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eBook Reader the closest thing to a hand held library
Article by Catherine
Reading is one of the most popular hobbies that people spend time doing; they read and collect all sorts of books. Some people collect and read books based on their favorite authors and genres which will eventually lead to a huge collection of books that over the course of time will gather dust. For those who travel a lot, having a device or a gadget that are specifically made to store files and files of books is a great necessity. One great device is known as the eBook Reader. <
An eBook Reader is a compact device that can store hundreds to even thousands of books depending on their file sizes. This device can give people the liberty and the opportunity to read their favorite books in just a touch of a button. The hand held device is easy to carry and easy to store; which automatically provides more storage areas for other things instead of carrying bulky books that take up too much space in a persons suitcase or bag.
Today, the eBook Reader is not anymore restricted to specific readers or devices; the same eBook Reader software can now be downloaded and installed in PDAs, electronic organizers, smart phones, multimedia players, pads and tablets; which totally changed the world of book reading and transported this hobby to a somewhat futuristic environment.
Choosing which eBook Reader to buy can be a breeze only if the person knows the features that he or she is looking for. One major attribute is its ability to work for longer hours, which means it needs longer battery life. This can assure hours and hours of book reading, enough to pass the time during those long travels.
It is also wise to look for an eBook Reader that has the capability to read different text formats instead of spending time trying to convert one file format into formats that are accepted by the device.
The eBook Reader should also have 3G, wireless and worldwide coverage to give readers that freedom to choose and find the books that they have been wanting to read for so long. The wider the coverage, the more opportunities to download and purchase eBooks that can last for a very long time. This eBook Reader feature can also give a person the chance to directly download the books without the hassle of contracts, expiration dates and monthly renewal fees.
Design and size should also be considered whenever a person looks for an eBook Reader to buy. The smaller it is the more compact and the easier for the owner to store. The size of the memory should also be considered; larger capacity allows readers to save more files.
The eBook Reader is really an ingenious invention that has made book reading a more convenient hobby. People are no longer left with the burden of carrying heavy and bulky books before they can start reading. The eBook Reader has totally given more people the opportunities to start reading books again.
The Sharper Image Literati Wireless Reader
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- Connects to a seamlessly integrated wireless electronic bookstore powered by Kobo without the hassle of connecting to a computer
- The vivid 7-inch, full-color LCD display is easy to read anytime during the day–indoors and outdoors
- Hold your place with customizable electronic bookmarks, so you can pick up where you left off on your laptop or smart phone
- Freely flip through the pages like a real book with the navigation buttons located on both sides of the wireless reader, children’s books
- Customize your wireless reader with an array of bookshelf colors and textures, various fonts and sizes
eBook Readers
Unlock new reading possibilities in full color with the Literati Wireless Reader by The Sharper Image. The elegant Literati Wireless Reader offers an eco-friendly alternative, by reducing paper waste without sacrificing the reading experience. With one-touch purchases, you’re reading in seconds! This portable device allows you to wirelessly make purchases from its built-in global bookstore, powered by Kobo Books, where you can access over two million titles, including best sellers, cookbooks, ch
The Sharper Image Literati Wireless Reader
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eBook Readers question by DeViL wItH aN aNgELic ToUcH: are there any good ebook readers availabale in the indian market?
i wud luv an ebook reader which is cheap and allows me transfer boks from my pc to the device thats it i wud like it to be simple n easy ……….. help
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Answer by Mik
Try the Cooler ereader …
http://freshtech.wordpress.com/2009/05/14/a-cooler-ereader-is-here/
or check out these comparisons
http://freshtech.wordpress.com/2009/05/27/ereader-comparisons/
Hope this help
Wait…Before You Return It,
For those of you who got this as a gift at Christmas and are confounded by it, try the following before you return it, you might be happy:
1. Connect it to a wifi hotspot. You will find this option in the Settings menu.
2. It will tell you you need an update. Update it over wifi. This may take two downloads (one for the update installer, one for the update). Then hard reset with a paperclip in back.
3. Download on your computer Calibre. Run Calibre
4. Turn on the Literati. Connect with USB
5. Calibre will recognize the Literati as an obscure Russian reading device.
6. You can then manage your books and Calibre feeds through Calibre and transfer and delete them on the device.
I am using this as my primary commute reader now, after doing the above.
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|A very basic e-reader, with a few surprisingly great features,
I bought this Literati from woot.com for a little less than $50. I already own a Kindle 3, but I had read a number of reviews before buying this one and wasn’t expecting it to compare favorably to my Kindle. I purchased the Literati mainly for my kids to use since I am loathe to let my Kindle out of my hands.
My initial reaction upon receiving the Literati was that it is a nicer package than I expected. It comes with a well-designed, protective case – a big plus since a case is essential. The Literati feels flimsier than my Kindle and I suspect it wouldn’t survive being dropped very often. The keyboard at the bottom is adequate, but the navigation wheel is woefully small. Since you use the nav wheel heavily, this is a big issue. I began using the eraser end of a pencil almost immediately for this.
The wifi setup was easy, and it picked up all the wireless networks in my neighborhood immediately. Please note: your wireless router must be set to broadcast your SSID. If not, there is no way to manually set up a network it cannot “see”. Also note, depending upon the unit you get, your firmware will automatically upgrade as soon as you set up your wifi. Apparently there is no way to upgrade your firmware other than via wifi.
To use your Literati, go to kobobooks dot com to download and install the desktop application on your computer. You can also install it from your Literati via the supplied usb cable, but that is slow and not the latest version. Once you have installed the app and set up a Kobo account, you can purchase books from Kobo. There is also a limited selection of free books at Kobo, although certainly not the number or wide selection available on Amazon. If you are used to a Kindle, you will see that downloading or updating or just booting up is a sloooow process. There are no indicators that it is “working”, so you just have to take it on faith that is will eventually finish.
Unless you plan to buy all of your books from Kobo, you will need to download a file converter such as Calibre in order to take advantage of all the free e-books available on the internet. The Literati has an SD card slot, which makes adding converted books and .pdfs to your device much quicker and easier. Just load them onto your SD card and then pop the card in your Literati. The SD card slot is one of the surprisingly great features that I wish my Kindle had.
The screen is much, much better than I expected. It is back-lit, so there is no need for a book light for night time reading. Page turns are quick, and the turn “buttons” on each side are super sensitive. You can easily change font size and there is even a night time setting which reverses the page to black and the text to white! I really have no complaints about the display – and it’s color to boot.
Battery life is no where near as good as my Kindle, but it is adequate. You will need to recharge every day or two, depending upon your usage.
My final thoughts are that if you get a Literati for $50 or less, you will have a basic e-reader with some really nice features and a few quirks. It meets my expectations at less than $50. At the list price, you will be much happier with a Kindle, although it lacks a color display. If you really want color and you want more than a basic device, you’ll need to spend a good deal more for a Nook.
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|Currently, ebook readers don’t differ too much in price. I’ll suggest to read this review for suggestion from an actual customer who compares the latest versions of different ebook readers:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Freview%2FR1CN3ORBH2I3F3%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ASIN%3DB001DZG604%26ref%255F%3Dcm%255Fcr%255Fpr%255Fcmt&tag=querystr-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957
You may want to check it here too, may be it has better shipping rates:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001DCJI6Q?ie=UTF8&tag=querystr-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B001DCJI6Q
You can buy it from Amazon. It ships worldwide with reasonable shipping cost. I think sony reader works the best if you’re outside the United States:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DZG604?ie=UTF8&tag=more_info-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001DZG604