Re: [Nolug] Nook Color vs Kindle Fire

From: Chris Jones <techmaster_at_gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2011 19:21:13 -0500
Message-ID: <CACHJEDje=4DocVcP57g-ugYCtmu6mWhwn09OzJmfQRE89pRvYg@mail.gmail.com>

Here's the big question: how are they at reading pdf's? The ipad is perfect
for reading pdf's, the epaper devices such as the kindle aren't very good at
it. I'm curious how the nook and kindle fire will do.
On Oct 3, 2011 1:27 PM, "David Bruce" <davidstuartbruce@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
>>> > Any opinions on a Nook Color vs Kindle Fire? (The latter is not out
yet
>>> > obviously but curious what others think).
>
> I received a Nook Color as a gift from my wife a couple of months ago,
> and I really like it, although I've never looked at an e-ink device to
> compare. The standard software generally works as intended. One nice
> feature is the micro-SDHC slot, making it feasible to store several
> gigs of music on the device so you can listen as you read, if you
> like. Also, you can boot a straight Android system from the SD card
> without rooting the device or voiding your warranty. I've tried that
> a bit, but so far I prefer keeping the regular software. As a
> general-purpose Android tablet, it is quite nice, but not as nice as
> our ipad2.
>
> It is simple and nearly seamless to shop for books through the B&N
> Nook online store, but you can also use the device to read free
> epub-format ebooks from e.g. Project Gutenberg if you like. You just
> have to copy the books onto the Nook or your SD card using another
> computer, at least if you want them to show up in the device's
> "library".
>
> Basically, I use it for reading, music, some simple games, and limited
> web browsing.
>
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> David Bruce
>
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