hello all!

bethlo · 10-28-2010, 11:41 AM

a quick post to say hi to everyone. my name is beth and i'm rarely without a book in hand.

i'm finally coming out of about two months of lurking. i'm an avid reader who primarily uses my public library, but as of late have been reading more books i'd like to have as part of my personal collection (as well as getting tired of lugging around 750+ page tomes like "the passage"). books-library and purchased-have started to pile up all over my house and my husband, a non-reader, has been less than pleased.

i'd already been considering an ereader, and when husband suggested i get one too, the decision became, "well, which one?" i knew it was either nook or kindle 3. seriously adore the kindle's pearl screen, but the ability to continue to use the library as a resource ultimately tipped my decision. also, more titles i wanted to own have recently cropped up on B&N's site (no contest there, amazon clearly wins on # of titles).

i waited until B&N's press conference this past week to see just what the new device would be, and was basically disappointed. since i have an iphone, the nookcolor seemed a redundant device for me. i had been using both kindle and B&N's iphone apps, and wanted to read books on a larger screen. eink was also an important feature to me, and of course the ability to borrow library books. so, i stopped by B&N after work that day and bought a "nook classic." i have been playing with my nook for several days now and am completely satisfied with my purchase. since i'm only wanting to read books on my ereader, this dedicated device is perfect for me. i even sideloaded 3 library books already (required two calls to B&N customer service, but they were very helpful and got everything working properly-i was impressed).

thanks to all of you on the forum who helped inform my buying decision-you have all so helpful with your comments and information sharing! the poor B&N bookseller couldn't even tell me anything i didn't already know from reading it on this forum-i even knew a few things he didn't b/c of you all

happy reading,

beth

Leslie · 10-28-2010, 11:46 AM

Hey Beth! Another newbie here. Welcome!

I happened upon this site yesterday after doing MORE research into whether I wanted a Nook or Kindle. After doing some thinking last night and spending an additional hour on here this morning, I just might go to B&N today and get a Nook before going to my son's Halloween party at school. LOL I plan on using Overdrive for free library loans too.

bethlo · 10-28-2010, 11:49 AM

ha! i think we were messaging each other at the same time-i just left a reply on your intro post too!

go nook! you'll love it. i have absolutely no regrets!
beth

neilmarr · 10-28-2010, 12:47 PM

Good to have your company, Beth -- and Leslie's. Happy Nooking and best wishes. Neil

GeoffC · 10-28-2010, 01:42 PM

Welcome to mobileread....

Valmore Daniels · 10-28-2010, 02:50 PM

welcome

glad you delurked!

Maggie May · 10-28-2010, 04:43 PM

Hi and welcome to MobileRead.

Mag.

CaraM · 10-28-2010, 08:42 PM

Hi, Beth, and welcome. I have a Kindle and love it. I saw the color Nook today and now am wondering if I should have gone with that, just for the color. I think Kindle is coming out with a color Kindle too.

MickeyC · 10-28-2010, 10:32 PM

Hi beth and welcome to MobileRead

Sandra Edwards · 10-28-2010, 11:24 PM

Greetings Beth! Welcome to MR!

Sandy

ImogenRose · 10-29-2010, 08:35 PM

Hi and welcome to MR!

Imogen

Javed · 10-30-2010, 04:25 AM

Hello beth and welcome to MobileRead.

joycedb · 10-30-2010, 11:44 AM

Hello and welcome, Beth. Enjoy the forums and your new Nook.

Joyce

Andzhey · 10-30-2010, 01:04 PM

You have russian readers [ok, I posted my "hello", back to download link now....]

10-28-2010, 11:41 AM	#1
bethlo Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 26 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: nook classic	hello all! a quick post to say hi to everyone. my name is beth and i'm rarely without a book in hand. i'm finally coming out of about two months of lurking. i'm an avid reader who primarily uses my public library, but as of late have been reading more books i'd like to have as part of my personal collection (as well as getting tired of lugging around 750+ page tomes like "the passage"). books-library and purchased-have started to pile up all over my house and my husband, a non-reader, has been less than pleased. i'd already been considering an ereader, and when husband suggested i get one too, the decision became, "well, which one?" i knew it was either nook or kindle 3. seriously adore the kindle's pearl screen, but the ability to continue to use the library as a resource ultimately tipped my decision. also, more titles i wanted to own have recently cropped up on B&N's site (no contest there, amazon clearly wins on # of titles). i waited until B&N's press conference this past week to see just what the new device would be, and was basically disappointed. since i have an iphone, the nookcolor seemed a redundant device for me. i had been using both kindle and B&N's iphone apps, and wanted to read books on a larger screen. eink was also an important feature to me, and of course the ability to borrow library books. so, i stopped by B&N after work that day and bought a "nook classic." i have been playing with my nook for several days now and am completely satisfied with my purchase. since i'm only wanting to read books on my ereader, this dedicated device is perfect for me. i even sideloaded 3 library books already (required two calls to B&N customer service, but they were very helpful and got everything working properly-i was impressed). thanks to all of you on the forum who helped inform my buying decision-you have all so helpful with your comments and information sharing! the poor B&N bookseller couldn't even tell me anything i didn't already know from reading it on this forum-i even knew a few things he didn't b/c of you all happy reading, beth

10-28-2010, 11:46 AM	#2
Leslie Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tennessee Device: Nook	Hey Beth! Another newbie here. Welcome! I happened upon this site yesterday after doing MORE research into whether I wanted a Nook or Kindle. After doing some thinking last night and spending an additional hour on here this morning, I just might go to B&N today and get a Nook before going to my son's Halloween party at school. LOL I plan on using Overdrive for free library loans too.

10-28-2010, 11:49 AM	#3
bethlo Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 26 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: nook classic	ha! i think we were messaging each other at the same time-i just left a reply on your intro post too! go nook! you'll love it. i have absolutely no regrets! beth

10-28-2010, 12:47 PM	#4
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Good to have your company, Beth -- and Leslie's. Happy Nooking and best wishes. Neil

10-28-2010, 01:42 PM	#5
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	Welcome to mobileread....

10-28-2010, 02:50 PM	#6
Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	welcome glad you delurked!

10-28-2010, 04:43 PM	#7
Maggie May Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,907 Karma: 87755439 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ireland Device: CYbook Gen3 and Sony PRS 3505 Kindle 3 G Nexus 7 iPad	Hi and welcome to MobileRead. Mag.

10-28-2010, 08:42 PM	#8
CaraM Guru Posts: 924 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	Hi, Beth, and welcome. I have a Kindle and love it. I saw the color Nook today and now am wondering if I should have gone with that, just for the color. I think Kindle is coming out with a color Kindle too.

10-28-2010, 10:32 PM	#9
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi beth and welcome to MobileRead

10-28-2010, 11:24 PM	#10
Sandra Edwards Queen of Procrastination Posts: 1,884 Karma: 1802 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nevada Device: K2, K3, Fire	Greetings Beth! Welcome to MR! Sandy

10-29-2010, 08:35 PM	#11
ImogenRose PORTAL Posts: 7,204 Karma: 2884640 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Kindle 1, Kindle 3 (3G), iPhone	Hi and welcome to MR! Imogen

10-30-2010, 04:25 AM	#12
Javed Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,270 Karma: 1126878541 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Astak Pocket PRO, iPod Touch, PRS-650	Hello beth and welcome to MobileRead.

10-30-2010, 11:44 AM	#13
joycedb Guru Posts: 997 Karma: 1086596 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Device: none	Hello and welcome, Beth. Enjoy the forums and your new Nook. Joyce

10-30-2010, 01:04 PM	#14
Andzhey Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle DX Graphite	You have russian readers [ok, I posted my "hello", back to download link now....]