Which E-Reader does all the fuctions?

rushdie · 11-09-2010, 07:12 AM

If I were to stick to just the one which would read all the available formats, which one should I go for? I don't like to accumulate all sorts of readers for various formats. Could somebody point out the best reader to me?

desertgrandma · 11-09-2010, 09:15 AM

Welcome to MobileRead, rushdie

None read ALL the available formats. You need to decide which store (Amazon, Sony, BN) has the most books in the genre you like the best with the lowest prices.

Also, if you are considering checking out library books for your reader, you need to look at your local library to see what they offer.

jbcohen · 11-09-2010, 09:17 AM

Mine reads PDF and epub. If you want support for a lot of formats try the Jet Book.

Dulin's Books · 11-09-2010, 07:04 PM

PocketBook devices read nearly all available formats. They only support 1 DRM scheme though.

wallcraft · 11-09-2010, 07:08 PM

One option is to use Calibre on a PC to convert everything to one format (typically MOBI, for Kindle, or ePub for anything else).

The best of the latest crop of readers for multiple formats is the PocketBok 602. It uses FBReader for all DRM-free (not encrypted) formats, which means that they all work consistently well but FBReader does not support all the features of all formats. I like it, and use it everyday for all my reading, but I typically convert to ePub with a custom stylesheet first using Calibre.

murraypaul · 11-11-2010, 09:39 AM

The widest DRM/format support is available on the iPad, but obviously it is very different to eInk readers like the Kindle and Nook, and may not fit your needs. It is much bigger and heavier, more expensive and uses an LCD display, giving much shorter battery life.

Artour · 11-12-2010, 12:39 AM

Thank you very much, you have helped me Immeasurably with your referral to Calibre.
I have a bunch of pdf's which are now converted to the Nook format. I just bought the Nook and was about ready to send it back but am a happy camper now.
Again, thanks wallcraft

11-09-2010, 07:12 AM	#1
rushdie Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: none	Which E-Reader does all the fuctions? If I were to stick to just the one which would read all the available formats, which one should I go for? I don't like to accumulate all sorts of readers for various formats. Could somebody point out the best reader to me?

11-12-2010, 12:39 AM	#7
Artour Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook	Thank you very much, you have helped me Immeasurably with your referral to Calibre. I have a bunch of pdf's which are now converted to the Nook format. I just bought the Nook and was about ready to send it back but am a happy camper now. Again, thanks wallcraft Last edited by Artour; 11-12-2010 at 12:41 AM. Reason: omitted name of thank you recepient

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11-09-2010, 09:15 AM	#2
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, rushdie None read ALL the available formats. You need to decide which store (Amazon, Sony, BN) has the most books in the genre you like the best with the lowest prices. Also, if you are considering checking out library books for your reader, you need to look at your local library to see what they offer.

11-09-2010, 09:17 AM	#3
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,025 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Piper College Device: Samsung A21	Mine reads PDF and epub. If you want support for a lot of formats try the Jet Book.

11-09-2010, 07:04 PM	#4
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	PocketBook devices read nearly all available formats. They only support 1 DRM scheme though.

11-09-2010, 07:08 PM	#5
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	One option is to use Calibre on a PC to convert everything to one format (typically MOBI, for Kindle, or ePub for anything else). The best of the latest crop of readers for multiple formats is the PocketBok 602. It uses FBReader for all DRM-free (not encrypted) formats, which means that they all work consistently well but FBReader does not support all the features of all formats. I like it, and use it everyday for all my reading, but I typically convert to ePub with a custom stylesheet first using Calibre.

11-11-2010, 09:39 AM	#6
murraypaul Interested Bystander Posts: 3,725 Karma: 19728152 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Note 4, Kobo One	The widest DRM/format support is available on the iPad, but obviously it is very different to eInk readers like the Kindle and Nook, and may not fit your needs. It is much bigger and heavier, more expensive and uses an LCD display, giving much shorter battery life.