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em56 · 11-22-2010, 04:59 AM

I was at best buy earlier, and saw some eReaders in person, and, well, now I want one... I didn't realize how cool the e-Ink format is. Although I liked the Kindle, I found it hard to do things on. I liked the Nook more, because it had the small touch screen at the bottom, and I noticed it had Sudoku on it too. Then there are also other kinds of readers out there... so I'm just overwhelmed

These are the things important to me:
- Ability to check out books thru library (Overdrive)
- Ability to read books from Google books (out of print etc.)
- Ability to convert my own text docs into a readable format for the device
- Ability to read PDF's
- Can play some simple games (sudoku and word games)
- E-ink screen
- Basic contrast and font size settings
- Ability to annotate text (make notes, underline/highlight, something to that effect)
- Built-in dictionary would be nice
- Can save my place in multiple books (can read more than one book without finishing the other)

and then.... ease of use, without compromising complexity

I am not concerned with the ability to purchase books, just the ability to read them and show them. I do not plan to be buying or purchasing books.

Best Buy has the Nook for $99 on black friday and I will already be there picking up something for a family member so it is not out of my way to get the Nook. However, I am not 1,000% sure it will fit all of my needs.

I would love some help

Thanks!!

11-22-2010, 04:59 AM	#1
em56 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: none	Not Sure Which One I Should Get I was at best buy earlier, and saw some eReaders in person, and, well, now I want one... I didn't realize how cool the e-Ink format is. Although I liked the Kindle, I found it hard to do things on. I liked the Nook more, because it had the small touch screen at the bottom, and I noticed it had Sudoku on it too. Then there are also other kinds of readers out there... so I'm just overwhelmed These are the things important to me: - Ability to check out books thru library (Overdrive) - Ability to read books from Google books (out of print etc.) - Ability to convert my own text docs into a readable format for the device - Ability to read PDF's - Can play some simple games (sudoku and word games) - E-ink screen - Basic contrast and font size settings - Ability to annotate text (make notes, underline/highlight, something to that effect) - Built-in dictionary would be nice - Can save my place in multiple books (can read more than one book without finishing the other) and then.... ease of use, without compromising complexity I am not concerned with the ability to purchase books, just the ability to read them and show them. I do not plan to be buying or purchasing books. Best Buy has the Nook for $99 on black friday and I will already be there picking up something for a family member so it is not out of my way to get the Nook. However, I am not 1,000% sure it will fit all of my needs. I would love some help Thanks!! Last edited by em56; 11-22-2010 at 05:08 AM.