<p>My DH just downloaded the free Kindle software for PC from amazon onto our 10" Acer Aspire netbook.</p>
<p>Within 10 minutes, he was reading a book on it from the Kindle store.</p>
<p>I also saw, on the Barnes and Nobel website, that new Nook orders won’t be filled until Jan 4th. I read that they weren’t going to be in stores until the end of the month, and I have been waiting to see one in person before deciding to get a Nook or a Kindle. Now I’ll have to wait, which won’t be too difficult as I still have a pile of books to read. In addition to portability, I want to cut down on the number of books I acquire as they keep piling up, no matter how many I give away, and I have no more shelf space.</p>
<p>Has anyone seen a Nook yet?</p>
<p>Husband just ordered me a Kindle for Christmas! Can’t wait to see it.</p>
<p>I compared the pocket Sony, it is so small I find that appealing. But ultimately, the wireless download feature on the Kindle won me over.
Also, husband is reading Kindle books on our netbook and we will be able to share these Amazon at no extra cost on our two devices on same account.</p>
<p>Merry Christmas all!</p>
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<li>* * Do not buy a Nook * * *</li>
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<p>Reviews are absolutely terrible. Here is the New York Times review:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/10/technology/personaltech/10pogue.html?_r=1&ref=business[/url]”>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/10/technology/personaltech/10pogue.html?_r=1&ref=business</a></p>
<p>Yeah, my H read some bad reviews too, so I cancelled my order and have a Kindle scheduled to arrive this week.</p>
<p>I’m a pretty avid reader and my H has been offering to buy me a Kindle for Hannukah. So far, I’ve declined. I guess I’m one of those holdouts who’s still attached to the whole tactile experience of handling a physical book(and I also worry about what would happen to bookstores). But I have to admit I’m becoming somewhat intrigued by e-readers and all of the books are taking up a lot of space in our home, although I’ve tried donating some to our local library.</p>
<p>I also read that NY Times article about the Nook, and will stay away from it. Also, is Apple coming out with e-reader, as well?</p>
<p>momonthehill-
(Love your name!)
I also resisted the whole digital reader thing for quite some time as I too enjoy the ‘feel’ of books so much.</p>
<p>I’m also quite the frugal person though and realize that H and I can share one ebook from Amazon for $10. Also, we are at the downsizing phase and are donating our books to the local library.<br>
I do believe I will read more ‘fun’ reading (which I can let slip behind technical work stuff) if I have it conveniently present in a cool package in my house without library trips or even waiting for book shipments. We’ll see!</p>
<p>I love the feel of books, too. Having spent thousands of hours as a librarian reading books, holding books, mending books, checking them out - and in, the love affair with the tactile experience is somewhat over for me. So is the feeling of carpal tunnel syndrome from too much computer keyboard work and handling books over the years!</p>
<p>I have found the Kindle to be transportable. Had a kids tournament this weekend and was able to read this in the car and slip into my bag, when done. Doesn’t take up a big footprint. Easy to hold, too. I am not downsizing my library at home, just yet, though. Still keeping those wonderful books I don’t want to pay for a second time. Plus, I can lend those out to friends. </p>
<p>Just ordered a silicon rubber sleeve so it is a little less slippery.</p>
<p>The biggest downside to the Kindle, for me is the page numbers. I like to read things and know what page I am on. It is kind of silly, I guess. A percentage of where I am in the book isn’t the same for me. Although I am getting used to it, it bugs me. </p>
<p>I do miss that part of the reading experience. It could also be a problem for students following along with reading sections if assigned by a teacher. I mean, if a teacher or professor says go to page 132 - without a table of contents - I am not sure how you can do that. Lots of guesswork, I think.</p>
<p>I’ve got the Nook, and I think this review is better than the one in the Times:
[Barnes</a> & Noble nook review - SlashGear](<a href=“Barnes & Noble Nook Review - SlashGear”>Barnes & Noble Nook Review - SlashGear)
It includes a video, so you can see actual response times. The Times complained about page turning times, but I was easily able to get the right rhythm for pressing the page turn button with reading. I like the position of the page turn buttons and the size and weight of it. The touch screen is fine, although the highlight feature moves slowly. As far as I can tell, ebooks from B&N cost the same as ebooks from Amazon. </p>
<p>Since I’ve never used a Kindle, I can’t really compare the two. But I’m happy with my Nook.</p>
<p>Just downloaded Kindle for my tablet PC (and bought a kindle for my H last week). College confidential comes through again!</p>