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simplyparticular · 07-03-2010, 10:49 AM

I've purchased 4 eInk devices to evaluate, thanks to iPad owners are selling their eInks.

I eliminated the Kindle 2 and Sony PRS-700 for specific reasons. The Nook and the Pocket Edition continue to be neck and neck. While I'm using one, I think "this is the one. I love it." And then I pick up the other one and say the same thing

The Pocket appeals to my inner organization freak
Calibre + Collections organizes my 500+ ebooks
Holding it is almost as easy as my iPhone.
nice screen contrast
Downsides: lack of expansion, no dictionary, no clock or progress bar, no WiFi, the ePub/PDF Overdrive problem. And I'm not convinced that Sony won't ditch the ebook market like they did the PDA market. I hate being left with an unsupported device, although it won't be as much as an issue because of ePub.

The Nook appeals to my geeky/tweaky side:
screensaver and wallpapers
tons of accessories available
B&N is pumping out constant updates
the screen contrast is wonderful
the touchscreen is slick
I like the progress bar and clock.
can read my eReader format collection with no conversion
Downsides: no way to organize books, heavier than the Pocket, although it is manageable in an easel case. I was really hoping 1.4 would offer book organization.

I've thought seriously about keeping them both, but since I've been switching back and forth between them, it's been a pain to try and remember and jump to the right page in a book mid-read. So I think one device is better.

Or maybe I can designate the nook for library books and the Pocket for my purchased collection?

And I'm having a hard time finding a decent clip light for either of them - most of them are too bright in a dark room or add way too much weight. Which makes me miss the PRS-700. Too bad there wasn't an easel case for it.

Decisions, decisions. Any insight, or something I might be overlooking?

07-03-2010, 10:49 AM	#1
simplyparticular Guru Posts: 610 Karma: 1395952 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Device: Oasis 3 & GlowLight 4	I still can't decide! I've purchased 4 eInk devices to evaluate, thanks to iPad owners are selling their eInks. I eliminated the Kindle 2 and Sony PRS-700 for specific reasons. The Nook and the Pocket Edition continue to be neck and neck. While I'm using one, I think "this is the one. I love it." And then I pick up the other one and say the same thing The Pocket appeals to my inner organization freak Calibre + Collections organizes my 500+ ebooks Holding it is almost as easy as my iPhone. nice screen contrast Downsides: lack of expansion, no dictionary, no clock or progress bar, no WiFi, the ePub/PDF Overdrive problem. And I'm not convinced that Sony won't ditch the ebook market like they did the PDA market. I hate being left with an unsupported device, although it won't be as much as an issue because of ePub. The Nook appeals to my geeky/tweaky side: screensaver and wallpapers tons of accessories available B&N is pumping out constant updates the screen contrast is wonderful the touchscreen is slick I like the progress bar and clock. can read my eReader format collection with no conversion Downsides: no way to organize books, heavier than the Pocket, although it is manageable in an easel case. I was really hoping 1.4 would offer book organization. I've thought seriously about keeping them both, but since I've been switching back and forth between them, it's been a pain to try and remember and jump to the right page in a book mid-read. So I think one device is better. Or maybe I can designate the nook for library books and the Pocket for my purchased collection? And I'm having a hard time finding a decent clip light for either of them - most of them are too bright in a dark room or add way too much weight. Which makes me miss the PRS-700. Too bad there wasn't an easel case for it. Decisions, decisions. Any insight, or something I might be overlooking?