There has been great controversy on the blog over the various strengths and weaknesses of the 2 most popular e-readers: Nook and Kindle. Kindle was the first major e-reader and it is Amazon’s baby. Nook, of course, is the Barnes and Noble version.
The main difference in Kindle and Nook Color is Kindle is e-ink. E-ink can be read outside without the blindness associated with glare and it is easier on the eyes, especially compared to the LCD screen of Color Nook. Kindle also has more titles and the books are somewhat less expensive. Both Kindle and Nook can be used on the Ipad and on a regular computer.
The Nook
And now the Kindle:
There is a comparison chart on CNET for Kindle and Nook. Scroll down when you get to the page.
Additionally, there is an excellent video on Nook in the Washington Post. I can’t get it to embed. (iframes issue)
The ipad has not been compared. There is no comparison. An ipad will serve as an e-reader. I am aware of ibooks, Kindle and Nook. It may have apps for other e-readers also. An ipad is much heavier, larger, and most importantly, costs at a minimum, twice as much. If all you want is a reader, don’t get an ipad. Now if you want a really neat device…well…that’s another post for another day.
