Anybody got an e-book!

[wendyquat]

Been looking at Barnes and Nobles Nook and wondering if anyone has one and how satisfied you are with it?

[MelZ]

Been looking at Barnes and Nobles Nook and wondering if anyone has one and how satisfied you are with it?

Just bought two so far we are very pleased

[Pturner]

Hi Wendy,
Here's more information on the Nook from a previous threat:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27217&highlight=nook

[Avista]

The link is a good one. I got my Nook in Jan and don't know how I got along without it. I am always reading something. Just got back from a cruise and was sure to have a couple new books downloaded for my trip. The thing I like the best is I can make the print nice and large. On the ship I can put it in my handbag and if we go to the show a little early for good seats, I just pull it right out. Not too sociable to my husband, I guess, but he understands me.

[Pturner]

BTW Wendy, I have the Kindle. Don't really know how it compares with the Nook since I haven't used a Nook, but I do love the Kindle. You might want to compare features, number of tltles available, price of the device, price of books, battery life, how long it takes to charge the batteries and how soon new best sellers are available on each.

It seems many of the features are the same. One feature I love on the Kindle is the built-in dictionary that lets you look up any word you come across in just a few clicks. You can also bookmark pages, highlight text and make notes. Don't know if these features are also available on Nook, but I'm betting a Nook user on this forum could tell you.

I doubt you will go wrong with either. I love mine. I Kindle daily.

[Avista]

Here is a deal I found today on my email:
Buy a Nook and get a $50 gift cert for books.

Also if you open a Barnes and Noble MasterCard you can get another gift cert for $25--and 5% off your books.

[MelZ]

Nook does have on line dictionary.

Our deciding factor was the classes and support available at local Barnes and Noble stores. We took them to a B&N store last night to play with them. One of the employees came over and spent an hour teaching us about it (and gave us certificates for free books).
BTW show you nook at the B&N coffee bar and you get a free coffee. at $2 per cup I will be able to get a return on our investment in 100 cups :1rotfl:

[swrinfla]

My daughter showed up for our cruise in 2009 with her Kindle, proudly told me that she had some dozen books on it, "in case I get bored."

I'm happy to report that she never opened her library the entire week!

I'm still blown away by the concept of being able to have almost any book you want at your fingertips no matter where you are!

SWR
:beer3:

[Avista]

I love to read on a cruise. One of my favorite things is to sit and read and watch the water--or somethings watch the people between pages. I don't read because I'm bored. It is a primary thing I love to do. If I can combine it with cruising--another favorite--so much the better.

[MelZ]

I love to read on a cruise. One of my favorite things is to sit and read and watch the water--or somethings watch the people between pages. I don't read because I'm bored. It is a primary thing I love to do. If I can combine it with cruising--another favorite--so much the better.

With 2 cruises scheduled in the next 9 months mine will get alot of use.

[Avista]

With 2 cruises scheduled in the next 9 months mine will get alot of use.

We also have 2 cruises scheduled. One in Oct (Radiance--out of Tampa) and one in Dec ( Ryndam out of Tampa) Sounds like you like to cruise as much as we do.

[dominick]

I was all set to buy a Nook about a month ago until the folks at B&N told me that there is sometimes a lag of up to three weeks between when a new book hits the stores and when it becomes available on the Nook at a discounted price. Killed the deal for me because I buy mainly non-fiction new releases and best sellers and like to have them when they first come out.

[Avista]

That's new to me. I often preorder. The date the book will be released is listed. I don't remember having to wait for a book for my Nook.

[Pturner]

With everybody complaining about the heat, now would be a good time to order a Nook or Cranny, I mean Kindle.
:read:

[Girlfriendi]

I received the Sony Reader for Christmas last year and just love it. It is so nice to take on the airplane...no thick books to carry around and the little light attached is perfect for reading in dark areas. I think any brand you choose you would love!

[memason]

I know you're probably set on the Nook or Kindle, but you should stop by your local Best Buy or Apple Store and just take a look at the iPad. Although more expensive, you get a lot more than just a book reader.

The iPad does not use E-Ink, but that isn't a problem for me. There are some advantages to a backlit screen, like reading in low lighting. Plus, there are free apps you can download (B&N Reader and Kindle Reader) that allow you to download books from those stores, as well.

Just another option...

[Avista]

Grandson has an IPod, and he agrees with you. However, being a woman, an e-reader is smaller, lighter and fits in my purse. A dedicated reader has its advantages.