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Buying an ebook reader under 8000/- PLEASE HELP! URGENT!

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Shreya16 Original post #1
Jun 22, 2015 at 7:42 PM
Hi guys/girls,
I am looking for an ebook reader under the budget of 7000 rupees.

I found a link for a Nook Glowlight online on ebay:
Nook Glowlight BNRV500 Barnes Noble Ereader 6" Kindle Paperwhite Alternative | eBay

Since I wanted an ebook reader with a light and a long battery life, is this a better option or should I opt for the basic Kindle with an external light or something?
The Kindle Paperwhite is over my budget.

I could also consider the Kobo if I could get it at a reasonable price.
Open to all kinds of suggestions. Please Comment! :)
Thankyou.
papul1993
Jun 22, 2015 at 8:01 PM
Get the new Kindle with an external light.
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kkn13 #3
Jun 22, 2015 at 8:13 PM
get kindle and an external light such as this-
?LED Light?Xiaomi India Lifestyle Items details
and to power it,get a powerbank(unless kindle supports otg,to power the light)
I suggest this powerbank(any powerbank should do,just suggesting this because its cheap and good quality)
Mi Power Bank - Mi India

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or something like this-
*www.amazon.in/Adjustable-Flexible-Kindle-reading-Batteries/dp/B00U4OQ8FS/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434984126&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=kidle+light
*www.amazon.in/Flexible-Bright-Kindle-reading-Batteries/dp/B00U4OAIQ8/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1434984126&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=kidle+light
imho the mi one sounds better but clipping it on might be an issue
you can run a long usb extender from a powerbank and use a regular clip as well though
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Jun 23, 2015 at 11:47 AM
Hi,
Thanks for the suggestion. Could you also look at the ebay link I sent and check if it is dependable. Because it is the same as paperwhite and much cheaper.
GhorMaanas
Jun 23, 2015 at 12:02 PM
Hi,
Thanks for the suggestion. Could you also look at the ebay link I sent and check if it is dependable. Because it is the same as paperwhite and much cheaper.

check a few comparative reviews. if you're concerned about the brand, its a competitor of kindle and a brand of repute. i have a tab from them.

another good option is the kobo glo available on ebay. sadly, the black model has been OOS since sometime. but the reader in itself is good. there's a whole thread dedicated to it on another tech forum. if you may be willing to buy a used one for cheap, you can try there. here's the ebay link to the product:

Kobo GLO N613 KBO S 6" Ereader White Silver | eBay

edit: just read your OP in its entirety now. so you are aware of kobo.
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Techguy #6
Jun 23, 2015 at 12:48 PM
The new Kindle Paperwhite?
vidhubhushan
Jun 25, 2015 at 4:54 PM
^ that is 10999, above 8000
baiju
baiju #8
Jun 29, 2015 at 5:23 PM
Previous gen kindle paperwhite is available for 9K, just a little above your budget.
GhorMaanas
Jul 1, 2015 at 7:27 PM
Hi guys/girls,
I am looking for an ebook reader under the budget of 7000 rupees.

I found a link for a Nook Glowlight online on ebay:
Nook Glowlight BNRV500 Barnes Noble Ereader 6" Kindle Paperwhite Alternative | eBay

Since I wanted an ebook reader with a light and a long battery life, is this a better option or should I opt for the basic Kindle with an external light or something?
The Kindle Paperwhite is over my budget.

I could also consider the Kobo if I could get it at a reasonable price.
Open to all kinds of suggestions. Please Comment! :)
Thankyou.

if you haven't purchased one yet, its good. check this thread:

*www.techenclave.com/community/threads/kobo-glo-brand-new-going-cheap.174994/