2—Know what to look for in an eBook reader
Memory: How many eBooks or other documents does the eBook reader have the capacity for?
Format type: Can the eBook reader handle a variety of file types or only one type (see previous step)? Is this ability (or lack of it) reflected in the price?
Connectivity: Does the eBook reader have 3G and WiFi connectivity?
Screen friendliness: Here you need to be concerned about viewability, color, size, and reflectiveness (glare).
Additonal concerns = Weight and comfort / Battery life / Ease of downloading/ Shareability / Extra features (can you add notes, etc.)
3—Read online product reviews—ask friends who may have one
4—Be careful about the ability to find eBooks and download them to your eBook reader—does it use wi-fi or USB? Can you download from the library?
5—Check the eBook provider's breadth of published content access
6—Visit the store to try the eBook reader—try BEST BUY they have many eReaders all in one place that makes it easy to compare
7– Check the warranty
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The information supplied here is meant to educate library patrons who may be considering purchasing an eBook reader and is not intended to endorse any particular product.
The Northfield Public Library subscribes to Overdrive—an ebook supplier. Free ebooks are available through the library website with a library card. Overdrive has a list of devices that you can use to download free ebooks. If you plan to use the library to check out ebooks we recommend you follow this link -
http://selco.lib.overdrive.com/2681F00B-52C9-4BA3-9BB1-5241B4C4A48F/10/698/en/Default.htm
http://selco.lib.overdrive.com/2681F00B-52C9-4BA3-9BB1-5241B4C4A48F/10/698/en/Default.htm
CHECK OUT THESE ONLINE RESOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Kindle vs Nook
http://www.pcworld.com/article/244282/kindle_fire_vs_nook_tablet_which_should_you_buy.html
Read Consumer Reports discussion list:
http://forums.consumerreports.org/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=cr-computer08
Also, check the Dec. 2011 issue of Consumer Reports. There is a good review of 21 e-book readers.
See the printed issue in the library or read it online by going to www.northfieldmn.info and clicking on "Electronic Resources" - choose EBSCO and search for Consumer Reports under "Publications" (questions? call the library at 645-6606)
Also, check the Dec. 2011 issue of Consumer Reports. There is a good review of 21 e-book readers.
See the printed issue in the library or read it online by going to www.northfieldmn.info and clicking on "Electronic Resources" - choose EBSCO and search for Consumer Reports under "Publications" (questions? call the library at 645-6606)
Go to the web site of the reader you are researching and read the consumer reviews posted there. Read the good AND the bad reviews.
1 comment:
It's quite easy to choose an eBook reader, in my opinion. You must know info about the connectivity and memory, as you said, because these are the most important criteria. It's great that we have so many shops and online sites where to choose from, as well as places like All you can books, where we can find many great eBooks to download for free.
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