Yesterday I started a thread because I was looking for a good E-Reader that was accessible for me as a lowly Canadian soul. I contacted Barnes and Noble and Amazon yesterday and got the impression that if I used a relative's U.S address (I have an Aunt in Texas) that I would be able to download all of the content.
That being said, before I make any judgements on which tablet reader I will buy, I need to challenge the experts on this one to answer for me a few questions on which of the tablets listed above would best fit my needs, also which one is the most versatile and easier to add content to.
1.
Which tablet reader is better for children's books?
I have 2 daughters, and one of the things about the Nook HD that I read was that it has books available that are interactive and fun for kids, and I want to be able to have fun reading to them at night before bed and thought that the Nook would be a good choice for its kids content. Do the other 2 tablet readers have good content for kids?
2.
Which tablet is better for magazines, photography books, graphics and color?
I am a photographer, so I will be spending money on adding a supply of photography books and magazine subscriptions to my reader so I can have a mobile reference library with me at all times. I will also have my portfolio on the reader so I can showcase my photography to potential clients and friends.
3.
Can any of these tablets fill out .pdf content?
All of my invoices for clients are in .pdf format, so I was thinking I would be able to fill out .pdf invoices on the go and send invoices to people even when I am not at home. Are there any apps that these tablets could benefit from that would allow me to do this?
4.
Which tablet has the best eBook and content organization?
I don't want to spend a lot of time flicking through pages of unorganized content looking for a book to read or a magazine issue I want to read.
5.
Which tablet is the most stable (less glitchy) generally?
I know this question might cause some claws to come out, but this purchase is an important one so I want a good idea on which tablet has the least bugs or the most manageable quirks so I can spend less time regretting my purchase and more time enjoying my purchase.
6.
Which tablet's manufacturer has the best customer service?
This is a BIG one for me, as Customer Service is one of the most important reasons people either love or hate the products they buy. One of the things that makes me hesitate about buying the Kobo is I have heard the customer service is a bit sketchy. Is this true? Who has the 4 star service?
7.
Are the apps Amazon will actually let you download on the Kindle any good?
One thing that I hesitate about the Kindle is the restrictions on the apps you can download. Anyone have any thoughts on the app selections for the Kindle?
8.
How hard is it to activate the Nook for a Canadian?
I am leaning towards buying the Nook HD, but the biggest fear I have is that I will spend good money to order one only to be stone walled on registering it to download the Nook content. I want to be able to subscribe to the magazines and download all of the content.
If anyone has the time to answer these questions for me, it will help me make my final choice. Is Kobo the answer? Will the Kindle blow my mind? Is the Nook my dream machine? Please help me decide! :-)
