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I'm thinking of getting a ebook reader but I dont have alot cash to spend on one, max would be $150 I dont care if I can get one used
I mostly have pdf format ebooks I have heard good things about ebookswise 1150 one other thing it must be easy on the eyes since my eyes get tried fast can someone please suggest one, or should I get a ebookwise? I'm even thinking of getting a PDA but I dont think there are easy on the eyes thanks for the help |
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The ebookswise is generally a good choice, but I'm not sure about the best way to get PDFs on the device.
Rather than a PDA, I suggest the Nokia 770 which makes a great ebook reader with a better screen than any PDA you are likely to get for ~$100. It has a color LCD screen, and you would have to pay attention to screen brightness to reduce eye strain. Note that if by "PDF ebooks" you mean Secure Adobe PDF ebooks (readable only by Adobe Reader 7 or Adobe Digital Editions), then these are not typically readable on any inexpensive device. Standard PDFs are readable using pan and zoom on the 770, or if they are primarily text they can be converted to a reflowable format. I would use Windows MobiPocket Reader to convert such PDFs to MOBI for the 770. |
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First of all, welcome to MobileRead, chapin4life!
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Given this, and your price range, I'd suggest you look for something with a reflective (i.e. not backlit) LCD display. I don't offhand recall any devices that both have reflective LCD displays, and handle PDF files well. In fact, most reading devices don't handle PDF files well ... I don't know about the Ebookwise and PDFs. I'd strongly suggest that you try to see one in person before you invest in it, to make sure the display doesn't bother your eyes. You may be able to find someone here who is in your area and has one, who would be willing to let you buy them coffee for a few minutes' look at their toy. ![]() |
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Ebookwise or a second hand Sony 500 can be in reach of the initial budget.
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