I was a university student for 5 years, and even though it's already been a few years, I think a e-reader could have helped me. I'm going to tell you how a e-reader can help you with your studies, and which are the best e-readers for students available in 2024.
What is an e-reader?
First of all, it's worth remembering that an e-reader is an electronic device that lets you read books while reproducing the experience of reading on paper.
Unlike other devices (tablet, PC, smartphone), they use an e-ink screen optimized for long reading sessions.
Using an e-reader doesn't tire your eyes any more than reading a paper book, so you can keep on reading for long sessions.
E-readers are a complement to paper reading, even if there are a few advantages to using one for a student (non-exhaustive list):
- Access to a large number of more published works
- Reads EPUB and PDF files
- Average price of books lower than the price of paper versions
- Small footprint (you can store hundreds of books)
- Greater autonomy than a computer or touch tablet
Now that we've got the introductions out of the way, here are a few of the best e-reader I think might be of interest to students.
E-readers that can only read ebooks (digital books)
The first category of e-readers is those that can only be used to read books. As we'll see later, there are also e-readers that allow you to take notes - but these are more expensive.
So, these readers have a screen between 6 and 7.8 inches, are the most affordable and are designed for students who need to read a lot of books (literature, social sciences, psychology, etc.).
You can easily find on the site the guide to the best e-readers of the moment for a selection of excellent models.
Here are some of the best e-reader models to consider for students in 2024:
A digital notebook for a student
If you need to take notes during your studies, you can use a computer or a good old sheet of paper.
But these tools have their drawbacks.
On the one hand, computerized note-taking sometimes makes it difficult to draw the diagrams and other graphics you need to learn certain concepts.
On the other hand, while taking notes on paper makes it easy to create drawings, graphs and other diagrams, it doesn't allow you to quickly transfer your notes to a computer, or to carry out quick text searches.
Large-format e-reader models solve this problem by offering, in addition to ebook reading tools), software that enables you to capture handwritten notes and transfer them into digital format.
Some of these devices also offer handwriting recognition to automatically transform your notes into typed documents. You can then easily share them or search within the text.
These notebook readers are unfortunately more expensive than the simpler models, but they can help you during your studies if they suit your use and learning style.
Here are some interesting digital notebook models for students in 2024:
How can I buy a cheap e-reader if I'm a student?
As you can see, e-readers cost between $120 and $500. That's a lot of money for a student to spend.
Even if the investment is worth it, it's important to note that you can save money by buying a cheaper e-reader.
You can read this article if you want to know more: best cheap e-readers.
You can, of course, go for a second-hand used or reconditioned e-reader, but you can also wait for a promotion and benefit from a better price on a new and better e-reader.
