Here is what I think: I have a Nook, and love it. If I had a Kindle, I'm sure I would love it too.

Friend has an IPad. I would enjoy reading on it. But am not sure if the back lighting would hurt my eyes after awhile. Also, the Ipad is too big to put in my purse. I like the smaller size of the Nook or Kindle for carrying around.

It is nice having the Barnes and Noble right here. Any questions--they will help you.

In other words, I'd be happy with either the Nook or Kindle. I know I'd enjoy the IPad, but not sure of the larger size, heavier weight or backlighting.

I agree about the backlighting. It's hard on the eyes after a while. I don't know if I could read from an iPad for an hour.

I have an IPAD and read for a couple of hours at a time. Never get tired.

Hi JerryM,
That's good to know. I'm curious wether the iPad reading experience is different than reading from a high-end flat screen monitor or laptop monitor. I find reading from the latter two tedious and hard on my eyes.

Also, can you change the point size of reading material on the iPad while still maintaining screen width.

Thanks.

But even at the bargain price you still can't read in bed, and you can't share your books, can you? :read:

UUjudy. Of course you can read in bed. Can you read a book in bed? Of course you can. So you can read any of the i-readers in bed also. Kindle even has a small light accessory that clips to it for reading without the light being on in the room. Works great. And yes, my wife and I share all our kindle books with each other plus up to 3 others. Total of 5.

Why wouldn't you be able to read a Nook/Kindle in bed?
My daughter in law and granddaughter both have a Nook and are on same account. If one orders a book, it goes to both Nooks. Can also lend some books to others not on your account for up to 2 weeks. Then the books comes back to your Nook.

Oh, thanks for the information! I didn't know! I share my books with everybody, and they share theirs with me. As long as they have a Kindle (or Nook) I can share my books with them? How does this work? Can I read the book first and then pass it on? And how much does the reading-in-bed light weigh? Is it like a regular book light?

I may have to reconsider this. My birthday is coming up...
Judy

Books from the Library
 

My local Library here in King County Washington advised that the nook or the sony e-reader (also IPad) can download books from their ebook catalog and that the Kindle can not, that they are blocked. I live near (and sometimes work at ) Amazon, so most people around here have the Kindle. However being able to borrow books from the library for a month like I do now for print and audio MP3 books is very appealing. Any info from nook owners on borrowing from the libraries would be appreciated. I am not sure if this is available from any but large Metro area libraries with an abundance of funds.

Thanks
Trudy

PS if you don't here from me much for awhile I am going back to work for 4 months (contract at Amazon again)

The Sumter County Libraries do not have e-books YET. I hear they will be available in the future.

It was suggested on one of the Nook Forums that a Library Card is available from Free Library of Philadelphia for $15 per year (if you live out of state). I just ordered a library card. They apparently have a large ebook library --using overdrive.
I know the Nook and I-Pad can borrow from libraries, but don't think Kindle can. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an iPad for Xmas. I have a number of friends who flaunt it in front of me, lol. Reading from the ebooks seems great, plus so many other uses for it.

sigh, is it Dec. yet?

I received my library card from Free Library of Philadelphia. It took about 3 weeks. I've downloaded 3 books from them. Have read 2 and returned them. Can keep a book for 21 days. You must download Adobe Digital Editions to your computer. Then it is extremely easy to download a book. I love being able to read free books on my Nook. This is one advantage for the Nook, Sony E reader and I Pad.
http://freelibrary.lib.overdrive.com...owseeBooks.htm

trusted company
 

I just trust Amazon. They keep working on making their company and product better for their consumers.