09-22-2010, 04:59 AM | #1 |
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Online Libraries on a Reader
So, I'll be getting an eBook reader soon. It's a toss up between the PRS600/K3/Nook for various reasons. One thing that can swing my decision one way or the other is the access to online libraries. I have an account with Ebrary, you cannot download books from there but can view them. Any of these readers capable of doing that? Nook is based on Android, is there any Ebrary reader app or something that will allow me to view these files, not necessarily download them..?!
Apart from that, I would prefer a touch screen so that I can take notes and stuff but then the Sony doesn't have Wifi. Can the Nook support Note-taking with a firmware update? And the landscape mode? Some help please. |
09-22-2010, 07:37 AM | #2 |
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Before you dismiss the Sony for its lack of Wifi, consider exactly why it is you want wifi for. I've got the PRS600 and I bought it particularly for its lack of Wifi.
For me, it's no hardship to connect the Reader with a cable to download newspaper and magazine sites now and than, in large part because that charges the thing at the same time - and I have a tendency to let my electronic gadgets run out of charge. Used with Calibre, it's also the easiest way to rearrange my sorts and tags and download purchased books to my computer for safekeeping and storage. Then again, I spend a good part of most days on my computer so I like using the Reader as a genuine book, without the distraction of Internet connectivity. Your mileage will vary according to your habits and preferences. Can't really help you on the library issues. I'm not located anywhere near a library with e-books and for the time being I'm well stocked with reading material between purchases and free material from Gutenberg. |
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09-22-2010, 10:02 AM | #4 |
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09-22-2010, 03:19 PM | #5 |
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You should go for the Sony PRS-650 (not the 600).
It's so much better even without Wifi. And it works well with public libraries. Doin't know about Ebrary |
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Excuse the manner less bypassing of salutations. Quote:
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I contacted them asking them about it, this is the reply I got Quote:
Does the Nook browser support Javascript? Are the people at NookDev working towards another way of softrooting it? If I order one now, will I get the version that cannot be softrooted? Will I have to settle for a Kindle? Oh yea, another thing..Does it come with a wall charger? Last edited by thebelljar; 09-27-2010 at 10:53 AM. Reason: Added Question |
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