Kindle

[Jo-n-NY]

I have been tossing the nook vs kindle in my head since last year. I will get one at some point this year probably as a gift. My daughter had the original Nook and then exchanged it for the Nook Color. She loves it, having color was important to her. It does not matter to me, I only read books except for my Bicycle Mag. However, I want us to be able to share books so I think I am heading for the Nook. I saw the New Nook last weekend and thought it would be good enough for my use. But then my daughter told me about going on the internet, bringing up email etc with the Nook color. Since that will be handy when we go away, we usually like to search our surroundings when at our destination, I guess I will decide on the Nook Color despite it being a bit heavier than I would like.

Reason for using an e-book instead of the great feeling of a real book, it is much easier to use on the train and subway while standing as that is where I do most of my reading.

[uforgot]

Just have to chime in here. Reading Kindle books on the Nook is possible. In fact, I have downloaded several Kindle books and have read them on my Nook. You just have to Google it to find the software and directions.

By the way, I love having an ereader. Fastdogs talked me in to it and I loved it from the minute I got it.

[blackhillsbiker]

I love that the Kindle gives me lots of reading choices wherever I happen to be. The battery life (with wifi off) is wonderful. The option of increasing the font size is great for my aging eyes, especially if my reading glasses aren't handy. Most classics are free (I'm a bit of a Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte geek). I just cleared out a lot of mass market paperbacks that I probably won't touch again.

Deb

[tbl35]

have a nook and love it but if you aren't interested in buying into the technology then I suggest you just download the free kindle app that works on pretty much any smart phone, iPad or even your computer I believe so you can read your brother's book.

I second this, especially if (as the OP says) the mom doesn't like to actually buy books. That's the main usage of ereaders imo, unless you really only like stuff in the public domain.

I have LOADS more thoughts on the subject as a librarian that's at least played with most ereaders, but seems like the OP's question is answered!