Archive Kindle vs Nook - Ohio Chatter

Ytowngirlinfla

Posts: 2,295

Dec 18, 2010 2:50pm

So I need help deciding on which one to get. I've played with both and both have pros/cons for me. I'm not looking at the Nook color, tho they are nice. Anyone have a nook and can give me some opinions? I like the kindle but I think the buttons seem outdated and I don't like that I'd have to convert epub books I have to .mobi.

LJ

Posts: 16,351

Dec 18, 2010 2:58pm

I know you said you aren't looking at the Nook Color, but it really is the absolute best. You can root it and make it into a tablet computer and then put the Kindle software on it as well, therefore getting 3 units in one, a Nook, a Kindle and an Android Tablet, all for $249

Ytowngirlinfla

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Dec 18, 2010 3:02pm

LJ it is an option. I mean for 100 more the color is amazing. I also like the fact that you can go into any BN store for help, free stuff and tech support.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Dec 18, 2010 4:07pm

e-ink >>>>>> LCD for reading books.

We have the new kindle and it is outstanding. I highly recommend it.

wes_mantooth

Posts: 17,977

Dec 18, 2010 4:16pm

justincredible;605240 wrote:e-ink >>>>>> LCD for reading books.

We have the new kindle and it is outstanding. I highly recommend it.

I have been researching because my kids bday is coming up. Anyhow, the only downside to e ink is that you can't read in the dark. I think I am going with a kindle even though I am disappointed about no support for epub

imex99

Posts: 4,927

Dec 18, 2010 4:19pm

Nook color because of this:

http://www.gadgetvenue.com/nook-android-22-update-release-date-january-2011-12142017/

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Ytowngirlinfla

Posts: 2,295

Dec 18, 2010 4:21pm

wes_mantooth;605252 wrote:I have been researching because my kids bday is coming up. Anyhow, the only downside to e ink is that you can't read in the dark. I think I am going with a kindle even though I am disappointed about no support for epub

That's the only real thing that's keeping me from the kindle and the stupid buttons, but I also think the touch screen on the Nook 1.5 is kinda generic. I know I can format all the books I have using calibre, that's just a PITA tho.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Dec 18, 2010 4:33pm

The Amazon brand kindle case with the built in light is pretty sweet. Now you can read it in the dark. Boom.

wes_mantooth

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Dec 18, 2010 4:40pm

Also I am probably just being cheap but I am going without the 3g....i dont see it as necessary. Bang.

jordo212000

Posts: 10,664

Dec 18, 2010 4:44pm

I am getting a nook color for Xmas. I'm not going to lie, I'm pretty pumped about it getting the android market

imex99

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Dec 18, 2010 5:21pm

jordo212000;605277 wrote:I am getting a nook color for Xmas. I'm not going to lie, I'm pretty pumped about it getting the android market

You should be.... Let me know if you can download the kindle app or if they block it.

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wes_mantooth

Posts: 17,977

Dec 18, 2010 5:23pm

imex99;605323 wrote:You should be.... Let me know if you can download the kindle app or if they block it.

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Isn't one of their selling points that it is "open source"?....I would think that blocking the kindle app would go against everything that the NOOK is about. Is it possible that Amazon would make the app unavailable though?

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Dec 18, 2010 5:24pm

wes_mantooth;605274 wrote:Also I am probably just being cheap but I am going without the 3g....i dont see it as necessary. Bang.

We didn't get 3g either.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Dec 18, 2010 5:25pm

wes_mantooth;605326 wrote:Is it possible that Amazon would make the app unavailable though?

Why would they? They would still be able to sell books to people using the nook.

wes_mantooth

Posts: 17,977

Dec 18, 2010 5:26pm

Yeah, that is kinda what I am thinking too. It reminds me of these video game systems...they make their money off the software and barely break even on the hardware.

V

vikingcaptain82

Posts: 210

Dec 18, 2010 5:33pm

Sprint has a tablet coming out in 2011 on the 4g market:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/09/sprint-4g-tablet-coming-2011/

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Dec 18, 2010 5:35pm

vikingcaptin82;605343 wrote:Sprint has a tablet coming out in 2011 on the 4g market:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/09/sprint-4g-tablet-coming-2011/

That is an ipad competitor so it wouldn't fall in the same class as the other ebook readers.

Ytowngirlinfla

Posts: 2,295

Dec 18, 2010 5:43pm

Anyone know for a fact that you can put torrent ebooks, epub or mobi on the kindle or nook without any problems?

justincredible

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Dec 18, 2010 5:44pm

Ytowngirlinfla;605354 wrote:Anyone know for a fact that you can put torrent ebooks, epub or mobi on the kindle or nook without any problems?

Yes, I know this for a fact. For the kindle, at least.

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vikingcaptain82

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Dec 18, 2010 5:46pm

justincredible;605348 wrote:That is an ipad competitor so it wouldn't fall in the same class as the other ebook readers.

Oh, I'm sorry. I thought they all did the same thing. I'm not very hip on the technologies of you young people yet. But, I am trying. Sorry to interrupt, carry on.

justincredible

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Dec 18, 2010 5:49pm

vikingcaptin82;605363 wrote:Oh, I'm sorry. I thought they all did the same thing. I'm not very hip on the technologies of you young people yet. But, I am trying. Sorry to interrupt, carry on.

Haha, no worries. The tablet you listed will do everything that the nook color can do but is more powerful than the nook. The e-ink ereaders are a completely different class of gadget. They are basically just for reading and playing simple games. The kindle (not sure about the e-ink nook) does allow for basic web browsing.

Ytowngirlinfla

Posts: 2,295

Dec 18, 2010 6:05pm

justincredible;605367 wrote:Haha, no worries. The tablet you listed will do everything that the nook color can do but is more powerful than the nook. The e-ink ereaders are a completely different class of gadget. They are basically just for reading and playing simple games. The kindle (not sure about the e-ink nook) does allow for basic web browsing.

As much as I like the Nook Color I'm just not sure why anyone would consider it anything other than a ebook reader. I mean when the Android 2.2 comes out you going to play games on it? I doubt it's fast like a tablet. At least I don't know any better.

LJ

Posts: 16,351

Dec 18, 2010 6:23pm

Ytowngirlinfla;605389 wrote:As much as I like the Nook Color I'm just not sure why anyone would consider it anything other than a ebook reader. I mean when the Android 2.2 comes out you going to play games on it? I doubt it's fast like a tablet. At least I don't know any better.

You can root it and use programs like Microsoft office read pdfs etc

jordo212000

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Dec 18, 2010 7:35pm

You can root it and use programs like Microsoft office read pdfs etc

I wonder how easy it is to do that?

wes_mantooth

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Dec 18, 2010 8:35pm

jordo212000;605468 wrote:I wonder how easy it is to do that?

I am sure that if you go to android central, there is a step by step on how to do it.