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Post by josef13 on Oct 22, 2009 22:42:09 GMT -5
So, I have been holding out on buying an e-book reader. Don't get me wrong, I buy e-books I just read them on my laptop. I've looked at readers by the smaller competitors, or the two big competitors (Amazon and Sony), and I like them but none of them really stand out to me yet. I love the bells and whistles of the 'Kindle' but am really not a fan of the PDF support or the various issues Amazon is having. As for Sony I love the ideas, but hate the navigation of the models I have gotten to play with. So now there is the 'Nook' by Barnes and Noble, and after looking at it online I can say the only draw back I can see for it is the lack of a web-browser (well, and the fact that I hate the way BN always screws up my e-book orders ). So here's my question to everyone who has, or is interested in e-book readers, what are the things you like and dislike about the 'Nook'? Because I am in need assistance in making an informed decision, and am wary of prototype-like products. Link: www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp
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Post by hng on Oct 23, 2009 7:26:32 GMT -5
in looking up the comparisons I found that you can still look "Browse & shop for eBooks wirelessly" with the "nook" what kind of web-browser were you looking for?
Seems to me that the Nook is better than the Kindle 2, just by reading the comparisons, but I've never had either. I have sony eReader, and its alright, but I miss the feel of a real book in my hands.
One thing I did notice about the Nook is that just like the eReader you can't type notes. Or at least there isn't a key board on it, like there is on the Kindle.
Sorry I can't be more help, but maybe Ivy can give some insight since she has a Kindle.
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Post by josef13 on Oct 23, 2009 8:08:58 GMT -5
in looking up the comparisons I found that you can still look "Browse & shop for eBooks wirelessly" with the "nook" what kind of web-browser were you looking for? If I read it correctly, I believe the 'Kindle' is testing out a web-browser for regular internet access, so I am interested in that concept as well. However, the BN president hinted in an interview that this could be possible in the future of the device. But this brings out the question do I wait a year or more to buy the next gen. device? Link: www.theregister.co.uk/2009/10/21/barnes_and_noble_nook_open_hint/Seems to me that the Nook is better than the Kindle 2, just by reading the comparisons, but I've never had either. I have sony eReader, and its alright, but I miss the feel of a real book in my hands. I can completely understand, I don't think I could ever give up regular books, where as I would give up e-books easily. I love my books, I just really need more space for them and I have enough on my computer to merit owning an e-reader. One thing I did notice about the Nook is that just like the eReader you can't type notes. Or at least there isn't a key board on it, like there is on the Kindle. I'm not sure about typing notes, but the 'Nook' does have a keyboard feature in the small color touch-screen on the bottom. Thanks for the thoughts hng~!
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