Amazon Kindle

[BirdOPrey5]

Should I do it?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GYWHSQ/?tag=joesultofftop-20

Or wait for the new version? (Pre-Order)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002FQJT3Q/?tag=joesultofftop-20

 

[twylie]

iPad

 

[HDC]

Wait a little bit. There's some really nice looking Android tablets on the way. Kindle app FTW.

The iPad is nice, but I'd wait for another hardware rev before I'd buy one. Especially given the price pressure the Android competition is going to create.

 

[CharlieP]

What about the Nook? The good thing about a Kindle is the e-ink, which is not good for browsing or any other real apps. Friend upgrading to a new Kindle and offered me his old one- may borrow it to try it out.

 

[KJVBlueXJ]

Those two are different classes of Kindle. My understanding is that the new Kindle is not replacing the Kindle DX, but that they are two different models at different price points.

 

[skeptic]

If you can wait - do it. Lots of tablet PCs hitting the market between now and Q1 2011. If you can't wait, at least buy something a bit more useful. Plenty of tablet PCs on the market, even some cheap ones like the Archos 7 (under $200), that can function as an eBook reader AND do lots of other stuff like play movies and browse the net.

 

[SAD]

iPad. And get free kindle app.

 

[grigsby]

Nook ereader


lolz nookie reader

 

[KJVBlueXJ]

A tablet won't have the e-ink screen that a Kindle has. It's not important to some people, but for some it's the reason for having one.

 

[Socrates Rules]

A tablet won't have the e-ink screen that a Kindle has. It's not important to some people, but for some it's the reason for having one.

Especially older people who want to read a friggin book, but like the idea of having a library available without carrying it around.

 

[CharlieP]

A tablet won't have the e-ink screen that a Kindle has. It's not important to some people, but for some it's the reason for having one.

eye strain can be a real issue and the e-ink is so much better for reading.

 

[CharlieP]

What about the Nook? The good thing about a Kindle is the e-ink, which is not good for browsing or any other real apps. Friend upgrading to a new Kindle and offered me his old one- may borrow it to try it out.

Bought my friends Kindle 2 International for $90 including the case. I like it and it will be so much smaller for travel. I can download new books anywhere there is an ATT signal.

 

[RhodeIslandRed]

Rumor is the kindle will be $99 for the wifi by Christmas with the 3g being at $149. I am thinking seriously about getting one. The netbook is clumsy for reading.

 

[off a cough]

Rumor is the kindle will be $99 for the wifi by Christmas with the 3g being at $149. I am thinking seriously about getting one. The netbook is clumsy for reading.

I agree with this. The iPad is an awful eReader, and I'm expecting the Android versions will be, as well - why? Because of the screens, and because they aren't being built as eReaders.

The Kindle's screen and direct sunlight viewing is freaking awesome. Very easy on the eyes, and the only product out there that I really care for (although I haven't seen the Nook yet).

Tablets are replacements for netbooks. Kindles are replacements for books. Mixing the two = fail.

 

[Jeepnut28]

I agree with this. The iPad is an awful eReader, and I'm expecting the Android versions will be, as well - why? Because of the screens, and because they aren't being built as eReaders.

The Kindle's screen and direct sunlight viewing is freaking awesome. Very easy on the eyes, and the only product out there that I really care for (although I haven't seen the Nook yet).

Tablets are replacements for netbooks. Kindles are replacements for books. Mixing the two = fail.

wrong.

 

[RhodeIslandRed]

wrong.

thanks for the insightful rebuttal. Your in-depth analysis, comparison and real world experience with each device has certainly shed light on the discussion. We are all better for having read your post.

 

[Jeepnut28]

thanks for the insightful rebuttal. Your in-depth analysis, comparison and real world experience with each device has certainly shed light on the discussion. We are all better for having read your post.

melcome.

 

[serfur1]

I love my wife's kindle. the e-ink is wonderful. I read in lower light at night for an hour usually and have no eye strain. I think an "ipad" type, lighted screen would really screw my eyes up. get the kindle for reading, get a tablet for other things. sometimes a "one size fits all" isn't the best.

 

[off a cough]

wrong.

Eat bag.

 

[Aged Punk Shredder]

iPad. And get free kindle app.

Droid X + free kindle app is a hell of a lot cheaper and you don't have to take it up the ass by Jobs