Cheap ereader with audio support

africalass · 01-15-2013, 11:42 AM

Hi!

Have just started looking for a new ereader and a little overwhelmed by the choice. If someone can advise that would be fantastic - if not, no problem I'll do some more googling!

I'm just wanting a basic ereader for my young daughter - main purpose to have books available even when we travel round the world, which we do pretty regularly. I was just going to get her the basic Kindle at £69 (particularly as I have the Kindle Keyboard and have always been reasonably happy with that - other than browsing for books). However, I noticed there is no longer audio on it - and the secondary purpose is to be able to play audiobooks (eg from LibriVox) and classical music for her other studies.

Are there any inexpensive ereaders with good audio? I don't mind what kind of navigation it uses (button / touchscreen), I don't mind book format - though would prefer one that reads mobis to save converting all the book I have (though I can do this okay), it doesn't need to have its own light, standard battery life and storage. Don't mind about brand or anything - so long as it's compatible with Calibre and won't fall apart the first time I look at it.

Any advice appreciated.
Thx

susan_cassidy · 01-15-2013, 12:49 PM

The Kindle Keyboard would be your best bet. Not the cheapest ereader, but still reasonable, for what all it does.

ApK · 01-15-2013, 01:38 PM

I agree. And a KK 3G model, perhaps a used one, would give her enough free web access to look up interesting stuff about the countries you might be visiting.

africalass · 01-15-2013, 06:04 PM

Thanks so much for that! I was coming to the same conclusion. They don't seem to sell them at Amazon anymore so I'll have to look on Ebay. If I don't succeed, is there any other option people would suggest?

thx!

susan_cassidy · 01-15-2013, 06:31 PM

Amazon still sells the Kindle Keyboard. Go to the Kindle page of any of the newer models, and there is a link to the KK page.

africalass · 01-15-2013, 06:48 PM

Thanks - that might just be abroad then - I've been getting the 'unavailable' message whenever I go to look: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002LVUWFE/

It may still work out on Ebay though, so thanks!

Billi · 01-16-2013, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by africalass

TIf I don't succeed, is there any other option people would suggest?

If it is still available in the UK (but you should get a good price via ebay too) a Cybook Opus as the reader and additionally a dedicated mp3 player.

soulfuldog · 01-16-2013, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by africalass

Thanks so much for that! I was coming to the same conclusion. They don't seem to sell them at Amazon anymore so I'll have to look on Ebay. If I don't succeed, is there any other option people would suggest?

thx!

Some would argue a better option would be the Kindle Touch as it still has audio, and if you are in the UK you can get a refurbished Touch from Amazon via their warehouse deals for £64.99.

Click on this link to see the Kindle Touch on Amazon and then follow the link on the right of the page under more buying options.

I have a refurbished Kindle Keyboard from Amazon for well over a year and its been just fine.

01-15-2013, 11:42 AM	#1
africalass Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Various - sometimes UK, sometimes South Africa, sometimes other countries in Europe / Africa Device: Windows Laptop; Kindle Keyboard; Hudl2 (Android), iPhone	Cheap ereader with audio support Hi! Have just started looking for a new ereader and a little overwhelmed by the choice. If someone can advise that would be fantastic - if not, no problem I'll do some more googling! I'm just wanting a basic ereader for my young daughter - main purpose to have books available even when we travel round the world, which we do pretty regularly. I was just going to get her the basic Kindle at £69 (particularly as I have the Kindle Keyboard and have always been reasonably happy with that - other than browsing for books). However, I noticed there is no longer audio on it - and the secondary purpose is to be able to play audiobooks (eg from LibriVox) and classical music for her other studies. Are there any inexpensive ereaders with good audio? I don't mind what kind of navigation it uses (button / touchscreen), I don't mind book format - though would prefer one that reads mobis to save converting all the book I have (though I can do this okay), it doesn't need to have its own light, standard battery life and storage. Don't mind about brand or anything - so long as it's compatible with Calibre and won't fall apart the first time I look at it. Any advice appreciated. Thx

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01-15-2013, 12:49 PM	#2
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	The Kindle Keyboard would be your best bet. Not the cheapest ereader, but still reasonable, for what all it does.

01-15-2013, 01:38 PM	#3
ApK Award-Winning Participant Posts: 7,384 Karma: 68329346 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ, USA Device: Kindle	I agree. And a KK 3G model, perhaps a used one, would give her enough free web access to look up interesting stuff about the countries you might be visiting.

01-15-2013, 06:04 PM	#4
africalass Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Various - sometimes UK, sometimes South Africa, sometimes other countries in Europe / Africa Device: Windows Laptop; Kindle Keyboard; Hudl2 (Android), iPhone	Thanks so much for that! I was coming to the same conclusion. They don't seem to sell them at Amazon anymore so I'll have to look on Ebay. If I don't succeed, is there any other option people would suggest? thx!

01-15-2013, 06:31 PM	#5
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	Amazon still sells the Kindle Keyboard. Go to the Kindle page of any of the newer models, and there is a link to the KK page.

01-15-2013, 06:48 PM	#6
africalass Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Various - sometimes UK, sometimes South Africa, sometimes other countries in Europe / Africa Device: Windows Laptop; Kindle Keyboard; Hudl2 (Android), iPhone	Thanks - that might just be abroad then - I've been getting the 'unavailable' message whenever I go to look: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002LVUWFE/ It may still work out on Ebay though, so thanks!

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