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gatherer
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_ 		30. March 2005 @ 05:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi all.

I?m thinking of buying a handheld device primarily for reading ebooks, but I?m unsure as to what product would be best for my needs. This is the first time I have delved into the handheld market.

At present I have a large collection of ebooks and find it uncomfortable reading on a CRT screen. Also I find I have less and less time available at home to read so my commute period would be the ideal time to catch up on my reading. Obviously a handheld would be better suited to this then a laptop.

I would like something capable of displaying all the standard ebook formats (.lit, .cbr, .pdf, etc), a colour display and large storage capacity, if that?s possible. A secondary consideration would be the ability to play audio books; this would be nice but not essential. I have a budget of £300 ($560) but could stretch to more for the right device.

Do you good folks at AfterDawn have any suggestions? Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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mkaseatgb
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_ 		31. March 2005 @ 13:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Are you looking for an eBook reader with a large screen or would a PDA work? I have a Viewsonic V36 that cost me $200, not sure how much that is for you. It has a 3.5 inch screen and you can read all different types of eBooks. You just might have to download a free .pdf viewer, etc, but it included a program to read .lit eBooks. It is also good because it has an SD slot and you can get as muhc memory as you need. Color screen too. Since I bought this 1 1/2 years ago, I'm sure you could find a decent PDA for what you want it for for alot less than what you have budgeted.
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gatherer
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_ 		2. April 2005 @ 19:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks mkaseatgb.

Through the advise I've been given I think a PocketPC is more suited to my needs. All I need to do now is spend a day browsing the shelves of my local computer store to find a unit with the right size screen.
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