Reading an eBook on my PC.

16 years ago

I think I want an eBook reader but I think I might also like to read on a netbook or the ePad. I decided to test my theory by reading a book on my PC. I downloaded Microsort Reader and trudged through the "activation" but I am not certain if it is really working. I don't want to buy a eBook and find that I can't read it. I can also download in PDF format and read it on the Adobe Reader. I do have the Adobe Reader on my PC. If I download an eBook in the PDF format should I expect to read it without lots of trouble shooting? I am "Computerdyslexic" and also very stubborn. If I find I can't read the book I will spend hours trying to make it work and drive myself crazy. Is there an easy way to accomplish downloading and reading an eBook?

Thanks.

Nancy

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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
16 years ago
I use and love the product by amazon which is free for the pc Kindle for pc, you can download it in just minutes, and you can get a lot of free books from the amazon store so you can try it out with out buying a thing, I have a nice library on my pc made up of totally free books.
Kindle
Installing Kindle for PC on Your Computer
Kindle for PC Frequently Asked Questions

to find free books just do a search like this one but be sure you double check that the book you are looking at is free before you hit that button.
"free kindle books list"
It will be sent directly to your kindle for pc that you have selected it to go to.

If you do a search here on garden web for Kindle for pc you will find a good thread discussing it.
mudlady_gw
Original Author
16 years ago
Hi Raven,
I am considering getting something to read books on that will be the most versatile. The idea of a net book has intrigued me since they came out becauase it is so much easier to tote around, compared to my laptop. I am also put off because I can't go to a store and actually hold and use a Kindle. I did see the Nook at B+N and I liked it.
Thanks.

Nancy
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I installed Kindle for PC and am reading a book now. I don't like sitting in a desk chair and reading from the monitor. I think my laptop is too big to have on my lap in the recliner for very long. Netbooks are getting more affordable and I may go that way. I never did get past the "activation" for the Microsoft Reader. I guess I am just too computer challenged to understand Microsoft.
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