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cheermom09 · Nov 4th, 2009, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by plumaplomb

^ Link to kate spade cover please?!?!?!! I bet it's gorgeous... I'm reading up on the Nook right now. Thanks for the heads up!!

Can you tell what the major differences between the nook and the kindle are?

Why are there keys on the bottom of the kindle? Do you know what they are used for? They don't seem to be on the nook, big deal?

I don't really know anything about either of them... But, I do love those KS covers for the nook!!

JSH812 · Nov 4th, 2009, 10:01 PM

THANK YOU! to everyone who answered my question about the book samples......
I was just really silly and didn't go back to my home screen and check. I called customer service and they were so nice, but they even laughed!

plumaplomb · Nov 5th, 2009, 11:21 AM

You can't loan out your books on the Kindle.
You can't page from chapter to chapter on the Kindle.
There is no color on the Kindle.
Kindle has access to around 300,000 books, whereas the Nook has access to over a million.
Basically, I like my Kindle all right for now but I may switch to the Nook ASAP

camommyof3 · Nov 5th, 2009, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by Cindi

I just purchased the Kindle 2 with World wide wireless...and it's on sale for $259! Anyone know how I would transfer the books that are still on my K1 to me K2? Also I want to give the K1 to my mom. Would I just move everything on there back to the Amazon server to clear it? Do I just deactivate it from my account and activate it under my mom's account? I can't wait to bring this on vacation with me in a few weeks. :)

Late to reply but just in case......
You can leave everything on the K1 and it will stay on the device even after your mom registers the new one in her name. You can resend all of your books onto the K2 or just leave them in the archives until you want to read them. The advantage of just leaving the K1 in your name is that you and your mom can share the books you both purchase.

JSH812 · Nov 5th, 2009, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by cheermom09

Can you tell what the major differences between the nook and the kindle are?

Why are there keys on the bottom of the kindle? Do you know what they are used for? They don't seem to be on the nook, big deal?

I don't really know anything about either of them... But, I do love those KS covers for the nook!!

http://askville.amazon.com/Barnes-No...estId=61865246

JSH812 · Nov 5th, 2009, 03:53 PM

Here is an even better side by side comparison....

Based on this, I don't see anything on the Nook that I don't have on the Kindle that I care about..... I am fully confident that with the Nook coming out, Amazon will "up the ante" of books available, and possible lending applications....

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/compare/

So far, I freaking LOVE my Kindle!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!

camommyof3 · Nov 5th, 2009, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by cheermom09

Can you tell what the major differences between the nook and the kindle are?

Why are there keys on the bottom of the kindle? Do you know what they are used for? They don't seem to be on the nook, big deal?

I don't really know anything about either of them... But, I do love those KS covers for the nook!!

What keys do you mean? The keyboard? That is used to type in notes or when you want to do a search in the amazon store, etc. I think the Nook has a touch screen for doing all of that.

cheermom09 · Nov 5th, 2009, 09:34 PM

Thank you Plumaplonb, JSH812, camommyof3 for all of your answers

I'm starting my research now...

plumaplomb · Yesterday, 10:05 PM

Wow, dropped my Kindle and cracked it. After lots of sobbing, I called customer support, who will ship me a new one priority mail plus provide prepaid return shipping. I'm very impressed and happy, but also a bit skeptical ... if they can provide a $490 device just like that, it must be severely overpriced!! Whatever, EVERYTHING is overpriced. And I have finally begun to love my Kindle. I don't want to learn anything good about the Nook or other devices, because I want to commit to this one for at least a couple of years. Now I gotta look for a giant cover.

digby723 · Yesterday, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by plumaplomb

Wow, dropped my Kindle and cracked it. After lots of sobbing, I called customer support, who will ship me a new one priority mail plus provide prepaid return shipping. I'm very impressed and happy, but also a bit skeptical ... if they can provide a $490 device just like that, it must be severely overpriced!! Whatever, EVERYTHING is overpriced. And I have finally begun to love my Kindle. I don't want to learn anything good about the Nook or other devices, because I want to commit to this one for at least a couple of years. Now I gotta look for a giant cover.

How long ago did you buy your kindle? That's nice to know that they will replace it, but I wonder if it's within a manufacturer warranty or something like that. I've had mine for a year now and I know most manufacturer warranties are 12 months labor/parts, or 1 year labor, 6 months parts, so it's possible that it's not so much overpriced as they are abiding by their contract with you.

Kitsunegrl · Yesterday, 11:09 PM

Have had my kindle2 for almost 9 months now and I still love it. It cracks me up that I have all of those books at my fingertips!
I played with the Sony Reader at Best Buy the other day and was underwhelmed.

camommyof3 · Yesterday, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by plumaplomb

Wow, dropped my Kindle and cracked it. After lots of sobbing, I called customer support, who will ship me a new one priority mail plus provide prepaid return shipping. I'm very impressed and happy, but also a bit skeptical ... if they can provide a $490 device just like that, it must be severely overpriced!! Whatever, EVERYTHING is overpriced. And I have finally begun to love my Kindle. I don't want to learn anything good about the Nook or other devices, because I want to commit to this one for at least a couple of years. Now I gotta look for a giant cover.

I'm happy to hear they are sending you a new one out. That's great customer service!!!

I was intrigued by the Nook am hoping that the competition will pave the way for better priced Kindle books and more upgrades to the next Kindle releases. I already have so many Kindle books that I would hate to just abandon all of those for a new device.

plumaplomb · Today, 06:48 PM

Yeah I was still covered under warranty. I think sending me a replacement is above and beyond, which brings out the cynic in me. But seriously, excellent customer service on this one.

This is kind of off topic, but I have a system for buying Kindle books. I purchase physical copies of books when I know I will want to reread them -- an author I love, or a classic that's meant to be cherished, etc. I "purchase" a lot of free books, too. I try to do them through Amazon instead of through public websites because if I ever have to reset my Kindle, those Amazon books will be there and I won't have to upload them all over again. Hope that makes sense. I buy actual books on Kindle when they are a LOT cheaper than the physical copies, and I want to read them once and then move on. I'm very happy with my strategy!!

Nov 5th, 2009, 11:21 AM	#78
plumaplomb Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,934	You can't loan out your books on the Kindle. You can't page from chapter to chapter on the Kindle. There is no color on the Kindle. Kindle has access to around 300,000 books, whereas the Nook has access to over a million. Basically, I like my Kindle all right for now but I may switch to the Nook ASAP
plumaplomb Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,934	__________________ http://ebayfashionaddict.blogspot.com

Yesterday, 10:05 PM	#84
plumaplomb Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,934	Wow, dropped my Kindle and cracked it. After lots of sobbing, I called customer support, who will ship me a new one priority mail plus provide prepaid return shipping. I'm very impressed and happy, but also a bit skeptical ... if they can provide a $490 device just like that, it must be severely overpriced!! Whatever, EVERYTHING is overpriced. And I have finally begun to love my Kindle. I don't want to learn anything good about the Nook or other devices, because I want to commit to this one for at least a couple of years. Now I gotta look for a giant cover.
plumaplomb Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,934	__________________ http://ebayfashionaddict.blogspot.com

Yesterday, 11:09 PM	#86
Kitsunegrl Cartier in 2009! Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Cajun Country Posts: 7,774	Have had my kindle2 for almost 9 months now and I still love it. It cracks me up that I have all of those books at my fingertips! I played with the Sony Reader at Best Buy the other day and was underwhelmed.
	__________________ Lorretta

Today, 06:48 PM	#88
plumaplomb Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,934	Yeah I was still covered under warranty. I think sending me a replacement is above and beyond, which brings out the cynic in me. But seriously, excellent customer service on this one. This is kind of off topic, but I have a system for buying Kindle books. I purchase physical copies of books when I know I will want to reread them -- an author I love, or a classic that's meant to be cherished, etc. I "purchase" a lot of free books, too. I try to do them through Amazon instead of through public websites because if I ever have to reset my Kindle, those Amazon books will be there and I won't have to upload them all over again. Hope that makes sense. I buy actual books on Kindle when they are a LOT cheaper than the physical copies, and I want to read them once and then move on. I'm very happy with my strategy!!
plumaplomb Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,934	__________________ http://ebayfashionaddict.blogspot.com

Nov 4th, 2009, 10:01 PM	#77
JSH812 horses&hounds Joined: Jan 2008 Location: wild&wonderful Posts: 2,620	THANK YOU! to everyone who answered my question about the book samples...... I was just really silly and didn't go back to my home screen and check. I called customer service and they were so nice, but they even laughed!

Nov 5th, 2009, 03:53 PM	#81
JSH812 horses&hounds Joined: Jan 2008 Location: wild&wonderful Posts: 2,620	Here is an even better side by side comparison.... Based on this, I don't see anything on the Nook that I don't have on the Kindle that I care about..... I am fully confident that with the Nook coming out, Amazon will "up the ante" of books available, and possible lending applications.... http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/compare/ So far, I freaking LOVE my Kindle!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!

Nov 5th, 2009, 09:34 PM	#83
cheermom09 ~loving my life~ Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 179	Thank you Plumaplonb, JSH812, camommyof3 for all of your answers I'm starting my research now...

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