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I love my Kindle. I have games and books. The lack of color is not a problem. Most of the books I read are in black and white.
Norma

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Originally Posted by Pam B

I imagine you will enjoy whichever you decide upon. My Nook was a Christmas gift. It is the black/white version both 3G& WiFi. I like mine very much. I would suggest you try to find a friend who has a Kindle and handle/look at it...then go to Barnes & Noble...or even Best Buy...and look at the Nook and other e-readers that are available...then make you decision. I love being able to slip my Nook into my handbag and read while I am waiting at places.

Agreed. I believe Target stores have Kindles on display (mine does, anyway) if you don't know anyone who owns one. That was when I decided I didn't care for all those buttons--I work in a grubby, dusty environment (live theatre) and I didn't want the buttons getting grime under them at work. The Nook has far fewer buttons (and only the power button is open-sided), so it's easier to clean.

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Originally Posted by Pam B

Even though you can buy the ereaders at Best Buy and other places along w/the extended warranty; beware. When you buy the Nook (and maybe others) somewhere else you cannot take it to Barnes and Noble for them to replace it if you have problems; you will have to send it out. This came directly from the B & N manager himself. Where you buy it would have to refund it or you'd have to go thru the company to get it replaced. I'd much rather deal w/in store than on the phone customer service. I love B & N; they've helped me several times when I couldn't get the 1800 # to help.

I have a Nook and really like it. We are able to check out books from libraries.

I think either one would be okay. I have a Nook and love the fact that I don't have to buy books. Lots are free and I can download sooooo many books from the library! That is the main reason I love the Nook!

I bought my Kindle at Best Buy, along with the accessories. I purchased the extended warrenty as well. I figure I will eventually get an i-Pad, so I was worried that if I got the Nook color, I would have a harder time convincing my dh that I should invest in the i-Pad. :)

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Originally Posted by feffertim

Can you actually read the nook in the dark, I love to read at night and use my IPad for that because it lights up, but I would like to get something smaller. I don't want to use a book light so I need something with a backlite

you most certainly can read at night w/lights off or day at the beach; just adjust settings for bright light. I also got the screen saver to keep it clean; love the touch screen andit helps w/glare

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Originally Posted by ssgramma

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Originally Posted by bj

I have a Kindle. I got it because I'd already started a kindle acct. for my laptop. I got the smaller one (it'll fit in my purse). The books I had on my computer automatically transferred to my kindle. After I got mine, I saw there were cases that had a built in book light. My little case doesn't. At night while dh is watching tv, I use a clip-on book light. Mine will hold a charge for about 3 days, and I read a lot. I've never used or looked at a nook, but my friend loves hers.

Only 3 days??? I read a lot and I charge about every 3 weeks. Maybe it's something about the new ones?

I get about 750 hours per charge on my eReader from Sony, but no colors.

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Originally Posted by ssgramma

I love, love, love my Kindle! Just finished getting 25 free books on it.

I have been using this Kindle for just over 2 years now and would buy another IMMEDIATELY if it died. *antijinx* That is how much I love it.

And no more large quantities of DUSTY books making me sneeze :-)

My daughter just bought me a kindle and I can't compare to others but love my kindle. Any suggestions as to good books you have read?

The Help, Water for Elephants, Woman's Murder Club 10th Anniversary. My last 3. All were good