02-23-2013, 08:24 AM | #31 |
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02-23-2013, 11:37 AM | #32 |
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02-23-2013, 02:24 PM | #33 | |
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Anyway, I would look at the Kobo Mini. Yes, Kobo's software might be more buggy than some others but for a basic reader, it works. Plus, the price is good ($79.99). The Nook STR is $79.99 as well. The basic Kindle reader is also good. At $69.00 it won't break the bank. I would also look online at eBay for the PRS-350/650. You might be able to find a used one for ~$50.00. If you go this route, just make sure the seller is reputable and has good reviews before shelling out your money. |
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02-23-2013, 03:11 PM | #34 |
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Nope. I'm going base don what the OP posted. The OP asked about two ePub capable readers. No place did the OP mention Kindle. But if the OP does come back and say the Kindle is OK as a choice, I will still say to stay away from the PW because of the number of issues with the frontlight.
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02-23-2013, 07:58 PM | #37 |
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bestbuy, amazon etc Umm basically sites mentioned here - http://www.ishopinternational.com/home.asp 5 inch would work too but right now want to focus on 6'' Yeah after lurking around the kobo forum for a while, I feel that I can live with the bugs. How about these ?- Kindle first gen Seller refurbished http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazon-Kindl...1c775#viTabs_0 N647 Used http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kobo-eReader...item53f4aba6e8 PRS-500 Used http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Portabl...item4d096c7e65 Kindle 2nd gen Used http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazon-Kindl...item2a29a17abd But the best deals IMO are- Kindle keyboard Used http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazon-KINDL...item2ec681e710 Kindle Keyboard Demo Used http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazon-Kindl...item27cec51d00 Kindle touch Used http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazon-Kindl...item23285c3b01 |
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02-24-2013, 08:44 AM | #40 |
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I haven't read the whole discussion, but I would suggest that the OP keep an eye on the flea market here on MR. I have found MR members to be very reasonable an up front when selling their devices. I have bought quite a few here for friends and family.
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02-24-2013, 08:49 AM | #41 |
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And FWIW, I don't think the "old" Kobo is such a bad buy! Several of my friends have them, and are very happy with them. Sure, if you've tried a more current device it feels very outdated. But it does the job of displaying a book without too much hassle!
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The Kobo is buggy. The PRS-500 you won't like as it's very old and slow and has a screen that's not all that good plus the battery could be shot. Also, it's fairly heavy. The 2nd Gen Kindle is broken. The Kindle Keyboard has a defect on the screen. Look at the upper right of the picture. Also, it's blacklisted and you don't want to get one that's blacklisted. The Demo Kindle Keyboard is out. You do not want a demo Kindle as it's not fully functional. Thee Kindle Touch could be OK. Last edited by JSWolf; 02-24-2013 at 09:32 AM. |
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02-24-2013, 09:21 AM | #43 |
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Probably just better to ignore JSWolf's comments on the Kindle, he seems to be a pretty intelligent, helpful guy, but he simply can't contain his anti-Kindle bias..... (Edited to add: of course he's now just posted a more reasonable answer while I've been typing out my reply! )
You can use Calibre to convert between the different formats, but be aware that when you buy books they normally contain DRM and you need to search for Apprentice Alf on the internet for help on how to utilise some plug ins to remove that DRM before you can convert. It depends where you will be buying ebooks from too, if it's likely that your ebooks will be .epubs, you'd be as well buying an ereader that uses that format. But if you are likely to buy a significant portion of your books from Amazon, the Kindle makes more sense. But you don't need to be restricted to one or other. As for the links you've posted, I personally wouldn't buy any of them. The age of the older readers (Kobo N647, 1st/2nd generation Kindle's and the Sony 500) and the affect on the battery has already been pointed out to you. I'd personally wait and keep my eye out for a Sony 650, Kindle (Keyboard, non-touch or Touch) or Kobo Touch to see if you can pick one of them up cheaply. The Kindle Keyboard could also be a good option, though as an example, the one you linked to states "Item needs to be reprogrammed ! > For some reason item can not be registered", which suggests to me that it's a stolen or lost Kindle and that's why it can't be registered? The other one is a demo model and you need to know what you are doing re jailbreaking to have any chance of getting it to work. The Kindle Touch you linked to mentions in the details "Fair Amount Marks Body & Screen", which might be ok but the seller doesn't have any photos of it and is instead using a stock photo, so that's a no, far too risky. If you can't find any of them cheaply enough, then ok, try the Sony 600 or the Kobo, but buy one knowing that the battery in it is likely to be a bit old and tired. I guess Asawi makes a good point about the old Kobo model, it is slow and feels very outdated, but if it's your first ereader and you can get it for <$30, then it might be fine for you. Last edited by soulfuldog; 02-24-2013 at 09:26 AM. |
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See my edit, up to your last post, yes I had read your posts.
I almost fell of my chair when I read your last reply to Hitesh1, you've hidden your anti-Kindleness! Do you feel unclean now?! |
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