Can't decide on new ereader

Sea_CC · 07-15-2015, 01:56 AM

I can't decide on which ereader//tablet to get
I want a basic ereader with audio, but the current gen kindle and nook ereaders don't have audio for some reason.
My next choice would be a galaxy tab nook (preferably) or an Ipad. I don't want a Fire, I had one and really don't like it.
I don't want all the additional stuff of a tablet, but I also don't want an ereader if it doesn't have audio. the Nook is the most appealing to me but I'm having a hard time definitively deciding.
I also need something that would be possible to convert all my Kindle and Audible books onto. I think I can do it for the GlowLight and Galaxy Tab but I'm not sure if I can convert it to ipad, if not that's out...
Help would be appreciated

meeera · 07-15-2015, 07:02 AM

Do you want the audio for text-to-speech, or just because you don't have a smartphone or pocket audio player to use?

susan_cassidy · 07-15-2015, 01:35 PM

The iPad can run the Kindle app, so no conversion necessary. Just install it, and register to the same account you've been using.

You can also install the Audible app for your audio books.

Sea_CC · 07-15-2015, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by meeera

Do you want the audio for text-to-speech, or just because you don't have a smartphone or pocket audio player to use?

I would like to simultaneously listen to my audiobooks and read along. I could just use my smartphone for audiobooks but I prefer to keep them all in one place

Phogg · 07-15-2015, 11:51 PM

Some of the Onyx models have audio.

cgsmom · 07-16-2015, 08:12 AM

If you want to sync between your Kindle books and Audible books, I think you have to have a Kindle Fire. That is the only thing I know of that will do that.

Poodlemom1 · 07-16-2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cgsmom

If you want to sync between your Kindle books and Audible books, I think you have to have a Kindle Fire. That is the only thing I know of that will do that.

Kindle app syncs with the Audible app on iOS.

Sea_CC · 07-16-2015, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Phogg

Some of the Onyx models have audio.

I've never heard of Onyx. Is it any good?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgsmom

If you want to sync between your Kindle books and Audible books, I think you have to have a Kindle Fire. That is the only thing I know of that will do that.

If by sync you mean the words in the kindle book are highlighted as the narrator says them on the Audible book, yes I'd need a Kindle Fire to do that.
I'm fine without them being synced, I just want to be able to play both of them at the same time on the same device. I've found many tablets that could do the trick, I'm having a hard time deciding though.
My first choice right now would be a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook, then an Ipad, then a Nexus 7. I just really can't decide.

I had a Fire HD 2 and really didn't like it. I just want a simple ereader - not tablet - with audio capability but since I havent found anything like that, I'm very wary on the kind of tablet I get since my first and only tablet I didn't really like.

teija · 07-16-2015, 06:37 PM

Or you could try and find a good deal on a used Sony PRS-650 or the slightly newer Sony T1. They are both eInk devices with audio capability.

NickyWithNook · 07-16-2015, 08:24 PM

I have the Kindle app on my Galaxy tab nook. The nook has google play. It's a really good e-reader. It's my favorite currently. (Husband is now using the Kindle Fire.) I still like Amazon better as far as a shop, but I love that Galaxy Nook.

I have no idea about audible though.

AnemicOak · 07-16-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by teija

Or you could try and find a good deal on a used Sony PRS-650 or the slightly newer Sony T1. They are both eInk devices with audio capability.

Audio as in MP3, but not Audible IIRC. The OP would have to convert their books to MP3 first.

If we're talking older models a Kindle Touch or Kindle Keyboard would offer both MP3 and Audible support (plus TTS). Both should be available used fairly cheap.

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Originally Posted by NickyWithNook

I have the Kindle app on my Galaxy tab nook. The nook has google play. It's a really good e-reader. It's my favorite currently. (Husband is now using the Kindle Fire.) I still like Amazon better as far as a shop, but I love that Galaxy Nook.

I have no idea about audible though.

There is an Audible app in the Google Play store.

cgsmom · 07-17-2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Poodlemom1

Kindle app syncs with the Audible app on iOS.

Thanks, I did not know that. I just recently switched from Nook HD+ to my first iPad. I don't use Audible now but I might in the future.

teija · 07-17-2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Audio as in MP3, but not Audible IIRC. The OP would have to convert their books to MP3 first.

Ah, thank you! I confess I know very little about audio books as I have never tried using one. Good to know about the older Kindles and audiobooks as well. I am keeping my eyes peeled for a gently used Kindle to try, so it's good to know there's a bit of a "bonus" to those older ones.

07-15-2015, 01:56 AM	#1
Sea_CC Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2015 Device: none	Can't decide on new ereader I can't decide on which ereader//tablet to get I want a basic ereader with audio, but the current gen kindle and nook ereaders don't have audio for some reason. My next choice would be a galaxy tab nook (preferably) or an Ipad. I don't want a Fire, I had one and really don't like it. I don't want all the additional stuff of a tablet, but I also don't want an ereader if it doesn't have audio. the Nook is the most appealing to me but I'm having a hard time definitively deciding. I also need something that would be possible to convert all my Kindle and Audible books onto. I think I can do it for the GlowLight and Galaxy Tab but I'm not sure if I can convert it to ipad, if not that's out... Help would be appreciated Last edited by Sea_CC; 07-15-2015 at 01:58 AM.

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07-15-2015, 07:02 AM	#2
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,815 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	Do you want the audio for text-to-speech, or just because you don't have a smartphone or pocket audio player to use?

07-15-2015, 01:35 PM	#3
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	The iPad can run the Kindle app, so no conversion necessary. Just install it, and register to the same account you've been using. You can also install the Audible app for your audio books.

07-15-2015, 11:51 PM	#5
Phogg PHD in Horribleness Posts: 2,320 Karma: 23599604 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the ironbound section, near avenue L Device: Just a whole bunch. I guess I am a collector now.	Some of the Onyx models have audio.

07-16-2015, 08:12 AM	#6
cgsmom Addict Posts: 336 Karma: 3797667 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Device: Kindle Colorsoft, Nook GL4+, Nook GL4, Kindle Oasis 3, iPhone 14	If you want to sync between your Kindle books and Audible books, I think you have to have a Kindle Fire. That is the only thing I know of that will do that.

07-16-2015, 06:37 PM	#9
teija Gadget fiend Posts: 354 Karma: 2111100 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Vancouver, Canada Device: Kobo Clara HD, Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite 2021, Sony PRS-350	Or you could try and find a good deal on a used Sony PRS-650 or the slightly newer Sony T1. They are both eInk devices with audio capability.

07-16-2015, 08:24 PM	#10
NickyWithNook Guru Posts: 750 Karma: 3942770 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: American living in Australia Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Kindle Fire, Kindle Pwhite (Don't use Nook anymore)	I have the Kindle app on my Galaxy tab nook. The nook has google play. It's a really good e-reader. It's my favorite currently. (Husband is now using the Kindle Fire.) I still like Amazon better as far as a shop, but I love that Galaxy Nook. I have no idea about audible though.

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