Which is the best ebook reader?
Short answer: Kindle 3, Nook Touch, and Kobo Touch are very close and provide best reading experience for the money. Longer answer... Kindle 3: Pros: + E Ink display is great for long-run reading -- like reading from a book. + E Ink Pearl display provides 50% better contrast than E Ink Vizplex found in regular Nook. + 4G internal memory Cons: - web browsing, apps, and games are much worse than with a Nook Color. - no SD expansion Nook Touch: Same pros and cons as Kindle, plus: Pros: + touch screen + EPUB/library support now; Kindles updated later this year + SD expansion Cons: - no 3G - 2G internal memory Kobo Touch: Same pros and cons as Nook Touch, plus: Pros: + international bookstore Cons: - only 1G internal memory - Partnership with financially unstable Borders Sony Readers: Same pros and cons as Nook Touch, plus: Pros: + better PDF support Cons: - expensive - no wireless except on most expensive model (PRS-950) - largest screen 7" (compared to 9.7" on Kindle DX) Nook Color: Pros: + better web browsing, apps, and games Cons: - long-run reading experience is poor compared to E Ink readers -- like reading from a computer monitor iPad: Pros: + best browsing, apps, and games + best PDF viewing Cons: - expensive - heavy - long-run reading experience is poor compared to E Ink readers -- like reading from a computer monitor Nook Classic: Pros: None, unless you catch a great close-out sale or like the gimmicky mini color LCD panel used to show book covers Cons: - E Ink Vizplex display is older technology than E Ink Pearl found on Kindle 3s - Web browsing, apps, and games are worse than Nook Color and Kindle 3
From where I can download the ebook "Born Confused - by Tanuja Desai Hidier" for free?
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Are there people who are not able to adapt to reading books on screens or on a Kindle?
Yes, there are. But then, I truly believe it's just a matter of time with most of them. I submit to you three personal stories.I'll start with myself. I was a true blue paperback or hardcover reader till about 8 years back. But as I traveled more, carrying books became complicated. Luggage space, number of books to carry, etc etc. I reluctantly moved to reading on phones and tablets, and haven't looked back since. I remember afternoons when I'd scramble to a book store to buy the next book in a series because I finished the previous one quicker than anticipated. Now, life is a lot simpler and I read a lot more.My mother. Very uncomfortable with tech. Traditional reader in every sense. I bought her an ereader and loaded it with a bunch of books I knew she'd enjoy. The lure of so many books was enough to get her started. And she hasn't looked back since either. She still loves her paperbacks but she has read hundreds of ebooks.A close friend of mine. For years, she refused to read my book because it was out only digitally. She insisted on waiting for the paperback release. Finally, the right boyfriend did the trick and she caved when he bought her a kindle. She finally bought my book too. And I believe she's doing just fine with ebooks now.The point is, readers love to romanticise the act of reading. The nostalgia of books with the sensual feel of touch, smell, etc. But as a voracious and even obsessive reader, I'll take convenience and access over romanticised eccentricities every single day. I remember how difficult it was to gain access to certain books. I had to wait for international travel just to buy a certain book. Now, I just have to find the right site. And the moment most readers realise that, they switch. It's just a matter of time.Oh yes, it's also a criminal waste of natural resources to print books on paper. Considering a lot of readers are ecologically sensitive, they really should keep that on mind too.
What is the best ePub reader for Linux? Can I download ebooks on to my computer from my kindle, move those ebooks to documents, go to calibre and fetch ebooks, change to epub, then plug in nook via usb and download on to the nook?
One word: Calibre.I know people have already mentioned it or said things about it, but I felt I needed to elaborate.First, it is a community driven, fully open-source project. I don't know if that is important to you (I presume that it is because you use Linux), but it is to me. Second, and more importantly for many people, it is EXTREMELY powerful. Among other features: It's not just an ePub reader. It can read (and edit!) a vast array of eBook formats without any setup whatsoever. It can even convert between them pretty easily. I've come across file types that I have never heard of nor had any idea what to do with. No other eReader I used did, either. But when I drag-'n'-dropped them into Calibre, I was able not only to read them but also to convert them into common formats like ePub and pdf.It's not just an eBook reader, either. It's also a library manager, which means that you can use it to organize all your books, pdf's, whatever you want, in one convenient place. Just drag and drop, and they're sortable, searchable, the works.Here's a killer. It can strip the DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection from your books. DRM, which is applied to a lot of books bought from major online stores, is what keeps you from copying eBooks, reading copied eBooks, or editing eBooks. You do have to have the credit card number and account used to purchase them, and you do have to install an extension, but the extension itself is reasonably user-friendly - just install it, tell it your iTunes/Play/Kindle/Nook account information one time, then click on the books you want to strip of DRM. This was the reason I got Calibre in the first place. I was looking for a way to strip the DRM from my eBooks so that I could seamlessly transfer them between (MY) devices and accounts, and I found it.I mentioned extensions earlier. That's another of Calibre's awesome features. It has hundreds of extensions, and they can all be installed easily using a built-in, relatively easy to use menu (for you coders out there, it's very similar to Eclipse's add-on wizard).There are equally excellent versions for Windows and Mac, and all three versions are constantly being updated and improved.The only problems with Calibre are that it can be kind of a feature overload at times, and it's not the prettiest or smoothest eReader application out there - but I still wholeheartedly recommend it.
Are e-books and kindle books automatically copyright protected?
Copyright for ebooks works exactly the same as for books in general. Copyright protects the text of the book. It doesn't protect the ideas. Anyone who thinks their ideas in themselves have any commercial value hasn't read enough to realise their ideas have all been done before. Your book is automatically copyrighted as soon as you type it into your computer. EDIT: Publishing on Amazon, using their KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) programme doesn't affect your copyright. You grant them a license to sell electronic copies of your book to the public, in return for which they give you a percentage of the money that readers pay them. They don't get any other rights (for instance, they can't sell your book in print or adapt it into a movie) and you can revoke the license at any time by deleting the book from their site. It's quite rare these days for a traditional publishing contract to take the copyright, although they're often written in such a way that the publisher might as well have the copyright.
Survey question: in which format do you prefer to read books the old (hardcover or paperback) or the new electronic format (iPads and kindles)?
I've made a point to tell this every one of my friends that think 'There is no feel' in reading eBooks. So here goes.This is a list of advantages that I've personally experienced for myself:1. A heavy collection of books can be stored in electronic format for which in paperback format, you need a hell lot of space.2. I like to read at night, with lights OFF, so the nightmode comes to a heavy advantage.3. Also, I read while laying down, so the bigger the books, the heavier they get and harder they hurt if they fall on us.4. Same is also true while reading on lap. It tends to start paining.5. No termite problems, no wear & tear, no getting wet or any other destruction of eBooks. And innumerable back-ups can be made.6. Easily shared with friends via mails.7. All books in one place, so easy to select and we can refer one by sitting at one place, rather than getting up, selecting and then searching the content. (eBooks have Find option)8. Please don't get me started about The Feel, we can even change the font size, shapes and font itself, and also there can be an in-built dictionary, we just need to select the word.9. eBooks do not wither with time.10. And last but not the least, I see now-a-days, no-one buys books. They just download it from torrents, so it saves a hell lot of money.Well thats it right there... The only thing I like about paperback (or hardcover) books is the smell of the pages when they are new... Otherwise, its eBooks for me...
Why should I go for the Kindle Paperwhite when I can read e-books and do more on any other tablet?
You will know why the second you hold this device in your hand.It's light, it can fit into your pocket so you can read any time you want, take it out of your pocket and click a button, that's how easy it works.Its dictionary is incredibly easy to use, so when you're learning a language, looking up new words will be so easy that it won't influence your mood. Trust me, this makes a huge difference.It won't hurt your eyes.No reflection in the sun, so no problem reading outdoor.Charge once and you can read for a month, it's like heaven compared to iPad.Easy to organize notes.I began to use kindle half a year ago, and now eight of my friends have their own kindles, so you know how attractive it can be. And me and my friends do not major in literature or something like that, our major is aero engine.The only thing you can do with it is to read. When you have an iPad in your hand, it's likely that you will be playing games or watching videos before you realize.If you love reading, kindle is your best choice (except for paper books of course).Ps this is my favorite photo of my Kindle :)
Is it worth buying Kindle in India and what books can one read using Amazon Kindle?
Go for the Kindle without a second thought if you like to read!It's an amazing product. A long time investment and a great companion.The battery lasts for weeks.The books are cheaper.Or free. (You can convert and transfer ebooks to your Kindle from a PC. So you can also transfer free ebooks from your PC to the Kindle.You can read for hours without any eye strain.The brilliant e-ink display provides a real paper like experience.The inbuilt dictionary is cool. And will help you with vocabulary.It's very light-weight, you can carry it anywhere.You can also read newspapers like The Hindu, TOI etc. (With the help of the PC software Calibre)I bought a Kindle with my pocket money, last year after a lot of thoughts and a lot of confusion.But I am extremely happy with it and fell in love with the device as soon as I received it.A beautiful quote from the book 'Shoe Dog' by Phil Knight.I have around 70 books in my Kindle right now. And their collective price would be near Rs. 30000 ($460). But since I downloaded them for free, I saved Rs. 30000 on that!I've heard people saying Kindle doesn't give them the feeling of reading an actual physical book, and that they can't get the smell of a book.But you don't read a book to smell it right? And after reading for a few minutes, you don't even notice if you're reading a physical book or reading in on Kindle. I tried!I read 'Zero to One' by Peter Thiel on Kindle and also read the physical book. An amazing book. And both experiences were different, Kindle being more practical as I could search the dictionary, highlight and take notes at an instant.Have a great time, folks! Happy reading.
Are there any real home based business that are not scams or mlm?
I don't want to do survey's or mlm, no downlines or uplines, no reading upon reading and filling out forms after forms only to have to fill out more forms. I just want the comfort of working from home and making real money for real quality work. No more ebooks on the secrets to working from home, or how tom and mary makes $10000 a month or more from home when they really don't exist. Can some one out there really help me.
Can e books replace paper books?
Yes E-books have the potential to replace paper books Lot of people who argue otherwise are those who have grown with paper books , and so the idea that they would become obsolete is unacceptable. But in the coming generations where children would spend more time on their gadgets than anything else , they would prefer everything in the electronic form , because they will not know any other form. Already there is a rise in E-book sales . A few reasons for choosing an E-book over a paper book are Cost - E-books are cheaper than paper books any day, because after all they are nothing but large files.Environmental Concern: A sustainable future requires us to change our habits and shifting from paper books is one such change Portability : I f I wanted to carry a 1000 books to any place I travel ,an E-book would a better optionPaper books have an appeal that E-books don't , they are more real , for many of us they carry memories, the folded pages , the smell of old books , finding an old note,leaf or a feather pressed between pages, but charm and appeal are giving way to optimization as a future with a resource crunch looms ahead , no matter how much you re-cycle, there will always be a requirement for new paper and that would mean taxing natural resources , in a few decades it will become a necessity to save trees and not a choice and so E-books will not be an option but an only choice.