Classic PDF on nook wifi vs. kindle 3

[LoganK]

Originally Posted by RedNara

Lol... So Kindle is better for PDF viewing. Thanks so much!

The small-stepping on the Kindle sounds nice and it has the advantage of landscape view. For PDF, the Kindle is better than the nook, but neither are particularly good.

Originally Posted by RedNara

Btw is the Kindle 3g worth that extra $50? Can you surf the web on that as well?

Yes, you can, from anywhere in the world. (At least for now, but Amazon hasn't hinted that they will be cutting off that service anytime soon.)

Originally Posted by RedNara

Also, is there a way to easily convert PDF to like epub or w/e format kindle handles? So that it will actually be a more pleasant experience? Also the PDF I'm talking about are like charts and stuff.

No. You can try Calibre (even without owning a Kindle; it has a built-in viewer), but you will not be completely happy with the results.

Originally Posted by RedNara

Plus is there an easy way to convert epub to the kindle format?

Most books have DRM wrapped around them which adds an additional hurdle to conversion. Unless you are at least moderately-skilled with computers, it will be gigantic headache.

Originally Posted by RedNara

And also when converting these stuff, does it somehow actually mess up the file in anyways?

The original file? No.

Originally Posted by RedNara

Also the Pearl display is better than the one on the Nook right? And Kindle has faster scrolling as well?

The Kindle had a reasonable advantage until the last software update. You would be hard-pressed to see a difference between the two devices in text quality or page-turn speed.

Originally Posted by RedNara

If this is all true why would someone want the Nook over the Kindle? Other than the fact it supports epub? Also can't you just convert epub to the kindle format easily?

They are fairly evenly matched, to be honest. The free worldwide 3G web browsing and smaller device size do lend an edge to the Kindle.

The big advantages of the nook are the multiple included fonts (and better support for your own fonts in your own content), the local B&N fostered community, and the replaceable battery.

[charonme]

Originally Posted by tbeltrans

Yes, both the Kindle 3 and the DX can scroll in very small steps. It is a combination keypress SHIFT+ one of the 4 direction buttons on the 5 way

uh-oh this doesn't work on mine

[skydive]

get a Pocketbook 902, it handles PDF beter than nook and kindle.