Which one indeed!

mickeyfinn · 03-27-2011, 11:42 PM

Hi,

I had decided on a Kindle but I didn't like the idea of sending it off for a battery even though I know their rechargables will last for at least a couple of years. I just don't like the idea of it. Amazon could have easily put in a battery owners could change out.

Then I decided on a nook wi-fi until I learned you have to "register" them with a credit card. They should at least allow gift cards without having to have a credit card as a back-up.

Finally I started reading about the relatively inexpensive tablets that have OK web browsers and function pretty well as ereaders (Coby 7015?) and others.

Guess I'm being too fussy.

I'm darned near broke too. Is there a device that will allow me to use wifi technology to download books from various sources including the public library AND use a web browser for Google searches and the like for $150 or less?

If there isn't now I'm sure there will be a few of them in good time. Remember what DVD players cost when they first arrived on the scene? Now you can get a bare bones player for $30.

Piper_ · 03-28-2011, 12:06 AM

I'd just replace the Kindle battery on my own. There's a youtube video and web page that shows how and threads here about it too.

Also note that you'll have to have a credit card on file to PRE-order anything from Amazon. They do that because they don't charge you until the order is ready, and can't be sure you'll still have a gift balance.

Welcome to MobileRead

mickeyfinn · 03-28-2011, 12:27 AM

[QUOTE=Piper_;1465469] ... and can't be sure you'll still have a gift balance.

Sure I can be sure. The plan was to use a $5 gift card to get around the credit card thing but never use the gift card at all.

I want to download free books to read from wherever I can find them and surf just a little bit if I don't have access to a desktop or laptop.

Told ya I was broke.

faithbw · 03-28-2011, 10:17 AM

You can download freebies from B&N but again, you'll need to have a credit card on file to wirelessly download anything from B&N.

For library books, I don't think you can actually download them through wifi on the Nook. If I'm not mistaken, you have to download them to your computer and then sideload them through Adobe Digital Editions. It's easy to do but obviously not as fast as just having the books download directly to your device.

You can get a lot of freebies with the Kindle too. The library is pretty much out of the question, unless you're willing to go through some extra steps on your computer (with library books, you're going to have use your computer with either the Kindle or the Nook).

The Nook and the Kindle both have web browsers. I haven't used the Kindle browser but I don't like using the browser on my Nook. It's really awkward to use. It's really slow and I think the Nook's touchscreen is too slow for things like typing in a web address or typing in the search bar on Google. Plus, I think the black and white of an eInk screen isn't good for viewing webpages. I much prefer using the internet on my iPod Touch. You can use the Nook to browse the web but it won't be like browsing the web on your computer or on a mobile device like a tablet or smartphone.

I think both the Kindle and the Nook are good for getting free books. For web browsing, they're probably both adequate at best. However, I would keep in mind that their primary function is allowing you to read. They're both in your price range. So I guess you would just have to decide whether they serve the functions most important to you well enough for your needs.

03-27-2011, 11:42 PM	#1
mickeyfinn Banned Posts: 33 Karma: 650 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: none	Which one indeed! Hi, I had decided on a Kindle but I didn't like the idea of sending it off for a battery even though I know their rechargables will last for at least a couple of years. I just don't like the idea of it. Amazon could have easily put in a battery owners could change out. Then I decided on a nook wi-fi until I learned you have to "register" them with a credit card. They should at least allow gift cards without having to have a credit card as a back-up. Finally I started reading about the relatively inexpensive tablets that have OK web browsers and function pretty well as ereaders (Coby 7015?) and others. Guess I'm being too fussy. I'm darned near broke too. Is there a device that will allow me to use wifi technology to download books from various sources including the public library AND use a web browser for Google searches and the like for $150 or less? If there isn't now I'm sure there will be a few of them in good time. Remember what DVD players cost when they first arrived on the scene? Now you can get a bare bones player for $30.

03-28-2011, 12:06 AM	#2
Piper_ ~~~~~ Posts: 761 Karma: 1278391 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle 3, Sony 350	I'd just replace the Kindle battery on my own. There's a youtube video and web page that shows how and threads here about it too. Also note that you'll have to have a credit card on file to PRE-order anything from Amazon. They do that because they don't charge you until the order is ready, and can't be sure you'll still have a gift balance. Welcome to MobileRead Last edited by Piper_; 03-28-2011 at 12:24 AM. Reason: link to video

03-28-2011, 12:27 AM	#3
mickeyfinn Banned Posts: 33 Karma: 650 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: none	[QUOTE=Piper_;1465469] ... and can't be sure you'll still have a gift balance. Sure I can be sure. The plan was to use a $5 gift card to get around the credit card thing but never use the gift card at all. I want to download free books to read from wherever I can find them and surf just a little bit if I don't have access to a desktop or laptop. Told ya I was broke.

03-28-2011, 10:17 AM	#4
faithbw Guru Posts: 618 Karma: 1526148 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: A place where the sun always shines Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Mini 2	You can download freebies from B&N but again, you'll need to have a credit card on file to wirelessly download anything from B&N. For library books, I don't think you can actually download them through wifi on the Nook. If I'm not mistaken, you have to download them to your computer and then sideload them through Adobe Digital Editions. It's easy to do but obviously not as fast as just having the books download directly to your device. You can get a lot of freebies with the Kindle too. The library is pretty much out of the question, unless you're willing to go through some extra steps on your computer (with library books, you're going to have use your computer with either the Kindle or the Nook). The Nook and the Kindle both have web browsers. I haven't used the Kindle browser but I don't like using the browser on my Nook. It's really awkward to use. It's really slow and I think the Nook's touchscreen is too slow for things like typing in a web address or typing in the search bar on Google. Plus, I think the black and white of an eInk screen isn't good for viewing webpages. I much prefer using the internet on my iPod Touch. You can use the Nook to browse the web but it won't be like browsing the web on your computer or on a mobile device like a tablet or smartphone. I think both the Kindle and the Nook are good for getting free books. For web browsing, they're probably both adequate at best. However, I would keep in mind that their primary function is allowing you to read. They're both in your price range. So I guess you would just have to decide whether they serve the functions most important to you well enough for your needs.

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