Ebook Reader Review - Just An Ebook Reader, Or More?

Just about all ebook reader reviews are very good at highlighting the features of an ebook reader but sometimes how you can actually use some of these features is not always clear. It could be that the manufacturers are unsure themselves and just add extras that sound good and will help sell the device.

Most ebook readers have the benefit of a large memory store which can be put to good use apart from storing ebooks. The main uses are for storing photos or graphics, audio files and text documents.

With some ebook readers you will need to connect to your computer although Sony devices and the Nook utilize SD cards for extra memory storage. Unfortunately the Kindle seems a little restricted but it is still possible to utilize it.

Storing music or audio files on an SD card can be extremely useful if you want to take music with you on holiday. While you are flying you can't use your cell phone for music but you can use your ebook reader. If you have a wireless connection you will need to disable it first.

Most ebook readers can read .txt files. If you are unsure about these then take a look at the notepad in your windows menu. Notes made and saved in notepad will have a default file extension of .txt.

How can you use this?

How about 'to do lists'. If you go out and you have a number of things to do you can make a list and store it in your ebook reader. Why use a pen and little scraps of paper. Most computers now have a card reader as standard so it's a great way to use that old SD card that can't be used for anything else.

Going on holiday or a business trip? Put your itenerary onto your ebook reader. Flight numbers and times, places to go and things to do can all be stored. Lists of friends and family to send postcards to and buy gifts for.

You also have the ability to store photos and pictures in various formats. Okay, they are in black and white but still useful if you want to remind yourself of your children or grandchildren. The Sony ebook reader also uses the duo pro stick that is used in their cameras.

Usually it is advised that if you are travelling overseas you carry a photocopy of your passport. Not anymore, now you can scan it and store it in your reader along with any other documents. You will of course need to make sure your ebook reader is secure but as they are not cheap to start with it is common sense.

There are probably many other uses that you could find for your ebook reader. As ebook readers devices mature we will see features added that, with a little thought, can benefit our daily lives even more.