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LearnedHand

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6. I advise AGAINST the Kindle

Tue Jan 17, 2012, 02:33 PM

Jan 2012

I read A LOT -- more than 100 books per year -- and I burned through THREE Kindle devices in fewer than two years. I mean, they physically died. On the first two, the page turner buttons broke. I purchased a next-gen Kindle, and in about 6 months, the battery burned the device up. I demanded my money back from Amazon and ended up purchasing a Samsung Galaxy tablet.

NOTE: I still use the Kindle app on my tablet -- I like Amazon's book-buying experience WAY better than B&N's -- but I'll NEVER buy an Amazon-built device again.

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I am trying to decide between a Kindle and a Nook. [View all] russspeakeasy Jan 2012 OP

The $99 Nook has an 'e-ink' display that's very easy to read in sunlight. Richardo Jan 2012 #1

All the Kindle's ohheckyeah Jan 2012 #2

Check with your library. Staph Jan 2012 #3

I would echo that advice - we live in a major metropolitan area TBF Jan 2012 #4

The main selling point I had for Nook over Kindle Melissa G Jan 2012 #5

I advise AGAINST the Kindle LearnedHand Jan 2012 #6

Interesting... mvccd1000 Jan 2012 #9

maybe i was just really unlucky LearnedHand Jan 2012 #17

If you're getting the basic device, get a Kindle. TheWraith Jan 2012 #7

My wife loves her Kindle. ZombieHorde Jan 2012 #8

Thanks for all the excellent advice. I ordered the basic kindle today russspeakeasy Jan 2012 #10

There are lots of free ohheckyeah Jan 2012 #11

Thanks, I really appreciate the info. russspeakeasy Jan 2012 #12

You're welcome ohheckyeah Jan 2012 #13

I have the basic Kindle & LOVE it. Lex Jan 2012 #16

Here are some links for you (I also have the Kindle, and the Nook) The Straight Story Jan 2012 #18

compromise and get a kook. Warren Stupidity Jan 2012 #14

Both are available as apps for the iPhone/iPad, but Lydia Leftcoast Jan 2012 #15