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Stacia (the 2010 club)
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May 10, 2011 01:15PM
I have yet to check out the ipad 2. Is it quite a bit lighter than the original? One of my big reasons for getting the Nook color at the time was that it was so much lighter than that huge, bulky ipad.
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I love my Kindle, but I certainly have no intention of ever converting entirely to the e-book format. I use it for travel and convenience, but I still have (and want to keep) a room full of books. I don't expect the e-readers to streamline my life that much; technology is notoriously unreliable anyway.
Amber wrote: "technology is notoriously unreliable anyway."I also overheard someone saying "I can't wait to read her new book. I'm going to start as soon as my Kindle's battery is recharged."
I know they have long battery life, but books don't need recharging. Just sayin'.
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No. I think many people like to see what other people are reading. I have a whole shelf dedicated to what I see people reading in public. It's good publicity for books and authors when everyone can see a cover. If I see someone reading something that looks interesting, I write it down and check it out later. Reading on a kindle or tablet is like drinking out of a paper bag.
HA! Love that analogy, LG. I have a Nook and love it, but I also buy regular books. Most of the time the e-books are cheaper, but not always. Also, how can your favorite author sign an E-reader?
I love LG's analog and Lyzzibug, that's a good point as well.
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Lobstergirl wrote: "Was there actually someone who thought they could get through a Franzen and a stack of New Yorkers on one flight? I suppose they could have been flying on to Dubai or something."She might have been reading specific articles, or in the last ten pages of the book or something.
I'll admit that when I read the New Yorker, I generally read the reviews and the brief notes and the fiction and the cartoons, and then fill in the rest later if I get around to it.
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Lyzzibug ~Dweeb Here~ wrote: "HA! Love that analogy, LG. I have a Nook and love it, but I also buy regular books. Most of the time the e-books are cheaper, but not always. Also, how can your favorite author sign an E-reader?"Like this: Nook Color now lets authors sign e-books
Lobstergirl wrote: "Reading on a kindle or tablet is like drinking out of a paper bag."How so? Is it any different than reading a magzine or newspaper or paperback folded back or listening to music on headphones?
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My Nook has apps now! So far, nothing too exciting EXCEPT: it has a goodreads ap! Whoo! And I can do groups from it! sort of. I can't exactly go to groups but it gives me the update feed and at least some of my friends feed every time they post so I can get there from there. Still better than any goodreads ap I've found for android so far.
Every time I talk about my nook it feel a little bit dirty.
I wonder if I can get onto GR thorough my kindle? Yep, but I need a magnifying glass and it is a lot slower than my phone. My favourite feature of the kindle, is the dictionary feature. Most of you probably wouldn't use it as much as I do. I just love being able to tab down to a word to find the meaning. Because there are a lot of regional restrictions on ebooks. I find I still need to purchase a lot of books I read. I am okay with that as I do really prefer the look, feel and smell of paper books.
Lobstergirl wrote: "I'm just comparing it to any reading, or type of activity, where you can't see what's being read or consumed. Whenever someone's reading the New Yorker, I can tell, because I read it myself and I ..."Got it! Sort of like the people who I see eating their lunches outside but hold whatever it is they're eating in a wrapper so I can't see what they're eating. I hate that.
smetchie wrote: "My Nook has apps now! So far, nothing too exciting EXCEPT: it has a goodreads ap! Whoo! And I can do groups from it! sort of. I can't exactly go to groups but it gives me the update feed and at lea..."It's cool, isn't it? I've only had mine for a few days and I'm still getting used to handling the device so I haven't tried the GR app yet. Have you tried highlighting a passage and posting it to Facebook?
smetchie wrote: "My Nook has apps now! So far, nothing too exciting EXCEPT: it has a goodreads ap! Whoo! And I can do groups from it! sort of. I can't exactly go to groups but it gives me the update feed and at lea..."I do wish they had the group tab to get there directly. I'm sure they will get to it.
Michael I haven't tried that because I never post anything to facebook. But it's a pretty cool deal that you can. I would like to highlight a passage and post it HERE.
smetchie wrote: "Michael I haven't tried that because I never post anything to facebook. But it's a pretty cool deal that you can. I would like to highlight a passage and post it HERE."That would be cool!
smetchie wrote: "It has a pink sheath."This phrase could be in a bodice ripper.
I've come into some money, and I'm not going to splurge, but I'm gonna buy one thing for me, and put the rest away. I've made up my mind. I'm going to buy an ereader. I'm just so torn! I don't know if I should get a Kindle or Nook! I'm leaning towards the Nook right now.
I hear there's a Nook announcement coming soon, probably color Nook 2. Again, the reading on a Kindle is flawless, but if you want color and apps...
My choice was always for a Nook over a Kindle because I wanted the in-store support and I didn't want to deal with Amazon's AZW book format. The difficult decision was between the Nook and the Nook color and I'm glad I went with the color because of the ease of use.
Well, I definitely am not getting the nook color because a) I can't afford it b) I already have an iPod touch, so I have access to apps and other things.Yesterday I was leaning towards the Nook, and now I'm thinking about the Amazon Kindle 3 Wi-Fi with special offers ($25 less than without special offers). Even though it has ads, the ads are not on the actual book pages (they're at the bottom of the menu, and they're used as screensavers). I'm actually looking forward to the kinds of offers they have like any amazon mp3 album for $1 and $10 for a $20 amazon gift card. I know it's getting me to spend more money, but I use those services anyway.
I have a Nook Color too, for many of the reasons Misha and Michael stated. Good luck with your decision Britt.
Misha wrote: "cook books, etc. I find there isn't much color content on the market yet, but I think there will be as the publishing industry changes. But I know other people would rather not look at a backlit screen and so choose the B&W e-ink Kindle or Nook."The Good Housekeeping cookbook sample on the Nook color is the only thing that I don't like about the device. I can't archive the thing and I can't delete the thing so to me it's like a bit of spam they've dropped onto the device without my consent and that sort of bugs me. I was concerned about the backlit screen, but I have an anti-glare screen on it and when I change the page display to gray and bring the brightness down it's almost like the regular e-ink Nook.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/co...That does look like the one I'd buy as well, Britt. I also have an iPod touch and don't need the bells and whistles or brightness of a Nook color, or the proprietary pettiness of the Kindle.
Question: how do you browse your library's loan options etc if it doesn't have a web browser?
I'm sooo tempted to pre-order it today, but since it's not shipping until June 10, I'm gonna think a little more. I have a cell phone bill to pay.But thank you for that link, Sarah. I had went back to the Kindle with special offers, but when they put it side by side like that? No contest.
The other thing is that because of the new Nook, B & N is putting the original Nook down to $119.
Misha wrote: "Where did you buy yours, Michael? I bought mine at Best Buy because I'm enrolled in their rewards program and there were no samples pre-loaded on mine."I got mine at Barnes and Noble. According to what I've read on the B&N message boards it came with the 1.2 update.
This reminded me a little of this article in today's Slate...rise of the superbooks...http://www.avclub.com/articles/rise-o...
Sarah Pi wrote: "The other thing is that because of the new Nook, B & N is putting the original Nook down to $119."Overstock.com is selling refurbished 1st Edition Nooks 3G + Wi-Fi for $139. That is very tempting.
I know how much I'm willing to spend. The new nook is outside of that price because I have to buy some eBooks too.On the Official B&N eBay store, they're selling brand new 1st Edition Nooks for $99.99. If I buy that one, that gives me room to get the Nook and some eBooks and stay within my budget. I asked will I still have a decent warranty if I buy from the eBay store instead of B&N, but I haven't recieved an answer yet. If so, I'm gonna get the Nook.
Zu has bought Square Deal warranties on a couple of things she has gotten on eBay. She had to return at least one item - I think it was a very defective GPS system - and they were quick and gracious about it.
The reason why I'm tempted about that one is because of the 3G. I'm willing to go outside of my price range for that.
But for a dedicated ereader that you aren't going to be using to surf the net how important is 3G? You only need it when downloading a book.
Okay, I sucked it up and ordered the new nook.
I think it's ok, Misha! She started the day saying she wanted the new Nook, so she just came back around to her original idea.
Sarah is right. I mean, I got a free two month membership with B&N ($50 value) plus free express shipping, so really this was a good choice. And when I have a gut feeling like I did earlier (I rarely have a "I gotta have THAT" reaction when it comes to electronics. I usually do months of research 'cause normally the only time I can get something like this is at Christmas), I think should go with it. Y'all have helped a lot!
Shoot! I mean *bows down* All Hail the Mighty Misha!
Misha wrote: "Sheesh, Britt. Now you're destroying my perception that I'm all powerful and can bend people to my will. I'm going to have to entirely revise my self-identity now."I want to buy a laptop. Maybe you can use some of that bending-to-my-will thing on me and make me finally get one!?
A guy who I met way back in my Microsoft days is a huge puzzle fan (solving and creating). He's currently working on a start-up involving puzzles, and has published three titles for the Kindle.Have any of you Kindle users seen his products?
Your link didn't work Phil. It might be an international thing. :(
Nooks are also not available to overseas customers. What is their problem?
Nooks are also not available to overseas customers. What is their problem?
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