Nook? Kindle? Ipad?

[Anonymous]

My husband generously bought me a Nook for our anniversary. I need to decide in the next 2 days whether I keep the Nook, upgrade to the new color Nook, get a Kindle, or wait for IPad prices to fall and use an Ipad. (I currently do not have a smart phone or an IPad and don't see one in my near future . . . but would probably transition at some point as prices came down over teh next couple fo years). I tried the Nook in the store the other night, and wasn't thrilled at how little text was on the screen (i.e., a small portion of a printed page). I also didn't like how hard I had to press a button to turn a page, or the way it flashed when the new page loaded. On the other hand, these may be things that I would forget once I got used to them.

What are your thoughts on the Nook and/or Nook vs other readers?

[Anonymous]

I like the Nook because it is compatible with the Fairfax County public library e-book lending system. They have a pretty good selection, and one librarian said that is the ONLY portion of the library's budget that is increased year on year.

[Anonymous]

I have a Kindle and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I have never tried the Nook but the library lending feature is that would make a big difference to me. I think the e-ink feature on the Kindle and Nook makes for a superior reading experience as compared to the IPAD

[Anonymous]

LOVE my Kindle 2. Best thing anyone has ever given me. The battery lasts for a very long time. I wouldn't want to use the ipad for long term reading. It's heavier and harder on the eyes. But you can read in low light. And it's a computer. But if you're looking for just a reader, I can't recommend the Kindle enough.

[Anonymous]

I just bought my mom a Kindle for Christmas (the new version, $139) after doing a TON of research. From the reviews I read, the Kindle is hands down the better option. I was impressed by the eInk, no glare screen, excellent battery life and memory.

[Anonymous]

I love my kindle. It is perfect if you are a serious book reader, if you want to read news, magazine, surf the internet, apps, etc - then get an ipad. I've looked at the nook at B&N and it is definitely slower as far as page turns - I noticed right away that there was more of a lag. The lending feature from the library that's available for nook is definitely a bonus, since buying books does add up, but I love my kindle and wouldn't choose the nook. B&N also has fewer agreements with authors/publishers, so you'll find a wider range of books available for kindle.

[Anonymous]

I got a Nook in February and have loved it dearly. I read on it all the time.....until something went wrong with the e-ink and a block spot seemed permanently attached to the screen. It's currently getting assessed and hopefully repaired or replaced, but I haven't heard back yet. In the mean time, I've been reading on my iphone, with a very easy to use Nook app. The experience, however, has made me NOT want to get the Nook color, because the backlighting really does strain my eyes after several hours of reading. That's an individual thing, of course, and your experience may be different. I much prefer the e-ink for lots of reading.

Whether to get Nook, or another brand? I don't know. I was a 100% Nook fan until the ink display messed up a bit. I have no idea if that's a problem with other brands like the Kindle. I've never dropped my Nook, keep it in a hard leather case, and really treat it like gold. So if BN comes back and tells me it's my fault, I'm going to be really annoyed.

[Anonymous]

PP here. The Amazon warranty is fantastic. They overnight you a new kindle before you even send your old kindle back.

[Anonymous]

I just broke my Kindle2 and, while waiting for my Kindle3, used my iPad to read with. Hands down, for me, the Kindle wins over the iPad for reading. For other stuff -- internet, games, etc. the iPad is obviously superior. But for a great reading experience, Kindle all the way.

[Anonymous]

I don't love my nook. The screen is so tiny that you're turning the page every 20 seconds. The page turn button requires pressure, instead of just a touch.

I'm comparing it to my iRex, which isn't exactly fair because it costs twice what a kindle or nook does (work device). The iRex has a larger screen, pages load faster, and the buttons require just a touch instead of a push. That's just for novel reading. You can also write on the screen to make and save notes within a document, and a hundred other features I've never explored.

[Anonymous]

I haven't tried the Nook or the kindle but my ipad has made me a convert for e-books. What I love the most about it is that is has the back light so I don't have to use another light to read. When I reach for it at 3AM because I can't sleep, DH doesn't even notice, the backlight is so dim it does not wake him up.

[Anonymous]

Read this, if you haven't already:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20009738-1.html

FWIW, I love, love, love my Kindle.

[Anonymous]

Love my Sony Reader.

[Anonymous]

I bought my mom a Kindle the 1st year that they came out and she loves it. Loves it. Still uses it all the time with no problems.

[Anonymous]

I've has two nooks and they both broke on me. The first time I got it replaced the second time they wanted me to pay for it because I did not get the insurance plan. I was pissed I ended up talking to on the phone for 3 hours untill they finally agreed to send me a new one. When I said I wanted a protection plan on the new one they told me they can't do that because you need to get it when you first buy it. So I just asked for my money back. I got the kindle wifi and LOVE it.