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I am not at all "up" with the latest e reader gadgets or Ipad which my friends are telling me to buy.
I love to read books on the train and sometimes the books are very heavy......so I'm considering purchasing one the devices that others rave about. My first priority is for it to be lightweight because I carry a lot in my purse as it is.
So I'm considering the Nook or Kindle or Ipad or any other suggestion someone here may offer. I say Ipad because I can also use it for internet access and other stuff I guess. I have a Dell laptop that i have taken with me on trips but it is a bit heavy so the Ipad may be a good option both for traveling and reading books? I'm confused and am trying to keep my life simple.....so I don't want to buy both a kindle AND and Ipad and I want to keep it lightweight. Some of my friends have the Ipad and they tell me they don't know how they managed without it...... so any suggestion is appreciated. thanks in advance, joanne
PS also want to mention that i borrow lots of books from the library.....is there an economical way to download books on a device? wl
I am not at all "up" with the latest e reader gadgets or Ipad which my friends are telling me to buy.
I love to read books on the train and sometimes the books are very heavy......so I'm considering purchasing one the devices that others rave about. My first priority is for it to be lightweight because I carry a lot in my purse as it is.
So I'm considering the Nook or Kindle or Ipad or any other suggestion someone here may offer. I say Ipad because I can also use it for internet access and other stuff I guess. I have a Dell laptop that i have taken with me on trips but it is a bit heavy so the Ipad may be a good option both for traveling and reading books? I'm confused and am trying to keep my life simple.....so I don't want to buy both a kindle AND and Ipad and I want to keep it lightweight. Some of my friends have the Ipad and they tell me they don't know how they managed without it...... so any suggestion is appreciated. thanks in advance, joanne
PS also want to mention that i borrow lots of books from the library.....is there an economical way to download books on a device? wl
First lets clear a key point up........An ipad (or other tablet) are COMPUTERS that can read ebooks with the free apps installed.
black & white screen e-readers , nook, kindle etc are just that e-readers. My son works for Barnes & Noble and lent me his Nook to try. It's an ok reader as far as it goes. But buying books from B&N is a bit expensive. The Amazon kindle is by far the best ereader on the planet due not only to the device being so damn easy to use but Amazon makes 110% sure you've got more to read for cheap (or free!) than you could in a read in a lifetime!! THAT is, to me, is why recommend the Kindle.....Support!
I started out reading on an ipad 1 and still use it for computer stuff but when I read ,which is a LOT!, it's my Kindle Keyboard that is my best buddy!!!!!
I've been using an Ipad instead of a laptop for the last three months. I like the tablet for all the dandy things I can do with it. I have a fwe books loaded and several PDFs that make it really handy.
The e readers might be a bit limited, but are often a cheaper price. I would suggest an Ipad.
First lets clear a key point up........An ipad (or other tablet) are COMPUTERS that can read ebooks with the free apps installed.
black & white screen e-readers , nook, kindle etc are just that e-readers. My son works for Barnes & Noble and lent me his Nook to try. It's an ok reader as far as it goes. But buying books from B&N is a bit expensive. The Amazon kindle is by far the best ereader on the planet due not only to the device being so damn easy to use but Amazon makes 110% sure you've got more to read for cheap (or free!) than you could in a read in a lifetime!! THAT is, to me, is why recommend the Kindle.....Support!
I started out reading on an ipad 1 and still use it for computer stuff but when I read ,which is a LOT!, it's my Kindle Keyboard that is my best buddy!!!!!
thanks for the response, appreciate it....how is the Kindle Keyboard different from Kindle and Kindle Fire?
I live overseas and will be ordering online so can not see these before purchasing.
Also concerned about battery life since i'll be traveling with it.....also want to be able to read when it's dark.
I've been using an Ipad instead of a laptop for the last three months. I like the tablet for all the dandy things I can do with it. I have a fwe books loaded and several PDFs that make it really handy.
The e readers might be a bit limited, but are often a cheaper price. I would suggest an Ipad.
thanks very much....i'm wondering if reading books on the ipad is as easy on the eyes as the kindle....do you know?
thanks very much....i'm wondering if reading books on the ipad is as easy on the eyes as the kindle....do you know?
I don't know. I have no problem with the display in the iPad. I have read while in a moving car and wasn't bothersome like reading a physical book can be.
thanks for the response, appreciate it....how is the Kindle Keyboard different from Kindle and Kindle Fire?
I live overseas and will be ordering online so can not see these before purchasing.
Also concerned about battery life since i'll be traveling with it.....also want to be able to read when it's dark.
The name says it all Kindle Keyboard. All the other Amazon kindles use a touch screen.
There is one issue that buyers often overlook with all ereaders & tablets......battery replacement. On my Kindle Keyboard it's an easy job with a little bit of care so I do it myself. On every other e-device on the market battery replacement is a major pain in the wallet and impossible for the owner to do. Just wait until you see how Apple handles battery replacement for an ipad!!!!
I have a bluetooth keyboard on my iPad. It is part of the case that I use to carry it. At least with an iPad you can also use a full sized bluetooth keyboard.
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