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[mamculuna]

Looking for an easy way to read The Last Ringbearer" may finally force me to buy a Kindle or Nook.

1. Which is better?
2. Can you read PDF files on either?

ETA: I read that the Kindle can't be used for ebooks from libraries. But I'm thinking someone said they might change. Anyone know anything about that?

Actually, I lusted for an iPad for awhile, but then considered the effect of reading a backlighted screen and was just as happy they cost too much. But readers are cheap enough and small and light enough...just know I'll spend a lot of money buying the books I now get from the library or AbeBooks free or much less than $10, but on the other hand, won't lug bags full of books back and forth across the country all the time.

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[shadowkat67.livejournal.com]

Here's what I know:

I own the Kindle - and you can read PDF files on it.
Though the print can be tiny - but you can get the print converted to more readable type for a small fee.

Nook's - I don't know if you can read PDF files on them and to the best of my knowledge the Nook is somewhat limited to B&N books. My cousin bought a Nook, then switched to the Kindle - which she preferred. I don't know why she switched though.

Kindle's are actually cheaper now than Nook's appear to be. They've gone done to $185.

I've been able to convert word files to rich text and read them on the Kindle with little problem.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Thanks! That is excellent news. Kindle is sounding better. A wide range of books is really important.

[marinatempest.livejournal.com]

I haven't read on a kindle but I absolutely love the nook! You can read PDFs on the nook for sure. It's super easy to load up your own content.

[siro-gravity.livejournal.com]

omg, I feel so OLD!! All you youngsta's are going in for the fancy electronic readers.

I still only really want paper.

thanks for the link to "the Last Ringbearer" -What an interesting idea for a book. Also didn't know the Tolkien estate was so tight-fisted.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Ah, I have a friend who loves the nook too. So not limited to just B&N books?

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Estates seem to be a lot meaner than the original people (do NOT mess with the MLK estate!)

I've been a paper hold-out for a long time, and don't think I'll ever like a screen better, but things like this make it seem worth it.

I love libraries and old used bookstores where you can wander around and find unexpected treasures and pet the old cat that lives there and chat with the owner....

[bhadrasvapna.livejournal.com]

I have the iPod touch and it can read across every platform (and the apps for ereaders are free), The small screen doesn't bug me and I actually prefer reading on it rather than paper books.

[kalimeg.livejournal.com]

You could just download their software to your PC and experiment with it.

[graffitiandsara.livejournal.com]

I do love my Kindle, but I've never used a Nook. It's really nice to read on, easy and there's a ton of free books. It's a really fun device.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's a good idea--though the actual physical aspects are important, like page turning noise, etc. But I could fine out what material you can get with each device. Thanks.

[kalimeg.livejournal.com]

Oh, the Kindle has tons more than the Nook. There are also Sony readers and many other brands, and even apps to read on an iPhone and Ipad, of course. I should download the reader for my phone, since I have a 2 gig chip in it,