nook or kindle - Page 8

ApK · 03-31-2011, 09:20 AM

I've posted this in another thread, but it's relevant to the use of the Kindle as a connected travel aide, and I just love it, so here it is again:

maverick777 · 03-31-2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceflor

Be aware that 3G coverage in Europe can vary from grand in big cities to non existent in some areas that are still very touristic, so unless you are doing "Europe in 3 days" (me being a bit sarcastic here, sorry in advance), do not rely on your Kindle as a GPS ersatz, you might be very disappointed !!

Yea, I don't plan on using the Kindle for GPS directions but simply as a guide in a general area. Like I said, I will have my phone and prepaid sim card for more precise directions. It's just nice to have the Kindle for general information.

Although you were joking, I am actually doing a 10 day trip in which I'm spending 3 days in each city

. (Paris, which I am very familiar with, Venice, and Rome).

aceflor · 04-01-2011, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverick777

Paris, which I am very familiar with

It still is my fave city in the whole world (

I am french, was born in Paris and lived my first 20 years there, I do miss it from time to time and have then to have my week-end there, next time being in 2 weeks actually !!!)

Zarich · 04-01-2011, 05:46 PM

This has been a great thread guys. What I have learned is that there needs to be a kinook. The sony would be a whole lot closer to what I want if there price and their store wasn't so far off.
As it is now I still have no idea as no device fits. I may just get a kindle and live with it simply because amazon is so easy to use and they keep dumping out enough free books to keep me reading for a long time.

Zarich · 04-07-2011, 08:52 PM

Well.. grabbed a kindle. The form factor is what really sold me. It just feels nice. The library books is the thing that bothers me, but I will work around that if necessary. Also I really like the constant flow of free books on amazon. I have already loaded about 15 or so to my account. Also smashwords and other sites like it all seem to carry mobi editions of their free books, so I am not stuck with amazon.
Anyway. Tough choice, I really like the nook too, but it just didn't FEEL as nice to me if that makes any sense.
I also like amazons simplicity. It just works for reading.

speedlever · 04-07-2011, 09:37 PM

I think you made a good choice... but honestly, I don't think you would have made a mistake either way. There is no one perfect device on the market... yet.

ApK · 04-07-2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zarich

Also I really like the constant flow of free books on amazon. I have already loaded about 15 or so to my account

Is this a wonderful world, or what?
I've spend a little time each day this week checking out the free book offers mentioned on the deals section here at MR and just Googling, and I've found so much cool free stuff, It'll take me quite some time to read it all!

If you're into scifi and fantasy, be sure to check out the free library at Baen:
http://baen.com/library/

Also, don't forget to update your "device" in your profile!
<--

Enjoy the Kindle!

ApK

owenfinn · 04-08-2011, 01:27 AM

Just to update - I bought a Kindle 3 and cover w/light.

I have been using it here in Japan for the past couple days and am very happy with it. No problem with the browser or 3G wireless as of yet. I have my favorites bookmarked and I find it very useful to be able to pull up news sites wherever I go, especially with what is going on here. Only negative is the lack of a touch screen - too many buttons! I keep pushing buttons by mistake - I can`t seem to find a good way to hold the device. In these ways my Sony PRS 700 is better, but I love the Kindle`s beautiful Pearl screen, 3G wireless and really well designed cover.

faithbw · 04-08-2011, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zarich

Well.. grabbed a kindle. The form factor is what really sold me. It just feels nice. The library books is the thing that bothers me, but I will work around that if necessary. Also I really like the constant flow of free books on amazon. I have already loaded about 15 or so to my account. Also smashwords and other sites like it all seem to carry mobi editions of their free books, so I am not stuck with amazon.
Anyway. Tough choice, I really like the nook too, but it just didn't FEEL as nice to me if that makes any sense.
I also like amazons simplicity. It just works for reading.

I can see what you mean. When I tested a Kindle in Target it did feel "nice". It was light yet sturdy. Plus, the design wasn't bad either. Maybe not the most elegant but certainly not the worse and actually kind of nice compared to some e-readers on the market. Each Kindle model has improved and Amazon has been trying to make it better. If I didn't dislike Amazon's business model when it comes to books, I probably would've gotten a Kindle with no qualms at all.

I love my Nook but it's definitely heavier and does have a different "feel".

Avarwen · 04-08-2011, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by owenfinn

Just to update - I bought a Kindle 3 and cover w/light.

I have been using it here in Japan for the past couple days and am very happy with it. No problem with the browser or 3G wireless as of yet. I have my favorites bookmarked and I find it very useful to be able to pull up news sites wherever I go, especially with what is going on here. Only negative is the lack of a touch screen - too many buttons! I keep pushing buttons by mistake - I can`t seem to find a good way to hold the device. In these ways my Sony PRS 700 is better, but I love the Kindle`s beautiful Pearl screen, 3G wireless and really well designed cover.

Congratulations the Kindle is a nice device just got mine today and am loving it so far. But I also love my Nook it's all up to taste.

Zarich · 04-09-2011, 12:31 AM

Another thing I really like about the kindle is the fonts. I realize the nooks 1.5 brings the contrast nearly on par, but the kindle fonts just look better to me. Sharper and with more options. For example on the nook I found that medium to large was a bit of a jump. The fonts didn't change the text enough though I like the helvica or whatever it was, but that was almost a tad to bold. On the kindle I set it to 4th from the smallest and then use normal, condensed or serif to micro adjust the size. I really like that option.

Spyderman · 04-19-2011, 05:08 PM

Don't discount the ability to get e-books from the library. "Overdrive" is great, I get about 2/3 of my books from the library, and they're adding more every day as e-readers become more popular. Unfortunately, at the moment Overdrive does not have the Kindle format.

tubemonkey · 04-20-2011, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Spyderman

Unfortunately, at the moment Overdrive does not have the Kindle format.

I don't see that happening. That would be a nightmare for libraries. Not only would they have to keep their ePubs at their current levels, they'd then have to duplicate them for the new Kindle patrons. Their tight budgets can't survive a hit like that.

CRussel · 04-20-2011, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I don't see that happening. That would be a nightmare for libraries. Not only would they have to keep their ePubs at their current levels, they'd then have to duplicate them for the new Kindle patrons. Their tight budgets can't survive a hit like that.

Well, by the end of the year, this will be a non-issue. You won't even have to deal with the de-DRM step, but download direct to your Kindle.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix....678&highlight=

speedlever · 04-20-2011, 10:05 AM

Wow. That's an unexpected but welcome twist.

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03-31-2011, 09:20 AM	#106
ApK Award-Winning Participant Posts: 7,402 Karma: 69116640 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ, USA Device: Kindle	I've posted this in another thread, but it's relevant to the use of the Kindle as a connected travel aide, and I just love it, so here it is again:

04-01-2011, 05:46 PM	#109
Zarich Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 1202 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi	This has been a great thread guys. What I have learned is that there needs to be a kinook. The sony would be a whole lot closer to what I want if there price and their store wasn't so far off. As it is now I still have no idea as no device fits. I may just get a kindle and live with it simply because amazon is so easy to use and they keep dumping out enough free books to keep me reading for a long time.

04-07-2011, 08:52 PM	#110
Zarich Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 1202 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi	Well.. grabbed a kindle. The form factor is what really sold me. It just feels nice. The library books is the thing that bothers me, but I will work around that if necessary. Also I really like the constant flow of free books on amazon. I have already loaded about 15 or so to my account. Also smashwords and other sites like it all seem to carry mobi editions of their free books, so I am not stuck with amazon. Anyway. Tough choice, I really like the nook too, but it just didn't FEEL as nice to me if that makes any sense. I also like amazons simplicity. It just works for reading.

04-07-2011, 09:37 PM	#111
speedlever Fanatic Posts: 592 Karma: 138200 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC, USA Device: PW2014, PW2012, iPad Pro	I think you made a good choice... but honestly, I don't think you would have made a mistake either way. There is no one perfect device on the market... yet.

04-08-2011, 01:27 AM	#113
owenfinn Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yokohama,Japan Device: Sony PRS-700, Kindle 3	Just to update - I bought a Kindle 3 and cover w/light. I have been using it here in Japan for the past couple days and am very happy with it. No problem with the browser or 3G wireless as of yet. I have my favorites bookmarked and I find it very useful to be able to pull up news sites wherever I go, especially with what is going on here. Only negative is the lack of a touch screen - too many buttons! I keep pushing buttons by mistake - I can`t seem to find a good way to hold the device. In these ways my Sony PRS 700 is better, but I love the Kindle`s beautiful Pearl screen, 3G wireless and really well designed cover.

04-09-2011, 12:31 AM	#116
Zarich Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 1202 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi	Another thing I really like about the kindle is the fonts. I realize the nooks 1.5 brings the contrast nearly on par, but the kindle fonts just look better to me. Sharper and with more options. For example on the nook I found that medium to large was a bit of a jump. The fonts didn't change the text enough though I like the helvica or whatever it was, but that was almost a tad to bold. On the kindle I set it to 4th from the smallest and then use normal, condensed or serif to micro adjust the size. I really like that option.

04-19-2011, 05:08 PM	#117
Spyderman Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ Device: Color Nook	Don't discount the ability to get e-books from the library. "Overdrive" is great, I get about 2/3 of my books from the library, and they're adding more every day as e-readers become more popular. Unfortunately, at the moment Overdrive does not have the Kindle format.

04-20-2011, 10:05 AM	#120
speedlever Fanatic Posts: 592 Karma: 138200 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC, USA Device: PW2014, PW2012, iPad Pro	Wow. That's an unexpected but welcome twist.