New Kindle

[Wildfisher]

I'm thinking about  one of these

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kindle-Wi-Fi-6-Ink-Display/dp/B0051QVF7A/ref=amb_link_161815847_2?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=0F37KN41Z5GEK7PNJ7GS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=262750607&pf_rd_i=468294

The new model is much less expensive and would be great  for these free out of copyright books.

Anyone tried this device?

[Traditionalist]

It's OK, a few people I know have them, but for the money I would be looking at something like this instead;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/EASY-TAB-ANDROID-TABLET-SCREEN/dp/B005HP4A72/ref=sr_1_184?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1321719765&sr=1-184

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Version-Cheapest-WM8650-Android-Supports/dp/B004ULLC4I/ref=sr_1_33?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1321719677&sr=1-33

Read all the blurb before you decide.

TL
MC

[Wildfisher]

Aye, that new Android tablet looks interesting and does more too. It might be easier to add books directly via the USB. I am going to get something anyway. I can't stand reading books on the computer sitting at a desk and there is a wealth of good stuff out there to be had for free.

[Traditionalist]

Some books;

http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/50-places-free-books-online.htm

The above are all free and legal!

These may not be, download at your own discretion;
http://isohunt.com/

The best client at the moment is this;
http://www.utorrent.com/

There are now thousands of book sites, you can basically find more or less anything you need or want. Of course some things are simply not available as e-books yet.

Also of interest in this regard;

http://ebook.hamstersoft.com/en/home

http://calibre-ebook.com/

The best reader I have found is this; ( Although the built-in calibre reader is not bad).

http://www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/default.asp?Language=EN

For the PC;

http://www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/ProductDetailsReader.asp

Site;
http://www.mobipocket.com/en/HomePage/default.asp?Language=EN

For .lit formats, either convert if possible, or use the free Microsoft reader. Has its limits, but it works;

http://www.microsoft.com/reader/

TL
MC

[Traditionalist]

If you are interested, have the space, and can use them, I have 35 GB of books on various subjects, general interest, survival, nature, etc. about 11 GB on fishing, ( Mainly fly-fishing). If you want I can FTP them to your server.  Might take a while though!

TL
MC

[Wildfisher]

I don't think my Aberdeenshire sheep driven broadband will cope with Mike.   :lol:

[Traditionalist]

I don't think my Aberdeenshire sheep driven broadband will cope with Mike.   :lol:

I can limit the speed, but of course it will then take longer!  Up to you.

TL
MC

[Malcolm]

The problem with these multi purpose jobs is the battery life - Kindle is about 800-1000 mins and these are about 140-200mins. It would run out of battery half way through a flight!

[Darwin]

a few of my techie friends like the Nook, not sure if that is an option over your way.

[Traditionalist]

a few of my techie friends like the Nook, not sure if that is an option over your way.

It's more expensive;

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20009738-1/kindle-vs-nook-vs-ipad-which-e-book-reader-should-you-buy/

http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-10/4505-3126_7-34505338.html


http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/amazon-kindle-fire/4505-3126_7-35022491.html?tag=mncol#reviewPage1

TL
MC