I had been in the market for a dedicated e-reader and I had four options to choose from - Kindle, Nook Color, iPad and Galaxy Tab. Sure, there are more options out there, but I decided to filter it down to these four.
Here are the reasons why I got the Kindle:
1. I regularly buy books from Amazon.com.
2. High Contrast with the latest E Ink Pearl Technology. Go to this page and scroll down to compare Kindle's screen with the traditional LCDs.
3. No glare while reading in bright sunlight. This ad illustrates my point.
4. US$ 139.00 Out of the reasons listed above, my prime motivator in getting Kindle over the Nook Color is that I'm a regular at the Amazon.com bookstore. I always enjoy the buying experience at Amazon.com.
The iPad and the Galaxy Tab are, without a doubt, superb multi-purpose tools; but they do not serve my need for a dedicated e-reading experience.
If you are not an avid reader, you won't have much of a use for the Kindle or Nook Color. You can easily download the free Kindle or the Nook apps for your device.
If you are not an avid reader, you won't have much of a use for the Kindle or Nook Color. You can easily download the free Kindle or the Nook apps for your device.
From a user-interface standpoint, the Kindle design looks dated. If your reading material has lots of color illustrations, photos or graphs; at this point, the Kindle experience is like watching a black and white TV. It also feels ancient to push buttons! But since regular reading is the primary activity that I'll be doing on this tool, I am not missing the haptic feedback, for now.
Purchase a Kindle (Amazon Affiliate* link).
*You will be purchasing directly from Amazon. Amazon is responsible for the shipping and handling.
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