E-Reader for Cash Strapped Student - Page 2

HarryT · 04-05-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jbcohen

If you want book selection what I am told is that B&N has a broader book selection but amazon has more free and low cost books, where low cost means $4 and below. So neither is better than the other which one you get depends on your priorities.

Do B&N sell to people in Canada? I thought they only sold in the US.

crich70 · 04-05-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CatherineStewart

You can always use Calibre (free software) to easily/quickly convert your PDF's to epub for the Kobo should you want to read them in epub format (although the Kobo can read PDF's). I have a Kobo Touch and I'm really enjoying it. I wanted cheap too and it serves it's purpose well.

ETA I'm in Canada also.

You can also use PDF to Epub http://www.pdftoepub.com/ to convert pdf files for use on the Kindle. They have extended their free promotional til May of this year (usually $39.95) and it works fairly well. It also converts not only to epub but to HTML and kindle formats directly. The only problem is it can only convert one file at a time so if you have a number of PDF files it can take a little while to convert everything. I've converted PDF's with it for use on my Kindle and found it a good converter. Some files have headers which pop up on each page when converted directly to Kindle but a file can also be converted to HTML or epub so it's editable as well. And of course sometimes you can send a file to yourself via your Kindle email address with 'convert' in the subject box and have Amazon convert the file for you too. Kindle is the cheapest priced reader that I know of.

hopkinsenglish · 04-05-2012, 04:50 PM

Go for the PRS-350. Refurbs are discounted now in the Sony Outlet store for $59.98 (after adding them to your cart). PDF reflow is great, although it seems to be finicky with larger size PDFs.

HarryT · 04-06-2012, 04:29 AM

A 5" reader and PDF is a terrible idea. It just won't work at all well.

Begemot · 04-23-2012, 09:32 AM

The iriver Story HD for $49.95 at Target if that deal can still be found would be awesome for you. It has a 1024x768 screen and a fast CPU, I am very impressed with it.

It would be decent for scanned PDFs if it only was 9.7 size...otherwise it rocks.

Cdesja5 · 04-28-2012, 07:03 PM

Kobo Touch has just been reduced to $99 in Canada...with a gel-skin case (limited time offer for the free case)
http://www.kobobooks.com/mothersdayg...26mothersdayCA
If you want to borrow library books (cheaper than buying from Amazon or any other bookstore!) Sony or Kobo e-readers allow borrowing from public libraries.

Cdesja5 · 04-28-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Do B&N sell to people in Canada? I thought they only sold in the US.

I have bought B & N ebooks but they do limit the selection according to geographic location, same as Amazon or any other US bookstore.

jbcohen · 04-30-2012, 12:32 PM

My local best buy advertised a intro kindle for $40. That seems like a great deal for a cash straped student.

ProfCrash · 05-01-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jbcohen

My local best buy advertised a intro kindle for $40. That seems like a great deal for a cash straped student.

The OP is in Canada so probably cannot get that deal.

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04-05-2012, 04:50 PM	#18
hopkinsenglish Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: Sony PRS-350	Go for the PRS-350. Refurbs are discounted now in the Sony Outlet store for $59.98 (after adding them to your cart). PDF reflow is great, although it seems to be finicky with larger size PDFs.

04-06-2012, 04:29 AM	#19
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	A 5" reader and PDF is a terrible idea. It just won't work at all well.

04-23-2012, 09:32 AM	#20
Begemot Zealot Posts: 111 Karma: 18638 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Sony DPT-S1, Kindle DX, iPad, Kobo Mini,H20,iRiver StoryHD	The iriver Story HD for $49.95 at Target if that deal can still be found would be awesome for you. It has a 1024x768 screen and a fast CPU, I am very impressed with it. It would be decent for scanned PDFs if it only was 9.7 size...otherwise it rocks.

04-28-2012, 07:03 PM	#21
Cdesja5 Wizard Posts: 1,117 Karma: 2094306 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Device: Lots and lots of electronic gadgets...	Kobo Touch has just been reduced to $99 in Canada...with a gel-skin case (limited time offer for the free case) http://www.kobobooks.com/mothersdayg...26mothersdayCA If you want to borrow library books (cheaper than buying from Amazon or any other bookstore!) Sony or Kobo e-readers allow borrowing from public libraries.

04-30-2012, 12:32 PM	#23
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,025 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Piper College Device: Samsung A21	My local best buy advertised a intro kindle for $40. That seems like a great deal for a cash straped student.

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