All new...and slightly scary

nikki · 10-08-2009, 06:35 AM

Hi all,
anyone offer advice, I'm currently useing a geriatric palm tunsten T to read my library of mobipocket and eReader books but its about to give out on me and I'm looking to replace it. I'm looking for something which has a bigger screen (ok so I'm getting older too!) and will read these formats (I've seen the conversion stuff and it looks complicated!) anyone have any recommendations (I'm in the UK btw).

(Hope its OK to post this here...is complete newbie)

MickeyC · 10-08-2009, 01:57 PM

Hi nikki and welcome to MobileRead. I've had a Sony 505 since Jan 08 and really like it. And you might consult our 'Which One Should I buy" section here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=123 Lot of good information there

GhostHawk · 10-08-2009, 03:15 PM

Nikki its not that scary here

After all, we all have one major thing in common, we all love books!

As for the conversion stuff, it actually sounds more complicated than it is.
I got started with free MS reader books that were in .lit format.
Did not take me long to learn how to convert them to something I could read on my computer.

I guess to me the biggest distinction on what to buy would be this.

A: Do you buy best sellers, and want to be able to download and read them directly from your ebook reader?

B Are you just as happy with books that are classics or in the public domain?
That may or may not have to be converted on your PC before you can read them?

If the answer is A, then you probably want either a Kindle or a Sony.

If the answer is B then I'd highly recomend the Jetbook. And I'd be glad to offer my assistance in learning how to convert books.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 10-09-2009, 09:27 AM

Welcome to MR Nikki!

I can also recommend the Sony

nikki · 10-09-2009, 03:48 PM

Thank you all, for your welcome and advice I'm off to read up on the reviews as suggested by cassidym and will look again at the sony and kindle (and may call upon your help GhostHawke if I get tied-up in untangling the conversion speak)

GhostHawk · 10-09-2009, 04:11 PM

Astak EZReader 6" reader for $149 at Fry's, in store pickup only.

Very much like my jetbook in many respects.
I believe with a firmware upgrade you would have support for even more file types than the Jetbook. Including .lit, html, and epub formats. Removing the whole conversion problem.

Just something to consider

Kashue · 10-10-2009, 02:58 AM

Hello

Try https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_Reader_Matrix Device Matrix, it has lots of usefull information.

10-08-2009, 06:35 AM	#1
nikki Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: palm	All new...and slightly scary Hi all, anyone offer advice, I'm currently useing a geriatric palm tunsten T to read my library of mobipocket and eReader books but its about to give out on me and I'm looking to replace it. I'm looking for something which has a bigger screen (ok so I'm getting older too!) and will read these formats (I've seen the conversion stuff and it looks complicated!) anyone have any recommendations (I'm in the UK btw). (Hope its OK to post this here...is complete newbie)

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10-08-2009, 01:57 PM	#2
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi nikki and welcome to MobileRead. I've had a Sony 505 since Jan 08 and really like it. And you might consult our 'Which One Should I buy" section here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=123 Lot of good information there

10-08-2009, 03:15 PM	#3
GhostHawk Data Privateer! Posts: 586 Karma: 62887 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fargo ND Device: Ectaco Jetbook& Jetbook Lite	Nikki its not that scary here After all, we all have one major thing in common, we all love books! As for the conversion stuff, it actually sounds more complicated than it is. I got started with free MS reader books that were in .lit format. Did not take me long to learn how to convert them to something I could read on my computer. I guess to me the biggest distinction on what to buy would be this. A: Do you buy best sellers, and want to be able to download and read them directly from your ebook reader? B Are you just as happy with books that are classics or in the public domain? That may or may not have to be converted on your PC before you can read them? If the answer is A, then you probably want either a Kindle or a Sony. If the answer is B then I'd highly recomend the Jetbook. And I'd be glad to offer my assistance in learning how to convert books.

10-09-2009, 09:27 AM	#4
ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	Welcome to MR Nikki! I can also recommend the Sony

10-09-2009, 03:48 PM	#5
nikki Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: palm	Thank you all, for your welcome and advice I'm off to read up on the reviews as suggested by cassidym and will look again at the sony and kindle (and may call upon your help GhostHawke if I get tied-up in untangling the conversion speak)

10-09-2009, 04:11 PM	#6
GhostHawk Data Privateer! Posts: 586 Karma: 62887 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fargo ND Device: Ectaco Jetbook& Jetbook Lite	Astak EZReader 6" reader for $149 at Fry's, in store pickup only. Very much like my jetbook in many respects. I believe with a firmware upgrade you would have support for even more file types than the Jetbook. Including .lit, html, and epub formats. Removing the whole conversion problem. Just something to consider

10-10-2009, 02:58 AM	#7
Kashue NightStalker Posts: 36 Karma: 230 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Poland Device: Sony PRS-600	Hello Try https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_Reader_Matrix Device Matrix, it has lots of usefull information.