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Asharin
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PostPosted: 21:47 - 08 Feb 2011    Post subject: Any decent sub £100 eBook readers? Reply with quote
As title, I'm after an ebook reader, preferably one that uses e-ink, and has wi-fi and even better would like one for less than £100 Smile

I've been considering getting a Kindle, even though they are over £100 (but no by much) but just wondering if anyone here has used any others that they would recommend?
I've googled a few but personal views on some would be a great addition to online reviews!
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PostPosted: 21:48 - 08 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
My gf has a kindle, it's very good.

Not tried any others, but I wouldn't hesitate recommending the kindle. £111 at the moment.
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PostPosted: 22:02 - 08 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah the Kindle is very likely, just looking for views on others before I actually buy. Just waiting to be paid the £186 that work owe me (they somehow missed it off my pay this month...) then buying some ebook reader or another.

Had been using an old Windows Mobile 5 PDA but I dropped it last night and it's now dead Very Happy
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PostPosted: 22:04 - 08 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I tired them all out in PC world. The kindle is by far the best for actually reading off.
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PostPosted: 22:42 - 08 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Value for money the Kindle is the best at £111

The Sony models use the same Pearl e-ink screens but are touch screen and are metal construction.

I like the Sony PRS-350 (5") because of the small size of it.

I bought my sister the Kindle for Christmas and its got some nice features.

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PostPosted: 00:57 - 09 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just buy a book. Charity shops are full of them for much less than £100.

You're all going to look silly when you fall for digital toilet paper and I'm still using the three sea shells.
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PostPosted: 01:14 - 09 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
You know how to use the shells?

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PostPosted: 12:24 - 09 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
panrider_uk wrote:
You know how to use the shells?

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Of course not, he just swears quietly in the cubicle until he's got enough paper.

Back on topic - the Kindle is quite a nice wee beastie, personally I'm on the lookout for a Nook Colour. It's not an e-ink screen (obviously) but after a few tweaks it makes a very competent tablet and pleasant enough e-reader.
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PostPosted: 13:18 - 09 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you can wait a few months:

https://noteslate.com/

It's on my Christmas list Thumbs Up
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My frustration with Kindle is that it's not touch sensitive. I don't know how my brain has been programmed so quickly to stab at buttons I see on the screen, but nonetheless, stab I do. Then berate myself with a swearword, loudly.
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My frustration with Kindle is that it's not touch sensitive. I don't know how my brain has been programmed so quickly to stab at buttons I see on the screen, but nonetheless, stab I do. Then berate myself with a swearword, loudly.


Yeah i had a shot of one to take photos of a leather case, i did not get the point of the keyboard, i kept trying to touch the screen.
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PostPosted: 20:27 - 10 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well bought a Kindle today, should arrive tomorrow.
I decided to pay the extra £40 and get the 3g version, it'll be handy for checking mail when on hols etc. I hadn't realised the 3g stuff was free..thought you had to pay for it all Smile
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Am I the only old fart left that doesnt like these Ebook thingys. I'd much rather hold onto a real book as opposed to a PC tablet one.
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PostPosted: 21:13 - 10 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
pinkyfloyd wrote:
Am I the only old fart left that doesnt like these Ebook thingys. I'd much rather hold onto a real book as opposed to a PC tablet one.


I love books. Something of a bibliophile given there are around a thousand here and three or four times that in storage. Been known to spend entire days ferreting around in historical archives and second hand book shops (Hay on Wye ftw!). I love books.

However I also love reading and being able to carry a small library around in something the size of a paperback is useful.
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PostPosted: 00:47 - 11 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
pinkyfloyd wrote:
Am I the only old fart left that doesnt like these Ebook thingys. I'd much rather hold onto a real book as opposed to a PC tablet one.

I like proper books too, just I no longer have the space to store anymore and I like to keep them as I do like to read books again sometimes.
This being the case eBooks are now ideal for me. That reminds me, I need to clear out my locker at work..I think I have a small library in there :o
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PostPosted: 01:45 - 11 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
chrisw wrote:
If you can wait a few months:

https://noteslate.com/

It's on my Christmas list Thumbs Up


Awesome
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PostPosted: 12:45 - 11 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Kindle arrived today, it's well worth the cash. Lovely display and the free 3g internet is going to be handy, limited as it is it's still going to be useful for email on the move etc.
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PostPosted: 13:21 - 11 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
The Artist wrote:
chrisw wrote:
If you can wait a few months:

https://noteslate.com/

It's on my Christmas list Thumbs Up


Awesome


A bit big for carrying around everywhere though

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^^^^

True but same size as a4, so rather than carrying a pad of paper round, carry that. Simples.
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The Artist wrote:
True but same size as a4, so rather than carrying a pad of paper round, carry that. Simples.


Yep, at work I always have an A4 notepad with me and get through a fair few through the year.
Referring to them often and carrying them around means they fall apart as well. The ability to draw free-hand onto something that can save the page and, if needed can then be downloaded onto a machine would/will be really, really useful.
Being able to read PDFs would be fantastic for making notes on technical manuals! I really hope this device appears! Smile
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PostPosted: 17:56 - 11 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
asharin wrote:
Well bought a Kindle today, should arrive tomorrow.
I decided to pay the extra £40 and get the 3g version, it'll be handy for checking mail when on hols etc. I hadn't realised the 3g stuff was free..thought you had to pay for it all Smile


Whats the deal with the free 3g ?

Do you mean that you still have to get a phone sim card from a 3g supported phone network and pay their monthly charge, or do you mean that its literally free to use the kindle as a web browser no monthly charges ?

Or is the 3G for the kindle just for downloading books you buy ?
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PostPosted: 18:21 - 11 Feb 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
The 3G is intended just for downloading the books you buy, although there is an experimental web browser installed by default that works quite well.

The 3G is free, worldwide. The SIM card is embedded in the device.
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