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Smitha wrote: "Aditya wrote: "Hmm... looks like the paperwhite has a useful feature after all. I had to buy a separate led book-light to use when i read in bed. But even the cover with a light sounds good. Vi, a ..."No Smithsey, am back home now :( Am sure i wont get covers for nook in India even for 10k!
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Do you remember the booklights sold on streets - with an angulated paperclip like thing to be attached to the pages, with a swan neck shaped body and a tiny light on top?
Smitha wrote: "LOL. I tried attaching the old book light to my Nook, but it was uncomfortable.Do you remember the booklights sold on streets - with an angulated paperclip like thing to be attached to the pages, ..."
Thats smthng similar to what am using now, a paper clip on one end and an led light on the other, connected together with a snake like body, powered by button cells. Bought it 2 years ago and now running out of battery, need to replace it.
This light didn't fit well on my Nook either. Am using it for reading paperbacks, pretty convenient.
Aditya wrote: "Kindle wi-fi is the basic model available in Croma for 7k, 3g would be much costlier. U intend to buy books over 3g while on the move?http://www.cromaretail.com/e-Book-Rea...
This is n..."
We can download books on our desktop from Amazon and transfer it to Kindle right? Sorry, I'm a noob at this :D Or can we download the Kindle versions only on the Kindle?
If file transfer is not much of a hassle, I'll be fine without 3G. Not having a night reading light is a bother though, I do most of my reading at night.
Vi wrote: "Sorry, I did mean not. Typing mistake.I would agree that the tablets are not as good as the e-readers (for me atleast). It all depends if extended reading using LCD screens affect your eyes. Anot..."
Getting distracted is true :D I will go for an e-reader I guess, but if there isn't much difference in the price, only then would I consider a tablet. Which e-reader are you using? Does it have a night reading light? Are Kindles with that feature available in India?
Chained_rose wrote: "@Rahul best would be to go to the Amazon site, check out their models and also the customer forums for opinions, reviews, and feedback on the models"Thanks, I have started going through their website. I just want to make sure if they're available in India and what would their price be.
Smitha wrote: "LOL. I tried attaching the old book light to my Nook, but it was uncomfortable.Do you remember the booklights sold on streets - with an angulated paperclip like thing to be attached to the pages, ..."
Hi Smitha, is this the Nook Simple Touch you have?
http://www.ebay.in/itm/New-Barnes-Nob...
How is the access to books? And what prices do you get the books for?
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I like my Nook. Its the best E Reader I've ever had (touch wood), very pleasing to the eyes and user friendly. It streams and reads PDF and EPUB, so also RTF. But HTML and word document (docx) are not supported. I have installed Calibre Epub reader and converter in my laptop and desktop to convert non compatible formats to compatible ones.
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Thanks Smitha. And guys, do you play audiobooks too? How's the experience?
I download the epubs from various sources and then use the Calibre software to convert the books to mobi and transfer to Kindle thru the USB.
RV wrote: "Rahul wrote: "Aditya wrote: "Kindle wi-fi is the basic model available in Croma for 7k, 3g would be much costlier. U intend to buy books over 3g while on the move?http://www.cromaretail.com/e-Book..."
Thanks RV :)
Mine is a Kindle Touch wifi, and I use it whenever I've ordered a book thru Amazon. I order it thru the website and it gets delivered to the kindle whenever I'm connected to the wifi at home. The Kindle does have a web browser called Experimental, but its extremely slow to respond.
As long as ordering and getting a book is fasr enough, no complaints :)
Took the liberty of a quick look at your shelves and thought I'd point out that the graphic novels wouldn't be great with pure e-readers (even for manga, the size and clunky zooming make for an irritating read with Kindle) If they are a priority, also consider Nexus 7 or similar tablet. Also Amazon wouldn't let me buy a lot of them if I give Kindle as target device. And specific to Kindle, probably hold off on this year's Paperwhite since there are apparently issues with light uniformity, contrast etc. Also this year's black 70$ kindle basic supposedly has better screen than the same price silver one introduced last year. Both details off mobileread forums. There's a lot of info there on the ebook models.
I've slowed down on mangas and graphic novels though :) I mostly read them on my laptop, and in a few cases bought them (Watchmen). I'm only looking for something that lets me read novels with ease for a long time.Thanks for the info on the 70$ black kindle. That is the one I will end up buying most probably. Should buy it by Christmas, let's see.
Hey guys I am planning to buy a kindle but wanted to ask one question whether one can add separate downloaded books(not original kindle books) on Kindle e-reader and also will i need a credit card for kindle even for registering it. I am postponing my purchase because of these 2 questions which i hope you can provide answer to.
No you don't need a credit card to register the Kindle.Also you can certainly add separate books, not necessarily purchased on amazon. Just ensure they are in the mobi format. I use Calibre to transfer the books, alternatively you can email them to a amazon provided email. That will also ensure the book is synced across the multiple kindles and/or kindle apps that you use.
@chained_rose thank you for ur reply. Another question to forum members if they can help me out whether nook is better than kindle. Actually nook is available on indian plaza website http://www.indiaplaza.com/nook-simple...
my apprehension is that B&N officially does not selll in India so there might be issues later on like warranty. that is why I am looking to kindle which is available through croma (a amazon reseller) as mentioned on their website. Or is indian plaza is as good as official sales channel in terms of warranty etc.
and in kindle is there any difference in black or silver model. please spare some seconds for this as i will be then happily own a reader by the end of week
Me selling my nook in 4000/- with 32 GB SD card Tablet have some kinda white scratch which is really small n hardly noticeable till u put it on black screen .
current price of Nook simple touch is 7000 without sd card in market @.@
n reason of selling - gonna buy ipad so no longer need it @.@""
I live in delhi so trading will happen in CP :)
@Rob- I think Croma has only the basic version of Kindle. I have been using Nook Simple Touch for abt three months now, and I absolutely love it. My hostelmate has a Kindle, and I used it a couple of times, and I like Nook more in comparison.
Sanam wrote: "Me selling my nook in 4000/- with 32 GB SD card Tablet have some kinda white scratch which is really small n hardly noticeable till u put it on black screen .
current price of Nook simple touch i..."
That's a good bargain actually :-/ But I live in Chennai........can I talk to a Delhi friend to get it for me? If it is still available :)
Harsha, how are the book prices from B&N store? Or do you download from other sites?
I haven't bought from B&N till now. I already have a pretty good collection of ebooks which I got from many sources- other sites, from friends, cousins etc.
I almost bought the basic Kindle from Croma, but decided to wait. I think Amazon prices are cheaper, but readers have seemed to prefer using the Nook. Do you get good service after buying in India?
I haven't had to go for any service till now. Mine is working perfect. *touch wood*
haha cool :-) Hope your HP plans for new year are going smooth :D
ok guys m still selling my nook @.@ in 4000/- with 32 GB card in delhi
Hi all.... I read all the comments till now....I want a ebook reader which doesnt have any other functionalities except "Reading"...
As i checked the comments 2 are best among them
Kindle and Nook....
So please help me to choose b/w them.
1)And also if i have some pdf's can i add them to above readers using usb?
2)Which one is simple for downloading/reading/copying pdf's in above readers?
3)Which is low cost, high performance, easily available in India ?
Please share your opinions....
@Indian: thanks....i checked croma store it has a basic kindle... i want a touch one...:(
should search more options for this
They only sell Kindle in India. You can get Nook from Ebay as well but I don't think you'll get warranty.
@Rahul:Oh is it ??And what about Kindle Paperwhite touch?
Paperwhite is the latest right? It's not in India yet. You can get the Kindle Fire tablets from online stores. Kindle touch and Nook simple touch ones are also available online. But only the basic Kindle model is available in Croma store for now. If you don't want any features other than reading, it should do fine. Fulfills all other requirements.
Guys, Kindle Fire is a tablet, not an e-reader - huge difference!!!And AFAIK, U shud be looking at epub support more than pdf support - and that's where i believe kindle is at a disadvantage - u need to use a separate software to convert epub format books to kindle's format.
Epub because its more flexible compared to pdf, it allows flexible page restructuring based on ur font size etc. Most ebooks are available in epub format that pdf.
Disadvantages of Nook - not available in its cheapest price in India - but if u can get one from US, u shud be able to get it for around 6.5K INR. Another disadvantage is that most new authors put up their ebooks for sale on amazon and only a few, slowly come to Nook store. So if u are big on reading latest novels mostly - then forget Nook, else i recommend u to get one from US through frnds visiting home. I personally don't care for warranty - if u do, again, Nook is not for u!
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Pallavi wrote: "Hi all.... I read all the comments till now....I want a ebook reader which doesnt have any other functionalities except "Reading"...
As i checked the comments 2 are best among them
Kindle and Nook..."
You are in the same condition that I was in the beginning of this january. You can start with Kindle wifi. I bought it last month. It is an amazing and simple gadget with a superb e-ink screen on which reading is a pleasure.
Need not to worry about formats at all, you may hear that kindle doesn't support popular format but any format including pdf can be converted to any kindle format. Just install calibre ebook manager (freeware software) in your computer and you are on the go :)
All the best.
ok... grt....Lemme see where can i get faster :)
Pallavi wrote: "ok... grt....Lemme see where can i get faster :)"
You can buy it from Croma stores directly or online.
http://www.cromaretail.com/Kindle-e-r...
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I avoided other models because they do not offer any warranty in India.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.ne...This is the ebook reader I am selling in 4000 /- with free 32 gab card.
Reason of selling is , now I have iPad o.o
Tablet have a little screen crack which is only visible when u look for it carefully or tilt tablet . ( it,s near the boy,s leg . (U can't find it since it's really small XP )
I bought a second handle kindle fire for rs.7400. better buy a second hand kindle fire hd at rs.10000. Its a wonderful tab for ebook at low cost, browsing, audio, videoSmitha wrote: "Hello all,
I badly need an E Reader.
Nowadays I am just salivating over the E Reader product info from Kindle and Sony.
Where will I get an E Reader in India?
I tried online shopping at Amazon, but..."
Also i rooted it and installed android jelly bean, ur possibilities goes limitless with google play on it
My publisher is asking me in which e-book format they should make available my book, 5th generation, available. Can someone please guide me which one will be good for the Indian customers. My book A Citizen's Manifesto (Flipkart, Amazon, Noble ) was made available in all formats.
Hi All, Don't know if this is a naive question but why do you need a Kindle if you have an iPad, I think its battery life takes care of the disadvantages of other tabs.
Manish wrote: "Hi All, Don't know if this is a naive question but why do you need a Kindle if you have an iPad, I think its battery life takes care of the disadvantages of other tabs."
i bought My nook for same reason XD but i quite liked Ipad features n smoothness that's why now selling it :(
one thing i hate about e book reader is that if book is not from maker's site it will lose bookmark n highlight data after sometime . ( but u can solve this problem opening book directly from library )
iPad's screen isn't idle for reading over a long period of time - any LCD/LED/TFT kind of screens aren't ideal for reading.Kindle (not Fire) e-reader, Nook (not Nook color) e-reader, Kobo etc come with e-ink screens which provide ideal reading screen - the screen just looks like a paper. U can get more info on wiki page. And the subsequently the battery runs for 2 weeks to a month's time.
^ yea :) but some ppl can handle ipad's screen on low brightness XD i just read 1 hour daily so not much of a big problem for me @.@ .
i ve read 8 hours without break n had no problem , maybe casue i work at PC all day long @.@
n i love highlight , page turning like features on IPAD more (ibook app ) @.@
covers are very costly, Adi. Are you still abroad? then you may get it cheaper. When I researched last, covers with LED lights were somewhere around 3000-4000 Rs.