Help me, oh wise flist

[ishtar79]

So I've been dowloading e-books like crazy for my MBA final project thing because duh, academic books are expensive. And this post should in no way be considered related to the current "to download illegally or not" clusterfuck, because-duh. Anyone who knows me even a little bit can guess my views on file sharing.

I'm thinking of getting an e-reader, but don't know what a good option is. Obviously I covet the allmighty iPad, but it's a liiiitle bit over my budget right now. Can anyone recommend me a decent e-reader somewhat in the lower price range?

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[shadowkat67.livejournal.com]

For what it is worth? I have a Kindle and they have gone down in price. You can search the net on the Kindle and I've been able to transfer fanfic and other documents by changing the text from word format to rich text.

Books tend to be fairly cheap on it. And you can also get publications. Also right now - the going rate is $185, free 3G, and no extra payment for wireless. It's simple and easy to read without hurting your eyes, because unlike the I-Pad and the Nook - it's not backlit.

One of my cousins bought the Nook, and switched it a year later for a Kindle. Kindle's also don't have the glare.

[ishtar79.livejournal.com]

I'm avoiding the Kindle because of format issues (and the books may be cheap, but pirating's cheaper! *g*).

As for reading issues, I really need to see the devices up close. Most aren't available yet in Greece, but that's about to change soon.