nook or sony 950? also some 950 questions

lopez948 · 12-17-2010, 04:20 PM

Hello im new here and have recently got into ereaders via kindle 3 and nookcolor. I am looking to purchase one more and it will be a nook or sony 950 what are your opinions? Also i have a the nookcolor if I get a sony 950 can I download my books from barnes and noble onto it and my nookcolor?

thanks in advance

ProfCrash · 12-17-2010, 04:42 PM

If you have a Nook Color then I would go for the Sony 950. I love my DXG and its larger screen. I think you would enjoy the larger screen on the 950. And this way you have one of each of the big three.

My understanding is that the Nook can read Sony but I don't think that Sony can read B&N DRM.

boswd · 12-17-2010, 05:09 PM

If the price for the 950 isn't an issue they hey what the hell run the gaumet of the Big 3 ereader companies.

jocampo · 12-17-2010, 05:12 PM

Hi Lopez,

You got two good ereaders (if I can call Nook Color an ereader, I think it's more like a tablet, but let's leave the topic there, lol)

I would go for the Nook 1st generation. Like ProfCash said, I don't think you can read DRM protected books from B&N. Maybe an actual Sony ereader owner can confirm. Of course, not talking about DRM removal and all that stuff, making my statement "as is".

Device perspective, I think the Sony it's better hardware than Nook 1st generation but on your case, I would prefer keep it simple and keep buying or using same brand. However, Nook 1st generation is not so sluggish anymore. Most recent firmware made page turns faster and even improved battery life a little bit, so keep that in mind. It's cheaper I think.

Care · 12-17-2010, 06:47 PM

If you get the Nook you can sync your two readers so when you pick the other up you will be in the same spot in your book.

I don't know much about the 950, but around here they are much more expensive than the Nook. As of right now I don't think the Sony's can read the B&N drm ebooks without manipulation.

12-17-2010, 04:20 PM	#1
lopez948 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: nook color	nook or sony 950? also some 950 questions Hello im new here and have recently got into ereaders via kindle 3 and nookcolor. I am looking to purchase one more and it will be a nook or sony 950 what are your opinions? Also i have a the nookcolor if I get a sony 950 can I download my books from barnes and noble onto it and my nookcolor? thanks in advance

12-17-2010, 04:42 PM	#2
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 6,830 Karma: 67675413 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3	If you have a Nook Color then I would go for the Sony 950. I love my DXG and its larger screen. I think you would enjoy the larger screen on the 950. And this way you have one of each of the big three. My understanding is that the Nook can read Sony but I don't think that Sony can read B&N DRM. __________________ Assimilation does not have to be painful. Here, have a cup of tea.

12-17-2010, 05:12 PM	#4
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 2,699 Karma: 6852069 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: iPad mini, Kindle Touch and PW	Hi Lopez, You got two good ereaders (if I can call Nook Color an ereader, I think it's more like a tablet, but let's leave the topic there, lol) I would go for the Nook 1st generation. Like ProfCash said, I don't think you can read DRM protected books from B&N. Maybe an actual Sony ereader owner can confirm. Of course, not talking about DRM removal and all that stuff, making my statement "as is". Device perspective, I think the Sony it's better hardware than Nook 1st generation but on your case, I would prefer keep it simple and keep buying or using same brand. However, Nook 1st generation is not so sluggish anymore. Most recent firmware made page turns faster and even improved battery life a little bit, so keep that in mind. It's cheaper I think. Last edited by jocampo; 12-17-2010 at 05:15 PM.

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boswd Banned Posts: 2,391 Karma: 1001781 Join Date: May 2010 Device: The Nook, Nook color and Droid X	If the price for the 950 isn't an issue they hey what the hell run the gaumet of the Big 3 ereader companies.

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