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Originally Posted by queentess
I have a non-Nook ereader and an iPod Touch. I use the Touch primarily for listening to music (Pandora.com), playing app store games to pass time, a recipe book in my kitchen (Tastebook.com), and some limited internet browsing. The browsing is... sub-optimal. I've also used it for reading (Kindle app) a few times when I wanted to read in a pinch, but I didn't find the screen size ideal for long reading sessions. I choose my ereader over my Touch every time I have the option. But if I'm out and about without my ereader, the Touch will do.
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I appreciate you sharing! Your web surfing experience seems to match Snipe's and my anecdotal experience. I guess it's to be expected. I really can't expect perfection from such a small device. As for long reading sessions on the small screen, I think for me personally it won't be a major issue. I used to read on an old monochrome Palm III PDA! Ha. Talk about ancient technology. While it was far from ideal on
so many levels, I found it acceptable. The Touch would be light years head; the NookColor even more so!!!
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Originally Posted by Caltsar
An iPod touch makes a perfectly capable eBook reader as long as you're okay with the screen size. I can read fairly comfortably on my iPhone (and it's a 3GS so the resolution isn't even as high), and there's no doubt that it's more capable as a general use device than the nook color (assuming you don't root the nook color).
Ultimately, it really comes down to personal preference. (I seem to say that a lot) I find that I would personally go for an iPod touch over a nook color, but at the same time if you are comfortable with rooting the nook and your needs can be fulfilled by it, it would be a great option if you do a lot of reading.
Due to the fact that you already own another eBook reader though, I'd recommend the iPod touch. You can get the general use out of it much more easily than a nook color, and you already own a reader that has a comfortable screen size for long reading sessions.
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From a purely EReader standpoint, I'm ok with the smaller screen size of the Touch. Like I said above, I've read on worse screens (Palm III Xe). It's the poorer web browsing aspect that has me strongly considering the Nook Color (rooted or not, it's still better). Trying to trade off Portability/Usability vs a more "Functional/Standards Based" web browsing experience.
As for rooting the NC, yes I would be comfortable doing so from a purely technical standpoint. I'm in I.T. so it doesn't scare me. Plus from what I've read, the NC is basically un-brickable. But B&N seems to on a fairly decent upgrade cycle and the base capabilities of the current stock Nook are acceptable. I would like tabbed browsing and better H/W acceleration to be added, but I could probably do without until it's clear B&N's upgrade path becomes apparent.
You are correct, I currently do own an ebook reader. But because it lacks a backlit screen and cause I hate external book lights, I abhor reading on the thing. In fact, I'm trying to sell it right now with little interest... it's such old tech and time marches on.... I doubt anyone wants it. Will probably try EBay. Anyways, that's why I'm shopping for a new reader. I want something to REPLACE my current reader, not compliment it.
Thank you for sharing!