Comments on: Part One: How to pick the reader that’s right for you http://www.techusers.org/2007/08/02/part-one-how-to-pick-the-reader-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/ Tech from an e-booker's point of view Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:39:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Ellen Hage http://www.techusers.org/2007/08/02/part-one-how-to-pick-the-reader-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-332 Ellen Hage Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:41:24 +0000 http://techusers.org/2007/08/02/part-one-how-to-pick-the-reader-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/#comment-332 Pauline, No rude answers from me. I usually buy all my books in MS Reader format. Then I convert them to read on my Sony reader. I started converting because the activation of MS reader kept giving me problems. So if I just want to read using MS reader I just downvert them and they are readable. I still use my iPaq 4700 which is great. My only gripe is page turning with the buttons. As far as the UMPC with a 7" screen: If you can afford it, go for it. Now if you are addicted to gadgets, well, it won't really save you that much money. I have a Samsung Q1B and I love it as an ebook reader. Back light, and since it is Windows, all the popular software for ebooks work on it. The only thing is that the UMPC doesn't fit in your pocket and heavier than a PDA or Sony reader. It does fit in a purse. I bought a leather purse from Ross that reminded me of a small laptop bag and that's how I carry mine around. Some people use a Portable DVD case as a bag. So shop around. I think that it is a good alternative to a dedicated device (more bang for oyur buck). Ellen Pauline,

No rude answers from me. I usually buy all my books in MS Reader format. Then I convert them to read on my Sony reader. I started converting because the activation of MS reader kept giving me problems. So if I just want to read using MS reader I just downvert them and they are readable. I still use my iPaq 4700 which is great. My only gripe is page turning with the buttons.

As far as the UMPC with a 7″ screen: If you can afford it, go for it. Now if you are addicted to gadgets, well, it won’t really save you that much money. I have a Samsung Q1B and I love it as an ebook reader. Back light, and since it is Windows, all the popular software for ebooks work on it. The only thing is that the UMPC doesn’t fit in your pocket and heavier than a PDA or Sony reader. It does fit in a purse. I bought a leather purse from Ross that reminded me of a small laptop bag and that’s how I carry mine around. Some people use a Portable DVD case as a bag.
So shop around. I think that it is a good alternative to a dedicated device (more bang for oyur buck).

Ellen

]]> By: PAULINE BIRCHNALL http://www.techusers.org/2007/08/02/part-one-how-to-pick-the-reader-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-331 PAULINE BIRCHNALL Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:01:19 +0000 http://techusers.org/2007/08/02/part-one-how-to-pick-the-reader-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/#comment-331 I've had another thought - what's the advantage of an e-reader over an ultra light mobile pc say with a 7" screen. Same sort of money and more features. Also you would not be tied to any particular type of e-book. I’ve had another thought – what’s the advantage of an e-reader over an ultra light mobile pc say with a 7″ screen. Same sort of money and more features. Also you would not be tied to any particular type of e-book.

]]> By: PAULINE BIRCHNALL http://www.techusers.org/2007/08/02/part-one-how-to-pick-the-reader-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-330 PAULINE BIRCHNALL Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:23:01 +0000 http://techusers.org/2007/08/02/part-one-how-to-pick-the-reader-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/#comment-330 Excellent insight into e-readers. My question is, being an avid e-reader and mostly using Microsoft Reader, is there an appliance for me? [and I know there's a rude answer to this!!] Excellent insight into e-readers. My question is, being an avid e-reader and mostly using Microsoft Reader, is there an appliance for me? [and I know there's a rude answer to this!!]

]]> By: Daniel http://www.techusers.org/2007/08/02/part-one-how-to-pick-the-reader-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Daniel Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:15:27 +0000 http://techusers.org/2007/08/02/part-one-how-to-pick-the-reader-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/#comment-27 I couldn't understand some parts of this article Part One: How to pick the reader that’s right for you, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting. I couldn’t understand some parts of this article Part One: How to pick the reader that’s right for you, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.

]]> By: Ellen Hage http://www.techusers.org/2007/08/02/part-one-how-to-pick-the-reader-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Ellen Hage Sat, 04 Aug 2007 22:42:34 +0000 http://techusers.org/2007/08/02/part-one-how-to-pick-the-reader-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/#comment-13 Dr. Braye, Thanks. That means so much coming from you. Ellen Dr. Braye,

Thanks. That means so much coming from you.

Ellen

]]> By: Rubye Braye, Ph.D. http://www.techusers.org/2007/08/02/part-one-how-to-pick-the-reader-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Rubye Braye, Ph.D. Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:47:07 +0000 http://techusers.org/2007/08/02/part-one-how-to-pick-the-reader-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/#comment-12 This is a wonderful site filled with useful information. Hope that many will visit to learn and share. Thank you for establishing this site, as it will likely prove to be quite valuable for the growing commmunity of E-book users. This is a wonderful site filled with useful information. Hope that many will visit to learn and share. Thank you for establishing this site, as it will likely prove to be quite valuable for the growing commmunity of E-book users.

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