MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Anybody got a nook yet? How is it vs Kindle?

zartemis · 05-19-2010, 01:58 AM

I'm a long time Kindle user (snagged one on the first day of announcement). Bought 2 for others, sold my original kindle1 to a family member and have been using a Kindle2 since it came out.

I just bought a Nook and I have to say, I think I'm going to be keeping it as an adjunct to the Kindle.

Now, since I bought at this late date, I'm past the production issues with the cracking page key and post 1.3 update. What I love about the Nook:

1. The In-store free reading. Yes, it is only an hour, but it's great. I've had frequent problems with Kindle samples not going past a very long table of contents, and thus, not giving a good idea if the book is worth it. No problem with a 1 hour reading session! (and for some reason, I've been able to get a second hour at a later date, don't think this is common, though). I have two B&N stores less than 2 miles away, 2 more within 5 miles, and 1 more within 7 miles.

2. Cafe coupons. It's just cool that I could get a free 7-layer bar for visiting the store with my nook.

3. Wider selection at and more direct support for elibraries. (and yes, I've borrowed books and used the scripts to get them to work on the Kindle).

4. Nook can access all my eReader.com books that I'd bought since 2001 (starting from when they were peanut press, pre-Kindle). Woohoo.

5. The color touch screen didn't wow me (the user interface is poor, actually), until I figured out a method of one handed swiping with my thumb (same hand that holds the reader) that made page turning very natural and easy. I like it better than the Nook buttons or the Kindle buttons for this purpose. Virtually no gripping pressure needed.

I don't find the screen any better or worse than the Kindle. The Kindle has a better overall UI. Price and selection are better at Amazon.

But the expanded elibrary access alone should pay for the Nook in a year or two. The Kindle has seen most use as a bathroom reader lately and will probably stay there. When out of the house, I tend to read my books on the iPod Touch, so these days I rarely take the Kindle with me. I think the Nook will become my library ereader and take-along to Barnes and Noble when I want to hang out at their cafe and browse books. And I can buy books from more sources now and get them where they are cheapest (and take advantage of a bigger set of promotional offers).

05-19-2010, 01:58 AM	#22
zartemis Addict Posts: 283 Karma: 2002 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle3, Kindle2, Nook, NookColor	I'm a long time Kindle user (snagged one on the first day of announcement). Bought 2 for others, sold my original kindle1 to a family member and have been using a Kindle2 since it came out. I just bought a Nook and I have to say, I think I'm going to be keeping it as an adjunct to the Kindle. Now, since I bought at this late date, I'm past the production issues with the cracking page key and post 1.3 update. What I love about the Nook: 1. The In-store free reading. Yes, it is only an hour, but it's great. I've had frequent problems with Kindle samples not going past a very long table of contents, and thus, not giving a good idea if the book is worth it. No problem with a 1 hour reading session! (and for some reason, I've been able to get a second hour at a later date, don't think this is common, though). I have two B&N stores less than 2 miles away, 2 more within 5 miles, and 1 more within 7 miles. 2. Cafe coupons. It's just cool that I could get a free 7-layer bar for visiting the store with my nook. 3. Wider selection at and more direct support for elibraries. (and yes, I've borrowed books and used the scripts to get them to work on the Kindle). 4. Nook can access all my eReader.com books that I'd bought since 2001 (starting from when they were peanut press, pre-Kindle). Woohoo. 5. The color touch screen didn't wow me (the user interface is poor, actually), until I figured out a method of one handed swiping with my thumb (same hand that holds the reader) that made page turning very natural and easy. I like it better than the Nook buttons or the Kindle buttons for this purpose. Virtually no gripping pressure needed. I don't find the screen any better or worse than the Kindle. The Kindle has a better overall UI. Price and selection are better at Amazon. But the expanded elibrary access alone should pay for the Nook in a year or two. The Kindle has seen most use as a bathroom reader lately and will probably stay there. When out of the house, I tend to read my books on the iPod Touch, so these days I rarely take the Kindle with me. I think the Nook will become my library ereader and take-along to Barnes and Noble when I want to hang out at their cafe and browse books. And I can buy books from more sources now and get them where they are cheapest (and take advantage of a bigger set of promotional offers).