Which one

[Gazella]

For those who missed it, the OP is located in the Netherlands. No need to be sensitive about things like that.

[safrane]

I think it will be the Aura HD as it does indeed have a tap and zoom function.
The DUTCH equivelent of Amazon is an internet company called Bol and all their
e-books are in the ePub format.

Thanks to everyone for all the help , advice and information and to avoid any further
misunderstanding , will close with saying I am a Scotsman who has lived in the
Netherlands for 32 years .

[Gazella]

I'm glad you found the Aura HD suitable for your ereading needs. And no need to end this thread, if you get one, you might have some questions or even post your impression (which I'd be interested in especially since it would be your first ereader) so you can come back and post here

[Chi Cygni]

Originally Posted by safrane

I think it will be the Aura HD as it does indeed have a tap and zoom function.
The DUTCH equivelent of Amazon is an internet company called Bol and all their
e-books are in the ePub format.

Thanks to everyone for all the help , advice and information and to avoid any further misunderstanding , will close with saying I am a Scotsman who has lived in the Netherlands for 32 years .

You can also try http://www.ereaderstore.nl/ excellent service and 14 days return period.

[safrane]

Originally Posted by Gazella

I'm glad you found the Aura HD suitable for your ereading needs. And no need to end this thread, if you get one, you might have some questions or even post your impression (which I'd be interested in especially since it would be your first ereader) so you can come back and post here

Yes , I'll do that - thanks again.

[DaleDe]

Originally Posted by Gazella

For those who missed it, the OP is located in the Netherlands. No need to be sensitive about things like that.

Agreed. This is why the location information is vital in the user information that is posted with the picture. However, many people do not include this data making it hard to answer questions that are accurate for where they live. That being said, this forum includes a lot of lurkers and others who also use the information presented even though they are not the OP (original poster).

Dale

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by DaleDe

That being said, this forum includes a lot of lurkers and others who also use the information presented even though they are not the OP (original poster).

Exactly. And I think it's important for U.S. users to understand that a Kindle is a viable choice for library eBook borrowing.

[safrane]

Thought I had found the ereader that I hoped for but now am not so sure. The Aura Hd
is for sure very good but for someone who just needs basics , it's a bit of an overkill plus not all that cheap. I read a lot of military history with maps and diagrams so am back in
the hunt for a simple reader with a good screen and with the ability to zoom and enlarge maps and diagrams etc. Hoping the members of this excellent forum can again advise.

[misling]

My husband reads a metric xload of military history. The text books are fine on any decent ereader - he uses an old kindle 2 ereader. Kindle because the books themselves are generally cheaper on Amazon (and they are often expensive books). Cost of the media is a big thing, when choosing a device, because you'll likely spend more on the media than on the device.
For books with large maps, color charts, etc. basically he says no ereader is very good. A physical book is better. Except for carrying around, of course.

I should add that he does read some books with maps, charts, necessary color, etc. on his ipad. But there you're talking $$$. You might look into a tablet for the map / chart reading, though. There are less expensive ones than ipad, and there are some good reader apps that allow zooming, etc.

[safrane]

many thanks for the input Misling. Still haven't made my mind up yet !.