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Nanisu said:Love love love love my Nook!!!! Love that I can Share/borrow books from other Nook owners, I have several friends that are in different countries and we can share....love that I can walk into any Barnes and Noble and it automatically connects to their server and I can read whatever I want in their store for free while sipping a cup of coffee, love the coupons I get on it when I walk in the store...I've had it for 2 years. Love Love Love it. I have an Ipad and I still use the Nook to read. Oh yes, and you can replace the battery on my Nook.
Nanisu said:Actually the Nook has a LOT more books--we compared them all before we bought. As for sharing, it's easy--directions are right on the website.
chefheidi2003 said:And do I have to buy books from Barnes and Nobles if I get a Nook??
aried said:Finishing book two of the Hunger Games before starting on my ebooks.
ChefBeckyD said:Okay - so here's a question just to confuse things a bit more....
Can you use an I-pad the same way you can a Nook or a Kindle? And will it have the capacity to synch with a local library for borrowing like I could with a Nook or Kindle? Just wondering, since the little hint in the CN mentioned an I-phone, I-pad, or a 'Droid...I really am not into technology a whole lot, and don't want to have to double up on this stuff if I don't have to.
Tracy99 said:There are apps for the ipad that let you read nook and kindle books. They sync up the same as far as I know. The advantage there is you can use both of the stores for books. I think you can get the apps on most computers too. An ipad or new computer is more expensive and might not be as portable or have the same battery life.
chefheidi2003 said:I do have another question. Can you get free books for the nook??
ChefBeckyD said:Yes! - that much I know. Plus, from what I understand, while you are in B&N, you can read any book they stock for free.
kreaser said:Ive been checking into these quite a bit and we have decided to get the kindle fires for each of our 14 year old twins...we are thinking with all their summer reading they have to do for high school next year and the fact that they are constantly on my desktop for FB and emailing the Kindle fire is the most like an Ipad without the expense. Running about $200 right now compared to the ipads for over $500. They can browse the web, check email, read books, borrow from our library and for about $80 a year subscribe to the amazon program they have for a lot more perks. The fact that they can hook into our wireless network at home for no "extra" fees is the plus for me right now. They are going to flip out Christmas morning! We already have to buy 2 laptops for our 16 year old and 19 year old....big Christmas this year!!!!
Jennie4PC said:ome question I have is since we got 2 kindles if we sign up for the prime membership do we have to do 2 prime memberships? One for each kindle?
ChefZee said:IDK but I'm guessing not. When you buy a book you can choose which device to deliver it to (so and so's kindle or smartphone etc.) so it would make sense you only need one
mountainmama74 said:Those of you with Nooks - check your local library!! Mine has books for Nook (and actually just recently added Kindle books, but not as many and I know not all libraries have Kindle yet). I have had my Nook for 3 months and have not paid for a single book yet! I can borrow books from the library right from my home computer, they're good for 21 days. It's awesome! Even if you live in a small town, your library may be a branch of a larger town library that has it, in which case you can still use it!
SpiritdancerIA said:Coming in a bit late ...
Right now, I have a Nook Tablet, and my husband is playing with his new Kindle Fire next to me
1) If you are interested in using lots of apps/games, got for the Fire. Amazon's App Store has a LOT more titles, and generally at better prices. Plus, there's a free app every day.
2) If you want to get ebooks from sources other than your (local) library or the provider of your device, then I'd suggest the Nook - it's really easy to load ebooks I've purchased elsewhere from my computer to my Nook. It can be done on the Kindle, but you have to work harder at it
3) If you'd rather keep your "stuff" locally, get the Nook (you can use an SD card to expand the storage). If you don't mind using "cloud" storage (ie, on Amazon's machines), then use the Fire. (BN does have a way to archive/store online content you've purchased from them, but need off local storage for whatever reason, but you can't use it for content purchased elsewhere. I _think_ you can use Amazon's cloud storage for anything, but after a certain amount, you have to pay a fee)
4) Videos? Music? Get the Fire
Oh, and for your Amazon Prime account? You can link up to 4 other people to one Prime account (I have my mom & husband linked to mine). Yes, you can use it for multiple devices (including, interestingly enough, our new BluRay player). So don't spend extra for a separate Prime account for each of the kids, etc - invite them to share yours. Go under "Your Account" and "Manage Prime Membership"
chefheidi2003 said:I do have another question. Can you get free books for the nook??
SonyaVerrillo said:If you're looking for free books for the Nook (B&N) they do offer a free book every Friday. Also if you're on FB, make sure you 'like' this page: Cheap E-Reads (they also have a lot of spin-offs for different genres: Nookhood, Casting Pearls, etc.) They have people that are constantly scanning bn.com for free or discounted books. When they post in your newsfeed (or on their wall), click on the link to get it right away. Often BN puts books on for free for only 1 day or shorter! I've gotten a TON of books this way...for free!
Check with your local library system too. Many libraries now have "digital sections" where you can borrow ebooks to read on your device for up to 21 days...then they return themselves! Nook uses the EPUB format, which is more standard than the Kindle version for getting ebooks from other sites/stores. You just have to "sideload" them to your Nook using your computer & USB cord.
vanscootin said:So I've been reading this post because I've been wondering the same thing.... I thought I would perhaps go get myself a tablet of sorts after the holidays. I was leaning to the Kindle Fire... welp, I'm getting one for Christmas... now I never snoop or shake boxes, yet every year I somehow know all the things my hubby gets me before Christmas day... and this year is no different. An email came to to my email adress yesterday that said "Your Best Buy Receipt" Gee I didn't buy anything. I open it and it is an e-receipt from the other day when he went shopping. Oops. Kind of excited for my Kindle!
The_Kitchen_Guy said:If it makes you feel any better, the other day, I bought something that I really want. (It's an NFL Films 4 DVD set of last year's playoff games and the Superbowl.) I handed it to The Kat Lady and told her, "I'll be really surprised."
Over the years, I've learned the hard way that it's the best way to get what I really want.
PampChefJoy said:Just got a Kindle Fire yesterday (it's a gift for my hubby). We already own 2 Kindles, but he wanted the upgrade. It is SLICK!
It is actually fairly easy to send e-book formats to your Kindle once you set up the backend... you can either email it (it will convert PDF, but I try to get the .mobi file whenever possible - better formatting), or you can hook up USB cable and drag and drop using your windows explorer.
For free books - search for "pixel of ink" or "ereaderlove". Both are on FB and are also standalone websites too.
You do not need a separate Prime membership, as mentioned. You can choose which device to load the book to (and you can go back and load to a 2nd device if you want to share).
vanscootin said:And I'm lost. LOL
vanscootin said:So I've been reading this post because I've been wondering the same thing.... I thought I would perhaps go get myself a tablet of sorts after the holidays. I was leaning to the Kindle Fire... welp, I'm getting one for Christmas... now I never snoop or shake boxes, yet every year I somehow know all the things my hubby gets me before Christmas day... and this year is no different. An email came to to my email adress yesterday that said "Your Best Buy Receipt" Gee I didn't buy anything. I open it and it is an e-receipt from the other day when he went shopping. Oops. Kind of excited for my Kindle!
Shawnna said:I got a Kindle Fire for Christmas. I was a little aggravated at first because I don't have wifi at home so it wouldn't let me do anything. I used my computer and set up my Amazon account and then my son brought his cell phone which is a "hotspot" so I was able to use it to get the wifi to set up everything. Got my first book - The Hunger Games - and was happy. But, now I have finished The Hunger Games and am ready for the next one. Decided to go get a router so I will be able to use the wifi settings on my laptop and the Kindle...lol Hopefully I can get that done this week. But, I do know I have to take my youngest son to ball practice tomorrow and will be able to find wifi in town to get the rest of the Hunger Games books. Oh the life in rural towns...lol
Shawnna said:So, I could purchase a book with my computer and it will sync to my Kindle?
This is a highly debated topic and ultimately comes down to personal preference. Both the Nook Tablet and Kindle Fire have their own unique features and it ultimately depends on what you are looking for in a tablet.
The Nook Tablet has a slightly larger screen size at 7 inches compared to the Kindle Fire's 6 inches. The Nook Tablet also has expandable storage with a microSD card slot, while the Kindle Fire does not. Additionally, the Nook Tablet has a longer battery life and a dedicated physical home button.
Yes, both tablets have access to popular apps and content through their respective app stores. However, the Nook Tablet has the advantage of also being able to access the Google Play Store for a wider selection of apps.
Both tablets are great for reading eBooks, but the Nook Tablet has the advantage of being specifically designed for reading. It has a built-in anti-glare screen and a feature called "LendMe" which allows users to lend and borrow eBooks with other Nook users.
Yes, both tablets have a variety of features and functions beyond just reading eBooks. They can both be used for web browsing, streaming media, playing games, and more. However, the Nook Tablet may be better for those who primarily want to use their tablet for reading, while the Kindle Fire may be better for those who want a more versatile device.