GameSpot user opinion: best e-reader

I personally prefer holding a book, but I'm getting one for my mom. Let me know your thoughts.

Kindle 3 -- I'm leaning toward this one, especially for the price.

Nook

Sony

Other

Edit: Fixed a typo

I have the ectaco jetbook lite. It works great with pdfs and txt files as it doesn't have to resize them. It may take AA batteries but that bulge from the battery area is a great area to hold the ereader. Has an awesome page turner on the left side where you hold it. It is compatable with the Barnes and Noble NookBook library so book availability isn't really a problem. It doesn't have the extra features of the kindle or nook but if I want to use the internet I will use my laptop anyway. I use some rechargable Rayovac batteries. I get about 20 hours of reading time. I have yet to test the standby time though I have left it in standby for 35 days at the longest and it still fired right up and had 3 out of 5 bars of battery left.

I don't like the kindle as it does not work with epubs so you can throw out ever checking out books from a library. I honestly would say get either a refurbished nook or a jetbook lite with an sd card.

Im using the kindle app on my iPod touch and even I am shocked by what I am about to say but I actually prefer it to a book :o. That said Apple have exceed themselves in greed and are now demanding 30% of all sales via the App so Im not sure where it stands at the moment :(.

I have the ectaco jetbook lite. It works great with pdfs and txt files as it doesn't have to resize them. It may take AA batteries but that bulge from the battery area is a great area to hold the ereader. Has an awesome page turner on the left side where you hold it. It is compatable with the Barnes and Noble NookBook library so book availability isn't really a problem. It doesn't have the extra features of the kindle or nook but if I want to use the internet I will use my laptop anyway. I use some rechargable Rayovac batteries. I get about 20 hours of reading time. I have yet to test the standby time though I have left it in standby for 35 days at the longest and it still fired right up and had 3 out of 5 bars of battery left.

I don't like the kindle as it does not work with epubs so you can throw out ever checking out books from a library. I honestly would say get either a refurbished nook or a jetbook lite with an sd card.

I have the ectaco jetbook lite. It works great with pdfs and txt files as it doesn't have to resize them. It may take AA batteries but that bulge from the battery area is a great area to hold the ereader. Has an awesome page turner on the left side where you hold it. It is compatable with the Barnes and Noble NookBook library so book availability isn't really a problem. It doesn't have the extra features of the kindle or nook but if I want to use the internet I will use my laptop anyway. I use some rechargable Rayovac batteries. I get about 20 hours of reading time. I have yet to test the standby time though I have left it in standby for 35 days at the longest and it still fired right up and had 3 out of 5 bars of battery left.

I don't like the kindle as it does not work with epubs so you can throw out ever checking out books from a library. I honestly would say get either a refurbished nook or a jetbook lite with an sd card.

So would you avoid the Nook color for an ereader? You should probably just getan iPad if you are going to do that, right?

I need to read a little more about the Nook. Can you just buy it at a Barned and Noble? That certainly makes it easier too.

So would you avoid the Nook color for an ereader? You should probably just getan iPad if you are going to do that, right?

I need to read a little more about the Nook. Can you just buy it at a Barned and Noble? That certainly makes it easier too.

Artof_War

I recommend the Kindle -- I've never had issues with mine, its battery lasts a month, and its very comfortable to use. I know the iPad isn't an e-reader and that some people use it to read, but I'm going to recommend this now: do NOT get the iPad if you want to use it as a reading tool. It's heavy, the backlight tires your eyes in dark environments and you absolutely can't use it if you're exposed to light.

Good ol' fashioned books ftw. :3aaronmullan

I buy books just to smell the pages.

I hate e readers, there are books that might to be left behind in the movement, perhaps graphic novels, the Halo books perhaps, there a little known books based on the Myst series that I find based on the little I have read so far are actually quite good that will most definatly never make it to e reader form.

[QUOTE="aaronmullan"]Good ol' fashioned books ftw. :3one_plum

I buy books just to smell the pages.

I like the smell of a new book too, and the sound of the pages turning.

So would you avoid the Nook color for an ereader? You should probably just getan iPad if you are going to do that, right?

I need to read a little more about the Nook. Can you just buy it at a Barned and Noble? That certainly makes it easier too.

Artof_War

My Samsung Galaxy S Captivate with ThinkFree Office. After getting my new phone, I have absolutely no need for an e-reader. Not only can I use eBooks on it, but can write .docx documents, download .pdfs and access the full internet.

And it only cost me $100 (on my three year contract through hardware upgrade).

I like the smell of a new book too, and the sound of the pages turning.

metroidprime55

My dad has the first version of the Nook and it's really, really nice.

My dad has the first version of the Nook and it's really, really nice.

Suzy_Q_Kazoo

Is the school you work at considering getting e-readers for the students and storing the text books in there because it would be cool if schools started doing that.

[QUOTE="Suzy_Q_Kazoo"]

My dad has the first version of the Nook and it's really, really nice.

metroidprime55

Is the school you work at considering getting e-readers for the students and storing the text books in there because it would be cool if schools started doing that.

[QUOTE="metroidprime55"]

[QUOTE="Suzy_Q_Kazoo"]

My dad has the first version of the Nook and it's really, really nice.

Suzy_Q_Kazoo

Is the school you work at considering getting e-readers for the students and storing the text books in there because it would be cool if schools started doing that.

I thought you said a few months ago that you are a teacher.

[QUOTE="Suzy_Q_Kazoo"][QUOTE="metroidprime55"]

Is the school you work at considering getting e-readers for the students and storing the text books in there because it would be cool if schools started doing that.

metroidprime55

I thought you said a few months ago that you are a teacher.

[QUOTE="metroidprime55"]

[QUOTE="Suzy_Q_Kazoo"] Lol, I don't work at a school. Actually, I still GO to school :PSuzy_Q_Kazoo

I thought you said a few months ago that you are a teacher.

Oh, sorry.

The Kindle is just fantastic, and its so easy on the eyes, it feels like you're reading from a real book. Its also really light and comfortable to use.

The Kindle is just fantastic, and its so easy on the eyes, it feels like you're reading from a real book. Its also really light and comfortable to use.

Samurai_Xavier