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LOTL · 08-26-2010, 12:24 PM

Decided i want to get an Ebook reader for my girlfriend.
I have been easing her into the digital age over the last couple years (wasnt easy) but she is becoming more tech savvy as time goes by.

I thought i had narrowed it down to the Nook or Kindle 3. I then started doing my research and quickly became overwhelmed with all of the options.

I think i will stick to the Nook or Kindle 3 options just for sanity's sake.

She does visit the library in her home town and is friends with the librarian there. She also likes visiting and hanging out at the local B&N.
My sister also has a nook and they frequently talk about books they are reading. Sounds like a slam dunk for the nook right?

The techy in me likes the idea of the Android OS (have the new Droid X phone) like the epub option and openness of the device.
The reviews though seem to point to the Kindle as the better device.
So im seriously considering the Kindle 3.

The Nook 2 is on its way, but there is very little info available on it. The little that i have found, seems to indicate it'll be just a minor upgrade over the Nook. Her birthday is Oct. 1st and it may be tough to get the Kindle 3 in time and probably even tougher to get the Nook 2.

So im not adverse to giving her an IOU for the either device if its worth the wait. Im thinking of ordering the Kindle 3 now in order to improve my chances of getting one by Oct. 1st. If the Nook 2 is released within my 30 day return period, then ill go to Best Buy or B&N and hopefully try one out.

Any thoughts would be appreciated to help move me off the fence.

08-26-2010, 12:24 PM	#1
LOTL Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: None	Birthday Gift Decided i want to get an Ebook reader for my girlfriend. I have been easing her into the digital age over the last couple years (wasnt easy) but she is becoming more tech savvy as time goes by. I thought i had narrowed it down to the Nook or Kindle 3. I then started doing my research and quickly became overwhelmed with all of the options. I think i will stick to the Nook or Kindle 3 options just for sanity's sake. She does visit the library in her home town and is friends with the librarian there. She also likes visiting and hanging out at the local B&N. My sister also has a nook and they frequently talk about books they are reading. Sounds like a slam dunk for the nook right? The techy in me likes the idea of the Android OS (have the new Droid X phone) like the epub option and openness of the device. The reviews though seem to point to the Kindle as the better device. So im seriously considering the Kindle 3. The Nook 2 is on its way, but there is very little info available on it. The little that i have found, seems to indicate it'll be just a minor upgrade over the Nook. Her birthday is Oct. 1st and it may be tough to get the Kindle 3 in time and probably even tougher to get the Nook 2. So im not adverse to giving her an IOU for the either device if its worth the wait. Im thinking of ordering the Kindle 3 now in order to improve my chances of getting one by Oct. 1st. If the Nook 2 is released within my 30 day return period, then ill go to Best Buy or B&N and hopefully try one out. Any thoughts would be appreciated to help move me off the fence.