kindle reader on android tablet?

[smilingcat]

I'm about to break down and buy a tablet of some sort. Not sure if I want Kindle fire or e-paper based kindle.

Then I found kindle reader for MAC and PC. Out of curiosity I checked if there was a kindle reader for android There are some cheap android "powered" devices.

Now I know you get what you pay; but, I found some really cheap android powered tablet computers on Amazon. color with 7" or 8" screen for around $80-$160 and comes with features i care about WiFi and mini USB so I can hook up my 3G modem. 3G allows me to not depend on hot spot.

Now mind you these are not brand names. some are called woPad. I think they meant wowPad. Chinese English, something got lost in translation and no offense meant for Chinese. It is made in China...

$80.00 is so tempting... Do I want to risk it? or should I just take the plunge and buy HP tablet for $250.00

Has anyone bought any off brand products? One reviewer on Amazon said that the reviews of the off brand were mostly fake to make you complacent about the product.

Tough call...

[Bethany1]

I bought a Pandigital reader from Best Buy awhile back. I'm not sure if the Android Market lets you use tablets to download their apps yet. You can put Kindle on it via Amazon. You need a SD card and have Amazon email you the link so you can download it onto the card. It will then upload into your tablet. I don't remember the exact directions, but that was the idea. It runs on the Android format.

Only problems with the Pandigital are the response time and battery life. It's actually a nice reader if you want the backlighting and fits into your purse easier than an iPad. You have full internet access as well.

The more expensive tablets have faster response times, more memory, and are better built. Pandigital also has Barnes and Noble's Nook already installed so you can buy their books as well.

[alexis_the_tiny]

I was tempted by an android tablet from China for way cheap. Then I remembered what happened to my palm pilot eons ago when the calibration went out of whack and thought better of it. My friends have been using the Samsung Galaxy Tablet and its really great. Prices on that has been dropping like mad in Asia so you should definitely look and see if the price is low enough on Amazon.

[TsPoet]

My mom is going through the exact same thing - which to get. She currently has a first generation kindle and loves it so much she thinks she wants to "upgrade". I love my nook Color.
Anyway, I found this article for her, maybe it'll help you?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-...hould-you-buy/

[SadieKate]

I'm not sure why you want a Kindle reader app but I use Nook apps because I can buy Google books from my local independent book store. No can do with Kindle (at least within the last week).

[badger]

While I was debating if I should cough up for a Kindle, I got a new Android phone. I downloaded the Kindle app, and while it's small, it's great for "emergency" read, like when I'm waiting for someone. I'll probably still end up getting a Kindle, but this is nice and handy.

[OakLeaf]

I've actually done a fair amount of Sony reading on my phone in the same situation. It's easier to read than you might think. The small chunks make up for the backlit screen.