I run a book review blog, and while I don't usually review e-books, I've noticed that most of my review requests (from authors or independent publishers) are offering digital only. In the past I've used free programs such as Kindle for PC and Adobe Digital Editions. I tend to prefer the Kindle program, but it doesn't accept all formats (PDF), so I'm stuck with either a converted mess or using Adobe for some books. But I've decided it's time for a change - it's time for an e-reader. Honestly, I'm kinda leaning towards a Kindle at the moment. I've used the PC software for about a year now, and other than the PDF issues (which I don't know if there's a better option) I don't have any huge problems. I already have a lot of free books downloaded, and I'm sure I'll run across other freebees regularly. Plus my library already offers a large selection of e-books in the Kindle format! So here's my checklist: - Price - Not able to spend tons right now. - Weight/Size - Not a huge issue for me, actually. - Ease-of-Use - I'm pretty tech-savvy, so unless it's a nightmare to use, I should be fine. - Loyalty/Format - I'm not really loyal to one company over another. But when it comes to formats, how much of a pain is it going to be getting the right book format? - Memory - I'm not planning on replacing my library, this will be primarily for review requests that aren't available in print. - Touch or Not? - Is touch worth it for ease? Or is it a stress headache waiting to happen if it gets scratched? - Durability - Along the same lines as above, I'm pretty careful with my things and I'm not typically clutzy, but will I need a force-field around this thing? - Gadgets - I don't need tons of bells and whistles, but I won't turn them down either. Not really looking at 3G, video, or net-browsing, though music might be a plus... - Extras - Do I need to budget in for extras to get full use out of this? I don't foresee a need for an adapter, but will I need/want a case, light, etc.? Any help?
