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Old 11-11-2010, 12:01 PM   #1
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Just registered. I am going to buy an eBook reader, currently thinking about a Barnes & Noble Nook w/Wifi. I was looking for a list of free nookbooks & free classics, etc. in order to make a list for downloading when I get the Nook.

I am a voracious reader and that's all I want the eBook for. I like the larger font choices, the lower prices and no requirement for bookshelves.

Can I get a little feedback as to whether I should get the Nookbook or a Kindle? I've done some research on the web and all the comparisons rate the Kindle number one with the Nookbook a close second. The battery time difference is not very significant to me. I guess I prefer the Nook because I have a Barnes & Noble nearby and I need only take the Nook to them and they will replace it if something is wrong with it. Also, they have a store rep who is always available for Q&A. With the Kindle, I would have to send it back to Amazon since their Kindle is proprietary.

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Old 11-11-2010, 02:11 PM   #2
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I have neither so cannot comment - but someone will, no doubt.

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Old 11-11-2010, 03:50 PM   #3
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Just registered. I am going to buy an eBook reader, currently thinking about a Barnes & Noble Nook w/Wifi. I was looking for a list of free nookbooks & free classics, etc. in order to make a list for downloading when I get the Nook.

I am a voracious reader and that's all I want the eBook for. I like the larger font choices, the lower prices and no requirement for bookshelves.

Can I get a little feedback as to whether I should get the Nookbook or a Kindle? I've done some research on the web and all the comparisons rate the Kindle number one with the Nookbook a close second. The battery time difference is not very significant to me. I guess I prefer the Nook because I have a Barnes & Noble nearby and I need only take the Nook to them and they will replace it if something is wrong with it. Also, they have a store rep who is always available for Q&A. With the Kindle, I would have to send it back to Amazon since their Kindle is proprietary.

Whadaya think?
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Given that this is my first time checking this thread I would strongly recommend that you post your question in the "which one should I buy" board.

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Old 11-11-2010, 04:15 PM   #4
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Welcome to MobileRead, Carl.

Regardless of which device you get, I would suggest downloading public domain books from our site.

They are formatted by our own members, checked for errors and surplus pages.

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Old 11-11-2010, 05:29 PM   #5
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Hello there and welcome! I'm quite new myself, but it seems to be a great place to talk to people who have used various readers. Good luck!

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Old 11-11-2010, 08:51 PM   #6
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Old 11-12-2010, 02:59 AM   #7
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Old 11-12-2010, 03:04 AM   #8
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Old 11-12-2010, 04:57 AM   #9
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Good to have your company, Carl. One thing to consider is that Kindle handles only its own Mobi format. Nook does well with ePub, which is the standard elsewhere and a pretty popular format for free classics, other public domain free books and for libraries. Best wishes. Neil
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