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Post by Craig72 on Dec 5, 2013 17:02:40 GMT
Hi everyone.
I've been thinking seeing as I'll be having dialysis next year, it might be time for me to buy an e-reader instead of lugging books around with me when I'm sat in hospital.
Can anyone suggest a good e-reader for less then £100?
I don't want one of those all singing, all dancing things that connect to the net or you can watch video clips on and things like that.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Craig.
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Post by nob on Dec 5, 2013 17:50:35 GMT
I got the Mrs a kindle paperwhite last Christmas Craig, she never fancied one but now loves it. She has well over 200 books on it. I bought it from tesco and got a case from Amazon.
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Post by Anne on Dec 5, 2013 18:06:46 GMT
I've had a kindle, the original one, for three years and have been totally satisfied with it. My husband scoffed at my penchant for gadgets but when I showed him how he could adjust the print to suit his eyes, he had to have one too. I occasionally buy books for it, if it's something I particularly want, but mostly I get them off discs bought very cheaply on e bay, usually about 17,000 for less than a fiver, Will see me out I think  |
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Post by Ratae on Dec 5, 2013 18:53:46 GMT
I have no hankering for one myself, but if I was in your position Craigy (and with your money)  ...I would deffo buy one. BTW...don't they have wi-fi in that dialysis clinic that you're going to?  'Cos if they don't, they should have!  |
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Post by Craig72 on Dec 5, 2013 20:04:46 GMT
I have no hankering for one myself, but if I was in your position Craigy (and with your money) ...I would deffo buy one. BTW...don't they have wi-fi in that dialysis clinic that you're going to? 'Cos if they don't, they should have! Hi Dave, I've spent & given away all my winnings, I'm almost as poor as a church mouse.  Not sure about wi-fi, I'll have to check. I've ordered a Kindle from Studio for £80 incl free post & packaging.  Craig. |
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Post by nob on Dec 5, 2013 23:52:21 GMT
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Post by Craig72 on Dec 6, 2013 14:23:08 GMT
Looks very useful, thanks Nob.
Craig.
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Post by Craig72 on Jun 20, 2014 17:31:19 GMT
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Post by nob on Jun 20, 2014 18:56:11 GMT
Good reviews and it looks a decent bit of kit Craig, well done it should keep you busy.  |
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Post by banjo on Jun 21, 2014 0:35:38 GMT
Bought a 3G version for the missus and was so glad I did. Wireless network is all manual here, allocated IP numbers and stipulated mac addresses with no dhcp. Kindle absolutely refused to play ball with this set up. Upshot was that network remains locked up tighter than a duck's jacksie in a cold pond and Kindle draws it's substance over the 3G. This has been great when on holiday to grab a new book for her, although in Cumbria and Cornwall where we normally chill out, it usually involves a short drive to a 3G catchment. Too late for you Craig, and I know that my reasoning wouldn't sway your choice, but I can safely say that you're going to get on great with your eReader- provided it's up to the Kindle standard that is. +1 for Anne's suggestion about the DVDs crammed with books too. Hope the dialysis goes OK.
e&oe
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...I would deffo buy one.
