Best E-Reader

BigSpenda864 · 12-14-2012, 11:24 AM

What do you all think is the best e-reader? Kindle Fire?

hellraiser24 · 12-14-2012, 11:36 AM

I like my Kindle Touch. When I was buying mine earlier this year, I learned the Kindle and Nook are very similar and deciding between them has more to do with where you would rather buy your books from. Nook is cool because you can go to a Barnes and Noble and read books there on your Nook, while Kindle is cool because you can rent for free one book a month with an Amazon Prime account.

BigSpenda864 · 12-14-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by hellraiser24

I like my Kindle Touch. When I was buying mine earlier this year, I learned the Kindle and Nook are very similar and deciding between them has more to do with where you would rather buy your books from. Nook is cool because you can go to a Barnes and Noble and read books there on your Nook, while Kindle is cool because you can rent for free one book a month with an Amazon Prime account.

Thanks for the input. I like the idea of a book rental a month. I am getting it as a gift for my girlfriend and she doesn't spend much time at the book store. She is on the go a lot so it sounds like the Kindle might be better. Any real price difference in the books between Amazon and Barnes and Noble from your experience?

davidmc467 · 12-14-2012, 11:43 AM

If all you want to do is read books, then just go with the basic Amazon Kindle.

It's only $69 and has everything you need to read books.

IMACOCK · 12-14-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSpenda864

Thanks for the input. I like the idea of a book rental a month. I am getting it as a gift for my girlfriend and she doesn't spend much time at the book store. She is on the go a lot so it sounds like the Kindle might be better. Any real price difference in the books between Amazon and Barnes and Noble from your experience?

You get a free book every Friday on a Nook but it's not one you can pick out. You just have to go with whatever one they put out there.

BigSpenda864 · 12-14-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by davidmc467

If all you want to do is read books, then just go with the basic Amazon Kindle.

It's only $69 and has everything you need to read books.

Ok, cool. We have so many different ways to get apps, music, etc. (computers, phone, etc.) that the main purpose is to read books. The other is nice but not necessary.

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Originally Posted by IMACOCK

You get a free book every Friday on a Nook but it's not one you can pick out. You just have to go with whatever one they put out there.

Make's sense. Thanks!

hellraiser24 · 12-14-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSpenda864

Thanks for the input. I like the idea of a book rental a month. I am getting it as a gift for my girlfriend and she doesn't spend much time at the book store. She is on the go a lot so it sounds like the Kindle might be better. Any real price difference in the books between Amazon and Barnes and Noble from your experience?

I haven't noticed a difference in prices, but I have found navigating on the Amazon site to be eaiser for me.

LegalCock · 12-14-2012, 03:52 PM

I've been looking into it too Spenda. From what I've read the Nexus 7 is a really good choice because you can do other stuff but it's a great reader aqnd you can download the nook and kindle apps to get the cheapest price for a book. BN is getting a lot of love for their new Nook HD tablet thing, but I dunno, it seems like amazon has a lot more stuff you can watch and listen to and read so that makes the think the fire might be the way to go. It looks like the nexus is a little more than the pure readers though. I'm probably going to hold off for us until they make the ipad mini more competitive. That screen and price just isn't a compelling option.

The Yancey · 12-14-2012, 04:00 PM

For just a simple reader this is the best: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007OZNZG0/...l_9sgf8u2ha0_e

FurmanCock · 12-29-2012, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Yancey

For just a simple reader this is the best: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007OZNZG0/...l_9sgf8u2ha0_e

Yancey is spot on. I actually have two kindles. I bought the Kindle Fire last year -- having waited for a color screen from Kindle, and ended buying the Paperwhite several months ago to use just for reading. Nothing wrong with the Fire for what it is, but in my opinion nothing beats the Paperwhite for a dedicated reader.

me4USC · 12-29-2012, 01:10 AM

I have a second generation Kindle which I like. The Kindle Fire is backlit like a computer screen, so it's hard to read outside, and it's tougher on my eyes. The Kindle I have is not backlit. It's in black-and-white only, but I don't mind that. It's more like reading a print book. I think the Paperwhite which Yancey mentioned is the Kindle I have. I bought a flip cover for it, which I really like.

I wouldn't get a Nook. Indie authors don't always put their books on Nook because the formatting is difficult. Everyone publishes on Kindle; Amazon is huge and marketing there is fairly easy.

The lending feature is through Kindle Direct Publishing, and I don't use that. The author must promise to publish only with Kindle (no other e-book format) during the time in which he (or she) is in the KDP program. I like to have more control of my work.

Chickaboowha · 01-18-2013, 11:06 AM

FYI, You can "check out" ebooks from the public library for free. My wife does it all the time for her nook.

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hellraiser24 2nd Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: columbia Posts: 3,331 CockyCash: 1384	Re: Best E-Reader I like my Kindle Touch. When I was buying mine earlier this year, I learned the Kindle and Nook are very similar and deciding between them has more to do with where you would rather buy your books from. Nook is cool because you can go to a Barnes and Noble and read books there on your Nook, while Kindle is cool because you can rent for free one book a month with an Amazon Prime account. __________________ "I can do all things through Him who gives me strength" - Philippians 4:13

12-14-2012, 11:43 AM	#4
davidmc467 Little Engine That Could Male Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 3,199 CockyCash: 500	Re: Best E-Reader If all you want to do is read books, then just go with the basic Amazon Kindle. It's only $69 and has everything you need to read books. __________________

12-14-2012, 03:52 PM	#8
LegalCock 1st Team All-American Male Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 12,417 CockyCash: 1500	Re: Best E-Reader I've been looking into it too Spenda. From what I've read the Nexus 7 is a really good choice because you can do other stuff but it's a great reader aqnd you can download the nook and kindle apps to get the cheapest price for a book. BN is getting a lot of love for their new Nook HD tablet thing, but I dunno, it seems like amazon has a lot more stuff you can watch and listen to and read so that makes the think the fire might be the way to go. It looks like the nexus is a little more than the pure readers though. I'm probably going to hold off for us until they make the ipad mini more competitive. That screen and price just isn't a compelling option. Last edited by LegalCock; 12-14-2012 at 04:03 PM.

12-14-2012, 04:00 PM	#9
The Yancey Grumpy Old Fart Male Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sunshinny Florida Posts: 15,762 CockyCash: 4751450	Re: Best E-Reader For just a simple reader this is the best: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007OZNZG0/...l_9sgf8u2ha0_e __________________

12-29-2012, 01:10 AM	#11
me4USC Blue Chip Female Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 522 CockyCash: 500	Re: Best E-Reader I have a second generation Kindle which I like. The Kindle Fire is backlit like a computer screen, so it's hard to read outside, and it's tougher on my eyes. The Kindle I have is not backlit. It's in black-and-white only, but I don't mind that. It's more like reading a print book. I think the Paperwhite which Yancey mentioned is the Kindle I have. I bought a flip cover for it, which I really like. I wouldn't get a Nook. Indie authors don't always put their books on Nook because the formatting is difficult. Everyone publishes on Kindle; Amazon is huge and marketing there is fairly easy. The lending feature is through Kindle Direct Publishing, and I don't use that. The author must promise to publish only with Kindle (no other e-book format) during the time in which he (or she) is in the KDP program. I like to have more control of my work. Last edited by me4USC; 12-29-2012 at 01:53 AM.

01-18-2013, 11:06 AM	#12
Chickaboowha Walk On Male Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SC Posts: 25 CockyCash: 500	Re: Best E-Reader FYI, You can "check out" ebooks from the public library for free. My wife does it all the time for her nook.

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