Is it worth it to wait for the Kindle Touch?

bosun120 · 11-09-2011, 12:31 AM

So I was all for waiting for the Kindle Touch to come out to get one, but with today's Nook Simple Touch adding better features and dropping to $99, is there even a reason to wait for the Kindle Touch?

A quick comparison:

Nook Simple Touch
-6 in screen
-support epub
-no ads anywhere
-Expandable microSD up to 32 GB
-can be rooted to run simple Android apps, including PDF-specific apps like Repligo, etc. video here

vs.

Kindle Touch
-6 in screen
-supports only mobi
-a few non-intrusive ads
-only 3 GB storage

The only things I see the Kindle Touch having over the Nook Touch are:
-partnership with Overdrive to download books from public libraries, but that's extremely limited since publishers set the limit *edit just realized you can install the Overdrive app for Android to directly download ebooks to Nook.
-Send to Kindle support using Wifi email or Instapaper, which AFAIK Nook doesn't have
-an audio jack (but how much music can you fit on 4 GB anyways).

I tried a Nook in store and the only I didn't like was how slightly difficult it was to detect your hand gestures when highlighting something, that's one area if the Kindle Touch is better in I may consider it.

So are there any other features of the Kindle that make it a potentially better purchase? Thanks.

Blossom · 11-09-2011, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bosun120

So I was all for waiting for the Kindle Touch to come out to get one, but with today's Nook Simple Touch adding better features and dropping to $99, is there even a reason to wait for the Kindle Touch?

A quick comparison:

Nook Simple Touch
-6 in screen
-support epub
-no ads anywhere
-Expandable microSD up to 32 GB
-can be rooted to run simple Android apps, including PDF-specific apps like Repligo, etc. video here

vs.

Kindle Touch
-6 in screen
-supports only mobi
-a few non-intrusive ads
-only 3 GB storage

The only things I see the Kindle Touch having over the Nook Touch are:
-partnership with Overdrive to download books from public libraries, but that's extremely limited since publishers set the limit
-Send to Kindle support using Wifi email or Instapaper, which AFAIK Nook doesn't have
-an audio jack (but how much music can you fit on 4 GB anyways).

So are there any other features of the Kindle that make it a potentially better purchase? Thanks.

Kindle Library books have no restrictions. They are the same limits that the epub or PDF has. I don't know what you mean by publisher has set limits?

It all depends on what you want out of a reader. Where you buy your books and your reading habits.

To me the Ads are worth it. I don't think of them as Ads. I think of them as coupons and offers I can use. If you shop at Amazon alot it's well worth it!

I can say Kindle support is top notch.

You can't get better service. B&N is hit and miss I am told.

bosun120 · 11-09-2011, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

Kindle Library books have no restrictions. They are the same limits that the epub or PDF has. I don't know what you mean by publisher has set limits?

It all depends on what you want out of a reader. Where you buy your books and your reading habits.

To me the Ads are worth it. I don't think of them as Ads. I think of them as coupons and offers I can use. If you shop at Amazon alot it's well worth it!

I can say Kindle support is top notch.

You can't get better service. B&N is hit and miss I am told.

When I mean is that libraries will only have 1-2 copy of an ebook, which is ridiculous considering how little virtual space they take, so it must be the publishers who impose those limits.

IE. http://sdpl.lib.overdrive.com

I can definitely see the Kindle/Amazon having a stronger backend/store support, but specs-wise the Nook seems like the stronger deal, although I suppose I can use the Kindle Android app on the Nook. I'm torn between going hacker route (Nook/Android) or the Apple (less choice but more stable) route (Kindle).

Blossom · 11-09-2011, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bosun120

When I mean is that libraries will only have 1-2 copy of an ebook, which is ridiculous considering how little virtual space they take, so it must be the publishers who impose those limits.

IE. http://sdpl.lib.overdrive.com

I can definitely see the Kindle/Amazon having a stronger backend/store support, but specs-wise the Nook seems like the stronger deal, although I suppose I can use the Kindle Android app on the Nook. I'm torn between going hacker route (Nook/Android) or the Apple (less choice but more stable) route (Kindle).

Nope no limitations other then funding. FLOP has usually up to 5 copies of a book but small libraries can only buy what they can afford.

gweminence · 11-09-2011, 03:16 AM

Kindle touch has x-ray...something nook doesn't.

tubemonkey · 11-09-2011, 04:01 AM

Kindle Touch has an audio player - audiobooks, text-to-speech, music.

I plan on getting a Kindle Touch and a Nook Tablet.

Lack of an audio player is why I ruled out the Nook Touch.
Lack of a mSD card reader is why I ruled out the Kindle Fire.

It's the little things that can mean so much to some of us.

tubemonkey · 11-09-2011, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gweminence

Kindle touch has x-ray...something nook doesn't.

I'm definitely looking forward to that feature

Spoiler:

JoeD · 11-09-2011, 07:37 AM

One thing to consider with the kindle touch is the lack of physical buttons. As much as I enjoy using the touch screen on my iPad, I prefer not having to move my fingers/thumb when reading, the buttons on the side allow for that.

Lack of an audio player is going to be a personal preference. I had one on the hanlin, never used it, don't have one on the kindle 4 and doubt I'll miss it either. I use my mp3 player or iphone for music/audio books. Others prefer having it all in one.

I've not used the nook, so can't weigh in on kindle vs nook beyond saying that had the kindle touch had physical buttons in addition to the touch screen, I'd have waited and bought one. I really like the ease of getting books onto the kindle via amazon purchases or free email to my kindle from other sites.

mewmartigan · 11-09-2011, 07:40 AM

In the end, it really comes down to the ecosystem you want to buy into. B&N or Amazon? Me, I'll take Amazon. And I like the Kindle design better...tried a Nook Simple Touch at Best Buy and didn't really like the heft or the hard-to-press page turn buttons.
Plus I am already well into the Amazon ecosystem

I know epub support is a huge deal for some people but I just don't get it. I'm perfectly happy with mobi format. I've never been in the middle of reading a book and thought "damn, i wish you were epub so I could buy you for the same price from store A instead of store B!!"
I'm perfectly happy to get my books from Amazon (thanks to Apple and Agency pricing there isn't really comparison shoppping anyway) and Baen.

I will be interested in the comparisons between the new Nook firmware update and the Kindle Touch. Amazon also advertises that they use a custom font and formatting to make text look crisper so who knows.

Rizla · 11-09-2011, 08:39 PM

Nook Touch has better hardware.
1) The Nook has page turn buttons! I can't believe Amazon removed the buttons. AFAIC That's a showstopper.
2) Android OS. You can have a lot of fun with this.

Kindle has the better purchasing environment.

Which is most important to you?

RainingLemur · 11-09-2011, 10:35 PM

If it came down to those two, I'd probably just get the Nook Simple Touch. But, I think it's ultimately up to you and which store you prefer to shop at.

pidgeon92 · 11-09-2011, 10:41 PM

I don't think two weeks is much of a wait.

That said, I've had both a nook and a few Kindles, and I really prefer the Kindles.

Blossom · 11-09-2011, 10:44 PM

It's great that prices are so down now. You could get the Kindle NT ($79) and Nook Touch ($99) and not break the bank.

One is great for traveling the other could be an at home reader. I never saw myself as someone owning 2 readers and now soon I will be adding #3 to my list of devices.

MickeyMark · 11-09-2011, 10:47 PM

I assume you're talking about traveling with the Kindle NT. What, IYO, makes it a better travel reader than the Kindle Touch or Nook Simple Touch?

Blossom · 11-09-2011, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyMark

I assume you're talking about traveling with the Kindle NT. What, IYO, makes it a better travel reader than the Kindle Touch or Nook Simple Touch?

Yep

It's like a pocket reader with a 6" screen. I use to own a Pocket Pro which was 5" this isn't too much but bigger and weighs the same. You can put this in your little purse. It's tiny so it's great for traveling. It's cheaper than the KT so that's what makes it better for traveling if someone steals it or you leave it you're not out too much just don't buy an expensive case for it.

11-09-2011, 12:31 AM	#1
bosun120 Member Retired Posts: 23 Karma: 40 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Android	Is it worth it to wait for the Kindle Touch? So I was all for waiting for the Kindle Touch to come out to get one, but with today's Nook Simple Touch adding better features and dropping to $99, is there even a reason to wait for the Kindle Touch? A quick comparison: Nook Simple Touch -6 in screen -support epub -no ads anywhere -Expandable microSD up to 32 GB -can be rooted to run simple Android apps, including PDF-specific apps like Repligo, etc. video here vs. Kindle Touch -6 in screen -supports only mobi -a few non-intrusive ads -only 3 GB storage The only things I see the Kindle Touch having over the Nook Touch are: -partnership with Overdrive to download books from public libraries, but that's extremely limited since publishers set the limit edit just realized you can install the Overdrive app for Android to directly download ebooks to Nook. -Send to Kindle support using Wifi email or Instapaper, which AFAIK Nook doesn't have -an audio jack (but how much music can you fit on 4 GB anyways). I tried a Nook in store and the only I didn't like was how slightly difficult it was to detect your hand gestures when highlighting something, that's one area if the Kindle Touch is better in I may consider it. So are there any other features of the Kindle that make it a potentially better purchase? Thanks. Last edited by bosun120; 11-09-2011 at 01:18 AM.*

11-09-2011, 04:01 AM	#6
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,746 Karma: 158575914 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Kindle Touch has an audio player - audiobooks, text-to-speech, music. I plan on getting a Kindle Touch and a Nook Tablet. Lack of an audio player is why I ruled out the Nook Touch. Lack of a mSD card reader is why I ruled out the Kindle Fire. It's the little things that can mean so much to some of us.

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gweminence Fat Guy Posts: 408 Karma: 24165 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage	Kindle touch has x-ray...something nook doesn't.

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JoeD Guru Posts: 895 Karma: 4383958 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: na	One thing to consider with the kindle touch is the lack of physical buttons. As much as I enjoy using the touch screen on my iPad, I prefer not having to move my fingers/thumb when reading, the buttons on the side allow for that. Lack of an audio player is going to be a personal preference. I had one on the hanlin, never used it, don't have one on the kindle 4 and doubt I'll miss it either. I use my mp3 player or iphone for music/audio books. Others prefer having it all in one. I've not used the nook, so can't weigh in on kindle vs nook beyond saying that had the kindle touch had physical buttons in addition to the touch screen, I'd have waited and bought one. I really like the ease of getting books onto the kindle via amazon purchases or free email to my kindle from other sites.

11-09-2011, 07:40 AM	#9
mewmartigan Guru Posts: 852 Karma: 8242060 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Kindle Oasis (2019)	In the end, it really comes down to the ecosystem you want to buy into. B&N or Amazon? Me, I'll take Amazon. And I like the Kindle design better...tried a Nook Simple Touch at Best Buy and didn't really like the heft or the hard-to-press page turn buttons. Plus I am already well into the Amazon ecosystem I know epub support is a huge deal for some people but I just don't get it. I'm perfectly happy with mobi format. I've never been in the middle of reading a book and thought "damn, i wish you were epub so I could buy you for the same price from store A instead of store B!!" I'm perfectly happy to get my books from Amazon (thanks to Apple and Agency pricing there isn't really comparison shoppping anyway) and Baen. I will be interested in the comparisons between the new Nook firmware update and the Kindle Touch. Amazon also advertises that they use a custom font and formatting to make text look crisper so who knows.

11-09-2011, 08:39 PM	#10
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	Nook Touch has better hardware. 1) The Nook has page turn buttons! I can't believe Amazon removed the buttons. AFAIC That's a showstopper. 2) Android OS. You can have a lot of fun with this. Kindle has the better purchasing environment. Which is most important to you?

11-09-2011, 10:35 PM	#11
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	If it came down to those two, I'd probably just get the Nook Simple Touch. But, I think it's ultimately up to you and which store you prefer to shop at.

11-09-2011, 10:41 PM	#12
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	I don't think two weeks is much of a wait. That said, I've had both a nook and a few Kindles, and I really prefer the Kindles.

11-09-2011, 10:44 PM	#13
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	It's great that prices are so down now. You could get the Kindle NT ($79) and Nook Touch ($99) and not break the bank. One is great for traveling the other could be an at home reader. I never saw myself as someone owning 2 readers and now soon I will be adding #3 to my list of devices.

11-09-2011, 10:47 PM	#14
MickeyMark Learning to read... Posts: 118 Karma: 36432 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: K3-3G, KDXG	I assume you're talking about traveling with the Kindle NT. What, IYO, makes it a better travel reader than the Kindle Touch or Nook Simple Touch?

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