[Avista]

I have the Nook on order. It allows people to share books. (one time only for 14 days) I really liked this feature.

[nedisthatu]

i believe it would be $9.99 same as amazon.com

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by dominick

Not that it means anything, but the latest issue of Money Magazine rated the Barnes and Noble Nook over the Amazon Kindle and the Sony ebook versions.
I guess that I'm "Old School" in this respect. I read a lot, and I really enjoy going down to Barnes and Noble to spend some time and buy a book. I know that I could browse the books using the ebooks, but I suspect that I wouldn't like it as much. I like the "feel" of skulking around B & N and picking out a new book.
One question though, and this could easily change my entire perception of book buying---(always looking for a deal) I read mostly non-fiction new releases and best sellers. I'm in the B & N club and receive 30% to 40% discounts on most purchases that I make, plus regular coupons for an additional 15%. This brings down the out of pocket price for a newly released book from $28 to $15 - $16 (including tax). What would be the price of a similar book using the ebook devices???

New releases and best sellers are $9.99 for Kindle download. Don't know for other ebook devices.

[katezbox]

My fabuloso son-in-law gave me a Kindle for Christmas. New books are 9.99 - but some classics (like my fav Jane Austen) are FREE!!!!!!!!!!!

Love it love it!

[Lynne2387]

Originally Posted by Herb

Do you have any experience with Amazons electronic book. I am interested and would like to hear about it. Thank you, Herb

I've owned a Kindle for over a year now. The only I don't like is that I cannot share my books. I understand that you can share books on Barnes and Nobles' "Nook".

[jblum8156]

Originally Posted by mommullr

I have not used kindle. Do not like anything from Amazon. But find audio books to be wonderful. I have used my Ipod and downloaded books from Itunes. I am a subscriber to Kitabe from whom you can subscribe to downloadable books on a mp3 format. I have a cheap MP3 player that I use just for this.

I wonder what this means, "do not like anything from Amazon." Do you mean you don't like to order from Amazon; or you don't like what they sell? They sell books, they also sell just about everything else you can think of, usually at reduced prices and often with free shipping.
I love Amazon. I have never been disappointed with anything I've ordered. I love getting a package delivered to my door - it's like getting a present! And I do want a Kindle, I'm just waiting for the price to go down again.

[Avista]

Check out Nook at Barnes and Noble. It allows you to use library books. I was buying the books at $8-$10 a pop. Now I use the Philadelphia Free Library. I've heard ebooks are coming to our library in The Villages.

Best thing I like about E Books is the ability to adjust font. I got mine in Feb and love it.

[KayakerNC]

I just got my Kindle3. The new screen is the greatest for reading.
No ePub yet, but my library doesn't have ebook capability, so not a deal-breaker.

[ohiogolf]

I just took my Kindle on a work trip to England that called for a lot of airport and airplane time. the Kindle is great. It sure beats hauling books. It is so convenient. I have not tried the wifi yet but will on a trip to Italy next month to get the USA Today so i can follow football news.

[dblwyr]

My husband and i both have Kindles. The price of the newest generation is $189..which has both WiFi and Wireless delivery. There is a $139. version for WiFi only. Yes, the print/font size can be changed. It holds thousand of books and the battery life is long..a couple of weeks if you read it without the wireless tirned on.

THe Sony requires a computer to transfer the book to the reading device, as does the Nook from Barnes and Noble. I have had a Kindle for 2 years, and just got the newest generation which has made some nice improvements. It is very convenient, you can mark passages, put bookmarks, look up words and listen to music while you read. Two thumbs up on Kindle.

[Avista]

Those of you who do not have a library near that offers e-books, you can always get a library card at Philadelphia Free Library for $15 if you live out of state.. That is what I did as The Villages Library does not yet offer e-books. Phili uses a system called overdrive. You must download Adobe Digital Editions to your computer. The rest is extremely easy. You have your book for 21 days.
http://freelibrary.lib.overdrive.com...owseeBooks.htm

[Endless Summer]

Hi all!! I've had my eye on the Kindle as well. So far I've been able to hold off purchasing one by using our local library and, imagine this.....it's free. My question (since we're also TV wannabees) is how large are your library's and do they have a plan to recriprocate with other library's?

I've been reading other threads and I was also wondering about all the homes for sale and for rent in TV but I see now that changing needs of the current home owners result in homes either going on the market or being rented out.

See you in Oct when we come for our first lifestyle preview. Gotta run, the Colts are on..............-Sue

[Lynne2387]

Originally Posted by Herb

Do you have any experience with Amazons electronic book. I am interested and would like to hear about it. Thank you, Herb

I bought A Kindle when they were $399.00 they've come down in price. I do enjoy being able to buy books instantly no matter where I am. However, you cannot share your books. My friend was given a Nook as a present. She can share her books with other Nook owners. I love having a built in dictionary and I love that I can make the font as large as needed. I purchased a book light to read when there is not enough light available.

[djplong]

You can share your books but only with other Kindles that you register on your account (I *think* the limit is 6 but don't quote me on that). So I can share any of the books with, say, my daughter if she had one.

[soldjudy]

Love my Kindle - have had it only a week so am still getting use to it. I did get a leather case for it that have a built in light so that helps in darker areas.

Will be taking on a flight next week so am looking forward to see how it does. The one I have is the $189 model.