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I don't see a need for a tablet because my laptop is better in most situations but I would like an ereader. Wouldn't take long to save money on books and I may read a bit more if I had one.
So the Nook and the Kindle look very similar. Which one should I get? The new kindle looks like it is pretty good and a bit cheaper then the current Nook. I kind of hate doing business with Amazon so I wouldn't mind the Nook.
I also looked into the color versions but it seems like you just get a color screen and a high cost.
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2011-10-13, 09:25 AM #1Pandaren Monk
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Looking into buying an Ereader.
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2011-10-13, 12:03 PM #2Blademaster
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also the battery life on the colour versions might be much less. Getting 2.5 months on my 'keyboard kindle' (as they are now called). Can't offer any advice on kindle vs nook (kindle was a gift) but I'm very happy with the reading experience.
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2011-10-13, 12:12 PM #3Titan
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Get a Kindle, you'll be happy.
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2011-10-13, 12:32 PM #4The Patient
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Kindle 4 with ads starts at 79$ wich is really cheap. If you just want to read books - grab that and be happy. Otherwise Nook Touch is a solid buy, more features and Android wich can be hacked to enable standart apps, if you like to play with hardware.
P.s. Nook color has a TFT display so it's not a "e-reader".
Personally for reading books i would go for Kindle 4, it is lighter and more compact, wich matters on the go. Also page buttons seems to be a lot better on Kindle than on Nook, and for e-reader it is very important. ofcourse Nook has a touchscreen so you can just tap on it, but i considering how fragile e-ink screens are, i would prefer to not touch it at all.Last edited by anb; 2011-10-13 at 12:41 PM.
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2011-10-13, 12:39 PM #5Pandaren Monk
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My sister has a Kindle and uses it enough I think for school and such; looks cool. The Kindle Fire isn't much more, I'd go that route if you have the cash.
Note: No one else read this as "Looking into buying an Eredar"? @_@...
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2011-10-13, 12:43 PM #6The Patient
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Again, kindle fire is not a e-reader, same as Nook color it is a tablet without e-ink display.
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2011-10-13, 03:28 PM #7Pandaren Monk
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That is actually why I didn't really want one. I could just read ebooks on my mac but the bright color screen is hard on the eyes. Everyone seems happy with e-ink displays.
Originally Posted by anb
Probably going to go with a kindle, just have to wait a bit for the new ones to be released.
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2011-10-13, 04:27 PM #8The Insane
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So you limit the definition of "eReader" to "tablets with e-ink displays". Your loss. Originally Posted by anb
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2011-10-13, 05:42 PM #9Legendary!
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don't go with a color screen, it's the same as a tablet / PC and will be tiring to read off of. e-ink (black/white) is the only way to go if you want a true ereader
being said, i have no recommendation as to nook v kindle"I'm glad you play better than you read/post on forums." -Ninety
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2011-10-13, 05:46 PM #10Titan
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To add to this, you don't want to get an "e-reader" that has more functionality other than reading (and built in dictionaries). Other stuff will just distract you, an E-Reader is for reading, not checking your email. Originally Posted by llDemonll
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2011-10-13, 06:36 PM #11Stood in the Fire
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When I first saw the thread title I thought it said "Looking into buying an Eredar". I wanted to know where you were going to purchase one!
On topic, I have a kindle, even though I hardly ever use it. The black and white screen makes reading very easy on the eyes. If you're on your computer a lot I would recommend the black / white as it gets tiring looking at a computer screen all day long and then going home to read more on what would essentially be a computer screen.
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2011-10-13, 06:40 PM #12Deleted
Read that as Eredar. I lol'd.
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2011-10-13, 08:13 PM #13The Patient
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yes i do and there is nothing wrong about it. On the other hand going by your logic my android smartphone is "e-reader" because i can read stuff on it.So you limit the definition of "eReader" to "tablets with e-ink displays". Your loss.
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2011-10-13, 08:20 PM #14The Insane
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Yes. That is one of its functions. In fact you will find B&N and Amazon clients for it in the app market. Are you saying you cant read stuff on it? Originally Posted by anb
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2011-10-13, 08:28 PM #15Stood in the Fire
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I'm not leaning towards one side or the other here, but... To classify a cell phone as an e-reader, even an evo with one of the larger cell phone screens, is pretty wack. Seeing as how you get 4 or so inches of screen with incredibly tiny text comparatively it is just not an option. Can you read stuff on it? Sure. Is it smart and good for your eyes? Probably not. Originally Posted by Kujako
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2011-10-13, 09:17 PM #16The Insane
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Not saying its a GOOD eReader, but it is one none the less. Saying that the Kindle Fire isn't an eReader because its not eInk based is just silly. Its a preference, not a definition. Originally Posted by 0ptimo
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2011-10-13, 10:21 PM #17High Overlord
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You like to argue semantics...we get it. Originally Posted by Kujako
OT: If they ever offer a waterproof/underwater version of the e-readers I would be interested for poolside/bathtub/etc reading.
Edit: I understand there are cases but they look like glorified trashbags - I'm talking a single unit that is waterproofLast edited by Latitude; 2011-10-13 at 10:23 PM.
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2011-10-13, 10:36 PM #18The Insane
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Saying that the Kindle Fire is an eReader despite it being color is not semantics. Saying that it isn't because in your limited view only devices using eInk and of a specific size are eReaders is semantics. Originally Posted by Latitude
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2011-10-14, 01:51 PM #19Blademaster
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I've had the second generation Kindle for 2 years now. I am always interested in looking at my friends eReaders to see how they compare and I really think the Kindle is better.
I never have to hook it up to my computer to download books. I can delete books from the device, and Amazon saves them in my Kindle account if I want to put them back on my Kindle to reread. There are loads of free books, or books for cheap. New books that come out, that you can only get in Hardback, are half price on the Kindle. Some libraries are starting a Kindle borrow program. You can share your books with other friends that have Kindles, but I have yet to do that.
Kindles are so much cheaper now!! I wouldn't even mind having the one with the advertisements because the ads only show up on the hibernate screen and never interfere with your reading.
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