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How to choose an eReader
There is an excellent forum at mobileread.com that covers just about any problem you could possibly encounter with eReaders, eBooks, conversion software etc., etc.;
wikiHow has a well-written article on choosing an eReader and wikipedia has a good chart comparing eBook file types, but here are some observations from my own experience.
There are only three choices, but none is all things to all people. A cheap tablet is not an option, eBooks work on them but they all have a woeful battery life and the screen has the wrong proportions, whichever way you hold it. The same is true of most mobile phones. If you can afford an iPad, install the Kindle app and books with colour and illustrations look spectacular, but it does strain the eyes after a while. iBooks (now called Books) is better at understanding how the book is formatted but you are stuck with whatever size it thinks pictures should be. Whichever you choose, play about with the settings until you find the most comfortable font style and size. Some readers also allow you to change the margin size and the justification. Often the factory settings are odd, removing all the publishers careful styling for example. This is particularly true of some of the more obscure free software that you can install on PC's and tablets. * Myths about eReaders. Probably the biggest myth of all is that once you have 'gone over to the devil' you can never go back to print. If you love reading you will love the convenience - on the beach, on the bus, waiting at the dentist - you now have not just just one, but as many old favourites and new releases as you can afford, in your pocket. It's a different way of reading, not the only way. Finally, please buy a cover or a case. You do not need to pay more than you paid for the machine, a cheap 'sock' will do the job, but they do need some protection when not in use. And read the friendly User Manual, the quick-start guides are sometimes more confusing than helpful. You can download most of the User Manuals before buying anything, if you really want to research the differences. |
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