Best electronic Reader?
Best electronic Reader?
I have an iPad (original) but was thinking perhaps a kindle or nook would be better for reading outside or on my commute where there is often glare. Any thoughts on what the best device for newspapers and books is?
Re: Best electronic Reader?
Kindle, especially at the new lower prices.
For best sellers and old classics, I use a Nook. I went with a Nook because our local library offers a small selection of books to checkout from Overdrive.
Overdrive uses Adobe Digital Editions DRM which the Nook legally supports.
Also if you live close to a Barnes and Noble store, they offer a one hour free use of their Nook digital books.
Overdrive uses Adobe Digital Editions DRM which the Nook legally supports.
Also if you live close to a Barnes and Noble store, they offer a one hour free use of their Nook digital books.
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I LOVE my Kindle WiFi.
If I had to rebuy, I would go with the Kindle 3G + Special Offers. Same price as WiFi and from what I have seen the offers are actually quite good (most are for Amazon products).
Also, make sure you get a lighted case for it if you ever read in low-light areas (the Amazon one that is powered by the Kindle is nice).
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If I had to rebuy, I would go with the Kindle 3G + Special Offers. Same price as WiFi and from what I have seen the offers are actually quite good (most are for Amazon products).
Also, make sure you get a lighted case for it if you ever read in low-light areas (the Amazon one that is powered by the Kindle is nice).
Jamie
Hmm, good to know. The lack of library lending support has kept me from even considering a Kindle thus far. I know the Nook has it, but I haven't wanted an e-reader enough to plunk down the money.Bob B wrote:You may want to wait a little while. New Kindles are expected this month or next. Will probably have a touch screen version like the Nook. Kindles will support library lending later this year.
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The Best Buy in the John Hancock building in Chicago has for sale the Kindle, Nook, and Sony e-reader which makes it easy to do a side-by-side comparison. Not sure if all Best Buys stock all 3 products, but you might want to check this out.
Having owned both iPad versions as well as a Kindle 2, I can attest to the benefits of using the Kindle for reading. The iPad is great, but the Kindle really is made for reading in terms of form factor, comfort, etc.
I should add, however, that the Kindle, in my opinion, is tragically flawed as a newspaper and magazine reader, particularly compared to the iPad.
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Having owned both iPad versions as well as a Kindle 2, I can attest to the benefits of using the Kindle for reading. The iPad is great, but the Kindle really is made for reading in terms of form factor, comfort, etc.
I should add, however, that the Kindle, in my opinion, is tragically flawed as a newspaper and magazine reader, particularly compared to the iPad.
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I bought the original Kindle - there weren't many options then - and have been using it ever since for books, magazines, and newspapers.
It is light, easy to read, and comfortable for me, to the point that i prefer it to an actual book.
The magazines i subscribe to are Economist, Atlantic, and New Yorker,and they are fine for me on the Kindle since they are mostly text. I'll buy an individual newspaper once in a while in a pinch.
One thing that has annoyed me lately is the increasing cost of Kindle books - they used to be under $10, but now those are rare. The latest David McCullough book is priced higher than the hardcover on Amazon.
I'm looking forward to the library option.
Haven't tried the Nook. I have a recently purchased wifi iPad that i use for websites and newspapers, but I so far prefer the Kindle for books.
It is light, easy to read, and comfortable for me, to the point that i prefer it to an actual book.
The magazines i subscribe to are Economist, Atlantic, and New Yorker,and they are fine for me on the Kindle since they are mostly text. I'll buy an individual newspaper once in a while in a pinch.
One thing that has annoyed me lately is the increasing cost of Kindle books - they used to be under $10, but now those are rare. The latest David McCullough book is priced higher than the hardcover on Amazon.
I'm looking forward to the library option.
Haven't tried the Nook. I have a recently purchased wifi iPad that i use for websites and newspapers, but I so far prefer the Kindle for books.
Kindle's patented screen display and its battery life absolutely kills the competition. do a quick search and you will see. Kindle's battery life can go 1 month. The 'ink' uses power when you turn the page, not to display hence the long life.
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I agree. If equipped with 3G, to maximize battery life turn off the 3G when not needed.harrychan wrote:Kindle's patented screen display and its battery life absolutely kills the competition. do a quick search and you will see. Kindle's battery life can go 1 month. The 'ink' uses power when you turn the page, not to display hence the long life.
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With all due respect, I think you're asking the wrong question. I have this conversation with people all the time. They get all caught up in which device to buy. The devices are transitory. Here today, obsolete tomorrow. Color versus B&W, buttons versus touch screen. The best device today will be outdated tomorrow.
The questions you should be asking, in my opinion, start with "which service will allow me to best manage my growing library over time". Which service has staying power. You should consider a) purchase price, b) ability to share (lending and ability to read the book on different devices), c) ability to download, read, remove from device, and download next year d) ability to capture, store and replay annotations you made while reading and e) general ease of use. The list goes on and on.
Once you get the long term management solution decided, the device and vendor will natural present themselves. For example, if you're a hands on guy, and only want books in open formats that you can store, backup and manage yourself, then that's one solution. If you want a vendor to take on the management tasks so all you have to do is read, that will probably be another solution.
The questions you should be asking, in my opinion, start with "which service will allow me to best manage my growing library over time". Which service has staying power. You should consider a) purchase price, b) ability to share (lending and ability to read the book on different devices), c) ability to download, read, remove from device, and download next year d) ability to capture, store and replay annotations you made while reading and e) general ease of use. The list goes on and on.
Once you get the long term management solution decided, the device and vendor will natural present themselves. For example, if you're a hands on guy, and only want books in open formats that you can store, backup and manage yourself, then that's one solution. If you want a vendor to take on the management tasks so all you have to do is read, that will probably be another solution.
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Agree that the service is a big consideration. I ran into someone that had a device but replaced it with a kindle. she had to finish the books she purchased on the old device because they are not transferable.
one of the things i like about Amazon's approach to the kindle is they have an application that can be downloaded for free. if you purchase an ebook from them then they allows you to have that book on any device including PC, iPad, kindle, etc. that library is yours and you own that book. you can purchase ebooks without having to buy a kindle if you want to read them on your PC or iPad or iPhone, etc... also, they have some free books from time to time
one of the things i like about Amazon's approach to the kindle is they have an application that can be downloaded for free. if you purchase an ebook from them then they allows you to have that book on any device including PC, iPad, kindle, etc. that library is yours and you own that book. you can purchase ebooks without having to buy a kindle if you want to read them on your PC or iPad or iPhone, etc... also, they have some free books from time to time
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I have a Kindle with the 3G option. It is easy to carry, hold, handle and read, is easy to read in bright sunlight, and has very rapid download of books. There is a large selection of free and nearly free books, if you like older works which will be out of copyright. I have used to read newspapers, and would buy again.
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Since you have the iPad, it's probably cheaper to go with an anti-glare screen protector.
http://www.amazon.com/Speck-ShieldView- ... B003EN2VJI
And download the kindle and nook app.
http://www.amazon.com/Speck-ShieldView- ... B003EN2VJI
And download the kindle and nook app.
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I also vote Sony because many large public libraries loan out ebooks and Sony is one of the readers that supports this. You can borrow some pretty recent ebooks in all genres from your library using the Sony Reader. The software is a bit clunky but the libraries usually use Adobe Digital Editions.serbeer wrote:Sony Reader
I like the Kindle a lot for what it is, but it's not currently supported by public libraries since Amazon is in the business of selling books (this may change someday).
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Kindle will offer library books by the end of 2011 through overdrive.com. You can get these books through the iPad kindle app.
I vote for anti glare screen.
Cheaper and more boglehead like solution.
Btw, i wrote this from my iPad (original).
I vote for anti glare screen.
Cheaper and more boglehead like solution.
Btw, i wrote this from my iPad (original).
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the Kindle is good.
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