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Is Kindle Wireless really worth over Sony Reader and other digital readers?

Which is the best ebook reader for you, iPad, Kindle, Nook or Sony Reader?

  • iPad, Kindle, Nook or Sony Reader, which is the best ebook reader? It's so difficult for me to choose. Have some suggestions? Help me:)

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    Short answer: Kindle 3, Nook Touch, and Kobo Touch are very close and provide best reading experience for the money. Longer answer... Kindle 3: Pros: + E Ink display is great for long-run reading -- like reading from a book. + E Ink Pearl display provides 50% better contrast than E Ink Vizplex found in regular Nook. + 4G internal memory Cons: - Web browsing, apps, and games are much worse than with a Nook Color. - No SD expansion Nook Touch: Same pros and cons as Kindle, plus: Pros: + touch screen + Epub/library support now; Kindles updated later this year + SD expansion Cons: - No 3G - 2G internal memory Kobo Touch: Same pros and cons as Nook Touch, plus: Pros: + International bookstore Cons: - only 1G internal memory Sony Readers: Same pros and cons as Nook Touch, plus: Pros: + better PDF support Cons: - Expensive - No wireless except on most expensive model (PRS-950) - Largest screen 7" (compared to 9.7" on Kindle DX) Nook Color: Pros: + Better web browsing, apps, and games Cons: - Long-run reading experience is poor compared to E Ink readers -- like reading from a computer monitor iPad: Pros: + Best browsing, apps, and games + Best PDF viewing Cons: - Expensive - Heavy - Long-run reading experience is poor compared to E Ink readers -- like reading from a computer monitor Nook Classic: Pros: None, unless you like the gimmicky mini color LCD panel used to show book covers or catch a great close-out sale Cons: - E Ink Vizplex display is older technology than E Ink Pearl found on Kindle 3s - Web browsing, apps, and games are worse than Nook Color and Kindle 3

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Sony Reader. I like the ease of use. Nook is complicated once you try to purchase books from somewhere other than B&N. Kindle requires conversion of books purchased elsewhere. I prefer to read an e-ink screen. iPad is a tablet computer with an LCD screen, my eyes would be bothering me in no time. I need a sturdy reader. Sony made their Readers in aluminum, the better to handle life's little bumps and bruises. Kindle and Nook are plastic and (even when in a cover) can't handle being dropped without taking serious damage. I can't imagine what would happen to an iPad dropped three feet to pavement. Honestly, I have been using a Sony for over 2 1/2 years now. It is an older model and has performed beautifully no matter what I seem to do to it. It has no bells and whistles, the screen is not the new technology, no WiFi, etc. and it cost more than anything being sold today. If I could go back in time, I'd buy the same model all over again (this time I'd buy more covers, though.) In reality, when it needs replacing, I'll definitely buy another Sony Reader model.

Lora

honestly, i'd invest in an ipad over those due to more apps, but you can also try the samsung tablet which carries the kindle app on it, i have the ipad and samsng tablet - i'd prefer the tablet more cause it's a good carry around size and the battery is splendid it works as wifi internet too.

lauren

Out of those, probably iPad. But only because I have an iPhone.. And I like reading on it, since i can take it with me anywhere. Although the Nook looks pretty cool, having an E-Ink screen and all.

David

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