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Nook Tablet, Kindle Fire or iPad2? Wireless download or USB? Touchscreen or Keyboard? There are so many Library-compatible eReaders these days, it can be hard to choose!
Luckily, we've compiled a list of useful articles, charts and lists to help you decide what kind of eReader or Tablet is right for you - or that special someone. And check out our FAQ about eBooks and your Library.
Are you relatively new to eReaders? We recommend you start with TeleRead.com's Buying an eReader Checklist - a series of questions to help determine what you want in an eReader.
Latest eReader Reviews:
And in interesting recent eReader News:
- Which Ereaders Work With Library Downloads?
Are you thinking about getting an eReader for the Dad or Grad in your life? If you want your gift to work with the Library's OverDrive collection, be sure to check the list of Library-download compatible eReaders before you shop. What kind of downloadable...
- Overdrive Ebook App Adds Return-early Feature
Do you read Library eBooks using the Overdrive app? You can now "return" your ebooks early, before they expire. This is good news if you've hit your limit of 10 titles, and also good news for your fellow ebook readers. Returning an ebook instantly...
- Ereader Clinic: How To Download Library Ebooks - Jan. 6
Would you like to learn how to download eBooks from the Library? If your holidays include unwrapping a brand-new eReader, take note: We've got the eReader Clinic for you! Bring your new electronic companion to Central Library Auditorium on Thursday,...
- Epub Ebook Collection Expands Our Downloadable Collection To New Platforms
Since our summer 2010 launch, we now have about 1800 titles in our collection of the EPUB format. Titles include popular fiction by James Patterson, John Irving and Dorothea Benton Frank, nonfiction by Andre Agassi, Michael Pollan, Sebastian Junger, and...
- Can I Read An Ebook From The Library On My Kindle?
Not yet, but you will be able to soon! April 22, 2011 - This week Amazon announced that they are working with OverDrive to allow Library eBooks to be read on the Kindle! December 7, 2010 - OverDrive released a Wireless App for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch...
Library
Trying to Choose an eReader?
Nook Tablet, Kindle Fire or iPad2? Wireless download or USB? Touchscreen or Keyboard? There are so many Library-compatible eReaders these days, it can be hard to choose!Luckily, we've compiled a list of useful articles, charts and lists to help you decide what kind of eReader or Tablet is right for you - or that special someone. And check out our FAQ about eBooks and your Library.
Are you relatively new to eReaders? We recommend you start with TeleRead.com's Buying an eReader Checklist - a series of questions to help determine what you want in an eReader.
Latest eReader Reviews:
- ConsumerReports.org [free access via the Library website when you log into your Library account] - eBook Reader Guide added Nov. 23, 2011
- cnet.com - Kindle vs. Nook vs. iPad: Which eBook Reader Should You Choose? - Choosing an eBook Reader Updated Nov. 23, 2011 - a quick cheat sheet on what you need to know about new Kindles, New Sony Wifi, Apple iPad with iOS 5.
- PaidContent.org - Comparing E-Readers?And Tablets | November 2011 - Updated Nov. 22, 2011. All the models listed here are compatible with the Library's free downloadable eBooks.
- PCWorld - Kindle Fire vs. Nook Tablet: Which Should You Buy? Updated Nov. 18, 2011
- ElderGadget.com reviews individual eReaders with an eye towards elder-friendly features
And in interesting recent eReader News:
- The Sony Reader WiFi is the first dedicated eReader which allows Library downloads "over the air." It even includes a button to access your public library directly from the device. Read the cnet review of the Sony Reader Wi-Fi PRS-T1.
- Which Ereaders Work With Library Downloads?
Are you thinking about getting an eReader for the Dad or Grad in your life? If you want your gift to work with the Library's OverDrive collection, be sure to check the list of Library-download compatible eReaders before you shop. What kind of downloadable...
- Overdrive Ebook App Adds Return-early Feature
Do you read Library eBooks using the Overdrive app? You can now "return" your ebooks early, before they expire. This is good news if you've hit your limit of 10 titles, and also good news for your fellow ebook readers. Returning an ebook instantly...
- Ereader Clinic: How To Download Library Ebooks - Jan. 6
Would you like to learn how to download eBooks from the Library? If your holidays include unwrapping a brand-new eReader, take note: We've got the eReader Clinic for you! Bring your new electronic companion to Central Library Auditorium on Thursday,...
- Epub Ebook Collection Expands Our Downloadable Collection To New Platforms
Since our summer 2010 launch, we now have about 1800 titles in our collection of the EPUB format. Titles include popular fiction by James Patterson, John Irving and Dorothea Benton Frank, nonfiction by Andre Agassi, Michael Pollan, Sebastian Junger, and...
- Can I Read An Ebook From The Library On My Kindle?
Not yet, but you will be able to soon! April 22, 2011 - This week Amazon announced that they are working with OverDrive to allow Library eBooks to be read on the Kindle! December 7, 2010 - OverDrive released a Wireless App for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch...