What is the advantage of having more than one ereader? - Page 3

Xerxes · 09-28-2009, 04:43 AM

Tech whores. No device gets everything down "right". Some people do get all of their needs met by one but I think most folks get finicky after new stuff comes out or something does this or that better.

Format C: · 09-28-2009, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chilady1

I hope this forum doesn't take this as a stupid question but I noticed that many of you have more than one ereader. Why is that the case? I can imagine that one ereader has functionality that perhaps another one does not. But how do you keep your collection of books in order between one, two or even more devices? Just wanted to collect some feedback and see if there is a reason for me to purchase something above and beyond the Kindle I already have. Thanks for your consideration on this topic.

I use the iLiad for pdf (mostrly newspapers), comic books and whenever I think I need dictionary lookup (mobipocket english novels more "cahallenging" than simple thrillers and SF).
I use the Sony 505 for the rest (italian novels and "easy" english books).

If the iLiad had the same operational speed of the Sony, I wouldn't need another reader (liseuse?)

kennyc · 09-28-2009, 05:55 AM

And I just bought a second 505 as a backup since it is the best of the Sony Reader line (at least for my needs - Reading

)and they dropped the price at Target to discontinue it ($239).

doreenjoy · 09-28-2009, 11:39 PM

I use one reader for fiction and one for non-fiction. The fiction one ha a better screen and the non fiction one has highlighting and note taking capabilities, which I only need for non-fiction books.

I also have an old junky reader that I take on trips where I'm not going to be in control of my luggage. It wouldn't break my heart if it was stolen.

davidspitzer · 09-28-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chilady1

I hope this forum doesn't take this as a stupid question but I noticed that many of you have more than one ereader. Why is that the case? I can imagine that one ereader has functionality that perhaps another one does not. But how do you keep your collection of books in order between one, two or even more devices? Just wanted to collect some feedback and see if there is a reason for me to purchase something above and beyond the Kindle I already have. Thanks for your consideration on this topic.

Clearly we have issues - but seriously a large format and small format make sense to me - one for reading pdf's and such and the other for pocket reading

EowynCarter · 09-29-2009, 05:13 AM

I didn't meant to get the opus at first. Then bookeen sowed up to make a demo, and i though : Woo, cool. here's how to make my bag even lighter

And I like the shelve concept.

And , then, if someone finally out a reader that fits me, i might get a larger one for home reading.

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09-28-2009, 04:43 AM	#31
Xerxes Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Device: Astak EZReader, Pocket Pro	Tech whores. No device gets everything down "right". Some people do get all of their needs met by one but I think most folks get finicky after new stuff comes out or something does this or that better.

09-28-2009, 05:55 AM	#33
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,903 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	And I just bought a second 505 as a backup since it is the best of the Sony Reader line (at least for my needs - Reading )and they dropped the price at Target to discontinue it ($239).

09-28-2009, 11:39 PM	#34
doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	I use one reader for fiction and one for non-fiction. The fiction one ha a better screen and the non fiction one has highlighting and note taking capabilities, which I only need for non-fiction books. I also have an old junky reader that I take on trips where I'm not going to be in control of my luggage. It wouldn't break my heart if it was stolen.

09-29-2009, 05:13 AM	#36
EowynCarter Wizard Posts: 4,337 Karma: 4000000 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Paris Device: Cybooks; Sony PRS-T1	I didn't meant to get the opus at first. Then bookeen sowed up to make a demo, and i though : Woo, cool. here's how to make my bag even lighter And I like the shelve concept. And , then, if someone finally out a reader that fits me, i might get a larger one for home reading.

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