Hi Greg, If you are looking for a device to read books on, you can't do better than the standard Kindles. They offer several models, but as long as you choose a E ink technology device, you can't go wrong. I have no experience with the touchscreen models (including the new Kindle Fire), so I don't know anything about them, but I have owned a Kindle 2, a Kindle DX, and a Kindle 3. The Kindle 3 with the keyboard is my current e-reader and I absolutely love it. If it were stolen or damaged beyond repair today, I would order another one just like it.
One thing to keep in mind, manipulating a touchscreen device requires you actually use your finger or a special stick or pen which conducts static electricity to the screen ( at least I think that's how they work ). When I am on my side in bed, I use a standard mouth stick with a rubber tip to control my Kindle. I cannot use the Nook Color when I am in bed. This is, and the short battery life, are the major drawbacks for me with the Nook Color. Btw, I have a Kindle DX, purchased when they first came out in 10/2009, for sale. It is a nice device but I don't like the size (it's too big), it requires charging more frequently than the newer, smaller Kindles, and it does not feature wi-fi like the newer models. Still, it is an excellent e-reader. I also have a like new, barely used Nook Color for sale that I received as a Christmas present last year (2010). The Nook Color is a nice device, but as you mentioned it is a battery hog. Furthermore, I personally don't like the touchscreen devices. I am a c5 quad so I have difficulty using touchscreens, especially the on-screen keyboard, so I never use this thing. If you read a lot, you will love the standard Kindles. But if you plan to use the device to get online, check e-mail, etc, even occasionally, the standard Kindle will disappoint you. Despite the built-in browser and Amazon's claims that you can get online with the Kindle 3, it is a painful experience. The browser is virtually useless. Finally, if you can get to a Best Buy you can look at and try all the different types of you e-readers, (Nook, Kindle & others). Better still, if you can find someone near you who owns a Kindle and will let you try it, it might help you in your decision. If you any questions and you think I can help, I'll be glad to do so. Best, Greg in TN On Sat, Dec 10, 2011 at 16:52, greg <[email protected]> wrote: > What's you guys opinion on Kindle Fire vs Nook Color? > > I was thinking about the b/w Kindle Touch, the battery life is sooo much > longer. But after looking at them, it just feels less quality. I like the > smaller, lighter, size of it. I doubt I'd use it for tv or movies or even > much web surfing. The family has a Nook Color and it's nice, but needs > plugged in every day. I'd like to get some ereader, maybe just a cheaper > noname brand is fine if all I ever do is use it for reading. I just am not > sure if I'd use the cool features. > > What say you? > > Grfeg > >
