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Old 16-03-2014, 17:23
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I know nothing at all about Tablets but want one that I can read books on from Amazon, I have been looking at these two but don't know if I can buy books from amazon and then read them on these? Does anyone know? or can anyone recomend one that does for a cheap price?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Elonex-eTo...item35d33f813e

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Binatone-7...item51ba0749ff

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-Touch-Sc...item2a38e7fb6c

Would appreciate any help anyone can give.

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Old 16-03-2014, 17:46
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This explains how to read Kindle books on other devices and what is required
http://www.valuewalk.com/2012/06/how...other-devices/

Your third link is for a replacement touchscreen only
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Old 16-03-2014, 18:04
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This explains how to read Kindle books on other devices and what is required
http://www.valuewalk.com/2012/06/how...other-devices/

Your third link is for a replacement touchscreen only
Thanks for the reply, so the top two would work then for getting books from Amazon.

I notice that its 7 inches, having never had one, do people who use one find a 7 inch screen a little small for reading?
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Old 16-03-2014, 18:31
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Dedicated e-book readers are usually 6'' 4:3, so I think you should be okay with 7'' even if 16:9. Did you consider a dedicated e-reader, i.e., Kindle in this case? If you want to read books mostly, e-ink screen is bound to perform better than LCD screen.
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Old 16-03-2014, 18:35
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The Kindle FireHD has a 7" screen as do a lot of other tablets
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=468294

However the resolution is higher and the overall display will be much better than those at the really budget end of the market.
You may find it worthwhile to do some more research about tablets and consider spending a bit more to avoid future disappointment

Have a look through this thread http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...ighlight=natpc and if you want something bigger than 7" check out post 18 (this is not a recommendation)
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Old 16-03-2014, 18:47
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Dedicated e-book readers are usually 6'' 4:3, so I think you should be okay with 7'' even if 16:9. Did you consider a dedicated e-reader, i.e., Kindle in this case? If you want to read books mostly, e-ink screen is bound to perform better than LCD screen.
Thanks all,

I was looking at this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/kindle-eread...eywords=Kindle

but does a kindle allow you to go online ie check emails etc do you know?
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Old 16-03-2014, 18:56
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Thanks all,

I was looking at this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/kindle-eread...eywords=Kindle

but does a kindle allow you to go online ie check emails etc do you know?
There's an experimental browser, but it's very basic and the screen is B&W. If you want to do other things than reading books with it, you are better off with a proper tablet. Depending on your eyes you may need to limit reading times with it though. I cannot use LCD screens for reading for longer than a couple of minutes.
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Old 16-03-2014, 19:02
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Thanks all for your imput, is an LCD screen the same as a regular Computer monitor screen?

It will mainly be used for reading but with the odd look on facebook or emails. So was looking between these 3

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2910857025...112733&afsrc=1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/kindle-eread...eywords=Kindle

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cambridge-Sc...994457&sr=1-24
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Old 16-03-2014, 19:10
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A black and white ereader is very limited.

If you going to be spending 90% of your time reading then it's fine. If not, go for a more traditional tablet such as a Kindle Fire.
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Old 16-03-2014, 19:12
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The Kindle you link to is an ebook reader only - no browser/email/internet access etc
The other two have internet access
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Old 16-03-2014, 19:13
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Yes, it's basically like an LCD monitor. Maybe it won't be an issue for you, it's a problem for me. If you end up getting an Android tablet make sure to get one with an access to Google play store to download a Kindle app from. It's your decision what to get. The Kindle will do one thing properly, the tablets will do more, but are not optimal for reading.
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Old 16-03-2014, 21:29
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If you are reading A LOT (more then a few hours a day), there is no substitute for a e-ink reader and 6" or 7" is a good size to hold in one hand for extended periods. TBH, e-ink devices are so cheap its worth one of those for reading and traditional tablet for everything that a tablet is good at.

BTW, don't get too hung up about amazon, books are available from may places and there are PC applications that can convert them to something your device supports.
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Old 17-03-2014, 12:22
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Kindle is really just for reading but Kindle Fire etc., are overkill.
Tesco's Hudl (about £120) is a decent tablet and good for reading. There's a generic e-book reader and the official Kindle application available for it.
Don't let Amazon kid you into thinking it's only game in town. The .azw format is just .mobi in disguise and .mobi books are available from many places, often free.
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Old 18-03-2014, 18:34
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Thanks all for your help. Its between these two now,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2910857025...401794&afsrc=1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cambridge-Sc...pr_product_top

Which do people think is the better quality or better one basically?

I was surprised to read that one of the reviews someone said about the Cambridge that it can not be used while being on charge? Surely that can not be right that you can't use it to read a book on while its plug into the mains? Does anyone know? For sure won't buy it if it cant be used while plugged into the mains considering the battery life is only 3 hours?
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Old 22-03-2014, 13:25
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Well I got the Cambridge one, so plugged it into to charge but no lights come on and it wont turn on, so don't even know if its charging? anyone have any ideas?
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Old 22-03-2014, 23:35
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Well I got the Cambridge one, so plugged it into to charge but no lights come on and it wont turn on, so don't even know if its charging? anyone have any ideas?
Send it back and get a working one - or your best bet would be to pay more and get one from a decent brand.
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