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Old 09-19-2014, 11:36 AM   #1
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Hi MobileRead!

I've never had an eBook before but I think it's about time that I get one. There are lots of books which I like that are available for free in PDF format, but I don't like reading from a computer screen, it hurts my eyes. I read lots of books and I think that an eBook would be helpful for me.

I did some research but I really have no idea which one is best. I don't need anything fancy, just something that will let me read plain text. I don't really know about all the different file formats, but I'd like to be able to read PDFs as well as being able to save money by buying digital books instead of physical ones.

Also note that I'm willing to buy used or refurbished eBooks. The name of the game here is frugal and functional.
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Old 09-19-2014, 11:59 AM   #2
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I spent quite some time doing research before buying my first one a year ago - kobo, nook, kindle, etc. I settled on the Cybook Odyssey Frontlight HD. Liked it so much that I bought a second one. Never regretted it.
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Old 09-19-2014, 12:03 PM   #3
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Also note that I'm willing to buy used or refurbished eBooks. The name of the game here is frugal and functional.
I assume you meant ebook reader, because used ebooks are still in legal limbo. Pdf books aren't best choice for ereader, try converting them first.
It all depends where you are and what's available there. Is there anything in adds in your country? You can pick non lighted ereader cheap, and they are all pretty good. It depends on what your preferences are. Nook ST used to be discounted, and that was new.
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Old 09-19-2014, 12:20 PM   #4
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I assume you meant ebook reader, because used ebooks are still in legal limbo. Pdf books aren't best choice for ereader, try converting them first.
It all depends where you are and what's available there. Is there anything in adds in your country? You can pick non lighted ereader cheap, and they are all pretty good. It depends on what your preferences are. Nook ST used to be discounted, and that was new.
Yeah I mean eBook reader. There are ads for used stuff but I don't know much of anything about eReaders, so I don't know what a good deal looks like.

I just want something to read books on, I don't need wifi or touch screens or anything.
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Old 09-19-2014, 12:25 PM   #5
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I spent quite some time doing research before buying my first one a year ago - kobo, nook, kindle, etc. I settled on the Cybook Odyssey Frontlight HD. Liked it so much that I bought a second one. Never regretted it.
Their website doesn't seem to be working for me. What is the price of one, and where can I buy one?
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Old 09-19-2014, 12:29 PM   #6
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Also, if it's relevant, I currently live in Canada
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Old 09-19-2014, 12:38 PM   #7
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I don't think there is anything from the two big companies (Amazon & Kobo) that doesn't have touch screen tech.

If you are looking for just a basic no-frills eReader, I would suggest either the Kobo Touch or Amazon Kindle (the model that is selling for $79)

Personally, I would suggest either the Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Glo or Kobo Aura. The other offerings from those two companies tend to get rather expensive.
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Old 09-19-2014, 12:53 PM   #8
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If you are looking for just a basic no-frills eReader, I would suggest either the Kobo Touch or Amazon Kindle (the model that is selling for $79)
I like the looks of the Kobo Touch, and they sell refurbished ones for $50
http://www.kobo.com/devices/kobo-touch-refurb-1.html

That seems like a good deal to me.

And I'm thinking it might be worth it to pitch in the extra $30 to get the Kobo Glo
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Old 09-19-2014, 01:11 PM   #9
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Ok, I'm looking at the refurbished Kobo Glo, but it says that "A USB charger cable is not included with this refurbished Kobo eReader."

I can't find where on the site to buy a USB charger cable.

http://www.kobo.com/kobo-glo-refurb-1.html

Will this come with some sort of charging cable, or does it need to be purchased seperately?
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Old 09-19-2014, 03:09 PM   #10
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Chances are you already have one, it's micro usb cable.
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Old 09-19-2014, 03:13 PM   #11
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Chances are you already have one, it's micro usb cable.
Ok, thanks. I thought that that was the case, from reading the specs, but it wasn't luminous, and I don't want to get stuck paying S&H twice.
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Also since it's Canada, local library probably has ebooks.
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Old 09-19-2014, 03:25 PM   #13
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I think I'm pretty much sold on the refurbished Kobo Glo, unless anyone has other suggestions.
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