MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Looking for new model, Kindle 3/DXG vs Nook

halfyada · 09-23-2010, 09:54 AM

I just want to start by saying I had tried the old model Sony Pocket Reader, and while the device was okay I found the 5" screen a bit too small and price a bit high and returned and bought the Kobo eReader. I live in Canada, so it was the easiest option. I wasn't interested in touch screen, I prefer a less reflective surface and a manual page forward/back buttons.

I am pretty much fed up with my Kobo and I am considering getting a new device mainly because of speed and ease of use. The Kobo is basic and what it does, it does well. However, the power on time + load book time is horrible. At least before the firmware update I use to keep the device in the book all the time so I didn't have to worry, but now it has auto-sleep mode and then auto-power off. Also, while it is charging, I cannot read which is something the Sony Pocket Reader could do.

I am not interested in the new Sony readers because I don't care for the touch interface and I want WIFI. I also divide my reading between my device and my iPhone 3GS. If I am in the middle of a chapter (One chapter in the book I just finished, Inside Delta Force, was over half of the book) I would still like to be able to sync the phone and eReader.

So, it comes down to the two biggest contenders because they are the better devices out there and I am just tired of waiting for things to improve on Kobo.

I am a tech savvy person and know my way around devices and software so I do not care about the ePUB war many people like to get on with. I know how to use converters if need be so that point is moot. I for one would think MOBI would be the standard since Kindle has such a huge market share.

What is the battery life like in comparison between Nook, Kindle 3, and Kindle DXG?

What is the average time it takes from off/standby to actually be reading a book?

What is the page turn times like on Nook/Kindle 3/DXG (<1s, <500ms, >1s)?

Do they offer sync or are they planning on producing sync option between reading devices?

Do they offer in-text search? I know Kindles do but not sure if Nook does. It would be much easier to sync if I could use text based searching and no other sync option is available.

What is novel sorting/grouping like in comparison? I would like to group titles manually, impossible on Kobo (by Author, by Title, or by Currently Reading only).

Is there an on-device favorites or currently reading group? Can you add or remove titles from favorites?

I would like to get a Kindle DXG, but I also want WIFI (No 3G coverage for sync in my area as it uses Rogers and only 3G here is Bell/Telus). Should I wait for Amazon to release a Kindle DX 3 with WIFI (Probably release April 2011)?

09-23-2010, 09:54 AM	#1
halfyada Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo	Looking for new model, Kindle 3/DXG vs Nook I just want to start by saying I had tried the old model Sony Pocket Reader, and while the device was okay I found the 5" screen a bit too small and price a bit high and returned and bought the Kobo eReader. I live in Canada, so it was the easiest option. I wasn't interested in touch screen, I prefer a less reflective surface and a manual page forward/back buttons. I am pretty much fed up with my Kobo and I am considering getting a new device mainly because of speed and ease of use. The Kobo is basic and what it does, it does well. However, the power on time + load book time is horrible. At least before the firmware update I use to keep the device in the book all the time so I didn't have to worry, but now it has auto-sleep mode and then auto-power off. Also, while it is charging, I cannot read which is something the Sony Pocket Reader could do. I am not interested in the new Sony readers because I don't care for the touch interface and I want WIFI. I also divide my reading between my device and my iPhone 3GS. If I am in the middle of a chapter (One chapter in the book I just finished, Inside Delta Force, was over half of the book) I would still like to be able to sync the phone and eReader. So, it comes down to the two biggest contenders because they are the better devices out there and I am just tired of waiting for things to improve on Kobo. I am a tech savvy person and know my way around devices and software so I do not care about the ePUB war many people like to get on with. I know how to use converters if need be so that point is moot. I for one would think MOBI would be the standard since Kindle has such a huge market share. What is the battery life like in comparison between Nook, Kindle 3, and Kindle DXG? What is the average time it takes from off/standby to actually be reading a book? What is the page turn times like on Nook/Kindle 3/DXG (<1s, <500ms, >1s)? Do they offer sync or are they planning on producing sync option between reading devices? Do they offer in-text search? I know Kindles do but not sure if Nook does. It would be much easier to sync if I could use text based searching and no other sync option is available. What is novel sorting/grouping like in comparison? I would like to group titles manually, impossible on Kobo (by Author, by Title, or by Currently Reading only). Is there an on-device favorites or currently reading group? Can you add or remove titles from favorites? I would like to get a Kindle DXG, but I also want WIFI (No 3G coverage for sync in my area as it uses Rogers and only 3G here is Bell/Telus). Should I wait for Amazon to release a Kindle DX 3 with WIFI (Probably release April 2011)?