04-11-13, 04:58 PM
Fraser - get a kindle. For your use it'd be best. The e-ink is much kinder on your eyes. The battery will last for weeks, not hours.
I use my galaxy S2 kindle app. It is OK but the screen eats through battery and for a lot of reading (say during a 3 month backpacking trip) battery will be quite useful. If you can get the older kindles with free 3G around the world you are laughing! But you can go to coffee shops or hostels to download new titles.
My mum has a kindle for their holiday / retired life. It is good.
As for the backpack - I still reckon a wheely case will be easier for you. But a roll of cling film will sort the straps if you can't tie them up sufficiently.
I use my galaxy S2 kindle app. It is OK but the screen eats through battery and for a lot of reading (say during a 3 month backpacking trip) battery will be quite useful. If you can get the older kindles with free 3G around the world you are laughing! But you can go to coffee shops or hostels to download new titles.
My mum has a kindle for their holiday / retired life. It is good.
As for the backpack - I still reckon a wheely case will be easier for you. But a roll of cling film will sort the straps if you can't tie them up sufficiently.