Classic Nook or kindle?

[PaulGuy]

The ability to borrow library books if you have them near you is a real issue to consider. The "open" e-pub which Kindle competitors crow about is a non issue. New issue books in e-pub are drm'd just like the Kindle books are. The books that are "open" e-pub format are almost always available in kindle friendly formats or are easily converted with Calibre and others. I've had Kindle, Sony, and nook and like the Kindle best. Amazon is not an evil big brother you'll be tied to. Amazon actually has the easiest, most seamless interface, the biggest selection, best prices and best customer service. I've had the others I know of what I speak. You can also read your Kindle books on many different devices, iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac. But the library thing, no, not on a Kindle. Not yet that is.

[Musicman]

Originally Posted by PaulGuy

The ability to borrow library books if you have them near you is a real issue to consider. The "open" e-pub which Kindle competitors crow about is a non issue. New issue books in e-pub are drm'd just like the Kindle books are. The books that are "open" e-pub format are almost always available in kindle friendly formats or are easily converted with Calibre and others. I've had Kindle, Sony, and nook and like the Kindle best. Amazon is not an evil big brother you'll be tied to. Amazon actually has the easiest, most seamless interface, the biggest selection, best prices and best customer service. I've had the others I know of what I speak. You can also read your Kindle books on many different devices, iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac. But the library thing, no, not on a Kindle. Not yet that is.

I agree that the ability to borrow library books is a major consideration in deciding which E-Book Reader to buy. I am not sure what you mean by If you Have them near - Proximity is not a factor since all transactions are done online - If your local library does not have e-books, then look into other libraries in your State (you may be eligilble for a free card).

The nook interface is easy, seamless and if you have a B&N Store nearby you can drop in a read any book for an hour (you can come back the next day and continue reading that same book). There is no device limit on your B&N account, so you never have an activition issue with too many devices with B&N DRM's books.

[PaulGuy]

Originally Posted by Musicman

I agree that the ability to borrow library books is a major consideration in deciding which E-Book Reader to buy. I am not sure what you mean by If you Have them near - Proximity is not a factor since all transactions are done online

You're right, some states only allow local access but there have been libraries offering non-resident cards usually for a price (which is fair). I stand corrected.

[lionel47]

Originally Posted by PaulGuy

You're right, some states only allow local access but there have been libraries offering non-resident cards usually for a price (which is fair). I stand corrected.

Do you know which libraries offer non-local lending? In fact, that might be a good idea for a sticky thread.

[Rich_D]

Originally Posted by lionel47

Do you know which libraries offer non-local lending? In fact, that might be a good idea for a sticky thread.

There is a wiki page listing them, but try the Philadelphia Free Library.

https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/EBook_Lending_Libraries