Used Nook?

[LivingAlmostLarge]

I am considering buying a New in Box nook black and white for $100. It was a gift and they got two for christmas. Should I do it? I am debating because I do read a lot but I usually do libraries. I haven't bought a book for myself in years. Is this a crazy item to buy? My DH has been trying to buy me one for years, but I refused because of price. But I was thinking my price point has always been $99.

[ukgaz]

Been looking at a Kindle myself. I read a fair bit and have looked at the unit in Target a few times. I just can't decide.

[MrPolarZero]

I think the payment option that you have presented actually looks OK. And since you have already made your mind about the car, I see no point in persuading you.
Well, come to think of it, you will actually find a lot of good uses for the nook. So you will still find this one a worthy purchase.

[LivingAlmostLarge]

huh? what car?

[bjl584]

huh? what car?

I think he meant nook. He must have had car on his mind from another thread.

[terces]

I understand the convenience of having a Nook or Kindle.....but (and correct me if I'm wrong) don't you have to buy "books" for them?

[rj.phila]

kindle=best gift i ever got. i read about 5 times as much.

if you want to limit yourself to things out of copyright, or new books that are relatively easy to find online if one cares to do so(just like mp3's-morality aside), you can read totally for free.

get an app that converts pdf's to azw, the kindle format. apps are free and then you can read anything in pdf format.

$100? if you can afford it, its a no brainer.

[khosta]

My roommate has a kindle and loves it! She also gets WiFi on it which is a great perk! Go to Amazon and you'll see your options - it's about $140.

[NolaP]

I had a hard time switching over from CDs to an iPod. But once I made the switch I would never go back. I imagine having a Kindle or a Nook is about the same experience, though I haven't gotten mine yet. It's probably just a matter of time. And e-books are cheaper, and take up zero space in your home. Seems like a no-brainer to me. : ) Happy reading!

[MonkeyMama]

I had a hard time switching over from CDs to an iPod. But once I made the switch I would never go back. I imagine having a Kindle or a Nook is about the same experience, though I haven't gotten mine yet.

Precisely.

I have been kind of surprised by the frugal backlash to the nook. For the long run, I think the frugal crowd will embrace it. I like the simplicity of being able to have thousands of books in a gadget the size of a small paperback. Same reason I love my MP3 player (tons of songs in a very small gadget).

Anyway, there are tons of free book options out there. Or low-priced. Or borrow ebooks from the library, etc., etc.

Once you go ebook, why would you go back???

[LivingAlmostLarge]

I'm trying to figure out how to get books from the library

[sigamy]

We just did a library tour with cub scouts on Tuesday. Found out that my local library now offers eBook and Audiobook downloads from their web site. She specifically mentioned that they support the Nook but not Kindle yet. Check your library.

[ambitions2o]

I am in the same boat as the OP. I was looking at the Kindle because I would think the colored screen would bother my eyes after a while on the Nook. Either way eReaders are the way to go.

[MonkeyMama]

I am in the same boat as the OP. I was looking at the Kindle because I would think the colored screen would bother my eyes after a while on the Nook. Either way eReaders are the way to go.

The original nook is not color. It uses e-ink technology and is identical to the kindle in that regard.