Following the past two weeks’ columns, I’ve received many responses.
So, I thought I would continue the series addressing common suggestions I offer regarding questions I frequently receive.
For instance, I am often asked, “Which is the best e-reader app?”
I use Android tablets and phones, but my suggestion holds true for most all systems.
The two that I use on my tablet and phone are “Nook” (bn.com/nook) and 10,000+ Free eBooks Reader (eprint-studio.com, Android only).
I still use Nook because the Barnes & Noble Nook eReader was my first reader/tablet. I have several books through Nook that I cannot read on other devices; so, I stick with it.
The reason for my suggestion of 10,000+ Free eBooks Reader should be obvious: It offers free eBooks. Users have likely heard that before and been disappointed, but I’m not talking about classics, boring books or poor sellers.
All of the latest books are available free of charge, a service I believe the company is able to provide by charging for a small advertisement that pops up at random times while you read.
I can handle that just fine, given the positives.
For instance, I read several serialized novels. One Wednesday, I heard that the latest in the series had been released and I wanted to read it.
The next Monday, I checked the app and found the title in full, high quality.
Another question I frequently field is, “Which is the best tablet?”
While that question is far too broad, I will say that I am partial to Android tablets. Throughout the years, I’ve owned a couple, and I currently use a Google Nexus 7.
It worked flawlessly until very recently but more about that in a couple of weeks.
So, which is the best tablet? It depends, but I recommend finding a brand name and searching for reviews for a specific model.
I do not suggest the $49 tablets advertised at the local grocery stores. They are slow, don’t allow users to download many apps, have poor battery life and the touch screens will often have problems.
