Nook STR or K3, which is more durable?

[timpearson26]

Originally Posted by jocampo

I also prefer sleeves instead of cases.

The Kindle 3 is so light and nice to hold that putting a case will make it bulky and even ugly. Granted, maybe won't protect enough on accidental drops but 180 bucks is not a lot of money for me, won't break my finances (I can't speak by others) This is not the same for my iPad 2 though, is more expensive. Won't break my finances but I will probably cry a bit , lol ...

I like this one and is actually the one I own: Timbuk2 Nylon Kindle Envelope Sleeve

actually looking through all the sleeves on amazon, it does seem that that is a pretty good sleeve. although $30 is kind of high for a device that is only just over $100

[cfrock]

Originally Posted by SCION

Why? They do employ folks. Not being able to pay bills and provide for one's family can be devastating.

Agreed! Not only do they provide employment... but do you really want another bricks and mortar book store to disappear? We have so few as it is.

[JerseyBiker]

Originally Posted by timpearson26

One plus though for the Kindle is that I heard the customer support is awesome, and will even replace a kindle even if its not under warranty. Where as B&N will not. So that is something to think about.

I had 2 Nook classics replaced. The second one was out of warranty. So they do replace out of warranty Nooks on occasion.

[jocampo]

Originally Posted by timpearson26

actually looking through all the sleeves on amazon, it does seem that that is a pretty good sleeve. although $30 is kind of high for a device that is only just over $100

When I bought mine, the Kindle was not over 100 bucks .. ... but yeah, not the cheapest one, however, very good quality I must say and has a nice look too, in my opinion.

[GreenMonkey]

Originally Posted by pidgeon92

The screens on all of these devices are the same, and the screen is the part that is most likely to break. If the screen breaks, Amazon is the most likely vendor to replace it for you without any hassle.

I had to get my wife's Kindle 2 replaced for a bad screen, no hassle, overnight shipping.

Ditto on my Nook classic, B&N was pretty much the same, except that they took a couple more days.

[Ryvyan]

I guess I'll have to get my library's Kindles and knock them on the wall a couple of times to be able to compare durability with my Nook. :P

On the buttons being stiff on the Nook, they are, but the touch-screen comes in handy for page turns (if it's in my right hand, I touch the right side of thumb to screen; if on left, I swipe across; easy-peasy).

As a guideline, I have weak thumbs. I was using a replacement buttons-only phone for a week when my iPhone was in a temporary coma, and I swear I got cramps in my thumbs everytime I finish messaging someone.

[boswd]

Originally Posted by sonamunda

kindle 3 is more durabale

and this is based on what

[jocampo]

Originally Posted by boswd

and this is based on what

Over a year of usage and thousands of people who confirmed it.

For new STR there is no data yet to say if it's durable or not. It's a new device.

[boswd]

Originally Posted by jocampo

Over a year of usage and thousands of people who confirmed it.

For new STR there is no data yet to say if it's durable or not. It's a new device.

so it's still an incomplete data and do you have a source where thousands have confirmed this is a durable device. To my understanding it's not even a year old. Durable at least mean would mean at the very minimum of 2 years of solid use, droppage, etc.

I would say durability usage of the Kindle 1st and second gen. and the nook classic and such are more of a measuring stick. I got my nook classic about 5 months after it's release and it's going strong. Works great.

but the kindle 3 isn't exactly a battle tested device based on only 9 months of it's release.

[jocampo]

Originally Posted by boswd

so it's still an incomplete data and do you have a source where thousands have confirmed this is a durable device. To my understanding it's not even a year old. Durable at least mean would mean at the very minimum of 2 years of solid use, droppage, etc.

I would say durability usage of the Kindle 1st and second gen. and the nook classic and such are more of a measuring stick. I got my nook classic about 5 months after it's release and it's going strong. Works great.

but the kindle 3 isn't exactly a battle tested device based on only 9 months of it's release.

Actually, it is not.

Based on the Kindle user's feedback, like here in MobileRead, online, even myself, there are very few issues with Kindle 3 device. This was not the case with other eink readers like Nook Classic which cracked buttons was a well know issue and some wifi problems before 1st firmware upgrade or release (I experienced the wifi issue myself when I had mine)

9 months (I think that's about the time has been out) is enough time to say if the device is good or not, especially when Kindle 3 is an International device, you're reaching much more people, more hands to test, more customers to use it and abuse it.

The Kindle 3 is not a device that will fall apart, that's for sure. You will always find some customers will problems, no way to avoid that, true for all electronics, but on Kindle's case those are a few. And when some serious issues are there, still we have Amazon's customer support which most people agree is better than B&N's one. Amazon customer support is awesome.

[mcooke66]

Originally Posted by sonamunda

kindle 3 is more durabale

This unsubstantiated statement was challenged and then answered this way.

Originally Posted by jocampo

Over a year of usage and thousands of people who confirmed it.

For new STR there is no data yet to say if it's durable or not. It's a new device.

How does this make the K3 more durable then NST. This just means we have one device with a good track record and one with no track record. To assume it is better seems just about 1 year premature.

[jocampo]

mcooke66

What I said, and like you quoted, was ...

Over a year of usage and thousands of people who confirmed it.

For new STR there is no data yet to say if it's durable or not. It's a new device.

Which means, in my opinion, there is no enough data yet to say if STR is durable or not. I did not say it is more durable or not, not even compared against other eink reader.

Regarding the Kindle 3, I keep my position. I believe is a great device, hardware and software.

[ProfCrash]

I think they are all pretty sturdy. I have a K1 that is going strong. A DXG and a K3. All have spent time in backpacks, at the beach, and traveling. None have had any problems.

All of the e-readers have had some type of mechanical problem with the first batch released. The Sony's had screen issues as did the K2. The K3 has had some problems with the keys. The Nook Classic and Touch have had a few glitches. None have been major.

I have read reports of broken screens for all of the e-readers. I have read about software glitches for all of the e-readers.

You will be fine with pretty much any e-reader. If you are concerned about problems take a look at the customer service. Most Kindle owners who have had problems report a smooth replacement process with the new Kindle arriving in a day or two. I have read posts where BN folks have not had problems replacing their Nooks at the store.

[mcooke66]

Originally Posted by jocampo

mcooke66

What I said, and like you quoted, was ...



Which means, in my opinion, there is no enough data yet to say if STR is durable or not. I did not say it is more durable or not, not even compared against other eink reader.

Regarding the Kindle 3, I keep my position. I believe is a great device, hardware and software.

What I read was Sonamunda stating flatly that the Kindle is more durable, then Boswd queried, based on what? Then you said...

I know quibble quibble.

I absolutely agree with your statements on there own just not in response to Boswd questioning of the assertion that therefore the Kindle is more durable.

We agree on the facts, I think the poll is silly because of them.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by jocampo

I also prefer sleeves instead of cases.

The Kindle 3 is so light and nice to hold that putting a case will make it bulky and even ugly. Granted, maybe won't protect enough on accidental drops but 180 bucks is not a lot of money for me, won't break my finances (I can't speak by others) This is not the same for my iPad 2 though, is more expensive. Won't break my finances but I will probably cry a bit , lol ...

I like this one and is actually the one I own: Timbuk2 Nylon Kindle Envelope Sleeve

A sleeve will do you no good at all once you have the K3 out of the sleeve to use it. It will be very unprotected in case it gets bashed or dropped. A sleeve that doesn't fit the device with a case is of no use overall.

Originally Posted by timpearson26

that sleeve looks really nice but how much does it protect the Kindle? Was thinking more of a sleeve made of a tougher material, like hard plastic or something.

It doesn't really protect the reader. The chances are that the reader will need the protection while you are using it and because most sleeves don't fit the reader with a cover, you take a greater risk of damaging your reader. Sure, a sleeve can be cheaper, but it's only partly useful. You still need a cover.