E-reader -- help!
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Hey, gang! I'm interested in buying an e-reader! Can you help me? I'm looking for one with.. 1. A touchscreen; 2. A screen no larger than 6 inches, if possible; 3. A backlight for night reading; 4. One that I can play games on (maybe adventure games?); 5. One that would fit in my purse. I know there are tablets out there with larger screens, but I'd really like one that I can easily carry around. The brand name and price wouldn't matter; and if it has more features than what I need, it would be okay, as long as it has what I want. So, what do you think? Is there such an e-reader? I would really appreciate your help, guys! Thanks alot! Angie a.k.a. Aser
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Re: E-reader -- help!
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Amazon now have a whole range of Kindles in a whole range of sizes, but you can of course have the Kindle app on just about any device, including the iPad. The problem with all these devices is that gaming possibilities are very different from those on a PC or laptop. Other than that, from everything I have heard (and bearing in mind how much my wife loves her full size iPad), how about the iPad Mini? I have the original Kindle and still think that takes a lot of beating as a pure e-reader, but it would be a struggle to play games on it and the screen is only black and white. Some of the newer ones are really tablets, and even the more basic one has a reading light option. I hope these comments help.
Last edited by Lex; 05/13/13 07:11 AM.
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Re: E-reader -- help!
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Kindle has a e-reader white and you can read it out in sunlight. I have one like Lex's and I also have the Kindle Fire which is lit and can play any games and has internet access etc. like a little tablet. I take it everywhere.
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Re: E-reader -- help!
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If you want to play games the most versatile will be an Ipad mini but the size is 7.9 inches. Ana
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Re: E-reader -- help!
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You can do all the things you list on the original Kindle Fire, though the screen may be a bit bigger than 6 inches. Son reads on his all the time. I find it a bit heavy to read on but son and both g'daughters use theirs all the time.
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Re: E-reader -- help!
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I have had both sizes of Kindle Fire and an original Nook that's only an E reader, but is good outside in the sun. Neither of my Kindles can be used very well outside. I agree, the games you can play on the tablets bear no resemblance to the games you can play on a computer or game console. They're fun, but basic and just different. My Nook isn't touch screen, but both Kindles are. The Kindle line has a Paper-White screen that's easy to read anywhere, and some are quite small though they're black and white only. You can get both the Kindle and Nook reader apps for your smart phone too. Good luck! Andrea PS: A friend has the iPad mini, and loves it. I thought they were too expensive.
Last edited by luv2travel; 05/13/13 05:14 PM.
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Re: E-reader -- help!
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The Google Nexus is another choice that gives you a ton of options. For gaming you need to consider the operating system and the apps available. If you're wanting to play conventional adventure games, you'll need to have a Windows based OS. Although a lot of games are being ported to Android and the IPad, they are limited.
I have a Kindle Fire and absolutely love it for internet use and reading. I have a few simple gaming apps, but that's about it.
You probably won't find anything with a 6 inch form factor. They are either 7 inches or 10.9 inches. The Kindle Fire HD also has an 8.9 inch tablet.
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Re: E-reader -- help!
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Hey, everybody -- Lex, Gail (GBC), Ana, Looney4labs, MaG, Andrea (Luv2Travel) and Draclvr -- I knew this was the right place to turn to for help-- thanks for taking the time to respond! You've made it much easier for me to decide which e-reader to buy! I'll take it from here, gang! Thanks, again! Angie aka Aser
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Let us know what you end up with!
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Hi, everybody! Surprise!! surprise!! My niece surprised me with a Kindle Fire today after she learned I was interested in buying an e-reader!! Owning several of them herself, she feels certain I'll enjoy owning one. She currently has a Google Nexus, a Nook and a Kindle. In her opinion, they're all good and she loves every one of hers! Can't wait to use mine! Thanks, again, for your help, everybody! Angie aka Aser
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Have fun! I also love my Kindle Fire.
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