SteveStrummerUK
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Advice please - it looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet.
My creaking bookcases having been once again relieved thanks to a trip to donate at the local second-hand bookshop, I've finally decided to become acquainted with the 21st century and consider getting myself an e-reader device of some description. I know a lot of you have tablets and phones that also double up as e-readers, but I'm really after some advice from anyone who uses a 'standalone' reader. I've had a quick scan around the web, and from what I can tell, I'm guessing I'll need something like a Kindle or a Nook. I have the free Kindle-Reader on my PC, but I want something a bit more portable. I'm not particularly worried about it having a vast memory, being back-lit, or having a 'paperwhite' type screen for outdoor use. Just a simple reader that can hold a few books. Thanks in advance of any guidance 
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Re: Advice please - it looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet.
2014/08/12 12:58:34
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It's not for everyone, but I just use the free Kindle app on my iPhone. It works great and I've read a ton of books on it without having to carry a second device. You end up doing more page turns, but I can live with that.
And with a combination of Google Drive and iReader, I also have all of my manuals available for reading on my phone as well.
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Re: Advice please - it looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet.
2014/08/12 13:12:50
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In my family we have a collection of devices. Some were free. My wife uses a Kindle Fire HD for eBooks and she likes it. I read on my iPad. (Both of these tablets were free. Don't judge.) I've also read a lot of books on my phone. I enjoy reading on the tablet more because I like the larger screen.
I've gotten books from Amazon, iTunes, Smashwords, B&N, and other sites. My wife uses those stores but also likes Google Play. We borrow eBooks from our local public library frequently. Each of these devices has apps to read all kinds of formats, so we never have a formatting problem.
I have no experience with dedicated readers that have no other app capabilities, so I can't comment on those. I'm interested to see what you choose to go with in the end.
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Re: Advice please - it looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet.
2014/08/12 14:43:16
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A kindle fire is just an android tablet, you are better of with a Nexus 7 or 10 (much better tablets which come with generic android with Amazon bloat removed) and then install kindle app and/or google play books.
In regard to the black and white eink readers I have a kindle that just sits around gathering dust as my nexus 5 and nexus 10 makes it totally obsolete for me.
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SteveStrummerUK
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Re: Advice please - it looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet.
2014/08/12 16:20:27
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CakeAlexS
In regard to the black and white eink readers I have a kindle that just sits around gathering dust as my nexus 5 and nexus 10 makes it totally obsolete for me.
Hey Alex, are you in the UK? I'd happily consider taking that 'obsolete' kindle off you if the price is right. Let me know if you're interested. ==== And thanks also to sharke and UB for your input, it's really appreciated guys
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Re: Advice please - it looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet.
2014/08/12 16:50:16
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Just so you don't think I'm ignoring you Steve, I just wanted to let you know that I have no useful information to provide for this topic (since I only read .pdf's on my PC or tablet). However, if you'd like some useless information on one of many tangential and completely impractical topics, let me know. I've got plenty of that to spare. 
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Re: Advice please - it looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet.
2014/08/16 12:05:43
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Oh sorry Steve it's gonna still gather dust for a while as my mum might have it :)
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SteveStrummerUK
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Re: Advice please - it looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet.
2014/08/16 13:13:27
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No probs Alex, and thanks for getting back to me.
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Re: Advice please - it looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet.
2014/08/16 13:47:22
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Are you allowed to have ammunition there or do you have to substitute the bullet for a pasty? 
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