Kindle or Nook?

[manaboutown]

Which do you prefer?

Anyone familiar with the latest models?

What are the features you like or dislike on which one you have?

I am finally biting the bullet and purchasing one or the other.

Thank you in advance for taking your time to assist me!

[happy employee]

If you want a tablet to surf the net and run a lot of apps, purchase a Kindle. If you want primarily to read books, Buy a Nook.

[jdsl1998]

We went with Nooks...for one simple reason...you can walk into any Barnes and Noble..if you have any problems....or even if you have a question. They know EVERYTHING...we also had ours stop working within 6 months. Walked in, they transferred everything and gave us a brand new Nook. Also, told us about some thinks we had questions on...you know those, "I wonder" questions...So, my reason is purely having a human to help. We just purchased another one for ourselves and bought one for my mom for Christmas. Good luck and have fun with what every you buy.

[jdsl1998]

We use our Nook for internet and had no problem running Netflex..great sound and picture. I have to admit, we don't do App's but we love the internet on it for regular use, including videos and youtube-ish items.

[jojo]

I have both the Nook and the Kindle Fire. I got the Nook first because of available technical help from Barnes and Noble. My son gave me a Kindle Fire for Christmas two years ago. I much prefer the Kindle. The major advantage is the ease of downloads and the massive availability of material, especially free books. The Amazon system of management is superior to that of Barnes and Noble. I also like the feel of the Kindle and the ease of use of the Kindle Fire.

[KayakerNC]

For reading, the Kindle Paper White is best (for me). And I'm loving my Christmas Fire HDX, Amazon Prime is a must.
I wouldn't count on B&N or the Nook to survive much longer.

[rdhdleo]

Had the Nook when they first came out and loved it. Used it mostly for reading and found they had cheaper books than Amazon at the time. Now I have the Kindle and Nook Apps. on my IPad and use that for everything :) Also lots of good books free and or cheap on BookBub.com

[juneroses]

The two newest Nooks are the Nook HD (7") and the Nook HD+ (9"). You can surf the net with either AND both come with Google Play. At Google Play you can download Kindle for Android (free!). Thus you can purchase books from either BnN or Amazon.

Adding Google Play to the Nooks also gives you access to lots of apps, many of which are free. I have several word and "brain" games on it. After reading the thread here on TOTV, I added Candy Crush Saga to see what all the fuss was about. I select games to play against the computer so I don't have to be connected (handy when you're in a waiting room, travelling, etc.).

The Nook HD was $138.03 with tax.

[Regor]

For just plain reading a book, I think any ol' Kindle is the way to go. The battery lasts around 4 - 6 weeks. Nice and small (pocket book size, but thinner). I have a Kindle Touch for sale ($35) if interested. You can't play games, surf the web or read email on a Kindle (non Fire). But you can read books. Even free ones from the libary. No way would I ever want to read books on a Ipad (had one) or any other tablet (had several!)

[rdhdleo]

For just plain reading a book, I think any ol' Kindle is the way to go. The battery lasts around 4 - 6 weeks. Nice and small (pocket book size, but thinner). I have a Kindle Touch for sale ($35) if interested. You can't play games, surf the web or read email on a Kindle (non Fire). But you can read books. Even free ones from the libary. No way would I ever want to read books on a Ipad (had one) or any other tablet (had several!)

Everyone has there preference, I loved my Nook for the size and an top of the line android tablet and now an IPad and for all around use I prefer the IPad guess I like the larger screen. If I wanted something pocket size I would just read on my phone like my hubby does LOL but then he doesn't carry a purse ;)

[maine04578]

I have a Kindle Paperwhite. I get all my books free or at low cost ($.99, $1.99, etc.) by subscribing to a web site called eReaderIQ.com, which sends me a culled list of bargain books available from Amazon. I get notified each day, based on my interests. You can pick from dozens of subjects (romance, mystery, thrillers, self-help, etc.). I like seeing ratings and reviews before I shell out for a book. I have at least 100 books on my Kindle, and I download several new ones each week. I also have a tablet that I can read on, but I refuse to spend full price to buy books I'll only read once. Good luck in your search.

[rdhdleo]

I have a Kindle Paperwhite. I get all my books free or at low cost ($.99, $1.99, etc.) by subscribing to a web site called eReaderIQ.com, which sends me a culled list of bargain books available from Amazon. I get notified each day, based on my interests. You can pick from dozens of subjects (romance, mystery, thrillers, self-help, etc.). I like seeing ratings and reviews before I shell out for a book. I have at least 100 books on my Kindle, and I download several new ones each week. I also have a tablet that I can read on, but I refuse to spend full price to buy books I'll only read once. Good luck in your search.

Try BookBub.com also Many Free and cheap good books.

[Fakrwee]

For straight out reading books Kindle can't be beat. But if you also want to surf the net and play games than go with the bigger tablets.

I also picked Kindle because of their book selection. If that's important to you make sure you compare libraries. God luck.

[njbchbum]

The two newest Nooks are the Nook HD (7") and the Nook HD+ (9"). You can surf the net with either AND both come with Google Play. At Google Play you can download Kindle for Android (free!). Thus you can purchase books from either BnN or Amazon.

Adding Google Play to the Nooks also gives you access to lots of apps, many of which are free. I have several word and "brain" games on it. After reading the thread here on TOTV, I added Candy Crush Saga to see what all the fuss was about. I select games to play against the computer so I don't have to be connected (handy when you're in a waiting room, travelling, etc.).

The Nook HD was $138.03 with tax.

I could not agree with this post more!!! And may I add that I save movies to the sd card for watching when we travel between homes! GooglePlay is the best!!! :a040:

[crustybaker]

You would be much better off buying an iPad mini.you can download books from amazon and b&n and you would have thousands of apps to download for free which b&n and amazon charge for. You cannot download from amazon to a nook, or b&n to kindle.

I have owned both kindle and nook and android and prefer the IPad for reading and surfing the net. If you are only interested in reading books, then it is a toss up between kindle and nook as long as they are not color.

Crustybaker

[senior citizen]

For reading, the Kindle Paper White is best (for me). And I'm loving my Christmas Fire HDX, Amazon Prime is a must.
I wouldn't count on B&N or the Nook to survive much longer.

I agree with you. Our daughter's brother in law had the Nook and when he saw our Kindles many years ago, he became a "convert".

Hubby gave me the newest Kindle Paper White for Christmas, although we both have the original Kindles, plus the Kindle Fires......as well as assorted I-Pads, the mini and the larger size.

WE both love reading on our Kindles.....and have for years and years now.
Amazon's system can't be beat. (We both love amazon for shopping too.)

Amazon has great customer service should a problem pop up, which it hasn't......but when I upgraded to the newest and wanted to give my older Kindle Fire to my 12 year old grandson, they walked me through the transfer which was super easy.....then we mailed it to him. We had "gifted" all of our adult kids and oldest granddaughter with Kindles one Christmas, but this grandson was still younger and I knew the parents preferred, at the time, for him to read a good old fashioned book, but now that he's in middle school, the Kindle comes in handy. They are all given computers in schools these days........even our 4th grader 9 year old granddaughter........plus all the grandkids read on Kindle Fires now.

We always had bookcases and bookshelves all over our homes, but they are long gone now........and the Kindle is the way to go. LOVE THEM.

p.s. My husband just mentioned that he can also read books on his I-Phone with his Kindle app.............

For two old grandparents, we are right up there with the newest technology and have been for a long time.

We both read voraciously since we got our Kindles; lightweight and comfortable.......no matter where one travels.

In the past (olden days) I used to bring huge tote bags filled with BOOKS onto airplanes (to read on our vacations).....now, it's just one of my Kindles in my purse. Lighter way to go....for sure.

[2BNTV]

Has anyone tried using "jelly" from Jelly Industries. It's an app where you can ask a question and get an answer. It was in the Daily Sun,(Monday edition). I believe you can use facebook and twitter with this app.

Easier to download from the Jelly Industry web site.

I recently bought a Kindle and I still haven't used it yet so....... I don't have an opinion on what device is better, than the other. I still working on dragging myself into the 21st century. :smiley:

[manaboutown]

Thank you to all who have contributed so far. You have been very helpful and pointed out things to consider I had not though of prior to reading your comments.

An easy on the eyes high definition screen where I can adjust the text size and control brightness are important to me. Are Nook and Kindle comparable this way?

[Indydealmaker]

I have both the Nook and the Kindle Fire. I got the Nook first because of available technical help from Barnes and Noble. My son gave me a Kindle Fire for Christmas two years ago. I much prefer the Kindle. The major advantage is the ease of downloads and the massive availability of material, especially free books. The Amazon system of management is superior to that of Barnes and Noble. I also like the feel of the Kindle and the ease of use of the Kindle Fire.

Not to mention that you will soon not be able to walk into a Barnes and Noble store at all.

[manaboutown]

Not to mention that you will soon not be able to walk into a Barnes and Noble store at all.

That is indeed a concern. Walk in book stores may go the way of the village blacksmith.

[Carla B]

Sometime ago my husband bought a Nook Glowlight so he could read at night when without awakening me. He used to wear an LED on a headband to read a book, kind of like a miner's light. Needless to say, the Glowlight is so much less cumbersome. It's easy on the eyes and feels good in the hand.

I bought an IPad Mini. As well as being a tablet, it has lots of book resources from Apple and Amazon. There is an even a Nook App so we can share books.

However, I find that the IPad is harder on the eyes and heavier to hold in bed, so I'll probably get a Nook Glowlight or a Kindle Paperwhite for that purpose.

[bestmickey]

Thank you to all who have contributed so far. You have been very helpful and pointed out things to consider I had not though of prior to reading your comments.

An easy on the eyes high definition screen where I can adjust the text size and control brightness are important to me. Are Nook and Kindle comparable this way?

I can't say if they're comparable since I only have Nook experience. I have the Nook HD+ and it is a very sharp screen. I particularly like the large size screen (9") as I find the 7" screens just too small to even handle comfortably in my hands, let alone the reading issue. Yes, you can adjust both the text size and brightness on the Nook. While other posts on TOTV will tell you where to get free e-books, know too that B&N has lots of free books as well. I've also started getting my magazine subscriptions on the Nook, to cut down on paper. B&N has been having specials of late, where you can get two subscriptions for the price of one. You can not create your own combination, they only offer specific combos (i.e., Consumer Reports and Shop Smart).

[senior citizen]

Thank you to all who have contributed so far. You have been very helpful and pointed out things to consider I had not though of prior to reading your comments.

An easy on the eyes high definition screen where I can adjust the text size and control brightness are important to me. Are Nook and Kindle comparable this way?

Unlike tablets, Kindle Paperwhite 3G is designed to deliver the best reading experience
Free 3G wireless—no monthly fees or annual contracts
No screen glare in bright sunlight
Read with one hand—over 30% lighter than iPad mini
Battery lasts weeks, not hours
Next-gen built-in light—read without eyestrain

What's new (THIS IS THE LATEST KINDLE; OTHERS ARE AVAILABLE NOW; BROWSE THEIR SITE)
Higher contrast, faster processor, next-gen light...

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This Kindle and the original older Kindle are both lightweight; Kindle Fire is heavier.
It's a pleasure to read on the lighter weight Kindles......if you simply want to READ....without all the bells and whistles.

Happy Reading.........and for what it's worth, I used to LOVE browsing in bookstores. Bookstores were my very favorite "haunt".......however, once you've tried the Kindle, you are hooked.


We have a Kindle on every level of our "tri level" home, in most rooms......but even if you only have ONE, they are so lightweight and easy to carry, hold and gentle on the eyes, for sure.

[senior citizen]

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[manaboutown]

Well, I have looked at the Nook and the iPad mini. Now I need to get to a store where I can compare the Kindle and Nook side by side.

Thank you Senior for listing the features of the Kindle Paperwhite 3G. It may be what best suits my needs. I plan to find one and examine it.

Than you all for listing where I can obtain free ebooks, too.

[senior citizen]

Well, I have looked at the Nook and the iPad mini. Now I need to get to a store where I can compare the Kindle and Nook side by side.

Thank you Senior for listing the features of the Kindle Paperwhite 3G. It may be what best suits my needs. I plan to find one and examine it.

Than you all for listing where I can obtain free ebooks, too.


http://www.staples.com/kindle (http://www.staples.com/kindle) paperwhite/directory_kindle paperwhite

Not sure if you have a Staples office products store in your vicinity but you could do a store lookup. See link above.

We have one here in our town, however, all of ours were ordered via Amazon.com with no problems at all.

They've even shipped them as gifts for us........to our kids, who had been reading on their tablets/I-pads, etc. They all love the Kindle. Actually, our son in law who was a diehard book lover now only reads on the Kindle Fire and loves it........

Good luck....

[manaboutown]

Thanks for your comprehensive comments on the features of various Kindles as well as the Staples referral, Senior. I just returned from a local Staples store where I looked at their Kindles.

I have decided to go with a Kindle but I need to determine whether I should go with the paperwhite or a Fire HDX.

I use my iphone for email but I would like to be able to download books wherever I am without requiring wifi. Will the paperwhite do that?

[juneroses]

The following is a youtube video comparing the Paperwhite and the Hdx:

Kindle Fire HDX vs Kindle Paperwhite 2 Reading Comparison - YouTube

[elizabeth52]

The Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is one sweet tablet. It is fast and light. It comes highly recommended by my "techie" friends in an Android group that I belong to. I agree with the previous post that said they believe the Nook probably won't be around much longer.

[manaboutown]

The following is a youtube video comparing the Paperwhite and the Hdx:

Kindle Fire HDX vs Kindle Paperwhite 2 Reading Comparison - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScFiNlv0KcE)

Thank you Juneroses. The Kindle Fire HDX certainly has many features.

[njbchbum]

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I agree with the previous post that said they believe the Nook probably won't be around much longer.

What makes you agree with that?

[elizabeth52]

What makes you agree with that?
I agreed only because last year B &N announced that they were going to discontinue there color tablet line. Here is one of those articles:


Barnes & Noble discontinues Nook HD, HD+ | Digital Trends (http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/barnes-noble-discontinues-nook-hd/)

In only a couple of months after that announcement changed their mind. Here is an article that speaks to that:

Barnes & Noble to continue making Nook tablets after all (http://www.gizmag.com/nook-tablets-not-discontinued/28766/)

I agreed because in my opinion B&N seems unstable in the tablet market.

[KayakerNC]

I agreed because in my opinion B&N seems unstable in the tablet market.

B&N had nothing new last year...and it hurt Nook bad. If they are not even trying to compete, that doesn't bode well for the Nook's future.
Barnes & Noble announces abysmal holiday Nook sales | Internet & Media - CNET News (http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57616949-93/barnes-noble-announces-abysmal-holiday-nook-sales/)

[senior citizen]

Thanks for your comprehensive comments on the features of various Kindles as well as the Staples referral, Senior. I just returned from a local Staples store where I looked at their Kindles.

I have decided to go with a Kindle but I need to determine whether I should go with the paperwhite or a Fire HDX.

I use my iphone for email but I would like to be able to download books wherever I am without requiring wifi. Will the paperwhite do that?



Our daughter's family live in the middle of a forest on ten acres in northern Vermont.......they get wi fi as do most remote areas, as well as highly populated areas.......it's all over nowadays. We had it when we rented in THE VILLAGES as well as on the coast of Maine. Don't even think about it anymore. Wherever we go, even at 9,000 feet elevation in Colorado, we had wi fi connectivity. For further information, please check below user guide.


Click on the KINDLE PAPERWHITE USER GUIDE hyperlink below. 37 pages of info...keep scrolling down as it is very long informational sheet at 37 pages.......good luck.
　


System Requirements None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content On-Device Storage 2 GB internal (approximately 1.25 GB available for user content). Holds up to 1,100 books Cloud Storage Free cloud storage for all Amazon content Battery Life A single charge lasts up to eight weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 10. Battery life will vary based on light and wireless usage Charge Time Fully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable Wi-Fi Connectivity Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Content Formats Supported Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion Documentation Quick Start Guide (http://kindle.s3.amazonaws.com/UserGuide/Paperwhite_V2/Kindle_Paperwhite_V2_Quick_Service_Guide.pdf) (included in box); Kindle Paperwhite User Guide (http://kindle.s3.amazonaws.com/UserGuide/Paperwhite_V2/Kindle_Paperwhite_V2_UserGuide_US.pdf) (pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in multiple languages available online
Network connectivity
Books, magazines, and other materials are delivered directly to your Kindle via its built-in network connectivity. If your Kindle offers both Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity, use Wi-Fi whenever possible for faster downloads. You can connect to a Wi-Fi network at home or at hotspots around the world.

To view available Wi-Fi networks, from the Home screen tap the Menu button and then Settings. Select Wi-Fi Networks and the name of the network you want to use. If you see a lock symbol next to the network name, it requires a password. Tap the Rescan button to recheck for available Wi-Fi networks. Please note that your Kindle does not support connecting to ad hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.

Your Kindle will recognize Wi-Fi networks with a WPS compatible router. To connect via WPS, from your Kindle select the wireless network you want to use. Next, press the WPS button on your router, and then select the WPS button on your Kindle during the Wi-Fi setup process. Once you have successfully connected to a network, the Wi-Fi status indicator will display the network’s signal strength.

Kindle Paperwhite 3G models use the same technology as cell phones, so they are dependent on cellular coverage areas. By default, a 3G device will automatically connect to a 3G network. If there isn’t sufficient 3G signal strength, it will connect to a slower GPRS or EDGE network. Your Kindle automatically turns off 3G when you connect using Wi-Fi. If you disconnect from a Wi-Fi network or move out of Wi-Fi range, your Kindle will automatically switch back to 3G. Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started
To turn wireless off, from the Home screen tap the Menu button, select Settings, and enable Airplane Mode. Any periodical downloads or other pending updates that require a wireless connection will occur the next time you turn it back on. Turning on Airplane Mode disables both 3G and Wi-Fi connections.


Status indicators
At the top of the Home screen, you’ll see indicators that inform you about the status of your Kindle Paperwhite. To view these indicators within a book or document, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars.
Wireless status indicators
The Amazon Whispernet service wirelessly delivers content to your Kindle whenever and wherever you want it. Your Kindle can connect to Whispernet via its built-in Wi-Fi capability; some models also include free 3G wireless connectivity to Whispernet. The more bars on the Wi-Fi or 3G status indicator that are filled, the stronger the signal.
Your Kindle is connected to Whispernet using Wi-Fi.
Your Kindle is connected to Whispernet using a 3G cellular network. Alternatively, you may see an icon for an EDGE or GPRS network next to the signal-strength bars. (Applies only to Kindle 3G.)
Your Kindle is in Airplane Mode and you have no wireless connectivity.

[manaboutown]

Thank you all who contributed answers to my questions. As a first purchase I went with the Kindle DX. I am primarily looking for something holding many books to read outdoors as well as indoors and having a long battery life.

[tranceminder]

Great posts here about the different features and benefits of each model. You might consider the impact of the financial woes of the company that delivers these two products? During the past 3 years, Barnes & Noble (nook) has been rolling down hill like a snowball in h... They are now, in reality, bankrupt .... with a couple of major legal battles they are unlikely to win.

This means to us, that no matter how the nook stands up to competition, the owner of this product will most likely NOT be able to continue selling it in the future.

Tough love, I know. Remember Borders? They were selling their tablet and their employees were promoting it right up to the day they closed doors. Getting thru the smoke and mirrors might be the better way to go for the long run?

Just a thought.
tranceminder

[Philip Winkler]

I have a Kindle HD Fire.

Support is great; I speak to a live person and get quick service. They replaced my Kindle after~6 months because it would not charge anymore. Excellent service by a company that will not be in Chapter 11 soon.

[Schaumburger]

Three years ago I received a Kindle e-reader as a gift. Loved it. Two months ago I purchased a Kindle Fire HDX -- love it! Now I can watch Netflix "on the go" in addition to reading books, surfing the web and playing games. I have an iPad, but the Kindle Fire HDX fits better into my purse and is cheaper than replacing my 4 year old iPad with a new iPad. So if anyone is contemplating Nook vs. Kindle Fire HDX, I would say choose Kindle Fire HDX.

[Avista]

I have both Kindle and Nook apps on my iPad. usually price out my books both places and go with the less expensive download.

[asianthree]

I have an iPad mini cost about the same as kindle fire