Looking for cheap reader - 100 USD max

Yehuda · 06-01-2017, 05:00 AM

Hi guys,
I'm searching for a reader to my mom. It's her first reader but she doesn't has big budget for it - 100 USD max as I wrote, and if there is a cheaper one is even better. The only thing that matter, is that it won't have strong light like smartphone and be reliable (regard to the price - won't stop working after a month or something like that).
I'm not really familiar with the kinds of e-readers, but if there is Chinese cheap and good companies like at smartphones it will be the best answer for me.
Thanks!

meeera · 06-01-2017, 05:35 AM

Does she want it to have a light at all? Which country does she live in? Does she want to be able to read library ebooks on it? (this is a dealbreaker for a lot of people who are on a tight budget.) Are any other features an issue (or a non-issue)?

HarryT · 06-01-2017, 06:47 AM

I'd suggest a basic Kindle. $79.99 and the best bookstore around.

Yehuda · 06-01-2017, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by meeera

Does she want it to have a light at all? Which country does she live in? Does she want to be able to read library ebooks on it? (this is a dealbreaker for a lot of people who are on a tight budget.) Are any other features an issue (or a non-issue)?

It will be useful, but not necessary if it cost more. We live in Israel. Library e-books not relevant for her, she download books on PDF and e-pub formats from the web. Not that I know, but from you experience what would be critical?

Yehuda · 06-01-2017, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I'd suggest a basic Kindle. $79.99 and the best bookstore around.

I didn't understand which Kindle model specific you meant.

HarryT · 06-01-2017, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Yehuda

I didn't understand which Kindle model specific you meant.

This one. (Obviously the equivalent at whatever Amazon site is appropriate for you.)

Yehuda · 06-01-2017, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

This one. (Obviously the equivalent at whatever Amazon site is appropriate for you.)

Thanks!

meeera · 06-01-2017, 09:12 AM

Note that a Kindle will not display her existing epub library unless the book are converted - most people here use Calibre. If the epubs have been purchased with DRM applied (Digital Rights Management), that will need to be removed first.

John F · 06-01-2017, 11:39 AM

If you want to go Amazon and under $100, maybe a refurb Kindle Paperwhite. Your mom may appreciate the nicer screen.

barryem · 06-01-2017, 06:59 PM

Here's a link to one of Amazon's certified refurbished Paperwhites.

https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Ref...Be-reader&th=1

It is refurbished but it comes with the same warranty as a new one. I've bought a few certified refurbished Kindles over the years for myself and my neighbors and I haven't been able to tell any of them from new, except for the packaging, of course. All are still in use by my friends and neighbors.

The Paperwhite has a front light which makes this a lot nicer than the Basic Kindle. It also has a 300 dpi screen. It's the latest model Paperwhite.

Barry

JSWolf · 06-01-2017, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by barryem

Here's a link to one of Amazon's certified refurbished Paperwhites.

https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Ref...Be-reader&th=1

It is refurbished but it comes with the same warranty as a new one. I've bought a few certified refurbished Kindles over the years for myself and my neighbors and I haven't been able to tell any of them from new, except for the packaging, of course. All are still in use by my friends and neighbors.

The Paperwhite has a front light which makes this a lot nicer than the Basic Kindle. It also has a 300 dpi screen. It's the latest model Paperwhite.

Barry

I agree. That's a pretty good price and it's a much better Reader than the Kindle Basic.

HarryT · 06-02-2017, 03:32 AM

Yes, if a refurb is available it's a good choice. They aren't always available, of course.

John F · 06-02-2017, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by barryem

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The Paperwhite has a front light which makes this a lot nicer than the Basic Kindle. It also has a 300 dpi screen. It's the latest model Paperwhite.

In addition, it has a newer screen, so it has better contrast.

JSWolf · 06-02-2017, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by John F

In addition, it has a newer screen, so it has better contrast.

And it also has a front light.

John F · 06-02-2017, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

And it also has a front light.

And it also 300dpi.

06-01-2017, 05:00 AM	#1
Yehuda Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2017 Device: none	Looking for cheap reader - 100 USD max Hi guys, I'm searching for a reader to my mom. It's her first reader but she doesn't has big budget for it - 100 USD max as I wrote, and if there is a cheaper one is even better. The only thing that matter, is that it won't have strong light like smartphone and be reliable (regard to the price - won't stop working after a month or something like that). I'm not really familiar with the kinds of e-readers, but if there is Chinese cheap and good companies like at smartphones it will be the best answer for me. Thanks!

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