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kthartline · 01-24-2012, 11:41 AM

I am looking to get a reader/tablet for my birthday.

It will have 3 main uses - 1) Reading books on lunch at work, 2) Recipes - both in book form and on the internet (so must have browser), and 3) Browsing the net (though this will only be occasionally, I want it to be an option). Additionally, I would like to watch some TV or Movies occasionally while on vacation and such. I also have a bunch of books already downloaded from various sources over the years - lots of which are .pdf. I would like to be sure that I could read all those easily too. I also use Google calendar and contacts to keep track of my entire life so access to that would be good, although I do have my phone and sit at a computer for most of the week so that isn't a deal-breaker or anything - just a perk.

I am tempted to just go with the Fire because I do a ton of shopping at Amazon already and really like them. HOWEVER... I am already an Android user. I've had a Droid phone since they first came out and am very familiar with how the Android system works and LOVE the Google integration (which, as I understand, isn't available through the Fire android?)

Hence my dilemma... Fire with Amazon - a company I like and use often (with prime access to TV shows & such), or Nook Color rooted to a sort of tablet with the full Android market? Other than personal preference, is there some reason you can see that I should be swayed to one or the other? Thanks so much for any insight.

BTW - I'd be open to another if there is a better option out there for me.

THanks!

-Kate

01-24-2012, 11:41 AM	#1
kthartline Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michgian, USA Device: None	Rooted Nook Color or Kindle Fire or ?? I am looking to get a reader/tablet for my birthday. It will have 3 main uses - 1) Reading books on lunch at work, 2) Recipes - both in book form and on the internet (so must have browser), and 3) Browsing the net (though this will only be occasionally, I want it to be an option). Additionally, I would like to watch some TV or Movies occasionally while on vacation and such. I also have a bunch of books already downloaded from various sources over the years - lots of which are .pdf. I would like to be sure that I could read all those easily too. I also use Google calendar and contacts to keep track of my entire life so access to that would be good, although I do have my phone and sit at a computer for most of the week so that isn't a deal-breaker or anything - just a perk. I am tempted to just go with the Fire because I do a ton of shopping at Amazon already and really like them. HOWEVER... I am already an Android user. I've had a Droid phone since they first came out and am very familiar with how the Android system works and LOVE the Google integration (which, as I understand, isn't available through the Fire android?) Hence my dilemma... Fire with Amazon - a company I like and use often (with prime access to TV shows & such), or Nook Color rooted to a sort of tablet with the full Android market? Other than personal preference, is there some reason you can see that I should be swayed to one or the other? Thanks so much for any insight. BTW - I'd be open to another if there is a better option out there for me. THanks! -Kate Last edited by kthartline; 01-24-2012 at 11:52 AM.