Getting a Kindle

[poopgiggle]

Mine has 3g, which is nice. If you don't have a wireless network in your house then I guess it might be worth the extra money because it'll save you from having to go to Starbucks to download books.

Moving my half-ton book collection to a different apartment a few months ago made me wish they'd invented these sooner.

 

[benjamin-benjamin]

my sis in law is a big reader and my bro did a ton of research before he bought her one.. he ended up getting her a nook from B and N because he said it is better, then gave me some reasons, but i wasn't really paying attention... but trust me he does his research before buying something....

 

[Go_Ordnance]

None of the above. Get an ipad. Barnes and Noble has a nook app, Amazon has a Kindle app, and Apple has its own app and book store.

The ipad is a little more (especially if you go with the 3G version), but it does a whole lot more.

 

[Danny Tanner]

Bought the missus the $189 Kindle for Christmas. She had several physical books added to her wishlist that I was able to download all to the Kindle. I've been thinking about getting one for myself, too. The screen looks great, a true e-Ink screen is pretty amazing over the Kindle apps for phones, PC, iPad, etc.

 

[bsmith918]

None of the above. Get an ipad. Barnes and Noble has a nook app, Amazon has a Kindle app, and Apple has its own app and book store.

The ipad is a little more (especially if you go with the 3G version), but it does a whole lot more.

This is not necessarily a good reccomendation. I have both and can tell you that reading for long periods of time or in the sun is really hard on the eyes. Also, the iPad is a lot heavier and can be very hard to hold for long periods of time. If you are going to read a lot, get the Kindle.

 

[DanB]

I just ordered my wife a Nook Color from Best Buy. B&N website didn't show them instock. BB had the same price.

Read up on CNET.com on the reviews of each. That will make the decision for you.

 

[dieseltech09]

The ipad is a little more (especially if you go with the 3G version), but it does a whole lot more.

$139 to $500 is more than just "a little more" when it comes to my check book

 

[338Shooter]

None of the above. Get an ipad. Barnes and Noble has a nook app, Amazon has a Kindle app, and Apple has its own app and book store.

The ipad is a little more (especially if you go with the 3G version), but it does a whole lot more.

It does a little more like kill your eyes when you try to read a book on it. The iPad is a terrible recommendation for someone looking for an e-reader first and foremost.

I bought my wife the new 3G Kindle and a cover with a built in light for Christmas. I feel like the 3G kindle is worth the extra $50 and is the best value for the feature set over the other available e-readers.

 

[Larry Morgan]

I got the wi-fi one for my girl for her birthday. She loves it.

Anything that requires back-lighting isn't really good for your eyes, like Dustin said. There are new studies out that show that using something that emits light lowers/stops your body from producing
serotonin and can mess with your sleep.

 

[gsarg]

This is not necessarily a good reccomendation. I have both and can tell you that reading for long periods of time or in the sun is really hard on the eyes. Also, the iPad is a lot heavier and can be very hard to hold for long periods of time. If you are going to read a lot, get the Kindle.

I wouldn't buy an iPad right now, since they are due to be refreshed sometime within the next 3 months.