[Wylug-discuss] advice on ebook reader or similar...

[Richard Ibbotson]

Jim

> Anybody got a recommendation? If so what formats does it hanlde,
> etc. If anyone has any general advice on what to watch out for,
> I'd be glad to hear. Needless to say, I'd prefer something running
> Linux (just to keep on topic :-).

I've been through a fair bit of international discussion with friends 
about this.  Android seems to be socially acceptable on the ePad (not 
the iPad).  You can get those from Ebay for about £100.  I've got a 
10" Android 2.1 ePad on the shelf at home. The eBook reader can be 
good.  Ebay from London for about £50.  A question of do you want a 
black and white book reader or a full colour device that does 
something else ?  Difficult to decide which is better.  My ePad is a 
great ebook reader.

The one that seems to confuse a lot of people is whether you want a 7" 
or 10" device.  7" is good for people who travel a lot.  Speaking from 
experience.  10" is good for use at home and for occasional travel.  

-- 
Richard
www.sheflug.org.uk