06-01-2017, 04:00 AM | #1 |
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Looking for cheap reader - 100 USD max
Hi guys,
I'm searching for a reader to my mom. It's her first reader but she doesn't has big budget for it - 100 USD max as I wrote, and if there is a cheaper one is even better. The only thing that matter, is that it won't have strong light like smartphone and be reliable (regard to the price - won't stop working after a month or something like that). I'm not really familiar with the kinds of e-readers, but if there is Chinese cheap and good companies like at smartphones it will be the best answer for me. Thanks! |
06-01-2017, 04:35 AM | #2 |
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Does she want it to have a light at all? Which country does she live in? Does she want to be able to read library ebooks on it? (this is a dealbreaker for a lot of people who are on a tight budget.) Are any other features an issue (or a non-issue)?
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06-01-2017, 05:47 AM | #3 |
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I'd suggest a basic Kindle. $79.99 and the best bookstore around.
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06-01-2017, 06:03 AM | #4 |
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It will be useful, but not necessary if it cost more. We live in Israel. Library e-books not relevant for her, she download books on PDF and e-pub formats from the web. Not that I know, but from you experience what would be critical?
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06-01-2017, 08:12 AM | #8 |
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Note that a Kindle will not display her existing epub library unless the book are converted - most people here use Calibre. If the epubs have been purchased with DRM applied (Digital Rights Management), that will need to be removed first.
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06-01-2017, 10:39 AM | #9 |
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If you want to go Amazon and under $100, maybe a refurb Kindle Paperwhite. Your mom may appreciate the nicer screen.
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06-01-2017, 05:59 PM | #10 |
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Here's a link to one of Amazon's certified refurbished Paperwhites.
https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Ref...Be-reader&th=1 It is refurbished but it comes with the same warranty as a new one. I've bought a few certified refurbished Kindles over the years for myself and my neighbors and I haven't been able to tell any of them from new, except for the packaging, of course. All are still in use by my friends and neighbors. The Paperwhite has a front light which makes this a lot nicer than the Basic Kindle. It also has a 300 dpi screen. It's the latest model Paperwhite. Barry |
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Yes, if a refurb is available it's a good choice. They aren't always available, of course.
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