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View Poll Results: Which eBook reader should I get? | |||
Sony PRS-650 | 53 | 42.06% | |
Nook | 10 | 7.94% | |
Kobo | 11 | 8.73% | |
Kindle 3 | 46 | 36.51% | |
Other (Please post and let me know which eBook reader) | 6 | 4.76% | |
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12-10-2010, 03:30 PM | #106 | |
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Having said that, MOBI allows same rendering and you can read and publish the same book with little or no change. I sold my Nook because I was not able to find my MS-SQL, Oracle and technical books on B&N, so I changed to Kindle and it displays those technical books really good, I am really happy with the buy. I read those on my Kindle DXG, but they are still readable on my Kindle 3. I saw a nice article in a blog, can't remember the site, where the user bought same book on 3 or 4 different formats. It was a book with complex layout. On your eyes, epub vs mobi look almost identical, but there were minor differences in terms of file size (epub was bigger) and picture resolution or size was slightly better on epub. EDIT: I found the format comparison, can be found here http://www.mobileread.mobi/forums/sh...ad.php?t=45297 Last edited by jocampo; 12-10-2010 at 03:48 PM. |
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Here is the respose from O'Reilly: "The ePub and Mobi formats are pretty similar, so either one of those should be fine. There isn't a reason that I'm aware of that one is better than the other." ApK Last edited by ApK; 12-10-2010 at 03:50 PM. |
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In real practice, those differences are minimal and you will find same book on both formats, with same result. The fact is that 90% of the time, same book you see on B&N is also on Amazon as Kindle or azw format. Keep in mind that not all people read technical books, so for pure text or novels any format will display basically the same. Last edited by jocampo; 12-10-2010 at 04:00 PM. |
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12-14-2010, 01:10 AM | #109 |
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I just found out that Borders is selling the Sony PRS950 for $240 and they ship to Canada for only $6. I decided to order it, although there are none in stock at the moment so it looks like I might have to wait a while to get it.
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12-14-2010, 04:02 AM | #110 |
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Excellent. I hope you receive it soon and enjoy using it.
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But, I guess being interoperable is how all (except Amazon) the big readers will tie you into their shop only. But for those who know about this tie-in with Amazon and are OK with it, then the K3 can be a good fit. It's just when someone gets a K3 and doesn't know and wants to go shop elsewhere are use library eBooks that a problem arises. So give people as much information as possible to let them make an informed choice. So not give out false information. |
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I do think that once Android 3.0 is released with Android marketplace and there are decent tablets available (hardware wise), then the iPad will have competition. But until then, the iPad is the best. |
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12-14-2010, 12:07 PM | #115 |
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Actually, I do have an original Coleco football game. It looks nicer then the one pictured here.
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12-14-2010, 12:48 PM | #116 |
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Jon, I can only respond to what you write, not to what you imagine you mean. You said the kindle isn't a good fit for library books. If you don't qualify that statement, it's wrong, because it can be a great fit.
I'm not arguing that if library books and other ADE ePubs are one's primary need, then for several reason Kindle may not be a good fit. It very well may not be. But it is for many of us. Strictly speaking, not that I would have quibbled if you didn't bring it up, you can't do library books on Nook "as is" either, if that was indeed all we are talking about, as you need to download the ADE software separately. But it is officially supported, which I think is more to the point. Try your own advice on not giving false information. Like this: "And to be honest, as of right now, an iPad is the best overall device for reading eBooks." To be honest, bull. iPad, is a heavy, overpriced, battery-sucking, glaring, back-lit beast. If the multiple apps overcome all that for YOU, swell, but how about acknowledging all those reason why another device...ANY other device... MAY be MUCH better for reading ebooks. And another thing....I think the green Football II (pictured, that _I_ had) looks nicer than the original white one. So there! |
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http://www.handheldmuseum.com/Coleco...uarterback.jpg Handheld museum coming soon the Kindle, just kidding just kidding everyone |
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as far the weight, the lcd and the overall functinality and features are debatable about it being the best but in terms of being able to buy basically anywhere, it's in the lead because of the nook app and kindle app. also please Kindle owners cut the BS, you have to strip the DRM off of Library books that do not support mobi(which is basically the majority of them) please stop mis informing and misleading potential buyers that the Kindle works just fine with library books, not every does know how to strip and not everyone wants to strip drm off of books. It's very misleading and in fact getting frustrating. Instead of misleading people of the work around, channel that energy to put pressure on Amazon to support ADE(ePub) Last edited by boswd; 12-14-2010 at 12:58 PM. |
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And even regarding what you say he meant, I don't think it's true. Those same apps are available free for cheaper, lighter, Android or even PC tablets. Quote:
I suspect people will go on mentioning it whenever the BS misinforming misleading lies about it not being possible are posted. Quote:
So when the other folks stop lying about it being impossible (or even particularly difficult) and instead give the correct info about the options and restrictions, then I'll bet they won't be challenged. Personally, I don't think I've ever responded to challenge anyone who said something like "You can't do library books on kindle unless...." Last edited by ApK; 12-14-2010 at 02:23 PM. |
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People have mentioned the bookstores tons of time here, even people who own Nook or Sony ereaders. Google it, search via forum, and you'll see. If you don't like the Kindle, fine. If you own another reader, fine! But please don't make assumptions or take postures that do not adhere to reality. |
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