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Date Posted: 13:27:41 11/24/10 Wed
Author: usmgrad
Subject: I am looking for information about e-readers,

Mainly advise as to how they handle so I can decide if I want to get one. I read all the time, before I go bed, outside while sitting in the sun, in addition to just plain inside on the sofa. I own books, have given plenty away because there's only so much room to store them. Mostly now it's checking books out from the library. Are e-readers all there are cracked up to be? Or would I be better off sticking with the Library?

Technology at home is minimal, two computers (over 5 years old), a plain, no frills cell phone, no laptop, no Blackberry, however I do have wireless internet.

My daughter (she's 32 and a techno geek) has a Nook and loves it but then she says she doesn't like holding a book and turning the pages. (Go figure but I guess if she's reading I shouldn't complain)

So I guess my question is do you have an e-reader, or know someone that has one and how do you, they like it? Would you recommend one to your friends? And if so what features are worth it and what features aren't.

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[> anyone who owns one usually loves it no matter what the brand - but if you want to borrow books from the library to read on your ereader then you'll have to go with the Nook - The kindle doesn't allow to borrow or lend. The nook allows you to borrow from a library and share with a friend - it's restrictive - but available. -- chris k, 14:39:14 11/24/10 Wed [1]

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[> I have the newest generation Kindle and love it. The deciding factor for me was the cost of a book and to me Amazon has the best prices. Also I have found apps for the PC that let me take fanfic and make into e-reader format so can read fanfic on it. You can share between other Kindle owners. Depends on what want color or basically black and white screen, how many books can it hold, cost, how much do books cost. You might visit some stores and see them in action. Kindle is now sold at Target and Best Buy. -- Hope -hoping this helps, 14:44:32 11/24/10 Wed [1]

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[> [> There's an APP to take fanfiction and convert for an ereader? That might have been the deciding factor! There really is an APP for everything. Now if can just find my glasses! -- usmgrad, all the info so far has been helpful, 16:38:13 11/24/10 Wed [1]

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[> [> [> Ok so not an app like get on the phone but software you download to your PC that can take a PDF or word document and convert it to the format the Kindle uses. -- Hope, 19:13:31 11/24/10 Wed [1]

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[> [> [> [> I Googled it after I read your post, found lots of different "conversations" about it. Guess I'll be learning another software app in the future. -- usmgrad, 19:18:48 11/24/10 Wed [1]

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[> DH has a kindle and loves it. He travels a lot for work and it's wonderful to not have to take books with him. Remember Mac's delimma when Harm ripped her books in half? LOL When you finish a book you can just download the next one. So handy! -- JAG Junkie (Ronda)--didn't know about the fanfic conversion app. Interesting., 16:48:29 11/24/10 Wed [1]

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[> What exactly do you need to transfer text docs to Kindle? I have tons of fics and I hate having to print them out and take them when I go somewhere. The cost of ink and lots of paper will pay for one in no time. Any info is appreciated. -- bama, 20:16:25 11/24/10 Wed [1]

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[> [> I use Mobipocket Creator. Here is the link to the site http://www.mobipocket.com/en/downloadsoft/productdetailscreator.asp Takes some practice to format the documents right so they look good in eReader format. -- Hope, 08:25:32 11/25/10 Thu [1]

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[> I have a Kobo and it's really easy to read. I bought it in August, but swapped it for the wireless version which came out just after my purchase. It comes with 100 free classics already loaded. It shows you how many books you are reading, and takes you to the page you were on. It's very light and pretty. Mine is pale lavender. Here is the url. -- Cece, 17:25:37 11/27/10 Sat [1]

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[> I have it on good authority that the new Nook color is the way to go. -- Carrotts, 16:45:16 11/29/10 Mon [1]

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[> [> The Nook color is what has got me looking. -- usmgrad, 19:56:00 12/03/10 Fri [1]

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[> [> [> Nook color is the way to go. The childrens books read to you, you can surf the net. its easy to load books from Barnes & Noble. Fridays are you can download a free book. Plus with wifi you can surf the net, listen to internet radio, Love the nook color. -- GS1, 23:54:55 01/15/11 Sat [1]

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