Topic: Nook vs KindleA (Read 2210 times)

Tom · « **on:** October 20, 2009, 10:10:03 PM »

Anyone seen or heard of the Nook, Barnes & Noble's eBook reader? I'm not big on eBooks, but heard about the Nook for the first time on the car radio today.

Ned · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2009, 07:07:23 AM »

I will be watching the reviews when the Nook actually is available and considering it to replace my Kindle. The only negative I see for now is it uses the AT&T data network for wireless delivery and they don't have the coverage that the Kindle has with Sprint. But the built in WiFi may make that a non-problem if it can download via the internet. I would like support for MOBI and PRC (Palm) formats as most of my library is in that format, but they can be converted to one of the supported formats.

edjunior · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2009, 08:01:20 AM »

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/compare/

Well, here's the actual comparison. Looks very interesting indeed!

maddog348 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2009, 10:55:50 AM »

Compares to Kindle2. Does look interesting -- however -- since I already have 2 Kindle(orig) better not look at it too hard. Barnes&Noble lost a lot of my $$$ when I got my Kindle

Ned · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2009, 10:56:17 AM »

Here's one review I came across today.

Ned · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2009, 11:09:01 AM »

And still another review with more good news about the WiFi in the Nook.

Wendy · « **Reply #6 on:** October 21, 2009, 02:03:09 PM »

So now there are 3 e-readers? Maybe if they keep it up, prices will go down.

Wendy

Ned · « **Reply #7 on:** October 21, 2009, 02:18:47 PM »

Lots more than just 3. There are 3 models of just the Kindle, plus a couple of Sony and some you never heard of. And just about any smartphone or PDA, especially the Palms, are also ebook readers. Prices have already dropped, compare the new price for the Kindle 2 and the Nook to the original Kindle.

Look here for a list.

Wendy · « **Reply #8 on:** October 21, 2009, 04:32:35 PM »

Holy Moly. Good thing I don't have any money in my e-reader fund cuz I don't think I could decide on one !!

Wendy

Ned · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2009, 04:39:23 PM »

I suspect we'll see even more before the holidays. I wouldn't be surprised to see a Kindle 3

maddog348 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2009, 04:52:02 PM »

If you count the Kindle DX larger screen - landscape view avail - then there are 3

Howard Rawley · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2009, 10:02:07 PM »

Do any of the Kindle type units have the ability to read the books? I heard just recently that some do, but no further info. Kelly is legally blind with little vision so she listens to a lot of books on tape ... from library when home and Cracker Barrel on the road. Another source would be very helpful.

thanks,

Howard & Kelly
currently in Lakeville, MN

Wendy · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2009, 10:44:13 PM »

Howard and Kelly, I see Denver, Colorado, in you sig block. Are you Colorado residents? If so, Kelly can get free recorded books from the Colorado Talking Book Library. They also provide a player (we call it the "tank"). You can also get free unabridged digital books from them. I'm also legally blind and I've been using them for about a year. The tapes are sent to our mailing address and when we're traveling, our mail service forwards them to us. Works pretty good even if the player is a tank.

Wendy
Cortez Colorado

Alaskansnowbirds · « **Reply #13 on:** October 21, 2009, 11:16:06 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rawley on October 21, 2009, 10:02:07 PM

.....Kelly is legally blind with little vision so she listens to a lot of books on tape ... from library when home and Cracker Barrel on the road. Another source would be very helpful.

If you join Flying J's RV RealValue Club you can get books on tape at no charge I believe.

Here is their club page. Scroll down to item #5.

edjunior · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2009, 07:01:58 AM »

I believe the Kindle DX has the capability to read the books, and the Nook said it does. Not sure about the others.

Ned · « **Reply #15 on:** October 22, 2009, 07:13:11 AM »

Quote from: Howard Rawley on October 21, 2009, 10:02:07 PM

Do any of the Kindle type units have the ability to read the books? I heard just recently that some do, but no further info.

If you check that list page I posted earlier, the last column indicates if the ereader has text to speech capabilities. It shows that of the units on the list, only the Kindle 2 and Kindle DX have the text to speech feature. I would expect to see that feature appear in more ereaders in the future, however.

Barb · « **Reply #16 on:** October 22, 2009, 07:16:05 AM »

My Kindle 2 has text to speech. Choice of male or female voice. Same ones that are on my Garmin 7200.

ferfer · « **Reply #17 on:** October 22, 2009, 02:28:41 PM »

But not all authors allow speech to text so need to check before ordering the book.

Jennifer

Howard Rawley · « **Reply #18 on:** October 25, 2009, 01:40:40 PM »

Lots of good info - thanks!

Wendy - Yes I should have mentioned the Colorado Talking Library too. In fact a new "tank" just arrived here yesterday as the old one was having trouble driving the tapes. As we are here in MN for a while we put in a temporary address change with them and they send the books directly here. A phone call to them will make the change.

I'll have to check into the free unabridged digital books ... those are in addition to the tapes correct?

Don - I'll have to check into the Flying J books on tape, we usually use them for fuel stops and have the RV card. Next time we are on the road I'll check, no J's nearby right now.

Ned - Thanks for the pointers - looked at some and good info.

Barb - How does the "read" version compare to a normal book on tape? Do you loose anything/much from the computer generated speech compared to someone reading the book?

Thanks all for the feedback ... have to do some more research ... looks promising!

Howard

In Lakeville, MN for a while longer

LindaH · « **Reply #19 on:** October 25, 2009, 02:47:51 PM »

We just recently bought 2 Sony Readers (PRS600)...one for myself and one for my husband. I considered the Kindle, but rejected it because there's no way to check it out ahead of time unless you know someone who has one and can try it out, which we don't. With the Sony, you can hold it in your hand and try it out. The Nook would have the same advantage over the Kindle, IMO; i.e., you'll be able to see it in person and try it out before purchase.

You cannot download books over the Internet directly to the Sony like you can the Kindle, but having had a Sprint air card in the past, that wasn't a big selling point for me since Sprint had poor service in the areas we travel. It doesn't take all that long to download a book to my computer, hook up the Sony, and transfer the book to it. Now, if the Kindle used the Verizon network, I may have been more inclined to buy it instead of the Sony, even though I wouldn't have been able to see it in person beforehand.

Ned · « **Reply #20 on:** October 25, 2009, 03:45:20 PM »

The newest Kindle uses the AT&T cellular network rather than Sprint, going from bad to worse

It does allow use in other parts of the world which the original models didn't do.

Wendy · « **Reply #21 on:** October 25, 2009, 06:38:29 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rawley on October 25, 2009, 01:40:40 PM

Wendy - Yes I should have mentioned the Colorado Talking Library too. In fact a new "tank" just arrived here yesterday as the old one was having trouble driving the tapes. I'll have to check into the free unabridged digital books ... those are in addition to the tapes correct?

The good news on the "tank" is that they're switching to a digital "mini-tank". I got mine last month (veterans get theirs first). It's about 1/3 the size of the old tank. There's info about the digital books at CTBL - you need to get a password from CTBL. Mike downloads them for me late at night and copies them onto CDs (if allowed). I like the downloadable books better than the tapes because I feel like I'm not taking a tape away from someone else - everyone can download them.

Enjoy
Wendy

Howard Rawley · « **Reply #22 on:** October 25, 2009, 10:54:21 PM »

Quote from: Wendy on October 25, 2009, 06:38:29 PM

The good news on the "tank" is that they're switching to a digital "mini-tank". I got mine last month (veterans get theirs first). It's about 1/3 the size of the old tank. There's info about the digital books at CTBL -

Enjoy
Wendy

We got the full size "tank" ... but Kelly was happy to see it arrive.

I'll give them a call for a password, the digital book downloads would be good, thanks for mentioning those. I had heard about the newer streamlined "tanks" coming.

thanks again,

Howard

Oldedit · « **Reply #23 on:** October 25, 2009, 11:45:21 PM »

Amazon's going to release apps that let PC and Mac owners buy from the Kindle store. I'll wait for that and read on my Mac until Apple comes out with a new reader or a tablet that's close to a reader. Meanwhile, have plenty of unread books lying around.

Barb · « **Reply #24 on:** October 26, 2009, 07:59:54 AM »

Howard,

The speech is very clear. Very easy to understand. The only quirk I've noticed, is that there is no pause between chapters. Which if you were reading you would know, by turning the page.

So far I'm very happy with my Kindle2. I can download books to my laptop, and than to the Kindle. Or directly to the Kindle. You can shop for books from the Kindle.

I store my books I've read on a SD card in my Laptop. And I can reread them as many time as I like.

I have AT&T cell service. And have been without service, but I have always had wispernet on my Kindle.

I do hand sewing and crocheting, and I'm able to do that and read at the same time. Which makes be feel like I've accomplished something. My Kindle2 works very well for me. And reading with the headset on, hubby can still watch TV.

I've taken it walking, biking, and to the pool. But the text to speech draws more battery, so I have to plug it into the wall every couple of days. But one can also read while it's plugged in.

The text to speech was an important feature for me, and I'm very happy with it.

Howard Rawley · « **Reply #25 on:** October 26, 2009, 01:05:55 PM »

Quote from: Barb on October 26, 2009, 07:59:54 AM

The speech is very clear. Very easy to understand.

So far I'm very happy with my Kindle2.The text to speech was an important feature for me, and I'm very happy with it.

Thanks Barb ... always good to hear first hand from a current user.

Howard

Ned · « **Reply #26 on:** October 26, 2009, 01:11:36 PM »

Does the text to speech work with all ebook formats?

Barb · « **Reply #27 on:** October 26, 2009, 02:42:53 PM »

Quote from: Ned on October 26, 2009, 01:11:36 PM

Does the text to speech work with all ebook formats?

That's a good question. And what are the formats? I think I've used 2. Which ones I'm not sure. So far on all my books, the speech has been very clear and easy to understand.

Ned · « **Reply #28 on:** October 26, 2009, 03:32:18 PM »

I have AZW books of course, but most of mine are PRC (Palm) or MOBI (Mobipocket) files.

Wendy · « **Reply #29 on:** October 26, 2009, 07:43:53 PM »

Ok, all of you current eReader owners, if you were buying today, which one would you buy? I'm thinking I'm due a very nice Christmas present.

Wendy

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