Nook vs Kindle 2 vs Sony Ebook?
I’m thinking about taking the plunge into a digital reader. I really like the B&N Nook because they have a new function where you can loan books between Nooks for 14 days at a time. I can read a friend’s copy or vice versa, and it moves from one reader to another, and then back again. But the Kindle 2 is bigger, lighter and seems to have a bigger following. I admit to knowing bupkus about the Sony e-reader. Any suggestions or reviews? Try to respond ONLY if you have one of these things since I can already make crap up about things I don’t own.
You need to read the fine print on the lending feature. Its only one time per book and its only on about 30% of new releases since its dependent on the publisher giving the okay. I share all my books with my husband on our kindles, but we also share an account (and therefore a credit card). Just something to keep in mind though.
The Sony reader is a *great* device, but their bookstore is really expensive and not as large as B&N and Amazon which is why fewer people go with it.
I do have the Kindle and I can tell you its been a joy since day one. I can tell you I pulled it out of the package and was reading within 20 minutes (if that). Its easy and intuitive to use and the one time I had to call customer service because of a small problem they overnighted me a new one and gave me a print off to send the old one back. Couldn’t ask for more. Most books I want are available and the ones that aren’t available aren’t in e-book form anywhere else either. The K2 has a bigger following because really in a way they earned it. Sony was the first to come out, but they didn’t do it quite right. B&N came out with the nook, but they had so many problems with the roll out that trying to get the device out before Christmas really turned into a fiasco and drove people away. Just my observations.
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