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geminigirlNook 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.
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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Date: 2010-07-02 02:44 am (UTC)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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