sparkeh Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 It's for the mother in law (must resist jokes) Don't really know much about these so what's good? Cheers
teejay Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 If its purely as an e-reader then the Kindle Paperwhite is incredible, for reading there is nothing that comes close to the quality of the screen on it. 1
X-13 Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 for reading there is nothing that comes close to the quality of the screen on it. How about an actual book? I'm assuming this doesn't need a lot of cool extra features [like proxy support and management tools] and is for a single user to configure and use how they want. Kindle seems fine. 2
sparkeh Posted October 31, 2013 Author Posted October 31, 2013 How about an actual book? I'm assuming this doesn't need a lot of cool extra features [like proxy support and management tools] and is for a single user to configure and use how they want. Kindle seems fine. Heh, well the problem is that she carries a suitcase of books with her whatever she goes and want to solve that annoyance (I mean it annoys me). No nothing fancy needed.
sparkeh Posted October 31, 2013 Author Posted October 31, 2013 Yeah been looking at kobo and nooks. I like that they use the epub format as well.
teejay Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 The ebook format doesn't really matter, Calibre does a great job of converting between formats 1
Rawns Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 +1 for a Kindle. The wife has one and swears by it. Plus in the likelihood she has a smart phone or tablet, she can sync books across all devices. It will even remember which page she is up to. 1
peterp Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Yeah, I'm not usually a fan of closed systems. But Kindle is just so easy to use, buy books, and they are cheap too. No problems with range either. If you want to get books from other stores (never found the need) then calibre on the PC does the job perfectly. 1
teejay Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 It depends how computer literate the mil is, the kindle is by far the easiest with whispersync from the Amazon store, but yes you are tied to Amazon, although that can by tweeked by using Calibre. The Nook isn't as user friendly and there are some doubts about how much longer Barnes and Nobles are going to continue down the ebook route. The Kobo is good, but can be a faff using with different stores. 1
sparkeh Posted October 31, 2013 Author Posted October 31, 2013 It depends how computer literate the mil is Good point, she isn't that confident, it's like watching a caveman attempting to land a jet plane. Kindle sounding good.
fiza Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Cant beat the Nook for price. £29 apparently NOOK Simple Touch 1
SpuffMonkey Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Cant beat the Nook for price. £29 apparently NOOK Simple Touch Its fantastic for the price - my missus has got one - and is not very computer literate 1
sparkeh Posted October 31, 2013 Author Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks everyone. Another (possibly dumb) question for those that use e-readers, do you think its worth going for the more expensive nook with a light. Do you find you need a light often?
elsiegee40 Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) @sparkeh Before you buy anything check out what her local library does by way of e-lending. Their books are often not compatible with Kindle. You might as well get one that gives her access to free reading material! I have a kindle and so does my daughter... we have never needed extra light. I was given the kindle, but would have chosen a library friendly option if I had had the choice. Edited October 31, 2013 by elsiegee40 1
sparkeh Posted October 31, 2013 Author Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks the library thing is a good idea. I'll look into it.
ZeroNeg Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Have a look at the sony e-readers. You can get excelent refurbs and they take loads of diffrent formats all handled well by calibra. Also has headphones for mp3 file or audio books so covers that as well. Light might be an option for reading in bed if you dont want a bedside light on though. Screen is excellent also. 1
SpuffMonkey Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Thanks everyone. Another (possibly dumb) question for those that use e-readers, do you think its worth going for the more expensive nook with a light. Do you find you need a light often? I've not needed a light myself - but then, I mostly read where I read normal books/papers, so there is sufficient light anyway. I would guess it would be most use if you read in bed and don't want to disturb your partner. 1
cookie_monster Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Is the Nook locked to the B&N store or can you download books from Amazon and other places as well? thanks
SpuffMonkey Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Is the Nook locked to the B&N store or can you download books from Amazon and other places as well? thanks My wife has got a Nook simple (great value at about £30) - it can show any epub type file - you can grab loads off Gutenburg etc - or convert using Calibre If you're feeling flush - you could get her a simple for the books and a Nook HD+ for everything else - its a nifty bit of kit for the price
cookie_monster Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Am I right that you can have a Kindle reader app on Windows, download a book from Amazon (often cheapest) then convert with Calibre and side load onto your Nook
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