https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:09:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nook-vs-kindle#post-1245475 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:58:08 +0000 pui 1245475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Yes! I love the 3G version. A few weeks ago I ended up stuck in a waiting room unexpectedly and it was great that I was able to download a book to read while there, otherwise I would have been sitting there for 2 hours with absolutely nothing to occupy myself with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nook-vs-kindle#post-1245433 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:35:29 +0000 MediaNaranja 1245433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Kindle paperwhite that I received as a gift, and I love it! The ads don't bother me at all (mine just show up when it is turned off, and I have it in a case, so it really isn't anything too annoying). I have Prime, and the lending library is pretty nice. In fact, in the 6 or so months that I've had the device, I've only bought 3 books (and I read a lot). The light is really nice, and is easy to adjust. And I love how light and portable it is, I can just throw it in my purse without worrying about any kind of extra weight.</p> <p>I don't really know much about the Nook, as I wasn't really in the market for an e-reader, and received my Kindle as a gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nook-vs-kindle#post-1245431 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:34:54 +0000 BSB 1245431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an old kindle that I bought last year, I think. I chose Kindle over Nook because of the ebook selection on Amazon's website. </p> <p>I don't know if Nook's (Barnes and Noble) selection has improved since I got it. </p> <p>BTW, when you get it, you can go to pixelofink.com for free or discounted ebooks. I got a lot of books that way.</p> <p>When I read, I love it. I just got an ipad mini and I read Catching Fire using the Kindle app and I could feel my eyes being strained while using it. Maybe I just have to get used to the ipad. Right now, when I'm at home, I definitely prefer my kindle and if I know I'm doing a lot of reading (like on a plane), I'll definitely bring my kindle. I do have the one without paperwhite and I just have a light or a lamp when I read in the dark. </p> <p>Oh, I got the version with 3G. It helps when I'm at the pool or beach and there is no wifi around. Have I used the 3G enough to be worth what I spent? Maybe not. I usually have the wifi off to conserve the battery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nook-vs-kindle#post-1245425 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:30:22 +0000 pui 1245425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fussygal: Yes I use it in the dark all the time! The light is very pleasant and is not very bright at all. I often read late at night and the light doesn't bother DH at all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nook-vs-kindle#post-1245400 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:21:43 +0000 mrs. 64 1245400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fussygal: I've had a Nook before and currently have the Kindle Paperwhite. I would go with the Kindle Paperwhite, especially if DH will be reading after you have fallen asleep. I read mostly after my DH is asleep and the light on the paperwhite is perfect for reading, but doesn't disturb him. There are about 15 or so levels of brightness. I also think the Amazon site is much easier to use than the Barnes and Noble one. Also the lending feature with the Nook was a big letdown because the lendable books were not very popular books and there weren't very many of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nook-vs-kindle#post-1245113 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:00:31 +0000 LuLu Mom 1245113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the cheapest Kindle (use it only for reading) and it is amazing and does everything I need it too! I compared Nook and Kindle, and Kindle won for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nook-vs-kindle#post-1245100 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:56:23 +0000 MrsKoala 1245100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I recommend the Kindle personally due to the amount of titles that they have. The Nook lending feature (and the Kindle one) is based on whether the published will allow lending for each title so don't let that feature be the basis as to which one you get.</p> <p>ETA: If you have Amazon Prime, you can access their lending library as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nook-vs-kindle#post-1245038 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:41:16 +0000 fussygal 1245038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: Thanks! I'm leaning toward the Paperwhite so I'm glad to hear you enjoy it. Do you ever use it at night in the dark? DH likes to read after I've fallen asleep and his reading light drives me BONKERS. I'm thinking the light from the Paperwhite won't be as bothersome? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nook-vs-kindle#post-1244468 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 13:33:40 +0000 pui 1244468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I own the Kindle Paperwhite. I bought it after watching/reading about a dozen reviews directly comparing the Nook to the Paperwhite. The Paperwhite looked clearly better to me. I have no complaints about my Kindle at all. I love it and use it daily!</p> <p>With the paperwhite they charge for removing the ads, but the ads only show up when you are not using the device (on the screen when it's "off") so many people don't mind them. I got them removed though. </p> <p>I will say this: if you change your mind and consider a "colour e-reader" (ie, a tablet), do yourself a favour and buy a regular old Android tablet, which will have much more bang for your buck. I highly recommend the e-ink over an LCD screen if you mainly plan on reading on this device. E-ink is SO much nicer to read on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nook-vs-kindle#post-1244445 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 13:29:38 +0000 fussygal 1244445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tell me why you like or dislike each one! I want to get DH an e-reader for Christmas and I'm hoping to nab one on sale on Cyber Monday. I'll probably stick to a simple e-reader and nothing fancy like a Kindle Fire (we already have an iPad). </p> <p>In the little bit of research I've done, there are things I like about each: </p> <p>The Kindle has more titles available, but I've heard you have to pay to remove ads (what!?). Also, DHs mom and dad have Nooks and I know you can "lend" books to other Nook users and they have similar tastes in books. </p>