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E-book users, what do you guys recommend?
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Manegarm
Title: European Imperialist Good Guy
Posts: 1,964
Registered: 2003-8-11 10:01:52
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1/1/00 12:00am
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E-book users, what do you guys recommend?
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I figured I'd buy an e-book reader since well it's obviously superior to books and less heavy to lug around lets not forget that I can also get college books for it and not have to lug those around either.
now which do you guys recommend?
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reesescups
Title: //Captain America
Posts: 2,537
Registered: 2003-5-26 14:45:53
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In general Color-Nook. However with an unlimited budget and the extensive 'college use' you should be expecting - iPad.
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Scarne
Title: Capo di Scientifico
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Registered: 2001-7-23 15:24:34
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1/1/00 12:00am
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E-book users, what do you guys recommend?
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If you want it purely for reading books and such, one of the e-ink models is probably best such as the Kindle (aside from the Kindle Fire). 
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cobane
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Registered: 2001-9-6 18:42:56
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1/1/00 12:00am
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E-book users, what do you guys recommend?
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I've only used the Kindle Wi-fi model, and I only use it for reading. The e-ink looks fantastic and the Kindle itself feels sturdy but lightweight. It's restricted to .mobi format only but most places, like Project Gutenberg, offer Kindle versions so it's not a big deal. If you're stuck with an .epub you can use calibre to convert it to .mobi.
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Galois2005
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Registered: 2005-4-4 09:36:44
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1/1/00 12:00am
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Can you get a Kindle App for Playbooks?
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Yossarian_42
Title: RUSH > ALL
Posts: 1,046
Registered: 2002-2-28 11:23:20
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1/1/00 12:00am
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They are all pretty analogous at this point. Every time one of the companies comes up with a good idea the other companies all steal it in the next version so buy whichever is the most aesthetically pleasing to you.
Personally I prefer the Nook and respect B&N more than Amazon mostly because Amazon is the king of the hill when it comes to stealing other ideas for your next version; each new Kindle looks like a reskinned version of something somebody else just released.
If you want something larger with more bells and whistles the Sony Daily Edition is pretty nice. If you want something small, thin and to the point the Nook Simple Touch or the Amazon ripoff are my personal favorites.
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Elocism
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Posts: 787
Registered: 2002-5-3 01:50:00
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Date Posted:
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Date Posted:
1/1/00 12:00am
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Nook works well. Amazon's works well. You need to balance need and price. Then go after the best table that fits it. I have a Zoom right now and would love to afford and Apple. That said I like getting books from any vender on my Zoom. I think you are restricted with Apple. I could be wrong but Apple does not have the name iShakle for nothing.
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Groucho48
Posts: 821
Registered: 2003-10-22 03:00:14
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Date Posted:
1/1/00 12:00am
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I have the $79 Kindle. Works perfectly fine. Battery lasts forever and it slips into a pocket.
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Thugoneous
Title: Watching Caliente, BRB.
Posts: 1,128
Registered: 2002-11-2 18:00:54
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Date Posted:
1/1/00 12:00am
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E-book users, what do you guys recommend?
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I recommend getting something that isn't back-lit. I have a Kindle, I like it.
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