What is your favorite under $100 reader?

mystika1 · 03-23-2013, 05:23 PM

Hi,
The title pretty much says it all. I am searching for a good reader for my dd(10).

Thanks,

Penny

SteveEisenberg · 03-23-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mystika1

Hi,
The title pretty much says it all. I am searching for a good reader for my dd(10).

Thanks,

Penny

I'd need to know more.

Is she careful with her things, or a bit clumsy? Would she feel ill-used if the device was used? Or if it was monochrome?

What is going to happen in your household if there is accidental damage? Unless everyone is going to take that pretty much in stride, you need something with a no questions asked warranty.

I can tell you what I would have wanted when I was 10, but it might not apply

mr_nihilism · 03-23-2013, 07:31 PM

Kobo Mini

david_e · 03-23-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_nihilism

Kobo Mini

Second for a Kobo Mini

meeera · 03-23-2013, 10:06 PM

My ten year old is loving my old Kobo Touch. A Mini would be great too for text, but perhaps not as good for some heavily illustrated novels. Whatever you choose, get a good, rigid case.

mystika1 · 03-23-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveEisenberg

I'd need to know more.

Is she careful with her things, or a bit clumsy? Would she feel ill-used if the device was used? Or if it was monochrome?

What is going to happen in your household if there is accidental damage? Unless everyone is going to take that pretty much in stride, you need something with a no questions asked warranty.

I can tell you what I would have wanted when I was 10, but it might not apply

Well...she tries to be careful but...
I will need something that is not super fragile. She does not care if it is used.I also prefer e ink because she would end up on the net if I would get a tablet. She gets distracted way too easy.

Thanks,
Penny

theinfamousj · 03-24-2013, 02:03 AM

If you can find it and enjoy battery life, a Kobo WiFi. That should be really cheap because their last official price point was $40.

If she is a bit clumsier, hit up eBay for a Literati ($15). It had a color screen, is back lit, and the battery stays charged only for 8 hours at a time, but it is cheaper to replace if need be, and uses the same operating system as the Kobo products.

SteveEisenberg · 03-24-2013, 09:01 AM

The base model Kindle is $10 less than the base model of Nook or Kobo. And Amazon has a reputation for repeatedly replacing cracked eInk screens, up to the one year warranty expiration (although googling shows that the other brands are also known to replace cracked eInk screens -- policies for cracked color screens are less generous).

Plus with Kindle:

-- Stable software
-- Brand name American kids tend to be impressed by
-- Rudimentary browser (works for reading news web sites like twp.com that, if a child was interested, will IMHO increase store of knowledge more than fiction)
-- Sometimes, but not now, bundled at stores like Staples with a $25 gift card

Cons:

-- Lack of touch screen or keyboard makes it a little harder to use (although this also makes it harder to use for purposes other than reading)
-- Lack of ePub support means slightly fewer public library borrowing options (incompatible with 3M Cloud Library)
-- $30 extra for model without advertising

At her age, I would have been happiest with this, but, then, I was and am a newspaper reader:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazon-Kindl...item4d0ad0c46f

P.S. Looking at my last link, the item description is not 100 percent correct (does not have the "Pearl" screen). But I have purchased from this vendor without a problem.

Asawi · 03-24-2013, 12:25 PM

You can get used Nook Touches with pretty covers REALLY cheap on eBay! I'm talking around $50, sometimes even including shipping!
I think the Nook Touch is an awsome device! I don't buy ANYTHING from BN (I'm in Sweden), I sideload everything. Works great!
Even new it's only $79

GA Russell · 03-24-2013, 07:52 PM

I recommend that you not make up your mind without first considering the jetBook Lite at $56.95...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA1CU0CT9361

booklover6 · 03-25-2013, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GA Russell

I recommend that you not make up your mind without first considering the jetBook Lite at $56.95...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA1CU0CT9361

Agreed....that device is not as fragile as a Kindle or any other e-ink device, in my opinion.

Teknikal · 03-26-2013, 02:09 AM

I'm going to go Kobo Mini as well.

mointer · 03-26-2013, 04:48 AM

Kobo mini is pretty good. I'm using too!

HarryT · 03-26-2013, 09:28 AM

What is a "dd(10)"?

mystika1 · 03-26-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

What is a "dd(10)"?

Sorry, daughter who is 10 years old.

Penny

03-23-2013, 05:23 PM	#1
mystika1 Addict Posts: 353 Karma: 1360168 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Louisiana Device: IPad Air 2, , Kindle Voyage, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura H2Ov1, Kobo Mini	What is your favorite under $100 reader? Hi, The title pretty much says it all. I am searching for a good reader for my dd(10). Thanks, Penny

03-24-2013, 09:01 AM	#8
SteveEisenberg Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,469 Karma: 44114178 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: near Philadelphia USA Device: Kindle Kids Edition, Fire HD 10 (11th generation)	The base model Kindle is $10 less than the base model of Nook or Kobo. And Amazon has a reputation for repeatedly replacing cracked eInk screens, up to the one year warranty expiration (although googling shows that the other brands are also known to replace cracked eInk screens -- policies for cracked color screens are less generous). Plus with Kindle: -- Stable software -- Brand name American kids tend to be impressed by -- Rudimentary browser (works for reading news web sites like twp.com that, if a child was interested, will IMHO increase store of knowledge more than fiction) -- Sometimes, but not now, bundled at stores like Staples with a $25 gift card Cons: -- Lack of touch screen or keyboard makes it a little harder to use (although this also makes it harder to use for purposes other than reading) -- Lack of ePub support means slightly fewer public library borrowing options (incompatible with 3M Cloud Library) -- $30 extra for model without advertising At her age, I would have been happiest with this, but, then, I was and am a newspaper reader: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazon-Kindl...item4d0ad0c46f P.S. Looking at my last link, the item description is not 100 percent correct (does not have the "Pearl" screen). But I have purchased from this vendor without a problem. Last edited by SteveEisenberg; 03-24-2013 at 10:21 AM.

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meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,862 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	My ten year old is loving my old Kobo Touch. A Mini would be great too for text, but perhaps not as good for some heavily illustrated novels. Whatever you choose, get a good, rigid case.

03-24-2013, 02:03 AM	#7
theinfamousj Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 2030000 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kobo Glo (pink back)	If you can find it and enjoy battery life, a Kobo WiFi. That should be really cheap because their last official price point was $40. If she is a bit clumsier, hit up eBay for a Literati ($15). It had a color screen, is back lit, and the battery stays charged only for 8 hours at a time, but it is cheaper to replace if need be, and uses the same operating system as the Kobo products.

03-24-2013, 12:25 PM	#9
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,467 Karma: 3865860 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	You can get used Nook Touches with pretty covers REALLY cheap on eBay! I'm talking around $50, sometimes even including shipping! I think the Nook Touch is an awsome device! I don't buy ANYTHING from BN (I'm in Sweden), I sideload everything. Works great! Even new it's only $79

03-24-2013, 07:52 PM	#10
GA Russell Als, Lions host Semis Posts: 7,715 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	I recommend that you not make up your mind without first considering the jetBook Lite at $56.95... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA1CU0CT9361

03-26-2013, 02:09 AM	#12
Teknikal Fanatic Posts: 574 Karma: 5264318 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belfast Device: Sony T1, Note Pro 12.2, Honor 10	I'm going to go Kobo Mini as well.

03-26-2013, 04:48 AM	#13
mointer Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 480352 Join Date: Mar 2013 Device: none	Kobo mini is pretty good. I'm using too!

03-26-2013, 09:28 AM	#14
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	What is a "dd(10)"?