Which Is Better: Nook Tablet or Kindle Fire?

[SpiritdancerIA]

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]

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"

Well then..from what you put on here I think I made the right choice. I wanted it mainly for books..but the other things are nice too.

I got mine yesterday. I am playing with it. I am trying to put my first book on it..but need to enter a credit card number..even if it is a free book. So I have to wait for my husband to have a minute so I can get his CC# from him.

 

[SonyaVerrillo]

I do have another question. Can you get free books for the nook??

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.

 

[chefheidi2003]

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.

I tried to find Cheap E-Reads on FB but I can't. Am I doing something wrong?

 

[vanscootin]

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!

 

[NooraK]

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!

Sounds just like something my hubby would do. He has his own email address, but he puts mine down for everything.

On the other hand, he can be standing next to me at the register while I'm buying his Christmas gifts, and he'll be totally oblivious and not have a clue until he unwraps them.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

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.

 

[NooraK]

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.

I'm pretty good at finding stuff he likes, he just has no idea that I'm buying it, even if he's standing right there. I, on the other hand, pretty much have to do what you do.

 

[PampChefJoy]

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]

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).

And I'm lost. LOL

 

[NooraK]

And I'm lost. LOL

The tutorial/introduction that comes on the Kindle is pretty comprehensive, and covers the information about how to get books onto your kindle manually.

Here are the two sites Joy mentioned:

Free & Bargain eBooks | Pixel of Ink

eReaderLove.com | Free Kindle Books, Free Nook Books, & Free eReader Books

and one I use:

eReaderIQ.com | The Easier, Faster, Smarter Way to Kindle!

I've also looked at this one, but haven't used it yet:

Frequently Asked Questions - Lendle: Kindle Book Lending, Borrowing, & Sharing

And if you don't already have a Prime membership, you can learn more here:

Amazon.com: FREE Two-Day Shipping, No Minimum Purchase with Amazon Prime

 

[ChefZee]

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!

I know everything I'm getting as well. I feel so bad cause my husband can NEVER surprise me, like when I check the mail and it's on the customs sheet, or he hides my new iPad (so excited!!!) in the same closet our daughter presents that need to be wrapped are lol. On top of that, the one he could have surprised me with, he made me wrap sheesh haha

 

[chefheidi2003]

Tonight my husband said to me..I found a laptop..oh shoot I didn't want to tell you that. He said well I guess it is too late. I found a laptop that I think would be perfect for you..but I wasn't going to surprise you with it. LOL. I know it isn't for Christmas but I still think that it is funny.

 

[chefsteph07]

Just got my Nook Color yesterday! I knew I was getting it, but I've had to wait almost 2 months to "open" it! LOL
I purchased my first book last night, it was an exclusive ebook, and it was only $1.99. I haven't checked yet if the library has these to loan, but I would LOVE to get anyone's email address so I can start sharing books.

 

[Shawnna]

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

 

[NooraK]

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

While you're waiting to get your router, you can hook up your Kindle to your computer with the cable, and sync the contents that way. There should be directions in the Kindle's manual or on Amazon's website on how to do that.

 

[Shawnna]

So, I could purchase a book with my computer and it will sync to my Kindle?

 

[NooraK]

So, I could purchase a book with my computer and it will sync to my Kindle?

Yes. I don't remember the details, but if you're logged into the Amazon account your Kindle is hooked up to, you can purchase on the computer, and you can use the cable to manually sync if you don't have WiFi access or a 3G Kindle. I prefer browsing on the computer anyway.

 

[aried]

found the "pixel of ink" but not the "ereaderlove". Thanks Joy

 

[deblprew]

I would suggest the Kindle- I am a fellow consultant and I have the perfect thing for you. I ordered two of the brand new Kindle DX and only needed one. The Kindles are affordable, which not only has wifi but also FREE 3G. That means you don't have to commit to a monthly payment and can use it on the go. I also would suggest the Archos Android tablet which has wifi and browser capabilities, as well, as email, etc.; I also have an extra of these, christmas mixups, heh.
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[PampChefJoy]

So, I could purchase a book with my computer and it will sync to my Kindle?

You can purchase an e-book from any number of sites and get it onto your Kindle. I've done this with books from Smashwords (who has a bunch of freebies on their own), publisher's direct sites, etc. You need to purchase the ".mobi" type of file - that is what Kindle files are. Your kindle will also convert a PDF file into a readable format (as well as view the PDF as a traditional PDF, but I don't care to read it that way because you have to scroll and zoom, etc.)

To do this on your Kindle, you need to set up your Amazon account to accept Kindle emails. Go to this page - your Kindle document settings: https://www.amazon.com/gp/digital/fiona/manage?ie=UTF8&ref_=ydi_k_myk&#pdocSettings

Under your "send-to-kindle email settings", you'll see the email address that you need to send files to. When you email a .mobi file attachment to this email address, the book will show up in your Kindle like any other book you buy directly from Amazon. IMPORTANT: to do this via wifi, make sure your email address says @free.kindle.com instead of the standard @kindle.com.

You also need to make sure you add your sending email address under the "Approved Personal Document E-mail List". That way, random people can't just email stuff to your Kindle.

If you have a PDF file, you do the same way except you put "convert" in the subject line of your email and it will convert to a traditional ebook format when it downloads. Sometimes, this gets weird with justification and formatting, be aware. I think .mobi is the best choice if you have one.

Finally, you can also just download to your computer and then connect your Kindle to your computer via USB cable, and then drag and drop just like your Kindle is an external hard drive.

Confused? Please feel free to ask for help!

 

[TrudysOwn]

Don't ignore your local library. They have books that can be read on these devices too.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Well, as long as you bumped this ancient thread, I'll add my 2¢ worth now, too. I have a Kindle that I won in a contest, otherwise, I never would have thought seriously about yet another piece of technology to charge and maintain. I'm glad to have it, though, and I've gotten a lot of use out of it in the short time I've had it. I've made a couple of purchases from Amazon but I mostly check out e-books from my local library. They actually come from Amazon, which is really confusing at first, but that's how the licenses are maintained.Now I kinda wish I had a Kindle Fire instead of the Kindle, but I think I'd be more likely to buy a tablet than another dedicated reader.