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Originally Posted by CatsMeow
Kindle can be seen at Target.
I'm not sure if there are any differences between the Kindle with Sprint and the Kindle with AT&T. I recently did a weekend swap with a Sprint Kindle owner -- I used his Kindle to read a couple of books and he used my Nook. His Kindle didn't have the latest software on it and the directions for upgrading the software didn't work on his Kindle. He didn't care but he didn't have the organizational features or the Facebook, Twitter links I hear about. I saw the $109 refurb units yesterday and thought for that price, why not have a Kindle and a Nook! I was going to try and figure out the differences between the various models because I've seen $139 refurb also mentioned but when I go out to Amazon, I can only find the $169 refurbs. I've also seen Kindle 2 and Kindle 2i mentioned, so my question on the refurbished models is what are the differences -- if any -- between the various Kindle iterations. I've purchased refurb'd computers and TVs and it's always worked out great. But if there are differences between the iterations, then I'd want to know the pros/cons of each iteration.
In deciding between the Nook and Kindle, there's the basic of which hardware look/feel you like best. I think the Kindle is a cleaner, more Zen-like device but I do like the color icons and page-turn with swipe of the Nook. However the critical difference between Kindle and Nook is whether library accessibility or access to more content is the most important factor to you. I want both a Kindle and a Nook because I definitely want the library access without mucking around with the files but after 6 weeks of using my Nook, I too often find the eBooks I want to read are only available through Kindle or they're cheaper at Amazon than B&N. However, I am a fast, voracious reader who reads a significant amount of political non-fiction and niche fiction. You might want to check eBook pricing/availability by going to Inkmesh.com and comparing prices for titles you want to read.
Ultimately I think people are happy with whatever device they chose. Or like me, they decide they can't live without some feature on another device, so they just buy more than one. Good luck with your shopping.
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hmmm I don't know how you can think the Kindle is cleaner looking and more Zen feeling than the Nook LOL but to each his own, I guess. and the Amazon content vs BN content and price is a bit outdated. 7 months ago, sure but today there is no price difference between the two. Sure you could find a book on Amazon that may be a $1 cheaper but you can also find a book that is $1 cheaper at BN. by and large the prices are identical.
As far as content. We truly don't know since the number's they spec. are so inflated.