The big question is: Do you want to read the e-reader outside, especially in the sun? If so, the Kindle 3 or the B&N Nook Touch with their e-ink platform are the best, easily visible in the brightest sunshine and easier on the eyes (eye fatigue with e-readers is a real consideration) than back-lit color screens (such as the B&N Nook Color).
Screen size is 6 inches but that is OK because the weight (also an important factor) is light and both allow for font style and size adjustments. Nook Touch is smaller overall because it forgoes a physical keyboard. Both need external light to read in the dark (Kindle has some covers that include a built in reading light). Both Nook Touch and Kindle 3 download books (and magazines, newspapers, etc -- all in monochrome) via Wi-Fi wireless. That can be your home or other hotspots. Paying an extra for an optional (no ongoing or transactional fee) 3G mobile connection is available for the Kindle 3 which allows for easy downloads and synching on the go. Both have many titles and cost range from free to around $15-20 per book (each can store many books - I currently have about 10 on my Kindle 3 including several 700+page Tom Clancy novels). Navigation: Kindle 3 - buttons along the edge Nook Touch - buttons along the edge - and - finger swipe on screen Battery (built in; rechargeable) life: Kindle 3: I have found about 2 weeks of heavy reading (2-3 hours day) to up to a month, extendable by turning off Wi-Fi until needed. Nook Touch: No experience but they claim the longest battery life of up to two months Cost: Kindle 3: $139 FOR Wi-Fi only version $114 for Wi-Fi only with non-intrusive advertising on the idle/ screensaver pages $189 for the 3G and Wi-Fi version (no ads) Nook Touch: $139 Ultimately it comes down to personal preference. I love my Kindle, my wife is about to buy the Nook Touch. I hope this helps. Ron Casalotti Wayne, NJ On Aug 2, 6:09 pm, Dave Sikula <dsik...@yahoo.com> wrote: > My mother-in-law (84 and with no tech savvy) is a voracious reader and > apparently in the market for an e-reader. My wife asked me if I knew > anything about ebook rental services (bookswim?). I don't, but thought > I'd ask you all if you know of any and if there is any clear winner > between the Nook and Kindle -- or some other reader. > > Thanks, > Dave Sikula -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to tvornottv@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to tvornottv-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
