eReader

[geminigirl]

Nook or Kindle? Which would you choose? Why?

I know there are other eReaders out there, but for reasons that aren't relevant to this discussion, Cayne would prefer I bought one of those two.

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[ladysmith.livejournal.com]

I love my Nook. LOVE it!

[ladygreyy.livejournal.com]

Bill has done some research on it and is strongly leaning towards the Nook. Not saying that B&N doesn't have the same capability, but the fact that Amazon has proven to be able to remove eBooks from a user's device at will was a big turnoff for him. (I think it was something to do with a version of 1984.)

[ladysmith.livejournal.com]

The version of 1984 that Amazon was selling was an illegally made ebook, and when this was pointed out to them, they pulled ALL copies. There is no legal ebook version of 1984, to my knowledge.

Not saying that what they did was right, but that was WHY they did it.

[perspicuity.livejournal.com]

right. also, Amazon apologized profusely for letting that happen (selling an illegal version) and offered to make it VERY right, including free copies of other versions, or full refunds.

there's no reason to believe that apple, B&N, or any book provider where there is a store, and DRM, can't revoke permissions later.

people who actively backed their stuff up, still have their 1984, *and* a tasty refund :)

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[susandennis]

If you want to read library books on it (like from Overdrive), Nook. If you don't plan on that or don't know what I think it's a toss up.

I use the Kindle app on several appliances so I'm happy but if I didn't have that, I have no clue how I would chose between the two.

[perspicuity.livejournal.com]

it's apparently possibly to "fix" overdrive books to be able to be read "anywhere"...

the Kindle DRM is known, and can be easily removed for "archival" purposes under the various laws of the USA allowing for such. "fair use" and such. i myself just archive the DRM'ed versions for now, but if in 20 years, and Amazon is gone, i can fix the problem.

the Nook is a VERY obvious example of why to not buy first generation. everything points to a very flaky product. it SHOULD be in some ways at least, better, but it's not.

iPad is a fantastic PDF reader, and it's not too bad with the various apps for all the stores, and such, but it completely fails in full sunlight, and is not too great in shade.

eInk behaves more like paper, and the range of reading with available light imho is great, and easier on the eyes.

the Kindle is now a multi-generational product in a space with many failed companies, and others still struggling to get by. new reader coming in August (rumors). also, one can get *two* flavors of Kindle now (small and large). while the Kindle can handle most PDF quite well, it's not QUITE as excellent (speed issue) as the computer/iPad solution (but better than iPhone), but if you're just reading linearly, no issues.

oh, and $190 for a Kindle 2? not too shabby.

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[datagoddess.livejournal.com]

I love my Nook, and I love that I can read books from various places on it, transferring through the USB cord, and the expandable memory.

[xrew.livejournal.com]

iPad, it does more and is SMEXY!

[ladysmith.livejournal.com]

And HEAVY. I tried holding it like a book, and it made my wrists hurt.

[slinkr.livejournal.com]

I haven't tried a Nook, but I'm really happy with the Kindle. It's pretty much the only thing I take for reading when I travel (at home, I mostly read library books). Good points: never have to sync it to a computer, great battery life, built-in dictionary, screen and controls are good. I really don't have any complaints about it except that Amazon's mind-reading technology isn't good enough to predict exactly what I want to read yet.

I sometimes use the Kindle iPhone app to download samples when I'm trying to decide what to read. I find the iPhone a little too small for reading an actual book, but some people like it.

Why are you looking for an e-book reader? I bought mine because of travel and because e-books don't need any shelf space (it was cheaper than a bigger house).

[geminigirl]

There's a Kindle app for my phone (Droid) but it's so small that it would drive me nuts.

I read a lot but have very limited library time that doesn't involve small children, so I'd like to be able to purchase less expensively and more easily and not have to store books, though I tend to clear out and donate stuff periodically. I also want it for travel-fewer things to pack/carry/keep track of if I'm not carrying books.

[slinkr.livejournal.com]

The Kindle would definitely work for that. The phone app is really convenient if you are out and about and see a book you'd like to read later - you fire up the app and download a sample (you can even send it to the Kindle to be downloaded the next time it connects). Every time I start up my Kindle and turn on the wireless, I get a flurry of samples that I had previously decided looked interesting.

[erinmdmd.livejournal.com]

Kindle! But I'm an amazon wife:p

[sandboxdiva.livejournal.com]

I'm actually anti-ebook reader, of all kinds.

I get the whole space consideration thing. But I spend enough time reading things on a screen. When I'm reading for pleasure, be it at home or on the T or wherever, the thought of curling up with a gadget just doesn't sit well with me.

[lovingboth]

This, plus the DRM issues. I can (and do) buy and sell s/h books on Amazon, but the licenses on ebooks stink, generally.

You can read books in the bath, they don't break or need batteries, and if you lose it, half the books in my house are available for a penny + postage on Amazon.

If I had to get a ebook reader, I'd get one that wasn't a first gen product.

[jpallan.livejournal.com]

Printing press!

(Sorry. Know nothing about the topic.)