[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by elizabeth52

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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]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

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

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

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

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by elizabeth52

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

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by 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?

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 (included in box); Kindle Paperwhite User Guide (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