The Handy Dandy Guide to What Reader You Should Buy - Page 2

kelly1010 · 06-01-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AbFabGab

You might want to add:
I want to check out ebooks from a public library

This is a fantastic idea for a thread! : )

I agree!! This was DEFINITELY something I looked for once I found out my library had an ebook collection.

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Then that should be noted as well, it might be a turn-off for some people.

I agree with this too. Not everyone can have a Kindle, and I feel they need to know that up front. Nothing irritates me more than misleading advertising. And (to me), it's too complicated to covert formats JUST so I can shop on Amazon. I have been able ot find every book I've needed so far either on the Sony Website, BooksOnBoard, and my library.

DaleDe · 06-01-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

No eink readers have support for DRMed eReader. And to be honest, I do hope they never do. It's a format that we can all do without.

So much for leaving out your personal bias.

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In hopes of helping out people who come here asking the same things over and over again, perhaps we can get a list of the 'facts' regarding the various reading devices put together. That is to say - leaving out our personal biases as much as possible (you know you have them! )

ficbot · 06-02-2009, 12:09 AM

It seems like DRM'd eReader is listed as a supported format under the Astak Mentor. Is that not e-ink, I guess? Either way, I did not know a full-sized non-PDA reader could handle this format...

*shrug* When I buy it now, which is rarely and only at 100% rebate, I strip the DRM anyway so I can read it on my Sony. A tiny handful of my books have not turned out great, but the rest have been just fine. It is a bother though, and I do tend to buy much, much more multiformat ones now where I don't need to worry about this.

DaleDe · 06-02-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ficbot

It seems like DRM'd eReader is listed as a supported format under the Astak Mentor. Is that not e-ink, I guess? Either way, I did not know a full-sized non-PDA reader could handle this format...

*shrug* When I buy it now, which is rarely and only at 100% rebate, I strip the DRM anyway so I can read it on my Sony. A tiny handful of my books have not turned out great, but the rest have been just fine. It is a bother though, and I do tend to buy much, much more multiformat ones now where I don't need to worry about this.

Astak will support this format but it is not shipping yet. It is about a month away from shipping which is why Jon took one last shot at this format. At least I hope it is his last shot.

The same Astak unit will read DRM'd PDF and ePUB from ADE so all three formats are fully covered.

Dale

Pablo · 06-02-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Nope. No device with lithium-ion batteries is "space certified". Any electronic gizmo taken into space has to use a more primitive battery technology, such as NiNH. That means no current eBook Readers for the poor astronauts

.

Oh, no!!! I want my money back!

Alisa · 06-02-2009, 03:51 PM

I think for this to really work, the criteria would have to be tiered and ranked in some way. After all, it's not just about what content you read (and most of us would pick from more than one category anyway). Also, when you combine criteria, you may get conflicting answers. As people have pointed out, where you live is a big factor. If you combine that with the criterion of not wanting to do any converting, it's a game changer. If you would prefer not to, but you're willing to do it if you have to, that could give you a different set of options. You'll covert but won't strip DRM? Different answers. Same applies to library books. You can read all of them on any device if you're willing to strip DRM and/or do some conversion. We also haven't addressed things like features: dictionary support, search, user-loadable fonts, language support, content organization, annotation. These are things that matter not at all to some but are deal-breakers for others. For most, they rank somewhere in the middle. If these questions weren't so complex, this forum would be a lot shorter.

pilotbob · 06-02-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ficbot

It seems like DRM'd eReader is listed as a supported format under the Astak Mentor. Is that not e-ink, I guess? Either way, I did not know a full-sized non-PDA reader could handle this format...

There is no such thing as the Astak Mentor. That device is vapor ware. Where do you see this? If it is in our Wiki, it should be removed.

BOb

emai7s2 · 06-03-2009, 04:43 AM

Maybe something could be assembled similar to this decision-making "grid" for selecting cell phones: http://3lib.ukonline.co.uk/grid.htm

Chuckwade87 · 08-23-2009, 10:46 AM

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I read lots of Comics and Manga...

Space Holder

Could anyone help answer this one?
I realize of course there are lots of converters out there but that seems like a bit of a headache to me.

AdamGott · 08-23-2009, 01:37 PM

A few other considerations that I would have if I was buying another ereader:

Which one is the cheapest/best value? i.e. e-ink technology with long battery life, no lcd. I know that this is subjective...

Which ereader should I buy if I want to carry it around in my pocket?

Which ereader should I buy if I am rough with my electronic gadgets?
(i.e. throw in my backpack and slog through town, tossing my backpack around quite a bit)

AdamGott · 08-23-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuckwade87

Could anyone help answer this one?
I realize of course there are lots of converters out there but that seems like a bit of a headache to me.

I have converted comics to read on my Sony 505 and I don't like reading them on this platform. I have a comic book reader on my PSP and that is actually almost ideal. A bigger screen would be nice but it works well.

r0z3 · 08-23-2009, 11:29 PM

Hi!
I'm sorry I'm lost and tired of wandering the friggin' WWW so if anyone could help me or direct me to the right spot (please include the instructions on how to get there

)
okay so here's my question: I'm a Canadian and I want a e-reader. Nothing too intense or fancy just something I can read books on, load my class notes and that kind of stuff. I'm also a student with unlimited needs and limited ressources...
Thank you and sorry again if I'm in the wrong place!

GA Russell · 08-24-2009, 12:57 AM

I would be interested to see if there is a consensus here on bells and whistles that are not worth the money. That is to say, "I paid extra for this bell, and it turns out I never use it, and I wish now that I had purchased a less expensive unit without it."

pilotbob · 08-24-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by r0z3

okay so here's my question: I'm a Canadian and I want a e-reader. Nothing too intense or fancy just something I can read books on, load my class notes and that kind of stuff. I'm also a student with unlimited needs and limited ressources...
Thank you and sorry again if I'm in the wrong place!

I would say the Sony 300... that is to be released soon. It will be $200 US, not sure how much it will be canadian. You should be able to load your notes on it, but not take notes on it.

But, as a student... I would say a Netbook would probably be a better all around student device for reading books, taking notes, studying, etc.

BOb

captaingeorges · 08-30-2009, 10:12 AM

Now that the Sony PRS-300 is out, who will be the first to do a comparison between the 2 readers ????

As far as I can see, both have a 5" screen, and are geared towards ePub.

From the pictures on these forums, the Opus seems a little bit less "Square" than the sony and it seems to have more rounded corners.

As far as I can read, the Sony does not have a media card slot and the Opus has one...

Anything else ????? Does the Sony fits in a pocket ???

Regards,

Georges

06-02-2009, 03:51 PM	#21
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	I think for this to really work, the criteria would have to be tiered and ranked in some way. After all, it's not just about what content you read (and most of us would pick from more than one category anyway). Also, when you combine criteria, you may get conflicting answers. As people have pointed out, where you live is a big factor. If you combine that with the criterion of not wanting to do any converting, it's a game changer. If you would prefer not to, but you're willing to do it if you have to, that could give you a different set of options. You'll covert but won't strip DRM? Different answers. Same applies to library books. You can read all of them on any device if you're willing to strip DRM and/or do some conversion. We also haven't addressed things like features: dictionary support, search, user-loadable fonts, language support, content organization, annotation. These are things that matter not at all to some but are deal-breakers for others. For most, they rank somewhere in the middle. If these questions weren't so complex, this forum would be a lot shorter. Last edited by Alisa; 06-03-2009 at 12:56 PM. Reason: typo

08-23-2009, 11:29 PM	#27
r0z3 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: none ('cause i dunno which one to get yet!!)	sorry, but I'm lost... Hi! I'm sorry I'm lost and tired of wandering the friggin' WWW so if anyone could help me or direct me to the right spot (please include the instructions on how to get there ) okay so here's my question: I'm a Canadian and I want a e-reader. Nothing too intense or fancy just something I can read books on, load my class notes and that kind of stuff. I'm also a student with unlimited needs and limited ressources... Thank you and sorry again if I'm in the wrong place!

08-30-2009, 10:12 AM	#30
captaingeorges Zealot Posts: 125 Karma: 594 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Isle-aux-Grues, Qc, Canada Device: Cybook, Iphone32g, ipad, Kobo	Cybook Opus or Sony Prs-300 ???? Now that the Sony PRS-300 is out, who will be the first to do a comparison between the 2 readers ???? As far as I can see, both have a 5" screen, and are geared towards ePub. From the pictures on these forums, the Opus seems a little bit less "Square" than the sony and it seems to have more rounded corners. As far as I can read, the Sony does not have a media card slot and the Opus has one... Anything else ????? Does the Sony fits in a pocket ??? Regards, Georges

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06-02-2009, 12:09 AM	#18
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	It seems like DRM'd eReader is listed as a supported format under the Astak Mentor. Is that not e-ink, I guess? Either way, I did not know a full-sized non-PDA reader could handle this format... shrug When I buy it now, which is rarely and only at 100% rebate, I strip the DRM anyway so I can read it on my Sony. A tiny handful of my books have not turned out great, but the rest have been just fine. It is a bother though, and I do tend to buy much, much more multiformat ones now where I don't need to worry about this.

06-03-2009, 04:43 AM	#23
emai7s2 Connoisseur Posts: 97 Karma: 128170 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Palm & PPC	Maybe something could be assembled similar to this decision-making "grid" for selecting cell phones: http://3lib.ukonline.co.uk/grid.htm

08-23-2009, 01:37 PM	#25
AdamGott Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 2139614 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Kindle/iPad	A few other considerations that I would have if I was buying another ereader: Which one is the cheapest/best value? i.e. e-ink technology with long battery life, no lcd. I know that this is subjective... Which ereader should I buy if I want to carry it around in my pocket? Which ereader should I buy if I am rough with my electronic gadgets? (i.e. throw in my backpack and slog through town, tossing my backpack around quite a bit)

08-24-2009, 12:57 AM	#28
GA Russell Ticats win 4th straight Posts: 7,694 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	I would be interested to see if there is a consensus here on bells and whistles that are not worth the money. That is to say, "I paid extra for this bell, and it turns out I never use it, and I wish now that I had purchased a less expensive unit without it."