Kindle or Nook?

[shayd]

I'd recommend the Kindle. Got one for my wife last year, and she loves it.

 

[Red XXX]

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[monicasilver]

Scroll.

I feel ignorant. What does that mean?

 

[afterlights]

I think he's saying he's waaay old school.

I bought the Kindle. It's new to me yet, so there's definitely a learning curve. I love its form factor, but it feels like a step back with so many things being touchscreen. That's the only advantage I see that the iPad has over it. Its e-ink is very easy on the eyes.

 

[larss]

Paper for me. I just prefer the feel of turning the page, the smell of the paper, and the fact that it doesn't hurt when it is dropped on my face as I fall asleep reading, nor does it break when it hits the floor after hitting my face.

e-Books have their advantages, such as others not being able to see what you are reading, having many books on the device, bookmarking (bookmarks tend to lose their position after the book has hit my face and landed on the floor).

 

[Namreg]

http://reviews.cnet.com/e-book-readers/amazon-kindle-3g-wi/4505-3508_7-34140425.html?tag=mncol;txt

The good: Slimmer, more compact design than previous Kindle; improved screen with higher contrast and faster page turns; native PDF support; large library of hundreds of thousands of e-books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs via Amazon's familiar online store; built-in free 3G wireless "Whispernet" data network, plus Wi-Fi; built-in keyboard for notes; with 4GB (3.3 usable) of internal memory, it's capable of storing 3,500 electronic books; eight fonts available, including two new extra-large sizes; excellent battery life; displays image files, and plays MP3 and AAC audio.

The bad: No expansion slot for adding more memory; no support for EPUB book files; no Nook-like lending feature [amazon has just implemented lending]; no protective carrying case included; battery is sealed into the device and isn't removable.

The bottom line: The third-generation Kindle's winning combination of noteworthy upgrades--an improved screen, better battery life, lighter weight, and lower price--vaults it to the top of the e-book reader category.


Read more: http://reviews.cnet.com/e-book-readers/amazon-kindle-3g-wi/4505-3508_7-34140425.html#ixzz1AD5cuIWV

 

[biomech]

I stick with real books. I have enough technology in my life. There is something comforting about a real book.
Maybe it is just me.:2 cents:

 

[SpexyAshleigh]

I just ordered the Kindle, and it looks awsome. I think the fact that its like, the highest selling item of last year speaks volumes, and the reviews on it are fantastic. Its on backorder right now because of the Christmas rush so I won't recieve it until February, but I'll let you know how I like it if you haven't decided by then.

I used to be one of those people who say "oh I prefer the real thing, nothing like reading a paper book"...but then I thought of the fact that this saves paper, saves trees, and also saves me $$...e-books are significantly cheaper than the real thing..plus the Kindle is like 8.7 ounces, so lighter than most hardcovers and easier to carry around when travelling. It just makes sense for someone who reads alot like I do, to have one because of its economical and practical uses. But I do agree, nothing like reading a paper book...I'm looking forward to seeing how easy the Kindle is to read.

 

[Namreg]

great, when you get it you can buy all my books, right?

 

[pslope718]

Got a kindle, love it. Not sure about the nook, though.

 

[afterlights]

Hey, I can can agree about the smell of paper. First best thing about walking into a bookstore.