Color Ebook Reader Which is better - The Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader or Barnes & Nobles nook?
Im looking into purchasing an ebook reader and are curious as to which is the best way to go, I like how Sony has the different colors, I like that Barnes and Noble you can shop for the books right from the reader its self (i dont know if the others have that option) If I buy a Sony Reader can I use Amazons site to get books or bn.com? or vice versa or does each one have to use their own site to receive the downloads? any advice would help!!!
The ebooks can not be read on each other, because all of them are competitors with each other and they have their ebooks protected.
Don't choose the Sony Reader. It doesn't have good content support, and quite a lot of people complain it is difficult to find books for it.
I've compared the Nook and the Kindle, so let me tell you my findings. From the official page of B&N, here is how the Nook compares with the Kindle:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/compare/
Since Barnes and Noble page is only mentioning the advantage of the Nook over the Kindle, let me try to tell more about the benefit of the Kindle 2 over the Nook:
- There is no internet browser for the Nook. So even with Wi-Fi, you can only use it to purchase book. You cannot do searching in Google, Wikipedia, check email, etc., like what you can do with the Kindle.
- The Amazon Kindle has international free 3G wireless which covers over 100 countries. So even if you're in places like the UK or Australia, you can access the internet with the Kindle free of charge. The Nook has wireless only within the U.S., and is limited for use of buying books only
- The Kindle is available outside the U.S. (it ships to 176 countries), while the Nook only ship within the U.S. at this moment.
- The Kindle has text-to-speech function, so it can treat an ebook like audio book. This function is not present on the Nook.
- The price of ebooks for the Nook on Barnes and Nobles are more expensive than the ebooks on the Kindle. This can make quite a difference in long term, the price difference adds up as you buy more books.
- Amazon is already doing some change after the Nook is announced. They dropped the price of their International Kindle even further. And they released a PC software which can read their Kindle books. They also added native PDF support for their Kindle 2.
One more thing to be aware is that, at first glance you may think the Nook can read ebooks with color touch screen. But indeed the color touch screen is only a small screen beneath the greyscale eink screen, and seems it is only used to browse the cover of ebooks.
In my opinion, it is a tie between the Kindle and the Barnes and Noble. But if you may travel and you enjoy reading during your trip, you should go for the Kindle for sure. Moreover, I trust the Kindle will come up with some strategies very soon, like improving their lending book function. The Kindle is the biggest player in the ereader market right now, and I believe it will put enormous effort to hold its position. Finally, if you're an avid reader, price of ebooks will also be a big concern, as ebooks on the Nook are more expensive.
I recommend this article as well, it is the best review on ebook readers I've ever read:
Just check up their homepage to see the latest price of the devices. The price is most up-to-date, and if there is any price change it will be reflected immediately on their homepage. BTW, the Nook seems to be in stock only in Feb 2010, so you'll not be able to get it this month...
Hope this helps you decide.
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Each ebook reader has its own advantages and disadvantages, and depending on your preferences, there is something for everyone. They key advantage to all readers is that they allow you to easily download books that you can read on the go wherever you may be.
The Amazon Kindle is probably the most well-known of the ebook readers. Amazon has recently introduced the Kindle 2, the newest version of its ebook reader. An attractive feature of the Kindle 2 is its sleek and slim design that allows it to be truly portable. It hardly takes up any room at all in one's purse or briefcase. Another advantage of the Kindle 2 is its ability to connect wirelessly to the Amazon store using Whispersync technology. This technology allows users to download books wherever they are, even if there is no wi-fi connection. With storage capacity of 1500 books, the Kindle will ensure that an avid reader is never without new material. At $259, the Kindle is one of the most reasonably priced ebook readers on the market.
The Sony Reader RPS-700 is more expensive than the Kindle by about $100 and only holds up to 350 titles. Of course, it is not likely that the average reader would really need to store more than that many books at any given time. Also, unlike the Kindle, the Sony Reader must be attached to a computer in order to download additional books, taking away some of the convenience of being able to get new reading material on a whim. This higher priced reader does also have several significantly useful features, including an LED backlight that allows you easily to read your ebooks wherever you are and whatever the lighting.
The IRex Digital Reader is priced significantly higher than many other ebook readers and is primarily focused on the business market, rather than on individual consumers who would purchase an ebook reader for personal use. Users of the IRex tend to like its touchscreen which is larger than that of other readers. It also has an easy interface for annotating and highlighting text, a feature that is more useful when it comes to reading business-related texts as opposed to reading a book for pleasure.
The COOL-ER is one of the least expensive ebook readers on the market today, but it serves its purpose well for those who are looking for an easy way to bring their reading material on the go. It weighs even less than the Kindle and is very easy to throw in a bag and bring anywhere, but it is not as easy to use as the Kindle or the Sony. On the positive side, the COOL-ER suits the more style-conscious reader as it comes in a variety of colors.
Finally, the Aztak Easy Reader seems like it may be the Kindle's strongest competitor, although it is more expensive at over $300. It weighs less (although it weighs more than the COOL-ER) and has similar storage capacity and similar user-friendly features and navigation.
In summary, there are plenty of options when it comes to choosing an ebook reader and it should not be too hard to find the right one for you.
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