About Computers: E-Readers Really Are Worth It.

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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor I love books, and I love my quad-core tablet. But believe me when I tell you: an e-ink reader is the best way to read books. E-readers are feather-light (ideal for reading while lying down), readable in bright sunlight (summer is here), very affordable (~$100), and most of all: e-ink readers spare your eyes the strain of backlit screens. All You Need to Know About Ebook Readers There's the Amazon Kindle, the Barnes & Noble Nook, the Kobo, the Sony PRS series, and more. How are these 'e-ink' devices better than tablets? What features should you look for? What devices can open which files? About.com answers all these questions, and offers suggestions on what might be the best e-reader for you. See More About:  ereaders  ebook readers  Websites That Will Make You Smarter You don't need to take a semester of grad school to get smarter. There are some terrific websites that will broaden your knowledge and expand your imagination. If you have 30 minutes and an inkling to improve yourself, then try these 9 websites...you won't be disappointed. See More About:  best websites  best blogs  education Laptop PC Buyer's Guide If you're going to travel or move this spring, perhaps a PC laptop is the best choice for your next computer. Modern laptops come with excellent i3 and i5 processing power, and you can acquire a good system for under $800 if you shop around. About.com has some suggestions on what to look for in a laptop before you plunk your money down... Your Options for Free Online Backup Yes, you can *almost* have your cake and eat it, too. In this case: you can have no-cost online backup for your personal computer, but you're limited to 7 gigabytes or less. 7 GB may not seem like much today, but it can certainly cover your absolutely-must-protect personal photos and data. Here are the choices you'll want to consider for free online backup... Computers Ads Computer Technology PC Computer Repair Computer Monitors Laptops Computers Refurbished Computer Featured Articles What Are the First Applications You Install on a New Mac? Run Multiple Blogs at Once With WordPress 'Networks' How to Create a Mail Merge in Word 2010 StumbleUpon's Facebook Timeline All Android Users Should Download This App Right Now How to Recycle Your Old Computer   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement