eBook reader novice needs help

[bobfather]

Hi folks, I'm considering getting an eBook reader but thought it wise to ask here first to see if there's any advice for me. I want to buy a pad like those offered by Amazon but I wondered if there are better options out there and whether file types are specific to the pad manufacturer. The downloads also look expensive on Amazon, 2 or 3 times more than the equivalent paperback, is that the same for all eBook sellers?

[bobfather]

I'm starting to think Kindle is the simple and obvious choice, I also like that it can be read in sunlight. I know the next gen devices are just around the corner and will be full colour and have more functionality; such is the pace of any tech. Waiting for the promise of tomorrow means I'll never get one.

Does the Kindle only download by Wi-Fi or is there a route using the micro USB

[bobfather]

martindower said:

Kindle on the iPad. Sorted.

I thought the iPad was more gimmick than gadget; I've not played with one so I may have misunderstood the point. They look very unwieldy to me, see Jake Humphrey F1 pre race chat holding his by his side, it's so big he can't put it anywhere