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Kindle or Nook?

metsguyinmichigan Feb 26 2011 07:32 PM

Help! My father-in-law wants to buy one of these for my mother-in-law, and he's got some health issues so I've been put in charge of researching this. I know, an iPad is better. But that's not one of the options. Mom is 70 with moderate tech skills. Ideally, something would have a calendar or other functions in addition to being a reader. I know, the iPad... There are some vision issues, and the ability to make type larger would be a plus. Does anyone have one of these? Recommendations? Thanks for the help!

metirish Feb 26 2011 07:47 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

I have neither but I want one or the other , my research has me wanting the Kindle because it's the best reader , the iPad is not a good reader, the Nook is getting better and is now powered with an Android OS so it has that added tech component . If you want a reader plus some other things then it's the Nook.

seawolf17 Feb 26 2011 07:48 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

My wife, the librarian, is highly pro-Nook. She has a laundry list of reasons, but it's mostly because the Nook allows her to get free books from the library while the Kindle is proprietary to Amazon. She's had it since Christmas and hasn't bought a book yet; all free, baby.

Fman99 Feb 26 2011 07:59 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

I have the Nook also, the low end e-ink one that is WiFi only (retail $150). I enjoy it. Couldn't tell you what other features is has but as a reader, it's top notch. You can increase the font for your readers who need or want larger type and yes, you can get library books on it with a little cajoling. I bought a small reading light (BestBuy) and a rubber protective case (Overstock.com), cut a slit in the top of it with an exacto knife and it's the perfect bedside reader.

Rockin' Doc Feb 26 2011 09:16 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

I received the NOOK WiFi for Christmas and I really like it. I can read any book for free when in a Barnes and Noble which is nice. I can loan my eBooks to other NOOk readers and borrow books from them. As Seawolf pointed out, there is a large selection of free books available as well. I have friends that have Kindle's and they seem quite happy as well. In the end, i think the two are quite similar in their abilities and features. It seems that whenever one of the adds a new feature the other soon adds it to their reader.

TheOldMole Feb 27 2011 02:17 AM Re: Kindle or Nook?

The library borrowing thing is a strong incentive. Adaptability to bedside reading would be a must for me.

sharpie Feb 27 2011 06:55 AM Re: Kindle or Nook?

Kindle has a larger selection and also has the lending option. Basically, however, they have such similar features that for your mother-in-law it doesn't really matter much between the two.

metirish Feb 27 2011 07:00 AM Re: Kindle or Nook?

Does the Kindle have an OS?, a new Nook will be running the latest Android OS.

Benjamin Grimm Feb 27 2011 07:03 AM Re: Kindle or Nook?

I'm still not tempted to switch to eBooks. (The day may come eventually, but I'm not there yet.)

batmagadanleadoff Feb 27 2011 09:15 AM Re: Kindle or Nook?

I'm waiting for foldable e-readers that you can put in your pocket.

sharpie Feb 27 2011 10:15 AM Re: Kindle or Nook?

They don't fold but I find that a Kindle can fit into pants or jacket pockets.

metirish Feb 27 2011 02:55 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

I'm sure it will fit nicely in your man purse batmag.

metsguyinmichigan Apr 02 2011 09:23 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

We got Mom the color Nook, and she loved it! We bought her a router, too, so she could do more with the Nook (and so I could use my laptop at her house, but we don't emphasize that part.) Thank you all for the advice!

metirish Jun 16 2011 12:04 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

Looks like I am getting a Kindle for Father's Day(very happy)........this from Amazon Coming Soon - Kindle library lending: check out Kindle books from your local library New - Kindle book lending: lend eligible books to other Kindle users for 14 days how would that work?

sharpie Jun 16 2011 01:15 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

You give them their email address and it is "sent" to them. If they accept, then it leaves your kindle for two weeks and after that time returns to your kindle.

dgwphotography Jun 16 2011 02:09 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

batmagadanleadoff wrote: I'm waiting for foldable e-readers that you can put in your pocket. There are Kindle and Nook apps for android phones...

metirish Sep 22 2011 01:09 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

Great news , starting September 21st you can get e-books for Kindle from your local library. Amazon Announcement You need a valid library card, and one thing to remember, just like a real book there will be holds on e-books too.

Ceetar Sep 22 2011 01:34 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

cool. My wife requested one for her birthday. She's been using the Kindle app on her phone a bunch.

metirish Sep 22 2011 01:40 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

Ceetar wrote: cool. My wife requested one for her birthday. She's been using the Kindle app on her phone a bunch. I love mine, got it for father's Day. Kindle 4 is rumored to be coming soon, or next year or whatever, forums are awash with details, it is likely to be a tablet PC than an eBook device with a colored touch screen running Android....again, all rumors , likely to be expensive.....the Kindle 3 will still be great. I just got my first e-book out form the NYPL.....a Nelson DeMille classic.

Ceetar Sep 22 2011 01:47 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

metirish wrote: Ceetar wrote: cool. My wife requested one for her birthday. She's been using the Kindle app on her phone a bunch. I love mine, got it for father's Day. Kindle 4 is rumored to be coming soon, or next year or whatever, forums are awash with details, it is likely to be a tablet PC than an eBook device with a colored touch screen running Android....again, all rumors , likely to be expensive.....the Kindle 3 will still be great. I just got my first e-book out form the NYPL.....a Nelson DeMille classic. I think Bergen County's library does the ebooks, so I'll have to look at that. Actually, I still have a Manhattan library account too. Why would I want a 'Kindle 4' instead of say an actual Tablet running Android with the Kindle app?

metirish Sep 22 2011 01:51 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

Ni idea why, was just wanting you to know that 4 is on the way. check here to see if your local library is up and running yet, some are still working on it http://www.overdrive.com/ overdrive is the company that powers this thing.

sharpie Sep 22 2011 01:52 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

Because it'll have much of the functionality at a fraction of the cost is what I hear.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 22 2011 02:53 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

Am I the only one who still reads books that are made of paper?

Willets Point Sep 22 2011 03:00 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Am I the only one who still reads books that are made of paper? No.

Edgy DC Sep 22 2011 03:01 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

I don't have an electronic reader either. And I want to talk about Chicago or REM.

sharpie Sep 22 2011 03:17 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

I read more on paper than on e-readers by a factor of about 3-to-1.

Ceetar Sep 22 2011 09:35 PM Re: Kindle or Nook?

Edgy DC wrote: I don't have an electronic reader either. And I want to talk about Chicago or REM. I want to talk about beer.

metirish Sep 28 2011 09:21 AM Re: Kindle or Nook?

Bezos just finished the Amazon Event, man, he can sell. A range of new models to go along with the Kindle Fire, http://www.amazon.com/ref=gno_logo I like the Kindle Fire , and the price is very nice, new web browser , fast... Light My Fire pbp http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/20 ... ablet-live I personally don't care for the whole iPad killer talk and like to take these things on their own merit, so far I like it and look forward to seeing it in action, reviews etc.