Comments on The Book Vixen: Discussion: eReaders

I love, LOVE my nook. The biggest deciding factor ...

2010-03-23T18:02:35.130-07:00

I love, LOVE my nook. The biggest deciding factor for me was the proprietary file type that the Kindle uses. Basically, Kindles only work with the eBook files that they sell. So if you ever decide to switch eReaders way in the future, and decide to pick something else that's not Amazon supported, you'll lose your entire eBook library. The nook/B&N (and I think the Sony eReader, but I'm not sure) use a file type that's supported across all types of eReaders. So I were to switch away from a nook, I could keep all my eBooks. For me that was the main reason I went with a nook.

I just posted my review of the Barnes and Noble No...

2010-03-23T00:53:55.739-07:00

I just posted my review of the Barnes and Noble Nook. If you want to read it the link is:

http://thebookjunkiesbookshelf.blogspot.com/2010/03/barnes-and-noble-nook-review.html

I love my Nook!! I have not experienced a Kindle,...

2010-03-22T16:07:03.649-07:00

I love my Nook!! I have not experienced a Kindle, though, so I can't compare. It's so handy and I love being able to take it wherever and it doesn't take up much room!! I get a lot of galleys from netgalley.com, too, which is awesome!! I still get regular books, but the e-reader is VERY handy! Just email me if you have any questions on the Nook!!!
js1997@gmail.com
Jennifer

Melissa - How much do you read on your iTouch? I l...

2010-03-21T17:17:03.698-07:00

Melissa - How much do you read on your iTouch? I like it because it's small and really convenient but I would like an actual eReader for the bigger screen.

The big ereaders are still to expensive for me. I ...

2010-03-21T13:34:00.162-07:00

The big ereaders are still to expensive for me. I will stick to my iPod Touch for the time being. Besides, I can't beat free! If you decide what you get, do a review of it!

I'm doing research too. My momtrends writer lo...

2010-03-21T13:29:32.675-07:00

I'm doing research too. My momtrends writer loved the nook. I'd like to also do reviews of the kindle.

@ Tiffany Thank you! I figured out to highlight an...

2010-03-21T12:45:18.495-07:00

@ Tiffany Thank you! I figured out to highlight and take notes this morning. It’s much easier to highlight on the Kindle 2 than the Sony. It does have the joystick. I’m sure it’s capable of much more than I’ve actually used it for.

oh! Nook can claim over a million titles because i...

2010-03-21T10:02:13.497-07:00

oh! Nook can claim over a million titles because it adds in the free books on google domain, etc. Amazon JUST opened their own free book store that also includes all the free classics/google books. So now you can get them easily on both devices :)

I don't know if you have seen this site: http://ireaderreview.com/ tons of good info :)

Thanks for sending me that link on conversion. I&...

2010-03-21T09:32:03.345-07:00

Thanks for sending me that link on conversion. I've tried mobi pocket before but it didn't work for me but I'll try the other one.

I have a Kindle 1. I hardly ever use it now becaus...

2010-03-21T09:13:11.324-07:00

I have a Kindle 1. I hardly ever use it now because I get so many ARCs to review. I also find myself buying the actual books instead because we're on a budget and I can resell them used. :( Can't do that with ebooks. I also love sharing my books and I can't do that with the Kindle version. I know, I know. But I promise, I used to use it for every book I read!

You know how I feel about ereaders and my Kindle. ...

2010-03-21T08:07:16.809-07:00

You know how I feel about ereaders and my Kindle. I hope you are able to get a reader, I know you'll love it.

Stephanie, yes, I do read slower on an ereader tha...

2010-03-21T07:30:08.599-07:00

Stephanie, yes, I do read slower on an ereader than I do a book. I'm not sure why that is. I think it's because there's less on each page, because you can adjust the font. Once I tried the largest font and that slowed me down alot, so I'm pretty sure that's the reason.

At the same time, it's more enjoyable, because I don't have to rub my eyes alot. :D

Jamie - I can't wait to read your review on th...

2010-03-21T07:18:29.321-07:00

Jamie - I can't wait to read your review on the Nook :)

Stephanie - Fiction Vixen has a great post on how to convert PDFs to a Kindle-friendly format. Here's the link: http://www.fictionvixen.com/2009/11/converting-pdf-files-for-kindle.html

I have the Kindle 2 and I love it. My only proble...

2010-03-21T07:10:45.861-07:00

I have the Kindle 2 and I love it. My only problem is the PDF thing. It loads them on there but the font is really small and you can't adjust the size. I have to convert them which works great except that it does something funky. Every few pages it has the title of the book and a little info about it and a couple of the pages have fewer words than others. But those books I get for free from authors to review so I really shouldn't complain.

Does anyone else read slower on their ereader?

Stephanie G
sgradel(at)gmail(dot)com

I'm going to post a review of the Nook on mond...

2010-03-21T05:56:10.241-07:00

I'm going to post a review of the Nook on monday or tuesday on my blog.

I have a Nook and I LOVE it. I originally thought...

2010-03-21T05:48:33.964-07:00

I have a Nook and I LOVE it. I originally thought about getting a kindle but after I compared the nook to the kindle the nook was the better buy. If you read a LOT of books I recommend the Nook because it is upgradeable...add a new memory card and your good to go.

I fiddled around with a kindle that a friend of mine owns and I found it harder to navigate and learn...It took me a whole 10 minutes to figure out how to use my Nook when I brought it home. Plus, if you have a Barnes and Noble near you, can actually go to the store and pick one up. I'm not sure you can do that with the Kindle.

I like the shopping app on the nook better also. Where Kindle has over 450,000 titles to choose from, when I was shopping on my nook the other day I had over a MILLION titles to choose from....I downloaded the brand new released book The Body Finder on my Nook for $1.99.

So that's my two cents worth. I never thought I would enjoy being an e-book reader but I'm really glad I made the investment....By getting my nook I have already saved several HUNDRED dollars on well known titles. Have a great day!

Mama - to do it on my K 1 I have to use my scroll ...

2010-03-20T22:35:31.101-07:00

Mama - to do it on my K 1 I have to use my scroll wheel (i think you have a joystick) to go up to the line i want to highlight or make a note, push it down so it clicks and up pops a window that lets me look up words in the dictionary, highlight, or make notes. It may be the same on yours!

Mama - $100 off?!! What a deal!

2010-03-20T22:32:44.205-07:00

Mama - $100 off?!! What a deal!

The Sony was a gift and the Kindle I bought on my ...

2010-03-20T22:27:59.536-07:00

The Sony was a gift and the Kindle I bought on my own. I signed up for Audible and they had a special going so I was able to get $100 off the price. If not for the discount I don’t think I would have splurged.

The owners manual that came with my Kindle is very small. I’ll have to play with it tomorrow and see if I can figure out how to use the note and highlighting features. I’m a gadget junkie but not very tech savvy. Not what you’d usually expect to go together LOL

--One thing I do love about the Sony is the abilit...

2010-03-20T20:30:57.713-07:00

--One thing I do love about the Sony is the ability to highlight parts of the ebook and take notes. I don’t know if that is an option on the Nook and if it is on the Kindle I haven’t discovered how to do it.------
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Yep you can highlight, bookmark, and take notes with a Kindle. I know how to do it on my K1 but it may be different on the K2 so u probably want to check your manual rather than use my instructions lol.

You can also change screensavers/fonts/etc with the Kindle but it does mean doing a hack... worth it to me. I have all my hot men on my kindle as screensavers LOL

Teresa - I like both! LOL CelticLady - Ooooh, I ...

2010-03-20T20:22:32.552-07:00

Teresa - I like both! LOL

CelticLady - Ooooh, I look forward to a Kindle review from you :D

Jackie - I thought I'd never get an eReader. I was against it. But now that I've discovered the convenience (and I love gadgets!), I want one.

Alexia561 - LOL!!! I'm going to check out your post. I don't know anyone who has a K2 or a nook. A nook I could check out at a B&N but you can't check out a K2 unless you know someone who has one. That's a downer. I do have a co-worker who has a Sony eReader (not sure which one but it was one of the lower end ones that costs about $250) and she doesn't like it. I tried buying her an eBook and I don't like the Sony Store. You were lucky to have a friend that let you borrow their Nook. I don't know if I would be that generous...LOL

Mama - you have 2 eReaders? I am green with envy! I believe the K2 does have the ability to highlight and take notes. At least that's what I think Fiction Vixen told me.....I do like the library feature and the Lend a Friend a book feature on Nook.

Christine - I think if I do get an eReader, I'd be selective on which paper books I get too.

I live outside the US which, IMO, makes Kindle the...

2010-03-20T20:04:18.082-07:00

I live outside the US which, IMO, makes Kindle the less appealing choice, ebook reader-wise (you need some unlocked wireless spot around to use the built-in wireless, the price for books is higher than if I lived in the US, no freebies, etc.), thus I got my hands on a shiny Sony Touch 600, which I absolutely love. I particularly love the fact that I can upload *many* different formats on it. And the touch screen feature is awesome.
I still buy some paper books, but I'll probably be more 'selective' as to which I'll get in 'hardware' vs those I'll buy in 'software'.
In any case, have fun with whichever ereader you pick!

I have a Kindle and love it. I was using the Kindl...

2010-03-20T19:44:25.693-07:00

I have a Kindle and love it. I was using the Kindle app on my iPhone for months and finally decided to get an actual eReader. My eyes thanked me :) I also have the Sony Touch which I like but it’s had a few issues and their tech support stinks. All the freebies for the Kindle make it worth it IMO. I have a huge library of books and only actually purchased a handful.

One thing I do love about the Sony is the ability to highlight parts of the ebook and take notes. I don’t know if that is an option on the Nook and if it is on the Kindle I haven’t discovered how to do it.

I know a few Nook users and they all seem very happy with their purchase. If you’re a library user you might consider the Nook if your library allows you to “borrow” ebooks.

I didn’t expect to enjoy reading an ebook either. Now I’m reading more ebooks than paper books.

Good luck with your decision.

Um....congratulations? Not really sure what one is...

2010-03-20T19:43:24.105-07:00

Um....congratulations? Not really sure what one is supposed to say about the whole ebook cherry popping. *snicker*

Anyway, I'd recommend playing with both the Kindle and nook if at all possible. Know anyone with an ereader they're willing to let you borrow? I have a good friend that let me borrow her nook, and while I can see the appeal, an ereader just isn't for me. Did a post on my experience a few days ago, and I've come across other bloggers who have discussed their Kindle experiences. Maybe do a google search?

Good luck with whatever you decide! And....congrats!

I have downloaded many free e-books onto my Mac co...

2010-03-20T19:24:48.503-07:00

I have downloaded many free e-books onto my Mac computer in PDF, actually won a couple of really good reads from Lexi Ryan and have an entire notebook of short e-novellas printed out that were free e-read PDF downloads from different authors.
I will still not buy an e-reader rather than taking a book with me simply because it is not at this point a "necessity" rather than a "convenience" for me to use. However that said I can see where people who work away from home, who have to take their children to places where there is downtime, where you travel and need more than one book and cannot overload your bag with only books and no clothes will use their e-reader constantly... I will at some point in the future get one simply because of my eyes and reading a small print book is starting to cause more strain as my eyes age, the convenience at that point of different font size and back lighting will be wonderfully comfortable reading..

Nice to see you "Popped your e-read cherry" and are enjoying yourself, a whole new world just opened up!!!!

jackie b central texas