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Originally Posted by porksoda
I've recently decided that i should definitely get an e-reader. However, I'm finding its VERY difficult to choose for me. I heard that the amazon gets around two weeks of battery and has a larger library than the nook. those two things and the ability to read in bright sunlight are big advantages, but I'm really not sure how much the black flash from the display would get on my nerves. the battery on the nook color is a concern for me, i cant seem to find an estimate for that anywhere, but i really appreciate the fonts on the nook and the overall presentation of your books, it seemed a lot more realistic to me when i was trying one out in the store. also the nook has the ability to read in the dark. that's a plus in my opinion. I tried both of them out in bestbuy side by side and I still can't for the life of me make a decision. Might any of you have an opinion or some advantages/disadvantages that I'm not seeing? Also, exactly how noticeable a difference is there in the nook/amazon libraries? which has a bigger selection?
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Well, they are both excellent, but different devices. Really you need to decide between eink and lcd.
If you are only reading novels, the Kindle 3 is probably your best bet.
Unless: The screen flash bothers you (I suggest you read on one first before you make a judgment. It bothers some people, and not others) or, you read mostly at night in the dark (I'm not a big fan of clip on lights/light cases).
If you like to read magazines, newspapers, comics, children's books, PDF's, or online content, you probably will want a nook color.
Unless: LCD reading fatigues your eyes over extended periods (bothers some, not others) or you read outside or in direct sunlight. Also, battery life is a concern on the nook devices.
As far as book selection goes, Amazon has the best overall store, but the nook can read books bought from B&N, Sony, Kobo, Booksamillion, and many other stores as well as library checkout.