what about using it to read a book?
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It works VERY well to read a book. I have chronic neck problems, and it helps keep books at the height that prevents neck pain.
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A fellow audiobook lover, yes it can be used to listen to audio books that's why I bought mine. The volume level on some of these tablets is not very good but with the ihome mini speaker it really did boost the volume, I find myself turning it down. I can literally listen to my audiobooks and hear them being read all over the house. If you're on the fence about purchasing go ahead and purchase I think you wil be pleasantly surprised, and if not return it Amazon makes returns very easy.
1532201
It can be used for reading, but is not nearly as well suited for this purpose as a normal magnifying reader. You would have to move your book too often. OK for short term use for this purpose, but not so good for a primary reader.
366633
I read books on my ipod all the time, whole books. I've never had any other reader. The iPod touch is fine to read on. You can adjust font and background/text colors. While a page on the iPod doesn't show as much as a page in a book it has never been a problem for me.
341990
I have thought of using it for that but I don't want to squish it and have it lose it's shape. I have the BedLounge Classic that you can buy on this website. I use that to sit up in bed and read.
1923687
All you had to say was "not very good with computers." Get the iPad. Samsung devices are generally technically-superior to comparable Apple models but not as simple to use.A word on reading books: don't read books on a backlit screen (smartphone or tablet). It's absolute murder on your eyeballs. Get a Kindle. Not very expensive and you can read it anywhere you can read a paper book with less eye-strain (since you can adjust the size of the text to accommodate a comfortable viewing distance).
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It's not going to be a panacea but now that I've tried using it in bed for these questions, I'd have to say that it's far far better to use this than without anything at all, as it simply holds the book open at all times and you can sort of prop it on your body somewhere. Not perfect, but the book will not flop close on you, as it would otherwise. Be careful not to crick your neck for long hours in awkward positions while reading in bed. You might wake with a painful stiff neck and then pull a tendon. I'd suggest avoiding bed reading.
108831
I've not done it, but I've seen an app in the Chrome Store for reading Kindle books on a Chromebook.
108828
Yes you can read a book with the Chrome App, Kindle Cloud Reader available from the Google Play Website for Chrome Apps.
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Yes, you can load books with the usb cable if they are in pdf or epub format. I do this all the time. Many libraries offer epub format book checkout and there are a ton of free books available at online sites like gutenberg project and the like.
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Not sure what you mean by "reader," but there are apps for books and stuff.
1104541
I''m using just for listening to music, but sound is great, that''s why I think you can use it for audio books also.
1787735
Hi. I don't know what kind of reading your referencing. I also don't know what your looking for. For example. Are you vision impaired? Do you need help? As far as normal day activities and use, it works perfectly for reading. You can make text bigger and smaller if needed. But it is fantastic. The settings are easy to use and the quality is perfect.
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I haven't tried yet. I mostly use my tab for reading. I can try one and let you know. :)
365218
The book has to have the listening feature imbedded in the book. The just imitate the read function as you would on you're Kinle
957665
Like others have said, you buy and download books with the wifi. But, you can read it off of it. By the way, there are newer versions of this ereader that are just as economical. Good luck with whatever you do.
1488198
I have only used it for email and reading books, so can't answer the questions. Sorry about that.