Kindle 3:
- This device is so much thinner and lighter!
- The page turns are a lot easier
- There's a huge difference in the screen quality - Kindle 3 beats Kindle 2 and nook
- I just generally like Amazon better, it seems like a nicer interface, I'm not sure why
- I have to admit, I am not a huge fan of the library structure on the Kindle, it's not the most intuitive, so I usually use search to find what I want
- Kindle syncs between devices, so if I forgot my Kindle at home (gasp), I can switch to my phone and it will have my bookmarks and last page read
- I like the 3G downloading for this, in case I finish a book when I'm out and about
nook:
- I hate the page turns on this thing. You're supposed to be able to use the touch screen, but it only works sometimes for me, and the buttons are a lot harder to push
- It's bigger, but it feels ok, if that makes any sense
- It's got that cool color touch screen... If you like things like that
- You can borrow books from the library and add other EPUB files to it
- The screen quality is good, don't get me wrong
- It's white, but it's shiny so it doesn't seem to show dirt all that badly
- I intentionally didn't get the version with 3G, because I really only wanted it for EPUB files, but wi-fi only would be a problem for me if this was my only reader
- I totally dig that I can change the background and screen saver!
6 comments:
There are ways to get EPUBs onto Kindles. I've got a friend that can convert them for me though I personally don't know how. I find that most net galleys have been available for the Kindle though.
I used to have a sony reader, which I loved and I used to borrow books from my local library through it, which was great for when I felt lazy!
Ever since my sony reader broke, I've had a kindle 3. It's much better overall but first it was annoying not being able to get library books (although kindle books seem cheaper than other e-books, at least here in the UK). I love the Wi-fi plus 3G and find that now most NetGalleys are set up for Kindle.
I'm still envious of you for having a nook as well though :P
GREAT post! I have a Kindle, and adore it! When I was thinking about purchasing an eReader, I was torn between these two. You can read the spotlight interview I did a few weeks ago about it here
We had a lot of the same thoughts =)
I have a Kobo and the reason I chose that one was because of the ability to check out library books. Also it was the only one I could hold before buying and I have a huge thing about that. Sometimes I wish I had gotten a Kindle but I'm happy and love my eReader.
Amazon announced this week that later in the year, date not yet set, the Kindle will be able to download books from the library.
I recently bought the Kindle 3 and love it except I hate the screensavers that are included and wish they had some alternatives that could be downloaded.
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