My wish list of needs -> Which reader? - Page 2

ApK · 12-16-2010, 03:02 PM

Kindle DX might be a good fit...larger screen for those PDF patterns.
The free 3G browser is the killer feature for me, and for someone without wifi in the house, seems like it would be even more so.

While the Kindle can't do library books (unless you're willing to strip the DRM and convert them), in your wish list, you listed free access to gmail well above the ability to access library books.

The Nook can do the gmail and the library books, but it has a smaller screen than the DX, not as good for reading PDFs in the car, and if email is a big deal, as it is for me, I like the real keyboard on the Kindle far better than the Nook's interface for typing.

A color tablet of of some kind does sound like it would be good, especially for reading in a car at night (you'd need a book light for any of the eink readers), but that free 3G is a hard bennie to beat if you want it.

I'd think that being able to comfortably read the stuff you want should take priority over other features. It would be best if you could get your hands on a few different readers and actually try to read a sample your intended content on them before deciding.

ApK

OtterBooks · 12-16-2010, 03:35 PM

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recipes, knitting and craft instructions

If these things are a priority, I think the Nook Color may be a much better option than any of the e-ink readers. Attempting to view craft instructions that involve color and fine detail could leave you frustrated on an e-ink screen. Just note that the Nook Color's 7" screen may not be optimal for viewing some full-page craft instructions that originated in large books.

In this case maybe an iPad would be ideal, aside from the price.

Care · 12-16-2010, 03:38 PM

Her husband probably doesn't want wifi in the house for health reasons. Or that would be my guess, I could be wrong. For the same reasons people are fighting to not have it in schools.

You can tether the Nook Color to your phone if you want to browse the internet. If I wanted a reader for the reasons you posted, I would choose the Nook Color. Especially with the recipe videos to come. That looks pretty cool.

ApK · 12-16-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Care

Her husband probably doesn't want wifi in the house for health reasons.

They'd better live in a Faraday cage, then.

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You can tether the Nook Color to your phone if you want to browse the internet.

That's good _IF_ you already have a phone that can work as a hotspot and a data plan, else that's a significant monthly bill to add.

boswd · 12-16-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by OtterBooks

If these things are a priority, I think the Nook Color may be a much better option than any of the e-ink readers. Attempting to view craft instructions that involve color and fine detail could leave you frustrated on an e-ink screen. Just note that the Nook Color's 7" screen may not be optimal for viewing some full-page craft instructions that originated in large books.

In this case maybe an iPad would be ideal, aside from the price.

ahh but then we come to back to the issue of wanting wireless without having to pay a monthly charge for it. wi fi is out and iPad with 3G comes with a subscription to at&t

OtterBooks · 12-16-2010, 04:26 PM

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ahh but then we come to back to the issue of wanting wireless without having to pay a monthly charge for it. wi fi is out and iPad with 3G comes with a subscription to at&t

Good point.

mtpaper · 12-16-2010, 04:37 PM

- we work from home, and, for part of the work, they do not want us on a wireless connection... I suppose we could set up a second, wireless connection, just for me but I'm not sure i want to go that route

- reading your posts is helping me prioritize

- can library books be downloaded and read on laptops?

ApK · 12-16-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mtpaper

- can library books be downloaded and read on laptops?

Certainly. In fact even to get them on your reader, in most cases, you have to download them to a computer first, using the Adobe Digital Editions reader app.

As for whether you'd ENJOY reading books on a laptop...well, I don't.

ApK

mtpaper · 12-25-2010, 02:11 AM

Update....

it isn't so much a matter of whether or not we have wi-fi. The more important issue is that our cellphones do not have dataplans, and, when we go on extended car trips I would like the option of checking my email. And spur-of-the-moment-need-to-look-up-an-address or phone number.

Am I right that the only ereader with free 3g that connects to the general web with a general browser (rather than 3g that is restricted to a particular store) is the Kindle 3g with its 'experimental' browser?

OtterBooks · 12-25-2010, 02:41 AM

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Am I right that the only ereader with free 3g that connects to the general web with a general browser (rather than 3g that is restricted to a particular store) is the Kindle 3g with its 'experimental' browser?

I think the Nook (classic) 3G also works similarly, and is free (edit: apparently not so similarly). I think. Have you used a browser on any of them? It should do fine for getting your email and looking up locations and such. I suppose it's even adequate for online newspapers, with some font adjustment and a lot of scrolling.

MsCG1 · 12-25-2010, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mtpaper

Update....

it isn't so much a matter of whether or not we have wi-fi. The more important issue is that our cellphones do not have dataplans, and, when we go on extended car trips I would like the option of checking my email. And spur-of-the-moment-need-to-look-up-an-address or phone number.

Am I right that the only ereader with free 3g that connects to the general web with a general browser (rather than 3g that is restricted to a particular store) is the Kindle 3g with its 'experimental' browser?

You would be correct. The Nook Classic has a 3G version, but you can only access the internet over WiFi.

If accessing mail and a browser on the go is worth more than library books to you, then you would be better off getting the Kindle.

ApK · 12-30-2010, 02:43 PM

So, mtpaper, did you get a reader?

ApK

mtpaper · 12-30-2010, 03:16 PM

no, not yet.
This is not holiday-related

hike_gc · 01-02-2011, 02:01 PM

I used to be an avid reader of this site, but, alas, time got the better of me. So I'm out of date regarding my e-reader choices. Members of this site helped me a lot with my first e-reader purchase and now I'm back for more words of wisdom.

I had purchased a Sony 505 and it's ok for general reading. However, now I would like to be able to purchase reference books (i.e. business) and I've always been in the habit of dogearing the pages, writing notes, and highlighting things. I've tried downloading the Kindle and Nook apps for PC but other than reading the book and bookmarking, that's all you can do. Color display isn't a deal breaker for me and I'm not sure 3G would be dealbreakers either, although I'm sure it's a nice feature. Proprietary book formats is not something I'm a fan of but for the right device (and price), might reconsider.

I'm lusting after an iPad, but that just has to wait until later this year. I still think I want a separate reading device to control the urge to get distracted with checking email, etc.

The Nook looks like it would fit the bill, but I'm wondering if the black and white version would let me scribble in the margins and highlight passages.

Your thoughts?

ProfCrash · 01-02-2011, 05:09 PM

You can take notes on the Nook but it is suppose to be a bit of a pain in the butt. The Kindle allows you to take notes, highlight, and use the dictionary very easily. There is also a website you can go to to look at your notes and highlighted passages off of the Kindle. This is handy if you want to print something out or are looking for a specific note or highlight.

12-16-2010, 03:02 PM	#16
ApK Award-Winning Participant Posts: 7,389 Karma: 68329346 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ, USA Device: Kindle	Kindle DX might be a good fit...larger screen for those PDF patterns. The free 3G browser is the killer feature for me, and for someone without wifi in the house, seems like it would be even more so. While the Kindle can't do library books (unless you're willing to strip the DRM and convert them), in your wish list, you listed free access to gmail well above the ability to access library books. The Nook can do the gmail and the library books, but it has a smaller screen than the DX, not as good for reading PDFs in the car, and if email is a big deal, as it is for me, I like the real keyboard on the Kindle far better than the Nook's interface for typing. A color tablet of of some kind does sound like it would be good, especially for reading in a car at night (you'd need a book light for any of the eink readers), but that free 3G is a hard bennie to beat if you want it. I'd think that being able to comfortably read the stuff you want should take priority over other features. It would be best if you could get your hands on a few different readers and actually try to read a sample your intended content on them before deciding. ApK Last edited by ApK; 12-16-2010 at 03:14 PM.

01-02-2011, 02:01 PM	#29
hike_gc Zealot Posts: 142 Karma: 556 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Erie, Colorado Device: Kindle Voyage, Nook	Color or black and white Nook? I used to be an avid reader of this site, but, alas, time got the better of me. So I'm out of date regarding my e-reader choices. Members of this site helped me a lot with my first e-reader purchase and now I'm back for more words of wisdom. I had purchased a Sony 505 and it's ok for general reading. However, now I would like to be able to purchase reference books (i.e. business) and I've always been in the habit of dogearing the pages, writing notes, and highlighting things. I've tried downloading the Kindle and Nook apps for PC but other than reading the book and bookmarking, that's all you can do. Color display isn't a deal breaker for me and I'm not sure 3G would be dealbreakers either, although I'm sure it's a nice feature. Proprietary book formats is not something I'm a fan of but for the right device (and price), might reconsider. I'm lusting after an iPad, but that just has to wait until later this year. I still think I want a separate reading device to control the urge to get distracted with checking email, etc. The Nook looks like it would fit the bill, but I'm wondering if the black and white version would let me scribble in the margins and highlight passages. Your thoughts?

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12-16-2010, 03:38 PM	#18
Care Aes Sedai Posts: 659 Karma: 46166 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Aura and Kobo Mini, had a Nook, NOOKcolor, Nook STR.	Her husband probably doesn't want wifi in the house for health reasons. Or that would be my guess, I could be wrong. For the same reasons people are fighting to not have it in schools. You can tether the Nook Color to your phone if you want to browse the internet. If I wanted a reader for the reasons you posted, I would choose the Nook Color. Especially with the recipe videos to come. That looks pretty cool.

12-16-2010, 04:37 PM	#22
mtpaper Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: none	- we work from home, and, for part of the work, they do not want us on a wireless connection... I suppose we could set up a second, wireless connection, just for me but I'm not sure i want to go that route - reading your posts is helping me prioritize - can library books be downloaded and read on laptops?

12-25-2010, 02:11 AM	#24
mtpaper Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: none	Update.... it isn't so much a matter of whether or not we have wi-fi. The more important issue is that our cellphones do not have dataplans, and, when we go on extended car trips I would like the option of checking my email. And spur-of-the-moment-need-to-look-up-an-address or phone number. Am I right that the only ereader with free 3g that connects to the general web with a general browser (rather than 3g that is restricted to a particular store) is the Kindle 3g with its 'experimental' browser?

12-30-2010, 02:43 PM	#27
ApK Award-Winning Participant Posts: 7,389 Karma: 68329346 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ, USA Device: Kindle	So, mtpaper, did you get a reader? ApK

12-30-2010, 03:16 PM	#28
mtpaper Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: none	no, not yet. This is not holiday-related

01-02-2011, 05:09 PM	#30
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	You can take notes on the Nook but it is suppose to be a bit of a pain in the butt. The Kindle allows you to take notes, highlight, and use the dictionary very easily. There is also a website you can go to to look at your notes and highlighted passages off of the Kindle. This is handy if you want to print something out or are looking for a specific note or highlight.