MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Kindle vs. Nook as a tablet lite or mobile device

WikiStealer · 07-13-2011, 04:46 PM

I'm looking to acquire a jailbroken Kindle/rooted Nook, probably 3G since I assume such a network is more reliable than just going around trying to find open wifi networks. I don't expect to use it heavily, I just like the idea of being able to check Wikipedia/Yelp/Twitter/Facebook/Gmail on the go without a data plan. I don't have any care for video or games on such a device, I'm well aware of its limitations. Apps are nice but unnecessary. So, my questions are:

1. Is such mobile use of an ebook reader feasible? From what I understand limited browsing is already very possible, but I'd like to be able to Tweet once in a while or update various statuses. I mean feasible in terms of the processing power of the device and 3G/wifi speeds.

2. How extensive is 3G, if on say the west or east coast of the U.S. would it be possible to get coverage on a random city street?

3. Which device is more compact for such mobile use?

4. Are there any recommendable devices other than Kindle/Nook?

This is basically my concept:

Of course, having a portable library on the go is great as well.

07-13-2011, 04:46 PM	#1
WikiStealer Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	Kindle vs. Nook as a tablet lite or mobile device I'm looking to acquire a jailbroken Kindle/rooted Nook, probably 3G since I assume such a network is more reliable than just going around trying to find open wifi networks. I don't expect to use it heavily, I just like the idea of being able to check Wikipedia/Yelp/Twitter/Facebook/Gmail on the go without a data plan. I don't have any care for video or games on such a device, I'm well aware of its limitations. Apps are nice but unnecessary. So, my questions are: 1. Is such mobile use of an ebook reader feasible? From what I understand limited browsing is already very possible, but I'd like to be able to Tweet once in a while or update various statuses. I mean feasible in terms of the processing power of the device and 3G/wifi speeds. 2. How extensive is 3G, if on say the west or east coast of the U.S. would it be possible to get coverage on a random city street? 3. Which device is more compact for such mobile use? 4. Are there any recommendable devices other than Kindle/Nook? This is basically my concept: Of course, having a portable library on the go is great as well.