OK then! I've been the proud owner of a $69 Kindle for about a week now (here's a link to the post explaining why I bought a Kindle). This blog post is to update y'all on my Kindle--because, ya know, you're hanging onto every word of my exciting, exciting life. Right? Riiiiight. :D
So here we go.
Bottom line: I am deliriously happy with my Kindle. The closest thing I have to compare it with is my Nook Simple Touch, so this'll basically be a comparison of the two.
What I love about the Kindle:
1) Smooth library check-out process, wireless for most books (with the Nook, a cable is required, and library books have stopped working with my Nook Simple Touch, although they still work with the Nook Color)
2) I can e-mail documents to myself. No wires needed.
3) No glitches so far (I had to erase both my Nooks at least four times apiece due to "glitches")
4) Reading/appearance of text is much smoother
5) Improved (oh my, it really is) store navigation for Amazon vs. Barnes & Noble
6) The Internet! Wow. I had no idea about this part, but I can access the web, check email, etc. with WiFi if I want to. The Nook Simple Touch definitely doesn't have this.
Neutrals:
Since I have the $69 Kindle, I have advertising when I'm not reading. It doesn't bother me one bit. I actually enjoy seeing some of these deals. I used my free trial Prime membership on one (ONLY THE INNOCENT by Rachel Abbott, which I highly recommend).
Cons of the Kindle:
1) Library books tend to come out in .epub first, so I have to wait longer for .mobi format. However, I do have my Nook Color (with the back light, eh) if I absolutely don't want to wait for the .mobi version.
2) No touch screen, so "page turning" is bit more awkward (I do love that aspect of both Nooks!) -- minor issue
3) The keyboard, which is controlled by a cursor, is clunkier than with a touchscreen -- minor issue
4) Less-friendly Table of Contents. ToCs are much easier to make for .epubs, so fewer Kindle books have an active ToC in the menus. I rarely use ToCs so this is, to me, less than a minor issue!
Overall verdict:
The Kindle leaves the Nook Simple Touch in the dust. The Kindle's many pros outweigh its minor issues, and at only $69, the Kindle is a steal. I only hope I remain happy with my Kindle as time goes on!
So here we go.
Bottom line: I am deliriously happy with my Kindle. The closest thing I have to compare it with is my Nook Simple Touch, so this'll basically be a comparison of the two.
What I love about the Kindle:
1) Smooth library check-out process, wireless for most books (with the Nook, a cable is required, and library books have stopped working with my Nook Simple Touch, although they still work with the Nook Color)
2) I can e-mail documents to myself. No wires needed.
3) No glitches so far (I had to erase both my Nooks at least four times apiece due to "glitches")
4) Reading/appearance of text is much smoother
5) Improved (oh my, it really is) store navigation for Amazon vs. Barnes & Noble
6) The Internet! Wow. I had no idea about this part, but I can access the web, check email, etc. with WiFi if I want to. The Nook Simple Touch definitely doesn't have this.
Neutrals:
Since I have the $69 Kindle, I have advertising when I'm not reading. It doesn't bother me one bit. I actually enjoy seeing some of these deals. I used my free trial Prime membership on one (ONLY THE INNOCENT by Rachel Abbott, which I highly recommend).
Cons of the Kindle:
1) Library books tend to come out in .epub first, so I have to wait longer for .mobi format. However, I do have my Nook Color (with the back light, eh) if I absolutely don't want to wait for the .mobi version.
2) No touch screen, so "page turning" is bit more awkward (I do love that aspect of both Nooks!) -- minor issue
3) The keyboard, which is controlled by a cursor, is clunkier than with a touchscreen -- minor issue
4) Less-friendly Table of Contents. ToCs are much easier to make for .epubs, so fewer Kindle books have an active ToC in the menus. I rarely use ToCs so this is, to me, less than a minor issue!
Overall verdict:
The Kindle leaves the Nook Simple Touch in the dust. The Kindle's many pros outweigh its minor issues, and at only $69, the Kindle is a steal. I only hope I remain happy with my Kindle as time goes on!