Elonex 705EB 7" LCD colour eReader (plays 720p video too)@ Waterstones Delivered £44.95

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  Haylhoo1 year, 6 months ago #1Show comment toolsReply

  I'm really confused about e-readers too - I fancy the new non-keyboard Kindle but am loathed to spend that much, especially this close to Xmas, but I would really like one.
  
  How do these others models compare? What's the best one to go for as a cheaper alternative to Kindle (if one exists)?
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  paultheone1 year, 6 months ago #2Show comment toolsReply

  wont add to basket ..
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  afromannac1231 year, 6 months ago #3Show comment toolsReply

  It is worth paying that little bit more for the kindle. You will not regret it.
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  niceblokedave1 year, 6 months ago #4Show comment toolsReply

  paultheone

  wont add to basket ..

  
  
  Adds fine for me :)
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  Valad1 year, 6 months ago #5Show comment toolsReply

  Haylhoo

  I'm really confused about e-readers too - I fancy the new non-keyboard Kindle but am loathed to spend that much, especially this close to Xmas, but I would really like one.
  
  How do these others models compare? What's the best one to go for as a cheaper alternative to Kindle (if one exists)?

  
  
  The biggest difference is that the Kindles (or at least the ones available in the UK) are all e-ink screens. E-ink screens are better for your eyes and battery life as there's no backlight or screen refreshing. Personally, I think LCD eReaders (like the one in this post) aren't much good for fiction books.
  

  
  Edited By: Valad on Nov 16, 2011 16:25
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  HAL20001 year, 6 months ago #6Show comment toolsReply

  Haylhoo

  I'm really confused about e-readers too - I fancy the new non-keyboard Kindle but am loathed to spend that much, especially this close to Xmas, but I would really like one.
  
  How do these others models compare? What's the best one to go for as a cheaper alternative to Kindle (if one exists)?

  
  
  The main thing to bear in mind, is that these multimedia ebook readers with colour screens have very poor battery life, and aren't great for reading in bright light, outdoors etc, and so really you're much better off buying a dedicated ebook reader with an E-ink type display, as they are easier to read, and battery life is measured in how many books you could read!.If you need or want multimedia as well etc, then maybe you'd be better buying a cheapish Android tablet, as I have, which runs the Kindle & Aldiko reader app's, but again, no where near the battery life of an E-ink type reader.
  
  There are a lot of models to choose from, but there was a great deal posted on here the other day for a Sony one, for only £54.99 delivered, which I've ordered for my OH.
  
  Sony Pocket PRS300 Pink OR Silver eReader £54.99 Delivered @ Waterstone / Ebay Outlet ( Manufacturer refurb)
  
  Here's what they look like:
  
  
  Hope that helps!
  

  
  Edited By: HAL2000 on Nov 16, 2011 16:38
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  TheMev1 year, 6 months ago #7Show comment toolsReply

  I like the way they try to sell the LCD screen as a big must for a ebook reader and next generation... when the whole point of one is the e-ink screen. LCD = eye strain, limited battery life.. just what you want out of book...
  As probably said already aviod and get a Kindle or Sony e-reader, there not that much more expensive.
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  Dil Daly1 year, 6 months ago #8Show comment toolsReply

  I popped into Waterstones today and asked if they had any ebook readers in store. A very nice lady told me that they didn't and the web clearance was because they are bringing their own model out early next year and so clearing out the competition. That is why all of the Waterstone's ebook readers are an absolute BARGAIN at the moment (compare it to Amazon prices - which are usually the going rate). Plenty of options/models to choose from - just get the one you fancy.
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  slayer2012771 year, 6 months ago #9Show comment toolsReply

  fyi 705eb is 39.99, which is 7" the 44.98 one is the 5" version
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  Geemac1 year, 6 months ago #10Show comment toolsReply

  Please use the refresh button on your browser to try again.
  
  Thank you.
  
  Gave up
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  niceblokedave1 year, 6 months ago #11Show comment toolsReply

  slayer20127yi 705eb7

  f is 39.99, which is 7" the 44.98 one is the 5" version

  
  
  The £44.98 is the 705EB 7" model . The price in the title inc the delivery charge.
  

  
  Edited By: niceblokedave on Nov 16, 2011 23:33: -
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  jomostyn1 year, 6 months ago #12Show comment toolsReply

  How easy is it to read a book on these as I've got iBooks on my iPhone but it not too good on the old mince pies and just quite a drag. I couldn't imagine reading a whole book on one.
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  countcatula1 year, 6 months ago #13Show comment toolsReply

  Damn looked like I missed this!
  
  i would have snapped it up, I have the 700EB and the kindle 3G Wifi. I use the kindle a lot, but use the 700EB at night (for library books). Just invert its text to white on black background, and turn the brightness down to 10%. Hey presto, no glare and no intense light to annoy the missus! Plus it plays video well, MP3's and now radio.
  
  Damn I want one, would have sold my 700EB on to a mate for £20 and had this.
  
  Bargain! But looks like it should be expired
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  countcatula1 year, 6 months ago #14Show comment toolsReply

  Oh also heat added to the lucky ones who got this

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