Ebook Reader
Do your eyes hurt when reading on a ebook reader?
Do your eyes hurt when reading on a ebook reader? I plan to get an ebook reader since my eyes hurt when I read on my computer monitor, even if I drop the illumination on my computer my eyes hurt after a hour. So I wanted to know if ebook reader are a healthier choice or are they just convenient for travel?
E-ink readers don’t hurt your eyes like a computer monitor, because they don’t project light. This also means you need external light to read them, but there are accessories you can buy–booklights to go with them–that cover for this, or just read them anywhere you could read a paper book.
The Kindles and Sony lines are all e-ink; the Nook, but not Nook color, are e-ink, and the Astak Mentor and Kobo reader are e-ink.
What To Consider When You Compare EBook Readers
I have decided I am going to buy myself the best ebook reader available this year for Christmas. Contrary to what you may think many of the ebook readers available on the market do not quite fit into the perception of what an ebook reader is all about.
Before you can fit an ebook reader into a niche you will have to set some rules. These would have to center on the display and the size. For example the Kindle DX is a little too big to be an ebook reader,ve more suited for newspaper and comics really. Despite anything Steve Jobs might say, the iPad is a multimedia device and would be totally wasted if it was just used for reading ebooks.
Other factors involved in the buying decision are the formats that the ebook reader can handle, what type of connection is available to download ebooks and what extras are there over other ebook readers. Also there is the matter of cost, the cheapest isn’t always the best but then neither is the most expensive.
The display has got to be the e-ink technology, preferably the latest incarnation. An ebook reader with a color screen has got to be backlit, which takes away the whole point of an ebook reader in the first place. It has to be easy on the eye like a normal hard copy book.
It can’t be too heavy, preferably around eight ounces or less. Any heavier than that and it starts to make my arm ache after an hour or so. I have to think of the extra weight as well when I’m travelling by plane.
I want it to be ablee to read PDF and epub documents. Most of the online bookstores seem to favor these and the public domain is filled with PDF ebooks. Also I would like to be able to read text documents so I can use it to read notes I have made earlier.
Some of the available ebook readers have some interesting extras. The Sony Touch screen has a virtual keyboard for taking notes while the Kindle has built in speakers. The Nook can boast both of these extras and also allows you to change the battery yourself.
While Wi Fi is a good way to download books it isn’t really necessary. I’m never very far from my computer and I would only need to hook up once or twice a month to download my books. Being able to manipulate your book collection in bulk has got to be easier than one at a time on the ebook reader.
So finally we come to cost. The average price for an ebook reader seems to be around the $150 to $200 mark. Most ebooks are around 20 – 30% cheaper than real books, and because I read a lot, I would expect my ebook reader to pay for itself within 6 – 8 months.
I’m still looking and checking all the ebook reader reviews and will make my decision very soon. It’s a bit frightening to think that once I have an ebook reader I will wonder how I could have lived without it before.
About the Author
Buying your first ebook reader will be a life changing decision just just the same as your first cell phone. For unbiased
ebook reader comparison
and reviews go to
www.newebookreaderreview.com
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for Sony eBook Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 Soft Silicone Skin Cover Case, BLK $4.49 |
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for Sony eBook Reader Dialy Edition PRS-950 Soft Silicone Skin Cover Case, White $5.99 |
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for Sony eBook Reader Touch Edition PRS-650 Rubberized TPU Cover Case, Grey $6.49 |
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for Sony eBook Reader Dialy Edition PRS-950 Soft Silicone Skin Cover Case, Pink $5.99 |
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for Sony eBook Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 TPU Rubberized Gel Cover Case, CLR $6.49 |
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for Sony eBook Reader Dialy Edition PRS-950 Soft Silicone Skin Cover Case, Black $5.99 |
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for Sony eBook Reader Touch Edition PRS-650 Rubberized TPU Cover Case, Pink $6.99 |
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White Skin Case and Screen Protector for Sony eBook Reader Dialy Edition PRS-950 $8.99 |
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for Sony eBook Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 Soft Silicone Skin Cover Case, WHT $4.49 |
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Pink Skin Case and Screen Protector for Sony eBook Reader Dialy Edition PRS-950 $8.99 |
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Black Skin Case and Screen Protector for Sony eBook Reader Dialy Edition PRS-950 $8.99 |
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Travel Accessory Lot Bundle for Sony eBook Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 $12.99 |
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Home Car Charger + White Skin Case for Sony eBook Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 $12.99 |
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for Sony eBook Reader Touch Edition PRS-650 Soft Silicone Skin Cover Case, White $4.99 |
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Home Car Charger + Pink Skin Case for Sony eBook Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 $12.99 |
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for Sony eBook Reader Touch Edition PRS-650 Soft Silicone Skin Cover Case, Pink $4.99 |
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Home Car Charger + Black Skin Case for Sony eBook Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 $12.99 |
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for Sony eBook Reader Touch Edition PRS-650 Soft Silicone Skin Cover Case, Black $4.99 |
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for Sony eBook Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 TPU Rubberized Gel Cover Case, Grey $5.99 |
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Sony PRS-600 Touch Edition E-Book Reader
