Using your laptop as e-reader

echrada · 18-10-2009, 9:30 AM

I use my laptop as my e-reader.

The applications I use is Microsoft Reader, pdf files. firefox documents and of course good old Word.

Most of the e-reader software can be used on your laptop, so would I be better off with an e-reader or is my laptop adequate?

I have a library of over 2,000 books of all types, from fiction to non-fiction, drama to philosophy.

IRobot · 18-10-2009, 11:36 AM

Laptop is fine to use as an e-reader.

Only reason to get an e-reader is if you need more portability or if you're getting eye strain (e-readers have no backlight so are easy on the eyes for long periods of reading).

jason.clark · 18-10-2009, 5:12 PM

ever tried reading ebooks off of a netbook? hehehe

psikey · 19-10-2009, 1:57 PM

Would never use even my netbook for reading. Need to be comfy and holding in one hand either in bed, in lounge or in garden (on holiday) etc.

iPhone/Touch is a good choice if you don't want a dedicated ebook reader.

echrada · 19-10-2009, 7:58 PM

I feel an e-reader coming on, now the question is which one?

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IRobot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Leamington Spa Thanks: Gave 84, Got 207 Posts: 1,090	Re: Using your laptop as e-reader Laptop is fine to use as an e-reader. Only reason to get an e-reader is if you need more portability or if you're getting eye strain (e-readers have no backlight so are easy on the eyes for long periods of reading).
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psikey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Yorkshire Thanks: Gave 395, Got 656 Posts: 6,178	Re: Using your laptop as e-reader Would never use even my netbook for reading. Need to be comfy and holding in one hand either in bed, in lounge or in garden (on holiday) etc. iPhone/Touch is a good choice if you don't want a dedicated ebook reader.
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echrada Ex Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Thanks: Gave 219, Got 318 Posts: 3,156	Re: Using your laptop as e-reader I feel an e-reader coming on, now the question is which one?
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