Gentlemommy Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Yikes! I'm going batty with all of the options!!! Which one should I think about?! What do you have, do you love it? What makes it so great?! Here is the thing. I have an iPad, which is great, but reading on it in the dark while I put the baby to sleep is hard on the eyes. I know the regular nook and kindle are not backlit, which means I'd need a book light. Buuuuuut, I'm thinking since they are so small and light, a little book light would be ok...however, I just saw the nook tablet and wow! Is it neat! Plus i could get flash content on it which I can't with the iPad.:glare:(it's my only beef with iPads) While at B and N, I talked with a sales rep for the nook, and she really had me sold (of course she was biased!) I love that I can walk into the store and read ANY book for free for an hour, everyday. Ummm, tha is cool!!! I could arrange to do that twice a week I think, which would give me enough time to finish short books weekly.she also said I could read the Gutenburg books on the nook, which is awesome. On the other hand, I do love amazon...but I can access any kindle book on my iPad already through the app, so I am leaning toward the nook... What says the Hive?!?!:tongue_smilie:Thanks for your input!!!:bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I will say that if the iPad backlight hurts your eyes that you probably do NOT want the Kindle Fire since the backlight on it is even brighter (with both on their lowest setting). Perhaps the Nook Tablet owners can comment on how they are for reading in the dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 If you have an ipad and you are looking for something to just read on, you can't beat the the older Kindle 3. I have an android tablet, an original 3g Nook and a Kindle 3. For reading it is hands down the K3. I adore it. I am never anywhere without it. I have a case with a light built in. The Nook simple touch is nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I have the Nook Color and ipad. I prefer reading on the Nook but I'm not sure if it's because I just got used to it first. My eyes never reacted to the light ~I prefer reading on the Nook because it's more the size of a regular book. Love my ipad for other reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photo Ninja Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 The Nook Color and tablet have adjustable lighting, so you can change it for reading in a dark room and make it easier on your eyes. The Nook Touch is smaller and lighter, so if having a light attached doesn't bother you, it would be a less expensive option. I have the Nook Color and like it a lot. I would buy the Nook Tablet if I didn't already have a Nook Color. My dd has the Nook Touch and loves it because it is so portable. She puts it into her purse or backpack, and it is a great way for her to have lots of books as she is away at college. If all you want to do is read books, the I suggest the Nook Touch. If you want to read children's books (color pictures), magazines, or watch movies, then the Nook Tablet would be a good option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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