Which one should I get? (reading and multimedia)

yukii · 04-21-2012, 04:20 AM

Hi guys, I just want to ask any ideas you could share about a crisis I'm into. lol
I'm currently torn between Kindle Fire and Nook tablet.

Let me say/post first about myself and what will I be using the gadget for:
1. I'm currently in the philippines (Asia)
2. I'm an app/games/movie addict.
3. I'd love to Read books/Docs/pdf (currently reviewing for a state board)
4. Surf the web
5. Multimedia (games/play)

I'm currently liking the Kindle Fire but because of the SD card slot of the Nook, I'm trying to consider the Nook tablet. And also, I can always root those 2 devices to get the google market

Any inputs are appreciated

HarryT · 04-21-2012, 04:54 AM

Neither the Kindle Fire nor the nook are sold outside the US.

I'd suggest getting a generic Android tablet. Lots around to choose from.

yukii · 04-21-2012, 05:12 AM

There are local stores here who sell those items in reasonable prices though. So I could actually get them both pretty easily

HarryT · 04-21-2012, 05:15 AM

But why get something that's so limited unless you "hack" the software? The Kindle Fire is primarily targetted at Amazon's video services, which are only available in the US. Would it not be better to get something that's "open" right from the start, rather than being tied to a particular vendor?

Just a personal opinion, of course.

yukii · 04-21-2012, 06:31 AM

anything comparable to those 2 that you can recommend. I have a -$250 budget :l

HarryT · 04-21-2012, 06:46 AM

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 looks like an excellent device. It's selling for $249 in the US.

booklover6 · 04-21-2012, 07:23 AM

Lenovo A1 Ideapad (something like that) has good recommendations.

yukii · 04-21-2012, 01:25 PM

Perhaps I'll pass for the tablets. I'm going to wait for the asus promised to be release few months from now.

Going for the E-inks. :l

susan_cassidy · 04-24-2012, 12:24 PM

Neither the Kindle Fire nor the Nook tablet are e-ink.

Harry_Y · 04-24-2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 looks like an excellent device. It's selling for $249 in the US.

This one looks Very Good

04-21-2012, 04:20 AM	#1
yukii Member Posts: 16 Karma: 34 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ph Device: Sony Prs-T1	Which one should I get? (reading and multimedia) Hi guys, I just want to ask any ideas you could share about a crisis I'm into. lol I'm currently torn between Kindle Fire and Nook tablet. Let me say/post first about myself and what will I be using the gadget for: 1. I'm currently in the philippines (Asia) 2. I'm an app/games/movie addict. 3. I'd love to Read books/Docs/pdf (currently reviewing for a state board) 4. Surf the web 5. Multimedia (games/play) I'm currently liking the Kindle Fire but because of the SD card slot of the Nook, I'm trying to consider the Nook tablet. And also, I can always root those 2 devices to get the google market Any inputs are appreciated

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04-21-2012, 04:54 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Neither the Kindle Fire nor the nook are sold outside the US. I'd suggest getting a generic Android tablet. Lots around to choose from.

04-21-2012, 05:12 AM	#3
yukii Member Posts: 16 Karma: 34 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ph Device: Sony Prs-T1	There are local stores here who sell those items in reasonable prices though. So I could actually get them both pretty easily

04-21-2012, 05:15 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	But why get something that's so limited unless you "hack" the software? The Kindle Fire is primarily targetted at Amazon's video services, which are only available in the US. Would it not be better to get something that's "open" right from the start, rather than being tied to a particular vendor? Just a personal opinion, of course.

04-21-2012, 06:31 AM	#5
yukii Member Posts: 16 Karma: 34 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ph Device: Sony Prs-T1	anything comparable to those 2 that you can recommend. I have a -$250 budget :l

04-21-2012, 06:46 AM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The new Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 looks like an excellent device. It's selling for $249 in the US.

04-21-2012, 07:23 AM	#7
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	Lenovo A1 Ideapad (something like that) has good recommendations.

04-21-2012, 01:25 PM	#8
yukii Member Posts: 16 Karma: 34 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ph Device: Sony Prs-T1	Perhaps I'll pass for the tablets. I'm going to wait for the asus promised to be release few months from now. Going for the E-inks. :l

04-24-2012, 12:24 PM	#9
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	Neither the Kindle Fire nor the Nook tablet are e-ink.

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