Which readers and a PC version available, that I can try out on my home computer and laptop?
Do they sync up smoothly with an eReader?
Can I have more than one copy of a purchased book?
“A book may be downloaded from Amazon to a limited number of devices at the same time. The limit ranges from one to six devices, depending on an undisclosed number of licenses set by the book publisher. When the limit is reached, the users have to unregister some devices in the Manage Your Kindle page in order to add new devices.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Kindle#File_formats
Here’s a link to the Reading Apps for the PC and other platforms:
I have gone through all sorts of eReaders since they first came out, including the Kindle, which I gave to my sister once I got the basic iPad.
The iPad wins for the following reasons. I like to read in bed at night, and the Kindle is hard to read that way, unless you have a much better light than the little one they sell. The iPad is perfect for that.
I can sync books between my iPad, my iPhone, and my laptop, having a copy on each.
I can sync & listen to an Audible book on all three as well. I like to knit while I listen, so I can be productive while listening.
I can shop around for the best price on a book I want to read, seeing if Amazon, Apple, eReader, or any other seller is cheapest. The apps are available for just about any version.
I can check my email, look something up on the net that I am reading about, and take notes. I can listen to all kinds of radio stations on my iPad, like Coast to Coast AM, when I can’t sleep at night. Love the “Iheartradio” app!
And, I can watch movies, tv shows, etc. on my iPad, and take my knitting patterns along in “GoodReader”, a pdf app.
There is more, but you get the picture. I really find the iPad the best, so far. And, like all Apple products, it is easy to use, easy to keep updated, and beautifully designed.