Buy an eBook Reader

EBook devices are a great and new technology that lets you read many books on an electronic reader. As with all new technologies, there are many factors to consider before you buy a device so you do not waste your money on something that does not work for you. Carefully weigh the factors so you can make the right decision when you buy an eBook reader or someone else. Here are some tips on how to do it!

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1. What are eBooks? An eBook reader is a device that lets you read books stored as electronic files. An eBook reader typically has low resolution, but a low-reflection black-and-white screen that often has no backlighting, and is about the size of a pocketbook page. Compared to computers or smartphones that often have an obstacle lighting, an eBook reader is thin and light and has a long battery life. EBook readers can usually read one or more eBook file formats. Some eBook readers can also read documents in other formats such as the open standard ePub format, eBooks, text files, PDFs, Word documents, and more, and some can also take notes or sync them with other devices. EBook readers do not have the "feel" of a book that some people enjoy. But they have a few advantages: they are lightweight and portable, and they can store much more books than a single pocketbook ever could. This makes them ideal for holidays, for traveling or outdoors.

• A special eBook reader may be the most convenient way to read eBooks, but it is not the only way. PC and smartphone software is available free of charge and you can also read eBooks in all formats, like ePub , as well as read special formats for Nook and Kindle . This is a good alternative if you do not want to read so much, have background lighting and a large screen (on the computer you can read complicated texts that require a lot of reading), or to try the eBook concept before you Device purchase.
• An eBook reader can be a great gift for someone who is both a technology freak and a book reader. Since there are many different and special eBook readers, make sure that the recipient can easily exchange or return the device if it is inappropriate for him or her.
• Not all eBook readers can use the same formats. There are retailer-specific formats, many readers support HTML, TXT and JPG, but not all support the open standard format ePub. This is an important difference if you want to borrow eBooks from your library or want to read books without copyrights from the huge collection of the project Gutenberg, with a more beautiful format than just plain text.
• Note that some eBook readers can display PDFs better than others. This is important if you want to use many PDFs.
• The most common special ebook readers are Barnes and Noble Nook, Kobo eReader, Amazon Kindle, Sony eReader, etc., each of which has its own features, style and capacity. Other readers can be your computer, a smartphone and the iPad.

2. Know what you expect from an eBook reader. There are many things you need to look out for when selecting an eBook reader. One important thing is to think about choosing an eBook reader, just like other electronic devices or a car to buy - it all depends on what you want to do with the device. There is not a real eBook reader for all people - the various features allow every person to find the right eBook reader for his purposes. Because the properties are so important, you should pay attention to the following things:

• Storage : How many eBooks or other documents have space on the eBook reader? Can the disk space be extended?
• Format Type : Can the eBook reader play different file formats or is it built specifically for a format? Is this ability (or restriction) reflected in price again?
• Connectivity : Does the eBook Reader have Wi-Fi and Mobile Internet Adapters? Most recent eBook readers should now have both.
• Screen quality : Here you have to pay attention to the legibility, color, size and reflections.
• Readability : Can you read everything well? Which eBook readers look the most like book pages? Some have more of a book than others.
• Color : black and white or color? Both have advantages and disadvantages. Black and white is pleasant for the eyes while reading texts and reading in the sun, while books with pictures and magazines and comics, a color display need to look good - on a black and white display these look not nice.
• Size : Compare the eBook reader display with the display of another device, such as an iPad and a laptop, to see what you like better and whether you can klarkommst that you have to read on a smaller display.
• Reflections : One of the benefits of black-and-white eBook readers (using the e-ink technology) is that you can read them in the sun without reflecting, shining, and degrading image quality like the laptops, color display eBook Readers or iPads. If you want to read a lot in the open, this is an important aspect.
• Weight and comfort : Everyone has a different sense of weight, but here are a few points you can look out for:
• Does the device feel lighter than a normal pocket book? It should.
• Is it easy to carry and hold? You do not want something that is bulky, bulky and hard to hold. Go to a store and hold the eBook readers in your hand to see how they feel and what's right in your hand.
• You may be spending hundreds of hours with your electronic eBook reader, so it's important that the device is comfortable for you, purely physical. For example, an eBook reader can have buttons and a display that allows you to easily browse and read pages, but after five minutes your eyes will hurt. The product will not be suitable for you, because if you want to read the device for a long time, then you do not want to get any eye or headaches.
• Battery life : What is stated as battery life? You do not want a device that has to be recharged after an hour in the hammock on the beach. Then you'd better have taken a paper book. Can the battery be easily replaced, or do you have to bring the eReader to a retailer to do it?
• Easy download : Is it easy to load books onto the device? Do you need to connect it to a computer or can you do it wirelessly without a computer? This can be important if you want to select an eBook reader as a gift for the elderly who have little desire to deal with computers.
• Copying ability : The ability to copy an eBook to another eBook reader is important for you to transfer purchased books from an old to a new eBook reader; If that is not possible, you may lose your eBooks when the Reader gives up the mind. Does the eBook Reader allow you to share your files with friends or not?
• Other features : What other features does the eBook Reader have? For example, can you take notes with him? How easy is that? Some eBook readers have keyboards that work well. Others are difficult to use. How easy is it to look back and find something? Are there dictionaries and is it possible to upload new ones?

3. Read product reviews online. While this is somewhat time-consuming, it is important, particularly for expensive products and for products that can be quickly replaced by new ones. You want to make sure you get the best product for your price, and you will want to know that the device will do everything you want to do with it. You get the best overview when you read professional tests and user reviews - then you get a balanced evaluation. Testers for technology products are paid to focus on specific features, while user reviews give you a realistic picture of the device in everyday life.

• Ask other people about their experiences with eBook readers. Friends and family members can give you tips from their experiences before you buy a device. For example, some eBook readers allow you to read only books that you need to download, while other eBook readers allow Internet access to read blogs or websites. Asking people who already use eBook readers is a quick and good way to get information about the different models. Most people can also warn you about things that they have had to experience negatively.

4. Be careful with the ability to download free eBooks with your eBook Reader. That sounds very tempting, but if you buy an eBook reader from abroad, then double-check whether it is also compatible with the formats at your home. The problem may be that you can not download books because you live in a different region than in the one from which the eBook reader comes and then the bargain suddenly is no more, but just a nuisance! Learn about the ways you can download books to your eBook reader. Some offer WLAN download capability, as well as USB transfers, others have only one USB port. Which method is best for you?

• Check out the various options to get eBooks for your eBook reader. Some eBook readers allow you to read in the bookstore that has sold the device, as well as lending books. [9] If you are interested, please note that the free books are limited to one supplier.
• Check your local library for eBooks. Many libraries now offer eBooks for lending. Talk to the librarian about eBook formats and compatibility issues, especially if you want to use the library often.

5. Look at how many books the provider of the eBook reader has. Some eBook readers have access to more books than others. And you should ideally buy an eBook reader that will allow you to access as many books as possible from your interest areas. However, the supply is constantly changing and expanding, and the problem is becoming increasingly smaller. It is important that you check whether you are interested in the device that interests you, the books and texts that interest you. Ask the dealer, if you could not find any exact information.

6. Go to a store to try the eBook Reader. When you have finished your searches, make a list of the properties you want to have (see above) and take this list to the store. You may have to go to a few stores to see every eBook reader on your list. Take the time to try and read the eBook reader and ask the seller if you have any questions. It is important to make this manual check, as it gives you the opportunity to hold the device, to scroll through the pages, to see if the screen is easy to read and to get a feeling for how the EBook reader in your hands.

• Try to read at least one chapter of a book to see how it reads on each reader. While doing this, pay attention to readability, flipping, search, etc.

7. Do not make quick decisions. It is a good idea to go home after trying out and let the purchase decision go through your head. You've researched and tested the devices, let's have a few days to decide. Do not be bothered by boredom, stress or modetrends - the devices are new and change very quickly. But if you spend a lot of money on a device, make sure it is the right device.

• While some eBook readers can have more features and technology, if you only want one device to read, then you should buy a less expensive, cheaper model to start with. You can still buy a later or more elaborate model later if you like reading eBooks. And note that prices for eBook readers have fallen dramatically since the time they were introduced, so little patience does not hurt you.
• Consider buying a used or novelty eBook reader. Older models often have the same features as the following models, but you can buy them much cheaper.
• Pay attention to the offered warranty. New products bring new problems with it and it is good to know that you can return it easily if something does not work. Ask what happens when you lose eBooks due to a technical disorder.

Tips

• Consider buying a protective cover for the eBook reader. This can protect the device from scratches and bumps as well as from curious children or pets, who want to play with it.
• Different products have different guarantees, so do not expect the warranty to be the same for everyone.
• Reads the latest product tests first to help you find out what devices and books are currently on the market. You should not make your purchase decision on information that is no longer up to date. EBooks are a relatively new technology, which means that they change and improve from year to year.
• Look at various sources of information when you are researching the Internet. If you look at Amazon.com, you will not find any products, as Amazon sells only certain brands and models.
• Like traditional books, most eBook readers require a reading lamp to read in the dark.

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• Question yourself: Do I really need an eBook reader NOW? If you can wait, it pays off in any case to wait as electronic devices that will come on the market in the future will be better and cheaper than today's.
• Look at the reading restrictions of eBook readers. Each device can currently only work with a particular collection of formats. If you read a lot of different types of books, books and novels, then an eBook reader may be somewhat too restrictive for you.
• Obviously, reading on an electronic reading device is not the same as reading a book of paper and using real ink. Before you buy one, try to read an eBook reader before you avoid seeing that you do not like the reader and then you have to try to get your money back.
• Turn off the WLAN function while you are reading, which increases the battery life.
• Ask yourself whether you really need an eBook reader, or if you just follow the impulse to buy a new technical device. If you are reading a lot of novels, poems or books, then an eBook reader will be useful to you. But if you're not a big reader, an eBook reader is probably more of a waste.

What you need

What you need


• EBook Product descriptions and tests
• EBook stores
• Internet for research