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Posted by issabella10 on 20-May-2011 13:25 Report
Does anyone have an e-Book Reader ?
If you do , are they any good ? Do you have an expensive one or a cheap one and either way are you happy with how they perform ?

I've read up on a few and I'm concerned about the battery time , some say they have 12 hours yet I've seen comments that say the battery power runs out at as little as 1 hour.

Also there seems to be a vast amount from China ( androids?) are these suitable for AU and can you download easily to them.

I enjoy reading and would like something portable to take with me on trips .
 
Replied by decluttering on 20-May-2011 13:55 (Ref 2293205) Report
I bought one. Charged it for the recommended time and then when I went to use it a couple of hours later it was flat (and it was off the whole time)
Replied by freds-fab-fabrics on 20-May-2011 14:44 (Ref 2293218) Report

I use my iPad and either the iBooks app or the Kindle app
Replied by nefer_sold on 20-May-2011 17:02 (Ref 2293247) Report

I have a "MiGear" eBook Reader (cost under $100 at BigW) and I take it everywhere with me. 

No issues with battery - on average it lasts for 8 hours of reading before needing a recharge, I usually only do 2-3 hours of reading maximum at a time.

Easy to download books from internet via pc/laptop.
Replied by issabella10 on 21-May-2011 10:57 (Ref 2293402) Report
Thank you all , as there are none for sale here apparently , I'll take a look next time I'm out shopping.

edit 22/5 Great to see some listed now
Replied by kiwiroo1212 on 07-Jun-2011 09:42 (Ref 2297841) Report

Hi issabella ive also been doing some research on these.
 
Apparently if you get one,  go for one that has digital ink technology. They are supposed to be much, much better.

You can read it in direct sunlight etc as opposed to those that have a backlit screen which causes "Glare" and eye strain on a sunny day.

Kiwi
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Replied by cezm on 07-Jun-2011 21:19 (Ref 2298001) Report
Hi issabella

After a lot of debating (and trying out Kindle and Kobo) I finally bought a Sony 650.

It cost more than the others but I am rapt. It travels with me and I am finally able to read some books!

It has a 6" screen, no glare and a long lasting battery. I like the audio feature because I listen to music on it too. I like the dictionary feature as well. I was a bit cynical because I sit in front of a computer all day and after a few hours the glare gets to me ... but I have been converted. The pages turn quickly aswell ... Oh, I also have a light for reading under the covers at night!

Happy hunting ... and happy reading
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