e readers in Europe

1) Take precautions and it won't be stolen.

2) Most of the ereaders are dual voltage and you will only need a plug adaptor, not a converter.

3) Which ereader do you have. Some work in Europe, some don't.

Two small corrections...the Kindle uses the Sprint Network in the U.S.

The newest version of the Kindle will work in Europe just like it does in the U.S. It uses either the 3G network or GPRS/EDGE depending on where you are. There is, however, a $1.99 charge to download a book while outside the U.S.

Here's more informtion on downloading with the new Kindle:

Amazon Kindle

The version of the Kindle that works overseas uses the AT&T network in the US and roams on various GPRS networks overseas.

The Kindle power adapter works off input power in the range of 100-240 volts. You only need a plug adapter but no voltage converter is needed.

We had a "problem" where our Kindles disappeared, probably near Gare du Nord in Paris. Keep your Kindle in a locked bag and keep the bag in sight.

Thanks, Peter. I didn't know the new Kindles switched to AT&T. I have the first generation Kindle which still works on the Sprint Network.

I just bought the Barnes and Noble NOOK. I am extremely happy reading books, and have read more in the last month than I did last year.

I bought the Nook just for travel. While I don't plan to download books while in Europe, I will have plenty loaded on the Nook before I depart. The whole reason for the Nook is to lighten my load of books.

you can also access FREE classic for the Nook. the cost of the books is less than hardback, or paperback.

Really, no need to access G3 or wi-fi when traveling if you plan ahead and have your devise loaded with reading material before you leave.

I chose the Nook for several reasons. I really like the color screen at the bottom. YOu can flip pages by touch button, or by swiping your finger on the color screen area (like iphone, ipad, etc) You can replace the battery! No need to send the whole machine in someplace when new battery is needed, you just open the back and replace ($29 or less) And, you can add memory so you can expand you library.

You can also archive books, once you've read them, you keep them, but they won't show on the Nook library unless you want to see them. And, you can lend books. So if you have a friend that has Nook, and the book is "LEND ME" you can share the expense of books by sharing. (lending is good for 14 days only, like a library, but you can't "renew"- so you need to read them first)

Any ereader can be recharged by using an adaptor only, no need for converter. I'm sure you travel with an adaptor for all your electrical needs. The Nook charges fully in about 3 hours. Used on airplane mode, the battery has a life of about 10 days. If you leave wi-fi, G3 on, battery will last only about 3 days. All this depends on how much you use the color screen, etc.

LOVE MY NOOK! email me if you have questions I haven't covered!

I just bought the Sony Pocket e-reader, upon advice from a friend, and I love it! It's small enough to put in my purse, I carry it everywhere now. I've seen on the Internet you can buy rechargers for the wall, so you'll just need a plug adaptor. I knew I wouldn't be able to wireless download on trips, but the plan is to have lots of books on it, and then for longer trips take a paperback or magazines I don't mind leaving, just in case. I think the size is the greatest advantage. I also have an I-touch, but it's hard enough to read hotmail/facebook with it, I don't think I could stand reading a whole book.