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kingduct · 07-24-2010, 10:05 AM

Before my comments, more questions:
1) Do they charge via USB or with power adapters?
2) Will they need protective cases or are they sturdy without them?

Thanks for all of the info. Now that several people have opined, it sounds like both devices can be used to drag and drop files through a file manager (without any special ebook software). I would tend to agree that being able to do it on any computer or device with an SD drive is a slight advantage, but even with the Nook that'll be possible, if somewhat less convenient. It's too bad the web browser can't directly download books from non-B&N websites yet...

Anyway, the reality at this point is that I am going to check them out in the stores, and probably will make my decision based on screen quality, since most of the other factors seem to cancel out for me (quick summary below):

Advantages Nook :
Slightly better contrast
Slightly faster page turn speed (possibly could change after software updates)
Wifi means email in a pinch
Can purchase books in a pinch (though I won't)
MP3 player in a pinch
Ambidextrous
In-store support
Can handle more filetypes (though Calibre makes this less important)

Advantage Kobo
Lighter
Battery life
Slightly easier to add files in a pinch via external card

So, the Nook has more advantages, but they tend to be small, except for the screen quality. I'm really going to have to look at them (I already eliminated the Sony 600 because the screen wasn't quite as good).

If I consider readability to be equivalent, I'll probably get the Kobo, mainly because I am somewhat paranoid with regards to privacy (and yes, I'm aware that people are already tracking my supermarket behavior, my web habits, etc.). The thing is, the whole Amazon scandal where they deleted books off the device still creeps me out, and I don't really want that to even be possible.

If I consider B&N readability to be clearly better for me, I'll get it. Both devices are good, and my privacy issue is illogical! And if they don't have the Kobo at Borders, then I'll probably just end up with the Nook.

07-24-2010, 10:05 AM	#16
kingduct Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 220 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: none	Sounds like both are excellent Before my comments, more questions: 1) Do they charge via USB or with power adapters? 2) Will they need protective cases or are they sturdy without them? Thanks for all of the info. Now that several people have opined, it sounds like both devices can be used to drag and drop files through a file manager (without any special ebook software). I would tend to agree that being able to do it on any computer or device with an SD drive is a slight advantage, but even with the Nook that'll be possible, if somewhat less convenient. It's too bad the web browser can't directly download books from non-B&N websites yet... Anyway, the reality at this point is that I am going to check them out in the stores, and probably will make my decision based on screen quality, since most of the other factors seem to cancel out for me (quick summary below): Advantages Nook : Slightly better contrast Slightly faster page turn speed (possibly could change after software updates) Wifi means email in a pinch Can purchase books in a pinch (though I won't) MP3 player in a pinch Ambidextrous In-store support Can handle more filetypes (though Calibre makes this less important) Advantage Kobo Lighter Battery life Slightly easier to add files in a pinch via external card So, the Nook has more advantages, but they tend to be small, except for the screen quality. I'm really going to have to look at them (I already eliminated the Sony 600 because the screen wasn't quite as good). If I consider readability to be equivalent, I'll probably get the Kobo, mainly because I am somewhat paranoid with regards to privacy (and yes, I'm aware that people are already tracking my supermarket behavior, my web habits, etc.). The thing is, the whole Amazon scandal where they deleted books off the device still creeps me out, and I don't really want that to even be possible. If I consider B&N readability to be clearly better for me, I'll get it. Both devices are good, and my privacy issue is illogical! And if they don't have the Kobo at Borders, then I'll probably just end up with the Nook.