Nook vs Kindle vs iPad?

[powernoodle]

I would also like to add that difference between the Kindle 2 and the Kindle 3 is staggering. If you have not tried the new Kindle yet because of the slow performance of the Kindle 2, try it out.

Hmm, thats good to know. I almost pulled the trigger on the latest version (a 3, I guess) as it is smaller overall but with the same size screen as the older version.

 

[Machaira]

Just read Rudyard Kipling's book Kim on my Nook.

Neat to be able to put the book on a table before you and read and still have your hands free to do other things, like light up my smoking pipe.

Great to be able to change the size of the font.

A full charge lasts days.

Many books are free or nominal in cost.

M.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

I've got so much loaded, I've stopped to think about specific authors I want to research for the best editions, free or otherwise.

 

[GoNadz]

My father has a Kindle, and has been using it every day since January of this year. He loves it. He was looking at both the Nook and Kindle before he made the decision on the latter, and doesn't seem to regret it. Recently, after using his for an hour or so and then checking the Nook out in the store, I decided on the Nook (and was gifted one shortly after by my girlfriend). I haven't seen much of a difference in the size of the selection of eBooks offered on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. I spend equal amounts of money in both stores, but at least I have a membership to B&N, if that helps any.

While the Nook's touchpad isn't the best, it does what it's supposed to. I don't find it to be a huge deal, considering if I need faster access to any kind of information outside of the book that I'm reading, my computer or iPhone is always within reach (probably the main reason why owning a MacBook and an iPhone negate any reasoning to own an iPad). However, I did like that this small touchpad freed up more "real estate" for the screen, instead of having the Kindle's keypad. My father doesn't mind this, and seemed puzzled why I wouldn't need to hold a keyboard while reading my books..

As far as the button placement for page-turning goes, it seemed to me it was a case of "six on one, half a dozen the other." The buttons functioned as their counterparts; they turned the page when pressed.

Now, as I don't own a Kindle myself, I'm not sure if it has a microSD expansion slot like the Nook, or if it has replaceable/serviceable batteries. Really, the Nook vs Kindle arguement comes down to a matter of personal preference. IMO the iPad is certainly a cool gadget, but I think it would make a terrible eReader. Also, don't forget that Sony makes a reader as well.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

My search led me to the same conclusions as you, GoNadz. Basically, these two are both state of the art and are close competitors in technology and titles available. You're in a great position to see it, of course, having access to both.

With an estimated 3500 book capacity, I'm not worried about a microSD for my Kindle. They do have a replaceable battery, which I believe is customer-accessible.