Can't decide: K3 vs Cybook Gen3

Gradientone · 09-02-2010, 08:44 AM

Hi

I'm finally looking to buy my first e-reader, and I *think* I've narrowed it down to the K3 or the Gen3

My main issue with the Kindle is the obviously the file formats. I'll be using a fair amount of ePub files, are format converters like Calibre any good? Obviously getting a Gen3 would solve this, but is it really worth £100 more?

Are there any readers I've overlooked?
Main things I'm looking for:
6" screen (at least)
Good usability
Wi-fi
Obviously format support would be nice, but if converting isn't much hassle then I don't mind
Portability isn't important

Also I'm from the UK so the Nook etc isn't an option.

Logseman · 09-02-2010, 09:07 AM

Cybook Gen3 is priced outrageously high. If your books in ePub don't have DRM, Calibre works quite well to convert them. And if they don't, learning how to strip DRM from those files is definitely worth the 100 pound difference.

HarryT · 09-02-2010, 09:58 AM

Both are very good devices; I'm sure you'd be happy with either. It is difficult to argue with the low price of the Kindle 3 - it is a very good reader indeed. As has been mentioned, it is easy to convert ePub files to Mobi format, and they normally convert very well.

Gradientone · 09-03-2010, 08:56 AM

Thank you!

Kindle it is then, I was leaning towards it too, just needed a second opinion.

09-02-2010, 08:44 AM	#1
Gradientone Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: None	Can't decide: K3 vs Cybook Gen3 Hi I'm finally looking to buy my first e-reader, and I think I've narrowed it down to the K3 or the Gen3 My main issue with the Kindle is the obviously the file formats. I'll be using a fair amount of ePub files, are format converters like Calibre any good? Obviously getting a Gen3 would solve this, but is it really worth £100 more? Are there any readers I've overlooked? Main things I'm looking for: 6" screen (at least) Good usability Wi-fi Obviously format support would be nice, but if converting isn't much hassle then I don't mind Portability isn't important Also I'm from the UK so the Nook etc isn't an option.

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09-02-2010, 09:07 AM	#2
Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	Cybook Gen3 is priced outrageously high. If your books in ePub don't have DRM, Calibre works quite well to convert them. And if they don't, learning how to strip DRM from those files is definitely worth the 100 pound difference.

09-02-2010, 09:58 AM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Both are very good devices; I'm sure you'd be happy with either. It is difficult to argue with the low price of the Kindle 3 - it is a very good reader indeed. As has been mentioned, it is easy to convert ePub files to Mobi format, and they normally convert very well.

09-03-2010, 08:56 AM	#4
Gradientone Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: None	Thank you! Kindle it is then, I was leaning towards it too, just needed a second opinion.

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