The Handy Dandy Guide to What Reader You Should Buy - Page 4

kkr1231 · 11-19-2009, 05:19 PM

Is there a reader that also allows you to listen to audiobooks?

desertgrandma · 11-19-2009, 05:22 PM

Don't forget to look here..........

https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_devices

pilotbob · 11-19-2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkr1231

Is there a reader that also allows you to listen to audiobooks?

Most every reader comes with a MP3 player built in. the Kindle actually supports Audible.com audio books. It is the only reader I am aware of that does.

BOb

gwynevans · 11-28-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Most every reader comes with a MP3 player built in.

While the Sony 505 & 600's do & support MP3 & AAC formats (but normally not DRMed tracks) , the Sony 300 (Pocket) doesn't have any audio capabilities.

Katti's Cat · 11-28-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Another thing, if you advice the Amazon store, also mention that it is not available anywhere but in the US. Not too sure about the Sony store availability...

Amazon / Kindle is now available international, well at least it got launched in Australia few weeks ago. Just the wireless download might not work everywhere.

rodin123 · 12-16-2009, 11:37 AM

Hi, I'm from India - the thread heading seems to be a misnomer: "The Handy Dandy Guide to What Reader You Should Buy"? Apart from the reference to the Wiki matrix, there's nothing specific about gadgets?

Now let's see: I came here through a Google search, trying to find info on what device I should buy and what device is available [in India]. What I was looking for was something like "Iliad's battery rating does not live up to billing - they have admitted" - which, incidentally, is somewhere else in Wiki itself and which I stumbled on searching around. Instead, this seems to be more about bookstores?

Oh well, on with the search. I'm rather thinking about the Hanlin - I have ebooks on my computer in pdf, lit, html & doc formats. So I go in for a device which doesn't handle all of these and break my head doing conversions, or I go for Hanlin. Any suggestions on this, any one?

QIbHom · 12-25-2009, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodin123

Oh well, on with the search. I'm rather thinking about the Hanlin - I have ebooks on my computer in pdf, lit, html & doc formats. So I go in for a device which doesn't handle all of these and break my head doing conversions, or I go for Hanlin. Any suggestions on this, any one?

I have the Hanlin V5 (Pocket Pro in the US). I've read pdf, lit and html on it. The wiki says it does .doc, but I wouldn't pollute any device I own with that format, so I haven't tried it.

I really like mine. It is a good size, it boots quickly, there are 3 ways to turn pages so I can change how I'm holding it as I read, I can drag and drop non-DRM books to it (I use Linux), it is expandable and it fits in my inside jacket pocket.

If you want lots of formats, it seems to be the best choice. That was a big selling point for me.

MaynardGKrebs · 12-26-2009, 11:54 AM

I've read clear through this thread and haven't seen anything that would have helped me choose the most appropriate device. There are a lot of words here, but almost no data, and what little data there are, are unsystematic.

Sattekop · 01-04-2010, 05:49 PM

Will be interesting to see if/how the Apple Tablet ISlate is going to change this market..... I think we will find out end of Jan 2010.

PennyPie · 01-04-2010, 05:51 PM

Quote:

I've read clear through this thread and haven't seen anything that would have helped me choose the most appropriate device. There are a lot of words here, but almost no data, and what little data there are, are unsystematic.

https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_Reader_Matrix

pilotbob · 01-04-2010, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sattekop

Will be interesting to see if/how the Apple Tablet ISlate is going to change this market..... I think we will find out end of Jan 2010.

I can't imagine it will. Assuming Apple does announce/release a table/slate form factor Mac on Jan 27th I expect that it will have an LCD screen and be at least $1500. Also, if they are lucky the batter would last 5hours. So, it can't expect to compete with a $250 eInk dedicated ebook reader device.

Perhaps someone that is willing to by one as a portable web browser/PC, etc would also read ebooks on it.

BOb

TonyTerra · 01-10-2010, 12:16 PM

Found the comparison page extremely useful Many Thanks

violetspike · 01-15-2010, 10:58 AM

Hi there!
I'm new here so if this is not the appropriate place for this post, let me know.

I am looking to dive into the ebook world but I am not sure which reader would suit me best.
I am planning to use the reader mostly for fan fiction which can be downloaded in several different forms; .pdf, .doc, even cut and paste .txt and html.

I'd like a reader to travel with and that's not too expensive.
I have been looking into the Sony PRS 300 and the Astac Pocket Pro. I’d have likely bought the Sony already if it had a card slot.
These are both about the price I'd be willing to pay at around $200.

Are there any other devices I should be considering.

I live in the U.S.

Thanks all so much.
Violetspike.

QIbHom · 01-15-2010, 11:03 AM

Violetspike, I have the Pocket Pro, and have read .txt, .pdf and .html files on it without issue. It is supposed to do .docs, but I don't, so I haven't tested it. Getting the files from my computer to my Pocket Pro is a matter of plugging in the USB cable, telling it to connect (not to charge) and then dragging and dropping the files.

I very much like my Pocket Pro, and it fits well in the inside pocket of my favourite jacket. This is very handy for travel.

You might want to read the forums here on the Sony PRS 300 and the Aztac forum, too. You'll see what people have trouble with and how responsive people are to issues.

newengland · 01-20-2010, 12:54 PM

Hi can somebody please help, I want to have the greatest selection of books to purchase, which reader is best for that?

01-15-2010, 10:58 AM	#58
violetspike Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 14 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: None	N00b Hi there! I'm new here so if this is not the appropriate place for this post, let me know. I am looking to dive into the ebook world but I am not sure which reader would suit me best. I am planning to use the reader mostly for fan fiction which can be downloaded in several different forms; .pdf, .doc, even cut and paste .txt and html. I'd like a reader to travel with and that's not too expensive. I have been looking into the Sony PRS 300 and the Astac Pocket Pro. I’d have likely bought the Sony already if it had a card slot. These are both about the price I'd be willing to pay at around $200. Are there any other devices I should be considering. I live in the U.S. Thanks all so much. Violetspike.

01-20-2010, 12:54 PM	#60
newengland Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: none	Which Reader Hi can somebody please help, I want to have the greatest selection of books to purchase, which reader is best for that?

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11-19-2009, 05:19 PM	#46
kkr1231 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: none	Is there a reader that also allows you to listen to audiobooks?

11-19-2009, 05:22 PM	#47
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Don't forget to look here.......... https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_devices

12-16-2009, 11:37 AM	#51
rodin123 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: none	Hi, I'm from India - the thread heading seems to be a misnomer: "The Handy Dandy Guide to What Reader You Should Buy"? Apart from the reference to the Wiki matrix, there's nothing specific about gadgets? Now let's see: I came here through a Google search, trying to find info on what device I should buy and what device is available [in India]. What I was looking for was something like "Iliad's battery rating does not live up to billing - they have admitted" - which, incidentally, is somewhere else in Wiki itself and which I stumbled on searching around. Instead, this seems to be more about bookstores? Oh well, on with the search. I'm rather thinking about the Hanlin - I have ebooks on my computer in pdf, lit, html & doc formats. So I go in for a device which doesn't handle all of these and break my head doing conversions, or I go for Hanlin. Any suggestions on this, any one?

12-26-2009, 11:54 AM	#53
MaynardGKrebs Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Sony PRS600	I've read clear through this thread and haven't seen anything that would have helped me choose the most appropriate device. There are a lot of words here, but almost no data, and what little data there are, are unsystematic.

01-04-2010, 05:49 PM	#54
Sattekop Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: none	Will be interesting to see if/how the Apple Tablet ISlate is going to change this market..... I think we will find out end of Jan 2010.

01-10-2010, 12:16 PM	#57
TonyTerra Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ontario,Canada Device: Sony PRS500,Sony PRS505 & Viewsonic VEB612,Apple 64GB ipad,Sony PRS950	Found the comparison page extremely useful Many Thanks

01-15-2010, 11:03 AM	#59
QIbHom Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 102 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Aztak EZReader Pocket Pro	Violetspike, I have the Pocket Pro, and have read .txt, .pdf and .html files on it without issue. It is supposed to do .docs, but I don't, so I haven't tested it. Getting the files from my computer to my Pocket Pro is a matter of plugging in the USB cable, telling it to connect (not to charge) and then dragging and dropping the files. I very much like my Pocket Pro, and it fits well in the inside pocket of my favourite jacket. This is very handy for travel. You might want to read the forums here on the Sony PRS 300 and the Aztac forum, too. You'll see what people have trouble with and how responsive people are to issues.

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