what. Yes I can shop more places for DRM'd books with a Nook or Sony etc., but it's not like it really matters with Agency stuff and on the things that can be discounted Amazon's just as competitive as everywhere else.

Most eBooks do have DRM. So chances are, most eBook libraries will have a number of eBooks that were bought with DRM. Yes, you can buy Kindle compatible eBooks that do not have DRM. But, a lot of people do not know about converting. So if they want a reader that supports ePub, they either have to also keep the Kindle or lose their existing library.

The Terminator · 07-22-2011, 12:28 PM

I'm not sure, but didn't Amazon just come out with a new DRM that is virtually unbreakable? I thought I saw something like that from Alf? I don't know because I don't have any Kindle books.

I think the Kindle is pretty good for what you wan't (Web browser sucks though) . The Nook and Kobo touch are nice too but the Kobo touch doesn't have physical page turn buttons which can be annoying from what I've heard (The Nook is touch and buttons) .

I haven't tried out the Sony so I can't give an opinion on it, except that it is Sony.

Remember that if you go with a Kindle you can buy from almost any other company that has the option to download the Adobe E-pub version, which you can strip of DRM and convert to MOBI using Calibre and plug-ins. Same for library books but that might be illegal in your country.

But if you go for the Kindle you might want to wait a few months, because the new one is rumored to be Color E-ink and touch. So if it can wait a while you might want to.

pidgeon92 · 07-22-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Terminator

I'm not sure, but didn't Amazon just come out with a new DRM that is virtually unbreakable?

No such thing. The new DRM affects .azw files that are downloaded for Kindle 4 PC, and I'd wager it will be broken within weeks.

susan_cassidy · 07-22-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Most people are going to be buying from Amazon. Most people will be buying eBooks with DRM. Most people do not know how to strip DRM. To those most people, this is vendor lock-in.

If people do not know enough to be able to buy books from vendors other than the one that sold their ereader, then they will be locked into the Sony store, or Barnes and Noble, just as much as they would be locked into Amazon. All agency books cost the same, no matter where you buy them.

ucfgrad93 · 07-22-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by boswd

the classic nook wifi at $119 is still a fantastic deal.
great screen,
supports ePub and PDB

I absolutley adore my nook classic and it's web browser, as far as eink devices go, is actully not too bad. something to consider

For an extra $20, I would take the Kindle with a better screen (Kindle has a Pearl e-ink screen) and less weight (Kindle weighs 8.7 ounces vs. Nook 12.1 ounces).

07-16-2011, 02:28 PM	#23
boswd Banned Posts: 2,391 Karma: 1001781 Join Date: May 2010 Device: The Nook, Nook color and Droid X	the classic nook wifi at $119 is still a fantastic deal. great screen, supports ePub and PDB I absolutley adore my nook classic and it's web browser, as far as eink devices go, is actully not too bad. something to consider Last edited by boswd; 07-16-2011 at 02:30 PM.

07-22-2011, 12:28 PM	#27
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	I'm not sure, but didn't Amazon just come out with a new DRM that is virtually unbreakable? I thought I saw something like that from Alf? I don't know because I don't have any Kindle books. I think the Kindle is pretty good for what you wan't (Web browser sucks though) . The Nook and Kobo touch are nice too but the Kobo touch doesn't have physical page turn buttons which can be annoying from what I've heard (The Nook is touch and buttons) . I haven't tried out the Sony so I can't give an opinion on it, except that it is Sony. Remember that if you go with a Kindle you can buy from almost any other company that has the option to download the Adobe E-pub version, which you can strip of DRM and convert to MOBI using Calibre and plug-ins. Same for library books but that might be illegal in your country. But if you go for the Kindle you might want to wait a few months, because the new one is rumored to be Color E-ink and touch. So if it can wait a while you might want to. Last edited by The Terminator; 07-22-2011 at 12:32 PM.

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07-15-2011, 09:04 PM	#16
Ditchleyportrait Fanatic Posts: 504 Karma: 780086 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ny Device: Kindle DX Graphite	if you dont want the 3g, iriver story hd has a good screen and microsd card slot. if you need a batt replacement or quality customer service, amazon kindle is best bet

07-16-2011, 01:20 AM	#20
Shakenbake158 Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: none	Can't you just convert certain ebook files to a different format?

07-16-2011, 01:59 AM	#21
Ditchleyportrait Fanatic Posts: 504 Karma: 780086 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ny Device: Kindle DX Graphite	special offers is the only way to go. not only do you get 3g for only 139$ you also get awesome offers in some cases like this latest offer they're talking about on the kindle board get an ebook for 1$ out of 3000 titles. no question, get the kindle.