Cheapest reader with bookmarks and a few other features?

koichirose · 06-20-2010, 09:11 AM

Hi, I'm looking for my first ebook reader ($180 max), with a few basic features:
- bookmarks (ability to add multiple bookmarks on different pages of the same book)
- Out of the box PDF/txt/epub support (no conversions, though calibre makes it easy to convert)
- Calibre support would be great, since I'm a linux user and love that program (I've been using it with Stanza on the iPhone)
-- Dictionary, notes taking, search, mp3 support not really essential but would be an awesome plus

I'd read mostly pdf files (university stuff) and maybe web pages (I read that Instapaper + Calibre is a very powerful combination).
EPUB books, too, but not as much.

I've been looking around a lot and the current options are:
- Sony PRS-300 ($130): nice little ebook reader, does everything I need. Perfect, except maybe for the little screen and no SD support.
- Aluratek Libre ($130): don't really have enough info about this. Looks like you can write stuff with the weird vertical keypad. Asking for advice here

- Ectaco Jetbook ($150): it really looks the same as the Libre, is it the same device?
- Kobo (will be out at $150): I really like the design. It supports SD cards but no multiple bookmarks support. Only saves the last page you were on. Right?
- Cybook Opus ($180): Has SD support and accelerometer as a plus. By reading the manual, it looks like you can't add bookmarks to all file formats but only some (I forgot which ones). Could someone confirm?
- Sony PRS-600 ($180): this one would be my choice. Note taking, mp3 support, search, SD support, Dictionary, 6 inches screen, I would pay the extra $50 for all of this. But I read a lot about it and it seems that the screen, being a touchscreen, is really bad. Lots of glare

I plan to read a lot on the beach this summer...

I'm certainly forgetting some, that's why I'm asking here

Thank you and congratulations for the really nice forum!

loveangel · 06-20-2010, 09:40 AM

Welcome to the forum ..
well you have perfect information ..i always prefer kindle

koichirose · 06-20-2010, 12:15 PM

Well, ok...the kindle is a little bit out of budget...

koichirose · 06-21-2010, 04:59 PM

Everything changed today!
Nook for $149, Kindle for $189 :O
Which one between those two now?

Lastblade · 06-21-2010, 05:59 PM

Nook (epub)

dorino · 06-22-2010, 12:05 AM

Nook between those two.

I'd still be considering the 600, though. note-taking, etc. Try it yourself if you haven't, and see if the screen really bothers you. Outdoors, of course, it's great.

neilmarr · 06-22-2010, 03:19 AM

Good to have your company, Koich. And you've joined us in an interesting week. Kobo WiFi at under $150 -- more to follow their lead? Good luck and best wishes. Neil

koichirose · 06-22-2010, 05:16 PM

I just bought a Nook wifi, for $150.
It has everything I need (notes, bookmarks, audio, search), and more (web browser).

Interesting week indeed! Thanks

BenLee · 06-22-2010, 05:41 PM

Good choice. Nook at $150 is well worth it. This is definitely a good week to have kicked around the idea of buying an eReader.

06-20-2010, 09:11 AM	#1
koichirose Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	Cheapest reader with bookmarks and a few other features? Hi, I'm looking for my first ebook reader ($180 max), with a few basic features: - bookmarks (ability to add multiple bookmarks on different pages of the same book) - Out of the box PDF/txt/epub support (no conversions, though calibre makes it easy to convert) - Calibre support would be great, since I'm a linux user and love that program (I've been using it with Stanza on the iPhone) -- Dictionary, notes taking, search, mp3 support not really essential but would be an awesome plus I'd read mostly pdf files (university stuff) and maybe web pages (I read that Instapaper + Calibre is a very powerful combination). EPUB books, too, but not as much. I've been looking around a lot and the current options are: - Sony PRS-300 ($130): nice little ebook reader, does everything I need. Perfect, except maybe for the little screen and no SD support. - Aluratek Libre ($130): don't really have enough info about this. Looks like you can write stuff with the weird vertical keypad. Asking for advice here - Ectaco Jetbook ($150): it really looks the same as the Libre, is it the same device? - Kobo (will be out at $150): I really like the design. It supports SD cards but no multiple bookmarks support. Only saves the last page you were on. Right? - Cybook Opus ($180): Has SD support and accelerometer as a plus. By reading the manual, it looks like you can't add bookmarks to all file formats but only some (I forgot which ones). Could someone confirm? - Sony PRS-600 ($180): this one would be my choice. Note taking, mp3 support, search, SD support, Dictionary, 6 inches screen, I would pay the extra $50 for all of this. But I read a lot about it and it seems that the screen, being a touchscreen, is really bad. Lots of glare I plan to read a lot on the beach this summer... I'm certainly forgetting some, that's why I'm asking here Thank you and congratulations for the really nice forum! Last edited by koichirose; 06-20-2010 at 09:14 AM.

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06-20-2010, 09:40 AM	#2
loveangel Banned Posts: 137 Karma: 30 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: kindle	Welcome to the forum .. well you have perfect information ..i always prefer kindle

06-20-2010, 12:15 PM	#3
koichirose Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	Well, ok...the kindle is a little bit out of budget...

06-21-2010, 04:59 PM	#4
koichirose Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	Everything changed today! Nook for $149, Kindle for $189 :O Which one between those two now?

06-21-2010, 05:59 PM	#5
Lastblade Nookie are we Posts: 175 Karma: 496294 Join Date: May 2010 Location: NYC Device: Nooks with and without color	Nook (epub)

06-22-2010, 12:05 AM	#6
dorino I'm odd. Take note. Posts: 325 Karma: 779 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montana Device: deceased PRS-600, Nook STR	Nook between those two. I'd still be considering the 600, though. note-taking, etc. Try it yourself if you haven't, and see if the screen really bothers you. Outdoors, of course, it's great.

06-22-2010, 03:19 AM	#7
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,216 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Good to have your company, Koich. And you've joined us in an interesting week. Kobo WiFi at under $150 -- more to follow their lead? Good luck and best wishes. Neil

06-22-2010, 05:16 PM	#8
koichirose Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	I just bought a Nook wifi, for $150. It has everything I need (notes, bookmarks, audio, search), and more (web browser). Interesting week indeed! Thanks

06-22-2010, 05:41 PM	#9
BenLee eReader Junkie Posts: 304 Karma: 1220 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York City, NY Device: Kindle + Sony	Good choice. Nook at $150 is well worth it. This is definitely a good week to have kicked around the idea of buying an eReader.

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