Kindle, Kobo or Nook? Help please

macman

Most of these issues have already been covered on this thread above.
But, to summarise again: a tablet is not dedicated e-reader. For that you need a device with an e-ink screen (i.e not a Nexus 7 or similar small tablets which use LED screens).
As for choosing an e-reader, you need to decide if you want to be locked into Amazon's proprietary file system, or use e-pub (as do all the other providers).
The advantage of a tablet is that it can do far more than just display e-books.
Budget?

londonlydia

I have a normal Kindle and it's great if you want it for just reading....i love it.

BUT HUGE WORD OF WARNING. I was thinking about buying the touch version as a pressie...only to be warned by 2 people not to. Reason being, many of the touch versions don't survive airport scanners. My colleague was telling me that on his holiday recently, he got to beach and rather than turn page it turned chapter. Some are alright (it seems to be a lottery), but the non-touch kindles have no issues so avoid the flashiness if you want to read abroad....

-TangleFoot-

londonlydia wrote: »

Reason being, many of the touch versions don't survive airport scanners.

I heard about that. Something to do with static electricity apparently...

badger09

I have the basic Kindle, bought for £89 - now down to £69 and I love it!

For a silver surfer who just wants an ebook reader it 'does what it says on the tin'. Battery life is brilliant, its easy to set up, great for reading outdoors in bright sunlight, and you can take more books on holiday than you'll read in a lifetime - and no excess baggage

paulmapp8306

Yep - as other s say the choice:

1. A Book reader, or a Tab.

Book reader have battery lifes measured in page turns - generally a months or so. It can be read in direct sunlight - in fact treat it lke a book. You need external light to read in dim/dark areas as you would a book. However, as a pure book reading device by far the best. If you want to be able to read in dim loight - the new paperlight (or whatever its called) is very good. Its a little more expensive - but its the same e-ink but with a backlight for dim areas. the best e-book reader avilable at present IMO.

Tablets, having LCD screens are not good in sunlight (even in the house by a window), and bettery life is hours rather than a month. If however you want to do more than read books - there the option really.

Personally, I think you need both these days. an E-Book reader with e-ink is a must for books (and magazines actually), and some form op app/interned device - be that a large screen mobile or small screen tab (5"-7") fo ron the go stuff, then a large screen Tab (10") or Laptop for around the house and trips away (holidays etdc rather than just being carried).

2. Kindle or Other.

Kindle have the best hardware IMO, but as others have said your restricted (initially) to Amazon. Thats not a huge issue though as there about the cheapest source and have a big library. If you want other content you can by using Caliber. Ive had no issues converting any other bok to kindle format.

3. If Tab?

Generally Kindle Fire HD v Nexus 7 - and the Nexus wins hands down. Betrer spec, better build, more responsive. That said - the standard Kindle Fire is a decent device given the price - so If you really cant stretch to a Fire HD/Nexus - but do want to go down the Tab route rather than the e-book route - the standard Kindle Fire is a decent choice.

macman

I agree with the last poster. I set up a KIndle Fire HD yesterday for someone and was distinctly underwhelmed. Great screen, but the interface is clunky and the touchscreen not that responsive. And it throws adverts at you constantly unless you pay a tenner extra to block them-which is taking the p**s after you've paid £160.
Nexus 7 is built largely on the samer hardware and is a much better choice unless you want the easy access to all the Amazon portals, which is what the Fire is basically designed for.
The Fire does have HDMI output though, if that is important to you (the Nexus 7 does not).

Deals12345

Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Deals12345

I need to buy a xmas present for my wife

I know if i want to buy a tablet then i should go for ggogle/nexus!
but that doesnt have flash, is that needed?

But which out of Kindle/Nook/Kobo has a better shelf life? Having a iphone means im restricted to do things unlike with a andriod. I dont really want to be in the same position when it comes to e-reader.

Hard enough to decide what manufacturer to go with...but on top of that which Kindle/Kobo/Nook model do i get?

Deals12345

How does caliber work?

paulmapp8306 wrote: »

Yep - as other s say the choice:

1. A Book reader, or a Tab.

Book reader have battery lifes measured in page turns - generally a months or so. It can be read in direct sunlight - in fact treat it lke a book. You need external light to read in dim/dark areas as you would a book. However, as a pure book reading device by far the best. If you want to be able to read in dim loight - the new paperlight (or whatever its called) is very good. Its a little more expensive - but its the same e-ink but with a backlight for dim areas. the best e-book reader avilable at present IMO.

Tablets, having LCD screens are not good in sunlight (even in the house by a window), and bettery life is hours rather than a month. If however you want to do more than read books - there the option really.

Personally, I think you need both these days. an E-Book reader with e-ink is a must for books (and magazines actually), and some form op app/interned device - be that a large screen mobile or small screen tab (5"-7") fo ron the go stuff, then a large screen Tab (10") or Laptop for around the house and trips away (holidays etdc rather than just being carried).

2. Kindle or Other.

Kindle have the best hardware IMO, but as others have said your restricted (initially) to Amazon. Thats not a huge issue though as there about the cheapest source and have a big library. If you want other content you can by using Caliber. Ive had no issues converting any other bok to kindle format.

3. If Tab?

Generally Kindle Fire HD v Nexus 7 - and the Nexus wins hands down. Betrer spec, better build, more responsive. That said - the standard Kindle Fire is a decent device given the price - so If you really cant stretch to a Fire HD/Nexus - but do want to go down the Tab route rather than the e-book route - the standard Kindle Fire is a decent choice.

pulliptears

I originally bought an iPad to read on. After an hour I realised it was too heavy and the backlit screen was hard going on the eyes.

I now have a standard Kindle. Personally I avoided the touch because constant fingerprints on the screen from swiping were VERY annoying.

I used Calibre to load my books and have probably only bought 10% of my books from Amazon this year, the rest come from other sources and stores.