jonnam
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Post by jonnam on Aug 10, 2014 23:25:48 GMT
What should I get?
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melissa
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Post by melissa on Aug 10, 2014 23:34:34 GMT
Are you an Amazon person or a B+N person?
I don't know that it really matters otherwise. Today, both are very similar.
I have a nook. I am on my third, but my original still works just fine. I had the first one which was just a reader. Upgraded to the color nook and then the HD color tablet because, well, it's a fully functional android tablet and the price was right. I also prefer to buy my book from Barnes and Noble. I still like to go to the store and browse books. If I am waiting for dd or dh, I can read books I have not bought for free on my nook while in the store.
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Post by lisasahm on Aug 10, 2014 23:50:12 GMT
Are you an Amazon person or a B+N person? I don't know that it really matters otherwise. <snip> ITA with the above. I am Amazon person, and have a Kindle Paperwhite. I love this thing so much. I can read for hours without eye strain. I'm 49, my eyes get tired from computer screens and using tablets. The Paperwhite is lit but pushes the light down, so it's not going directly into your eyes. It's much more comfortable to me. My oldest daughter is 20 and she reads from her Kindle Fire, and has no problems with eye strain. But she's young LOL! I don't know if B&N has the equivalent of the Kindle Paperwhite. Since I started out with Kindles, I stayed with them. If I were buying now, I would look for what was more comfortable to use first and foremost. If I was comfortable with anything, then I would look for function: do I want a dedicated reader, or a tablet than can do many things, including reading on. If I could read on a tablet comfortably and wanted the functionality of a tablet + reader, then I wouldn't get a Kindle or a Nook. I would get an iPad and install the Kindle and/or Nook app to read on. Hope that helps  |
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Post by Loydene on Aug 11, 2014 0:05:44 GMT
I know that Amazon is pretty ubiquitous ... but it used to be that the program Amazon used for its e-reader was not the standard chosen for the ebook industry. There were ways to work around to be able to borrow ebooks from the library but it was exactly that -- a bit complicated work around. Nook made all ebooks in the standard established for the ebook industry -- so using a public library to borrow an ebook was really pretty easy. I chose Nook because it was my intent to borrow ebooks. As it happens, I really don't like the e reader and will choose a print copy most oftenI know that Nook is having a sale right now on the new machine.
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Post by beachbum on Aug 11, 2014 0:12:45 GMT
I love my Kindle Paperwhite. I get lots of free books, there are many websites that will send you daily emails with free/reduced books. It is really easy to check out library books with a Kindle now, and my library has gotten so much better with ebooks as far as selection and number of copies. I can read in the sun with no glare, unlike on my iPad (or Kindle Fire). The Paperwhite is great for reading in bed and not waking DH up by turning on the lights.
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Post by donna on Aug 11, 2014 0:22:45 GMT
I love my Paperwhite as well!
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Post by krispin41 on Aug 11, 2014 0:29:07 GMT
I started with nook, because when I got it...you could borrow library books on it and not with the Kindle. Also, I could add a micro SD card to expand the memory. I have the First edition which still works, and have since added a Simple Touch with glow light (Equivalent of Kindle Paperwhite)and the nookHD.
I went with the nookHD over the Fire because I can use any Android app with it, including the Kindle app. So for those few books I can't get on my nook, I can still read via the Kindle App. Also, all of my nooks can use the microSD card.
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Post by Sue on Aug 11, 2014 0:32:43 GMT
I love my Kindle Fire HD... love, love. I read on it all the time and I'm not bothered by eye-strain at all. I also use it to watch movies and television programs through Amazon Prime and Netflix. The only downside to my Fire HD is that it isn't great in bright sunlight.. too much glare. But I don't really have a need for it outdoors so I'm not bothered by the glare. When and if this ones goes, I'll gladly purchase another.
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Post by denda on Aug 11, 2014 0:34:28 GMT
I love my Nook.
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Post by kma on Aug 11, 2014 0:36:34 GMT
I have a Nook Color. I love it. Samsung and Nook have teamed up and will be unveiling the Galaxy Tab Nook 4 in a couple weeks. I will be checking that one out.
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Post by Pahina722 on Aug 11, 2014 0:39:29 GMT
I'm on my second Nook, the Simple Touch with glow light. DH has the Nook color (not the tablet). I also have an iPad, so I have the Nook app loaded on it as well as the Kindle app and can read there as well.
I'm a huge Amazon fan; however, I just didn't like the feel of the Kindle when I was first in the market for an e-reader. Now that I have so many Nook books, I don't see changing.
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Post by jackie on Aug 11, 2014 0:50:28 GMT
I know that Amazon is pretty ubiquitous ... but it used to be that the program Amazon used for its e-reader was not the standard chosen for the ebook industry. There were ways to work around to be able to borrow ebooks from the library but it was exactly that -- a bit complicated work around. Nook made all ebooks in the standard established for the ebook industry -- so using a public library to borrow an ebook was really pretty easy. I chose Nook because it was my intent to borrow ebooks. As it happens, I really don't like the e reader and will choose a print copy most oftenI know that Nook is having a sale right now on the new machine. This is why I bought a Nook too (I have the Glow light version). I love my Nook (although I've had some issues lately with the touch screen not always working, especially outside--I'm thinking it's a heat issue but it happens even when it's not THAT hot) but if I were buying another I would buy the Kindle Paperwhite. Now that you can easily get Kindle books from the library, I think I would prefer to go with Kindle. The main reason is that Amazon almost unfailingly has lower prices on their ebooks than B&N, sometimes significantly lower. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2014 0:51:10 GMT
I love my Nook HD+. When B&N opened it up to Google Play, it became even better. We have the first Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD (both are my son's, his original and then I upgraded it a year later for him). I've used them both and prefer my Nook.
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Post by pattipea on Aug 11, 2014 0:52:55 GMT
My husband and I both have a Kindle Fire HD, and we love 'em. Read, play games, use the internet. Never used a Nook. I'm sure it's all in what you get used to.
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Post by mari on Aug 11, 2014 1:14:24 GMT
I have a Nook simple touch, and I rarely used it. I got it before they added the glow light. I used it when traveling because the battery life was so fantastic but I usually read on my iPad with the Nook app.
I recently got a Kindle Paperwhite and I use it every single day. I have been able to find TONS of free e-books and I can also borrow from my library and through my Amazon Prime account.
I've found that Kindle books are (usually) less expensive and more books are available for the Kindle. I did prefer the interface and responsiveness of my Nook, but the lack of a light in my model made it impractical for me.
So, to vote: I'd vote Kindle if you use Amazon.
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Post by woodysbetty on Aug 11, 2014 1:18:59 GMT
I loved my first kindle but really love my paper white.....of course I still love real books too!!!
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melissa
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Post by melissa on Aug 11, 2014 1:19:41 GMT
I should add that because I have the Kindle app on my Nook Tablet, I will generally check the prices of an ebook on both. Only once I have ever found a difference in price. Both generally will have the same free books as well.
B+N also does Freebie Fridays. Every Friday, they have a different book and app available for free, in addition to those that are normally free.
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 11, 2014 1:22:02 GMT
I have a Paperwhite and LOVE it. I usually read books from the library. I haven't run into any books that aren't available for a Kindle. The books are borrowed through Amazon and if you diced to buy the book, it synchs with what you have already read. It will also read you your books, but I can't say I've ever used this feature. If you have Prime, there is a lending library and you can borrow a book a month.
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Post by txdancermom on Aug 11, 2014 1:24:22 GMT
I have a kindle fire - love it, but I still go to B&N and get "real" books.
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Post by akathy on Aug 11, 2014 1:39:56 GMT
I bought my Kindle way back when they were ungodly expensive and B&N didn't have an ebook. I finally caved and bought a Paperwhite but my original Kindle still works as well as the day I got it. For that reason I will stay with Kindles.
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Post by GiantsFan on Aug 11, 2014 1:47:39 GMT
Are you an Amazon person or a B+N person? I don't know that it really matters otherwise. Today, both are very similar. I have a nook. I am on my third, but my original still works just fine. I had the first one which was just a reader. Upgraded to the color nook and then the HD color tablet because, well, it's a fully functional android tablet and the price was right. I also prefer to buy my book from Barnes and Noble. I still like to go to the store and browse books. If I am waiting for dd or dh, I can read books I have not bought for free on my nook while in the store. I agree with this. I think they are pretty much the same. But I'm an amazon person. I have three Kindles (2nd gen, 3rd gen and a fire) I really want the paperwhite so I don't need to use a light. But really why would I need four kindles? Answer - Because on Friday night when I started to read my favorite needed to be charged, so did the fire, so the 2nd gen and so I had to read on my phone. What ever you get, be sure it has e-ink so you can read in the sunlight. I have a hard time reading outside with the fire. |
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Post by Sharon on Aug 12, 2014 0:54:34 GMT
I have a Nook and a Kindle. I prefer the Kindle though.
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Post by violet on Aug 12, 2014 0:57:29 GMT
I also have a Nook and a Kindle, and find myself using the Kindle more.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 12, 2014 0:57:56 GMT
I love my Kindle. No Barnes & Noble here so it was Kindle or Kobo. I went with the Kindle because I figure Amazon is likely to be around for the long haul.
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Post by kckckc on Aug 12, 2014 1:23:02 GMT
I have the original Nook and am very happy with it. It has been extremely reliable. If I were replacing it, I would get the Nook GlowLight.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 1:24:21 GMT
B&N is having major issues and I doubt will be in business much longer. I wouldn't be buying a Nook, but that is just me.
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Post by bluepoprocks on Aug 12, 2014 1:28:59 GMT
I love my Kindle Paperwhite but I have never used a Nook so I can't really say which is better.
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Post by dulcemama on Aug 12, 2014 1:32:34 GMT
I have the original Nook and am very happy with it. It has been extremely reliable. If I were replacing it, I would get the Nook GlowLight. Same here. I have borrowed a friend's Kindle but for some reason it just didn't seem as comfortable to use. |
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Post by roxiemarie0524 on Aug 12, 2014 1:32:39 GMT
Love my Kindle Fire - seriously addicted to it. I have owned Kindles since the first edition and they have all worked well.
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Post by iowgirl on Aug 12, 2014 2:01:11 GMT
Love my PaperWhite. It is easy on the eyes and you can read it anywhere. Direct sunlight shining on the screen or a completely
dark room. My eyes never get tired or strained reading it. Nice comfortable size in my hands and slips right in my purse.
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