Which E-book reader is best?

[jdtopgun71]

I have seen some of you talking about the ebook reader Kindle and was wondering if some of you could give me some suggestions on which one to get? My dd13 wants one but I don't know much about them. I have seen the Kindle and the Nook but she says there is one by Sony the has more options as far as the books you can get.

Any info would be appreciated

[kiddisney]

i actually like the nook because you can share books - and since it came out after the others it has more options -

[DisneyKevin]

There is a lot of information and mis-information out there.

The Nook is the newest ereader and the reviews have been rather negative.

Barnes and Noble has had to retract the advertising that states that you can loan books. Not all books can be loaned, but those that can be loaned can be loaned once and only once for a maximum of 14 days. You do not have access to the book while it is loaned,

There is also the Sony Readers. There are 3 different styles.

And there is the Kindle.

All three are rather proprietary and require you to buy new books from their particular book seller.

If you are interested in a ereader....I would suggest that you do your research.

I would also make a list of 5 or 10 books that you are interested in and price them via B&N, Sony and Amazon.

The most recent figures suggest that the best pricing is at Amazon....but again, you should do your research.

[stitchlover]

I personally chose the Kindle and have been quite happy with it.

I just wanted to say I soooo wish my 14 year old daughter read enough for pleasure that she would find a Kindle useful. She only reads because she has to for school. I have been a voracious reader my entire life and feel like she is really missing out.

Good luck with whatever you chose.

[Madi100]

James wanted to get Madi a Kindle for Christmas. I said no. She LOVES to read. She is my child. However, she likes to read at school, and I don't know if I would be happy with her taking a Kindle to school. And, something that James can do is hop between books. Madi and I tend to be the type to read all of a story before you start a new one.

[FireDancer]

For you Apple fans it is pretty much definite now that Apple will be introducing a tablet that will also serve as an eReader at an event that is now confirmed for the end of January. Kevin Rose, who is is pretty accurate when dealing with Apple rumor/fact, let some info out on this week's episode of TWiT (http://twit.tv/228) if anyone is interested.

[rkdahl]

I would definitely wait until you see Apple's announcement on their new tablet device before making an eBook reader purchase today. At least see what they are coming up with and how it might affect, or not, the competition.

[DisneyKevin]

I just posted in another thread that I have become an "all Apple" kinda guy.

In this instance...I'm not. When I sit to read, I dont want to be distracted.

I dont want my reading to device to ring, beep, light up, play music or movies etc.

I want it to be a reading device.

From what I've heard...the new Apple announcement is for a tablet style PC on which you "can" read. It's not going to be a dedicated reading device. The description I keep hear is "think big Touch".

I'm pretty happy with what my Kindle does....just as I'm happy with what my iMac and iPhone do.

[Nursejilly]

My 14 yr old daughter got a Kindle from her grandma for christmas. I didn't think i'd like it that much. Not only did i like it, i LOVED it! I ordered one for myself today. I did look at the Sony ereader and the Nook but felt they were not as easy to navigate and the Nook seemed to be slower than the Kindle. The salesman at Barnes & Noble was emphasizing the free book thing with the Nook but we have found lots of free books for the Kindle too. Plus, the Kindle has an internet browser. This is a nice feature. I can't wait til my Kindle comes in!! :cool1:

[Madi100]

There is a lot of information and mis-information out there.

The Nook is the newest ereader and the reviews have been rather negative.

Barnes and Noble has had to retract the advertising that states that you can loan books. Not all books can be loaned, but those that can be loaned can be loaned once and only once for a maximum of 14 days. You do not have access to the book while it is loaned,

There is also the Sony Readers. There are 3 different styles.

And there is the Kindle.

All three are rather proprietary and require you to buy new books from their particular book seller.

If you are interested in a ereader....I would suggest that you do your research.

I would also make a list of 5 or 10 books that you are interested in and price them via B&N, Sony and Amazon.

The most recent figures suggest that the best pricing is at Amazon....but again, you should do your research.

Kevin, I'm looking at the Kindles on Amazon, and there are two models. I saw yours at the podcast recording. You have the smaller one, correct?

[DisneyKevin]

Kevin, I'm looking at the Kindles on Amazon, and there are two models. I saw yours at the podcast recording. You have the smaller one, correct?

I have the Kindle 2 ...which is now known as the International version (as it works almost everywhere in the world now).

The larger version is the Kindle DX. It's about the sive of an average magazine. I bought it when it first came out, but returned it as it was just too big. Now, that's just my opinion. Lots of people own and love the DX.

Hope that helps.

[aprince&princess]

I have the kindle 2 also. I bought it after the dx came out and was debating between the two. I thought the dx was larger than i wanted because I tend to take books out with me, like appts for the kids or while waiting for them at activites. I even cut up paper to the size of both of them to see which would fit in my pocketbook. I love having the kindle 2.

[lynnc1265]

I bought my husband a Kindle for Christmas, primarily because it has basic web access. I also liked the freedom of being able to wirelessly download books from anywhere there is Sprint 3G coverage. With the Kindle, you are not limited to just the Amazon store for purchase of titles. FictionWise and Mobipocket (among others) are both websites that have Kindle-friendly titles for sale. If you are buying for a 13yo, however, you might want to consider the Sony since it is compatible with downloading ebooks from your local library (if they participate with Overdrive Media). Might save you some green! I've taken to doing this with audiobooks on my ipod so I can drown out the loud co-worker on the other side of the wall. Haven't spent a penny!

[Madi100]

I have the Kindle 2 ...which is now known as the International version (as it works almost everywhere in the world now).

The larger version is the Kindle DX. It's about the sive of an average magazine. I bought it when it first came out, but returned it as it was just too big. Now, that's just my opinion. Lots of people own and love the DX.

Hope that helps.

No, I like your size. I thought the DX looked big. I like the smaller version - it looks more portable.

[DisneyKevin]

I even cut up paper to the size of both of them to see which would fit .

I did the exact same thing.:):thumbsup2

[Minnie]

I have had the K2 since end of Oct and I love it :lovestruc

I almost waited for the Nook but now I'm glad I didn't! Hop on over to the B&N forum to read all the frustrations with this ereader. I'm sure there will be updates to take care of the problems but I wouldn't want to get one now.

As for the apple tablet... I have an i-touch which I love and will be one of the first in line if the i-phone is ever released for Verizon but I wanted an the device to be an e-reader. The ereaders have an eink screens to simulate reading a book and are not backlit so no eye strain.

In terms of pricing with the types of books I read currently they have all been cheaper (some times considerably some times a buck or two) through Amazon.

Check out kindleboards.com for more info :goodvibes

[Madi100]

OK, I have a silly Kindle question. It says it's 3G and you can download anywhere. Can you access email and other things on the web?

[robertgp124]

OK, I have a silly Kindle question. It says it's 3G and you can download anywhere. Can you access email and other things on the web?

Sort of. It's a basic web browser - very basic. I can access my work email on it - but it's not pretty. You can read news sites, google, but nothing fancy. It's a handy feature to have access to.

[yitbos96bb]

For you Apple fans it is pretty much definite now that Apple will be introducing a tablet that will also serve as an eReader at an event that is now confirmed for the end of January. Kevin Rose, who is is pretty accurate when dealing with Apple rumor/fact, let some info out on this week's episode of TWiT (http://twit.tv/228) if anyone is interested.

Agreed... in fact the rumor is it will be the iSLATE.

Although I've been hearing for a year and a half this puppy was coming out at the next apple press conf, but this time it feels real.


The question will be JUST how much it is... I have seen estimates from $300 to $1000 with $5 to 700 the sweet sport estimate. I'm hoping closer to $500 or lower myself.

[yitbos96bb]

The ereaders have an eink screens to simulate reading a book and are not backlit so no eye strain.

This is Apple. From my understanding, they have been working on this for several years and Jobs wanted it perfect. I also have seen rumors that E-books are the next BIG entry to the itunes store. All I'm saying is I wouldn't count apple out from being able to create a backlit device that doesn't strain the eye, Heck, the kindle app does a pretty good job of it right now.

To me, color screen has always been more important than the E-ink pads. Given their innovative past, I recommend ANYONE looking to buy a reader to hold off until the iSlate announcement to see just what Apple has in store.

[yitbos96bb]

I just posted in another thread that I have become an "all Apple" kinda guy.

In this instance...I'm not. When I sit to read, I dont want to be distracted.

I dont want my reading to device to ring, beep, light up, play music or movies etc.

I want it to be a reading device.

From what I've heard...the new Apple announcement is for a tablet style PC on which you "can" read. It's not going to be a dedicated reading device. The description I keep hear is "think big Touch".

I'm pretty happy with what my Kindle does....just as I'm happy with what my iMac and iPhone do.

Go back and read the iPhone speculation before the iphone came out. Much of what was said was similar... I don't want to pay $600 and I just want to talk on my phone, browsing the internet on a phone is terrible, etc. No one really had an idea just how game changing the iphone was. I actually was reading an article by a tech reporter who didn't get the hype leading up to the iphone release, thought it would be a flop, etc. He went into the apple store to see what the fuss was, played with it for 10 minutes and walked out $600 poorer.

Frankly no one knows what the iSlate will be as its all rumors and speculation.... anything from a big touch to actual Mac OS. One thing I know though is Apple from 1998 on has made a lot of Game Changing Products. They don't invent them, but they make them user friendly, stylistic and innovative. If the rumors that e-books are going to be a big new revenue source for Itunes are true, then the e-reader aspect will be a big part of it.

I can't wait to see it.

[yitbos96bb]

I have the Kindle 2 ...which is now known as the International version (as it works almost everywhere in the world now).

The larger version is the Kindle DX. It's about the sive of an average magazine. I bought it when it first came out, but returned it as it was just too big. Now, that's just my opinion. Lots of people own and love the DX.

Hope that helps.

My main issue with the Kindles are lack of color... I want to be able to read a comic book, magazine, etc on a reader, but they just don't exist yet... although Asus and Apple are working on it.

[Joshua_me]

I actually held two of the Sony Readers in my hands today for the first time.

I was buying some discounted holiday things at Borders, and they had a display set up where you could pick them up and decide for yourself if they were for you.

I dunno.

I liked that they were lightweight, but the glare coming from the fluorescent lights above was kind of troublesome.

I'm not sure if I could get used to one or not.

Maybe I'm "old school", but an actual book is more than just a book, you know ? The way they feel and smell, the way they can decorate a room just lined up on a shelf...

It's going to take some serious acclamation.

[FireDancer]

I think the iSlate and Kindle will be able to coexist because they will not really be the same or aimed at the same people.

My belief is that the Apple device will be basically a large format iTouch. It will have access to apps (maybe all of them, maybe not) and it will be a very different user experience. There will be things it does better than the Kindle (or other readers) and things is doesn't do as well.

People looking for a rich media experience like comics, texts with pictures (text books or picture editions of books like the Da Vinci Code), or books with embeded video (those are coming) will get the iSlate while people looking for a more standard reading experience will get the Kindle-type readers. The Apple device will not have the battery life of a Kindle for technology reasons (and do you really think it will have a replaceable battery so you can bring a spare). Ideally a device would have the ability to switch from back-lit to eInk depending on the content but that technology can't coexist yet in the same device yet.

It won't be as simple as which is better, it will be which is better at the specific functions you care about.



Maybe I'm "old school", but an actual book is more than just a book, you know ? The way they feel and smell, the way they can decorate a room just lined up on a shelf...

It's going to take some serious acclamation.

It comes down to the form/function debate. If the form of a book is important to you the eReader might not be your thing. If the only thing that matters is the function of reading words it might be. There are a lot of parallels to digital vs. print pictures. You can store thousands of pictures on a disk in a small 2.5" space. It is convenient and you can still view all of your pictures just by bringing the small device with you. Printed pictures take up a lot more space and are more volatile (can't back them up or restore them as easily) but you can hang them on a wall, put them in a scrap book, or include them in a Christmas card.

The digital picture hasn't completely removed the need for physical pictures, even with digital frames. It has just made the consumer decide which pictures should be digital and which physical. Even people with eReaders will purchase certain books in paper form for one reason or another just like they print out some of their digital pictures. Of course print on demand will also eventually come to books just like it has to pictures (despite the publishers fighting it) but that is a whole different thread.

[PeterPan09]

I actually held two of the Sony Readers in my hands today for the first time.

I was buying some discounted holiday things at Borders, and they had a display set up where you could pick them up and decide for yourself if they were for you.

I dunno.

I liked that they were lightweight, but the glare coming from the fluorescent lights above was kind of troublesome.

I'm not sure if I could get used to one or not.

Maybe I'm "old school", but an actual book is more than just a book, you know ? The way they feel and smell, the way they can decorate a room just lined up on a shelf...

It's going to take some serious acclamation.

I know exactly how you feel about "real books" and it was one of the reasons I'd been holding back from buying the Kindle. After finishing my first book on the device-those fears are GONE. After the first couple of pages, I forgot I was reading on a "device" and was just reading. The pleasure of immersing myself in the world the author created was just the same-in fact, I think I was able to immerse myself more effectively because it's less awkward to hold than some of the books I've read. (I just finished Stephen King's Under the Dome in hardback, and I've got the sore wrists to prove it)

[DisneyKevin]

My main issue with the Kindles are lack of color... I want to be able to read a comic book, magazine, etc on a reader, but they just don't exist yet... although Asus and Apple are working on it.

The books I read are not in color in any of their formats (paper or ebook)

Magazines and newspapers are available for the Kindle and other ebook devices, but are not in color. The other thing to keep in mind is that you only receive the text. You do not receive photos or any of the syndicated columns. If you subscribe to a daily newspaper, you will not receive Dear Abby.

I agree that Apple will probably wow us again....and I love being wowed. In the last year, I acquired an iPhone, a Macbook and an iMac (Christmas present). I am an Apple fan.

That being said....I dont believe that this device will replace the Kindle anymore than I believe that the Kindle will replace regular old paper books.

When I sit down to read, I dont want to be distracted. I want to read. I dont want to answer the phone, text, play with a faux light saber, translate anything into Turkish, plan my next vacation, set up playdates for the dogs or be reminded that we need milk. I just want to read.

Dont get me wrong. I love my iPhone and use it for 100s of things, but I'm usually busy and involved when using my iPhone. I'm out of the house, I'm in the car, I'm shopping, I'm waiting in line, I'm making restaurant reservations, I'm keeping up with old friends, I'm picking up dry cleaning, I'm scheduling DR appts.....you get the idea.

When I read....I want all of that to stop. I want a bottle of diet peach Snapple. I want a comfortable place to sit and I want to be left alone. I want my reading experience to be immersive. I want to disappear into the world created for me by the author. Currently, I'm reading My Life in France by Julia Child and when I sit down to read....I'm transported to 1950's Paris and it's a place I want to be.

Reading (in my opinion) is a solitary activity. It's me and my book. Using my iPhone is not. Thats me and the outside world. Dont get me wrong.....I see the need for both....I just dont want them at the same time

So...unless this Apple device goes and gets snacks...it's probably not going to kill my Kindle. It might replace something else in my life (dont tell John...he already believes that Steve Jobs gets ALL his money) but I think my Kindle and I have a long relationship ahead of us.

[*NikkiBell*]

I thought of the color issue myself, but most of my books don't have colored pages or pics so that wouldn't be an issue for me.

I haven't heard anything about the Apple version of the device. Is it posted somewhere online or just rumors at this point?

EDIT: I just scrolled all of the way up. I'm curious to see what Apple comes out with. However, I am not going to pay several hundreds of dollars for it.

I also watched the Kindle video on Amazon yesterday and have decided to hold off. The infomercial didn't wow me at all for some reason. I am sure it works for many (#1 selling item afterall), but for right now it does not seem like something I'd like other than for on the plane and even then it'd only be due to it being lightweight as opposed to a regular book. Even still, with my luck it'd be something else I'd worry about breaking like my iPhone. I don't need any other stressors right now thank you. lol

All in all, I think that it is great for those who need larger fonts of text or are constantly on the go. I'm glad it has made so many people happy. For the time being, I'm going to hold off and see what pops up in 2010.

[FireDancer]

I thought of the color issue myself, but most of my books don't have colored pages or pics so that wouldn't be an issue for me.

I haven't heard anything about the Apple version of the device. Is it posted somewhere online or just rumors at this point?

It is still rumor but some people who are rarely wrong about such things are pretty sure it is being announced at the January event. Kevin Rose in particular has a very good (and secret) inside source and it has been a while since anything he said Apple would be doing or releasing has been wrong.

It is true that this devices has been rumored for a while but if you follow the industry long enough you know when rumor is speculation and when it is substantiated. Kevin (and as a result, I) could be wrong but I'm confident that it will be announced.

[kevrab]

My wife got me the Sony E-Reader Touch for Christmas and I like it alot. The controls are simple and easy to use.

I'm not sure what the difference is between the Sony and the Kindle other than the Sony isn't wireless and getting books from different systems. I do like the fact that with the Sony you have access to the local library.

[rkdahl]

Just saw this article on Apple Insider about the rumored Apple 'iSlate' product.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/12/28/apple_seen_selling_1_4_million_600_kindle_killer_t ablets_in_2010.html

[disney_mommy]

When I was deciding which ereader to buy, I found MobileRead (http://www.mobileread.com/), a great community of ereader fans. On their Wiki page, they have a comparison matrix of all of the different ereaders (and there are a lot more than I ever realized) here (http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_Reader_Matrix).

Also, you can read the different threads and see what other people think of their ereaders, and ask specific questions. I am a big fan of that site.

[yitbos96bb]

Well I agree that they can coexist... unless the islate sells for $300, the price point will assure that. Again though, everytime we think we know what Apple's going to do, they don't just think outside the box they burn the box down and build an octagon. The original ipod was NOT the first MP3 player and was more expensive than the others on the market. But the design and ease of use was such a game changer it led to mass adoption to the point that ipods are 75% of the MP3 market (I believe). iTunes made it so easy to buy music and put it on your iPod, that it changed the game as well and no one has been able to compete.

From what I have read, the tablet mac has been an apple project on and off for 5 years. Jobs has been an anal perfectionist (there's a SHOCK!!!) about it and several prototypes have come and gone. Battery life was a huge issue... my guess is that this thing will get AT LEAST 6-8 hours on a charge. I'm just saying, we can make statements all we want... until we actually SEE it, we won't know.


I think the iSlate and Kindle will be able to coexist because they will not really be the same or aimed at the same people.

My belief is that the Apple device will be basically a large format iTouch. It will have access to apps (maybe all of them, maybe not) and it will be a very different user experience. There will be things it does better than the Kindle (or other readers) and things is doesn't do as well.

People looking for a rich media experience like comics, texts with pictures (text books or picture editions of books like the Da Vinci Code), or books with embeded video (those are coming) will get the iSlate while people looking for a more standard reading experience will get the Kindle-type readers. The Apple device will not have the battery life of a Kindle for technology reasons (and do you really think it will have a replaceable battery so you can bring a spare). Ideally a device would have the ability to switch from back-lit to eInk depending on the content but that technology can't coexist yet in the same device yet.

It won't be as simple as which is better, it will be which is better at the specific functions you care about.



It comes down to the form/function debate. If the form of a book is important to you the eReader might not be your thing. If the only thing that matters is the function of reading words it might be. There are a lot of parallels to digital vs. print pictures. You can store thousands of pictures on a disk in a small 2.5" space. It is convenient and you can still view all of your pictures just by bringing the small device with you. Printed pictures take up a lot more space and are more volatile (can't back them up or restore them as easily) but you can hang them on a wall, put them in a scrap book, or include them in a Christmas card.

The digital picture hasn't completely removed the need for physical pictures, even with digital frames. It has just made the consumer decide which pictures should be digital and which physical. Even people with eReaders will purchase certain books in paper form for one reason or another just like they print out some of their digital pictures. Of course print on demand will also eventually come to books just like it has to pictures (despite the publishers fighting it) but that is a whole different thread.

[yitbos96bb]

Here's the thing. Regardless of the hot gift status this year, E-Readers are still niche devices with only 3 million sold worldwide in 2009 and that's ALL brands.

Great numbers, but not the numbers of Iphones, Ipods, MP3s in general. In general a NICHE device. Yes, books will not need to have color. But I feel that mass adoption of won't happen until 1) Price drops further, 2) one file format dominates so that books bought can be used on multiple devices OR one unit dominates so much it becomes the defacto standard... such as MP3 or the fact iTunes uses AAC because the iPod dominates. Finally, units supporting color will need to happen for true mass adoption. I've seen the magazines on Kindle... I wouldn't waste my money... I want the pictures in those, I want the full paper experience... otherwise I'd rather read it online or analog. Based on consumer polling, I am in the majority. Of course, most of us would be more apt to buy the current Kindle at a $99 price point than its current one.

I'm not saying it will change YOUR style of reading for YOU... I'm saying that given past performance, the iSlate could lead to the mass adoption of e-readers and more importantly, become the defacto king. I doubt it will have a phone on it... but while you don't mind multiple devices, most consumer polls show you in the minority. Most consumers want combo devices. This product potentially replaces Netbooks, Clipboards, and E-readers, just as the iphone merged Phones and Media players and added a mini computer and apps to it. Instead of carrying around 3-5 different units, the iSlate potentially allows for just a phone and the iSlate both with Inet connectivity all the while providing a better experience by allowing magazines, papers and childrens books to be read in full color, while attracting more publishers because Apple takes less of the split than Amazon or the others do. Content is king and Apple has shown they know how to get it and how to play cutthroat with it.

As I said, this may not change your view on the Kindle... but I think if done right, the iSlate could move massive amounts of people off the fence and into the tablet/E-reader market, much the same way the iPhone moved consumers en masse to the smart phone market. Of course the Iphone has a fantastic Halo effect on the Smart Phone markets, something I am guessing the iSlate will do for E-readers and Netbooks.

And again, personally, I like the Kindle. I love the iphone and desktop apps and have bought books. I won't BUY a kindle mainly because I think the value of the Kindle with out being able to view things in color such as magazines, News Papers, comics, PDFs, etc isn't there... I find them overpriced but that's just my opinion. A color Kindle at $300 would have had my money already. But even if they offered it tommorrow, I'd have to wait. But then I don't already have one... while the iSlate may not cause people to ditch the Kindle, it could very well hurt future sales.

The books I read are not in color in any of their formats (paper or ebook)

Magazines and newspapers are available for the Kindle and other ebook devices, but are not in color. The other thing to keep in mind is that you only receive the text. You do not receive photos or any of the syndicated columns. If you subscribe to a daily newspaper, you will not receive Dear Abby.

I agree that Apple will probably wow us again....and I love being wowed. In the last year, I acquired an iPhone, a Macbook and an iMac (Christmas present). I am an Apple fan.

That being said....I dont believe that this device will replace the Kindle anymore than I believe that the Kindle will replace regular old paper books.

When I sit down to read, I dont want to be distracted. I want to read. I dont want to answer the phone, text, play with a faux light saber, translate anything into Turkish, plan my next vacation, set up playdates for the dogs or be reminded that we need milk. I just want to read.

Dont get me wrong. I love my iPhone and use it for 100s of things, but I'm usually busy and involved when using my iPhone. I'm out of the house, I'm in the car, I'm shopping, I'm waiting in line, I'm making restaurant reservations, I'm keeping up with old friends, I'm picking up dry cleaning, I'm scheduling DR appts.....you get the idea.

When I read....I want all of that to stop. I want a bottle of diet peach Snapple. I want a comfortable place to sit and I want to be left alone. I want my reading experience to be immersive. I want to disappear into the world created for me by the author. Currently, I'm reading My Life in France by Julia Child and when I sit down to read....I'm transported to 1950's Paris and it's a place I want to be.

Reading (in my opinion) is a solitary activity. It's me and my book. Using my iPhone is not. Thats me and the outside world. Dont get me wrong.....I see the need for both....I just dont want them at the same time

So...unless this Apple device goes and gets snacks...it's probably not going to kill my Kindle. It might replace something else in my life (dont tell John...he already believes that Steve Jobs gets ALL his money) but I think my Kindle and I have a long relationship ahead of us.

[MelanieC]

I have the original Kindle and love it. Kindle even has an Iphone App - which I love, so I can read my books on my phone. I love Amazon though and the pricing is better for regular books as well as kindle books in my opinion. I find B&N expensive on e-reader books as well as books in general. Did I say I LOVED my Kindle?????, lol.

[DisneyKevin]

Here's the thing. Regardless of the hot gift status this year, E-Readers are still niche devices with only 3 million sold worldwide in 2009 and that's ALL brands.

Great numbers, but not the numbers of Iphones, Ipods, MP3s in general. In general a NICHE device. Yes, books will not need to have color. But I feel that mass adoption of won't happen until 1) Price drops further, 2) one file format dominates so that books bought can be used on multiple devices OR one unit dominates so much it becomes the defacto standard... such as MP3 or the fact iTunes uses AAC because the iPod dominates. Finally, units supporting color will need to happen for true mass adoption. I've seen the magazines on Kindle... I wouldn't waste my money... I want the pictures in those, I want the full paper experience... otherwise I'd rather read it online or analog. Based on consumer polling, I am in the majority. Of course, most of us would be more apt to buy the current Kindle at a $99 price point than its current one.

I'm not saying it will change YOUR style of reading for YOU... I'm saying that given past performance, the iSlate could lead to the mass adoption of e-readers and more importantly, become the defacto king. I doubt it will have a phone on it... but while you don't mind multiple devices, most consumer polls show you in the minority. Most consumers want combo devices. This product potentially replaces Netbooks, Clipboards, and E-readers, just as the iphone merged Phones and Media players and added a mini computer and apps to it. Instead of carrying around 3-5 different units, the iSlate potentially allows for just a phone and the iSlate both with Inet connectivity all the while providing a better experience by allowing magazines, papers and childrens books to be read in full color, while attracting more publishers because Apple takes less of the split than Amazon or the others do. Content is king and Apple has shown they know how to get it and how to play cutthroat with it.

As I said, this may not change your view on the Kindle... but I think if done right, the iSlate could move massive amounts of people off the fence and into the tablet/E-reader market, much the same way the iPhone moved consumers en masse to the smart phone market. Of course the Iphone has a fantastic Halo effect on the Smart Phone markets, something I am guessing the iSlate will do for E-readers and Netbooks.

And again, personally, I like the Kindle. I love the iphone and desktop apps and have bought books. I won't BUY a kindle mainly because I think the value of the Kindle with out being able to view things in color such as magazines, News Papers, comics, PDFs, etc isn't there... I find them overpriced but that's just my opinion. A color Kindle at $300 would have had my money already. But even if they offered it tommorrow, I'd have to wait. But then I don't already have one... while the iSlate may not cause people to ditch the Kindle, it could very well hurt future sales.

I guess I'm a bit confused.

The discussion was centered around which is the best ereader and now we're talking about world domination, mass adoption and being the defacto king.

I'm sure whatever Apple put out will be popular and from past experience....I'll want one. As I said, I have an iPod, iPhone, Macbook and iMac. I guess you might say I drank the koolaid...even though I dont like that particular expression.

Currently....there 3 players (for all intents and purposes) Kindle, Sony and B&N. If you want an ereader and apparently 3 million people do, you are probably going to pick one of them.

With the way technology is changing, you might wait until next year to see what's coming, but then what happens the year after that? Technology will change again. Do you just sit on the bench and keep waiting for the ultimate perfect device? It's up to you.

I wanted to be able to read and have given my reasons for wanting / needing a Kindle so many times that I';m sure you can all recite them by now. Since I received my Kindle, I've read approximately 35 - 40 books that I wouldnt have been able to read had I waited for the perfect device.

I understand that we have all have different needs / desires that we hope our devices can fullfill.

The Kindle has offered me the opportunity to read again. I have 65 full length novels that take up the space of a TV Guide. I can carry all of them with me everywhere I go. The 65 novels were either free or less expensive then their paper counterparts.

At this point...I'm not concerned about market domination, defacto kings or Steve Jobs anal retentiveness.

If the Kindle (or any ereader) doesnt do what you need or want it to do ...wait. Maybe something next year will.

I think the Kindle does what I need it to do and does it well.

I cant really ask or expect more from any product I buy.

[karen l]

Just saw this article on Apple Insider about the rumored Apple 'iSlate' product.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/12/28/apple_seen_selling_1_4_million_600_kindle_killer_t ablets_in_2010.html

Can't wait to see if this is true. I've been trying to save up for a Kindle & would love to check on the Apple product as well. I converted over to a Mac earlier this year after my pc was infected & it's awesome. My 3 kids all have Mac books & they would never go back to a pc. The ease of use & quality of Apple products is great.

[yitbos96bb]

I guess I'm a bit confused.

The discussion was centered around which is the best ereader and now we're talking about world domination, mass adoption and being the defacto king.

I'm sure whatever Apple put out will be popular and from past experience....I'll want one. As I said, I have an iPod, iPhone, Macbook and iMac. I guess you might say I drank the koolaid...even though I dont like that particular expression.

Currently....there 3 players (for all intents and purposes) Kindle, Sony and B&N. If you want an ereader and apparently 3 million people do, you are probably going to pick one of them.

With the way technology is changing, you might wait until next year to see what's coming, but then what happens the year after that? Technology will change again. Do you just sit on the bench and keep waiting for the ultimate perfect device? It's up to you.

I wanted to be able to read and have given my reasons for wanting / needing a Kindle so many times that I';m sure you can all recite them by now. Since I received my Kindle, I've read approximately 35 - 40 books that I wouldnt have been able to read had I waited for the perfect device.

I understand that we have all have different needs / desires that we hope our devices can fullfill.

The Kindle has offered me the opportunity to read again. I have 65 full length novels that take up the space of a TV Guide. I can carry all of them with me everywhere I go. The 65 novels were either free or less expensive then their paper counterparts.

At this point...I'm not concerned about market domination, defacto kings or Steve Jobs anal retentiveness.

If the Kindle (or any ereader) doesnt do what you need or want it to do ...wait. Maybe something next year will.

I think the Kindle does what I need it to do and does it well.

I cant really ask or expect more from any product I buy.

Sorry, I guess I got off on a tangent there... To succintly summarize, if you are not a current e-reader owner and are in the market, you would be smart to wait until after the apple press conf in January before making a decision. The potential project could be a game changer in the market.

No worries, you speak good tech geek... I enjoyed the discussion Kevin :-D

[yitbos96bb]

I will say I love the Kindle app on the iphone.. it does make it easier to read, I agree.

Steve Jobs anal retentiveness... LOL... There's a 100 page discussion for you sometime. And since he is the biggest individual stock holder, its even Disney related. ;-)



I guess I'm a bit confused.

The discussion was centered around which is the best ereader and now we're talking about world domination, mass adoption and being the defacto king.

I'm sure whatever Apple put out will be popular and from past experience....I'll want one. As I said, I have an iPod, iPhone, Macbook and iMac. I guess you might say I drank the koolaid...even though I dont like that particular expression.

Currently....there 3 players (for all intents and purposes) Kindle, Sony and B&N. If you want an ereader and apparently 3 million people do, you are probably going to pick one of them.

With the way technology is changing, you might wait until next year to see what's coming, but then what happens the year after that? Technology will change again. Do you just sit on the bench and keep waiting for the ultimate perfect device? It's up to you.

I wanted to be able to read and have given my reasons for wanting / needing a Kindle so many times that I';m sure you can all recite them by now. Since I received my Kindle, I've read approximately 35 - 40 books that I wouldnt have been able to read had I waited for the perfect device.

I understand that we have all have different needs / desires that we hope our devices can fullfill.

The Kindle has offered me the opportunity to read again. I have 65 full length novels that take up the space of a TV Guide. I can carry all of them with me everywhere I go. The 65 novels were either free or less expensive then their paper counterparts.

At this point...I'm not concerned about market domination, defacto kings or Steve Jobs anal retentiveness.

If the Kindle (or any ereader) doesnt do what you need or want it to do ...wait. Maybe something next year will.

I think the Kindle does what I need it to do and does it well.

I cant really ask or expect more from any product I buy.

[yitbos96bb]

The one other thing that would be great for all current and future e-reader owners if Apple has a successful launch... The rumors are the App store will split revenue 30-70 with the publishers, vs Amazon's 70-30. This should force the other readers to lower the profit split in their stores, leading to more publisher availability than there is currently for all stores. Now if they'd only allow each other's formats to play on each reader, that would be AWESOME!

[DisneyKevin]

Just read a bunch of rumors regarding Apple's announcement.

I read that Apple has ordered 10 inch LCD screens.

- If this is true, this will make Apple's device larger than the Kindle DX. I bought a DX and returned it as it was too big to be comfortably portable or to read in bed.

- If this is true, the screen will be back lit. This has already proven to be less than successful. Backlighting can / does cause eyestrain. This will bring up the argument that people look at television and computer screens and dont complain of eyestrain. That's because when working on the computer or watching television you tend to look away frequently and shift your gaze. People that like to read usually like to read for extended periods with their eyes focused on the same point. I'm sure you can find this info on the internet and explained much better than I have done.

- If this is true, the price point is going to be much higher than the current ereader pricing.

[yitbos96bb]

I can't wait for the 26th so we might actually have some real data. Saw the 10inch rumor... Also saw a rumor there will be two versions... A 7in and 10in. Not sure if I would prefer a 7 or 10 due to portability as you said.

I have always assumed it would be backlit. Not sure about the eyestrain except to say I read all the time on my iPhone
kindle app and haven't had an issue personally due to the way the co yeast is run on the app. But thats just me personally. I'll be curious how apple deals with that issue... If any company could pull it off it's apple.

As for cost, I agree 100% it will cost more. I've been seeing most Rumors between 500 & 700... Which if it let's you run apps, movies, Internet and the ereader is a good price. But is much more than a
standalone ereader.

Just read a bunch of rumors regarding Apple's announcement.

I read that Apple has ordered 10 inch LCD screens.

- If this is true, this will make Apple's device larger than the Kindle DX. I bought a DX and returned it as it was too big to be comfortably portable or to read in bed.

- If this is true, the screen will be back lit. This has already proven to be less than successful. Backlighting can / does cause eyestrain. This will bring up the argument that people look at television and computer screens and dont complain of eyestrain. That's because when working on the computer or watching television you tend to look away frequently and shift your gaze. People that like to read usually like to read for extended periods with their eyes focused on the same point. I'm sure you can find this info on the internet and explained much better than I have done.

- If this is true, the price point is going to be much higher than the current ereader pricing.

[Minnie]

This is Apple. From my understanding, they have been working on this for several years and Jobs wanted it perfect. I also have seen rumors that E-books are the next BIG entry to the itunes store. All I'm saying is I wouldn't count apple out from being able to create a backlit device that doesn't strain the eye, Heck, the kindle app does a pretty good job of it right now.

To me, color screen has always been more important than the E-ink pads. Given their innovative past, I recommend ANYONE looking to buy a reader to hold off until the iSlate announcement to see just what Apple has in store.


I have the Kindle app on my i-touch and only use it for very short periods of time as it is nothing like the e-ink screen used on my Kindle. My Kindle provides the same experience as reading a book... my i-touch provides the experience of reading off a screen - eye strain for sure.

And color means nothing to me. I don't want to read magazines on an e-reader. Just books which my Kindle does beautifully ;)

Your post really substantiates why so many different devices exist... to make us all happy :goodvibes

BTW - I love apple products and would be one of the first in line if apple ever brings the i-phone to verizon and will definitely take a look at the i-slate - just not as an e-reading device.

[starbox]

I'm looking at buying an e-reader for myself (voracious reader/English teacher) this spring - once the nook is out and the mac details are no longer rumors.

My dad has a Kindle and I am a huge fan of Amazon - but I am not sold on the Kindle just yet.

I think the Nook is cuter than the Kindle and I do like the color display and ability to loan books. As a former B&N employee - let me tell you - Barnes and Noble owns a whole lot of copyrights. Like a WHOLE lot. The Bargain section - most of that stuff is now owned by B&N and is 100% profit. The potential for what they are saying - lots of free titles - really does exist. And I am intrigued by the bonus content accessible in stores, as the B&N cafe is one of my favorite places to go to grade papers.

Apple - well, as evidence by iTunes, they could come in and be a complete game-changer. Nobody has yet developed an e-reader that will let you copy and paste text and move from word document to e-text - and an e-reader with that feature AND the ability to correctly do an automatic MLA or APA citation of the passage will make other e-readers bow down.

Will Apple do it? Hey, a girl can dream.

[yitbos96bb]

I'm looking at buying an e-reader for myself (voracious reader/English teacher) this spring - once the nook is out and the mac details are no longer rumors.

My dad has a Kindle and I am a huge fan of Amazon - but I am not sold on the Kindle just yet.

I think the Nook is cuter than the Kindle and I do like the color display and ability to loan books. As a former B&N employee - let me tell you - Barnes and Noble owns a whole lot of copyrights. Like a WHOLE lot. The Bargain section - most of that stuff is now owned by B&N and is 100% profit. The potential for what they are saying - lots of free titles - really does exist. And I am intrigued by the bonus content accessible in stores, as the B&N cafe is one of my favorite places to go to grade papers.

Apple - well, as evidence by iTunes, they could come in and be a complete game-changer. Nobody has yet developed an e-reader that will let you copy and paste text and move from word document to e-text - and an e-reader with that feature AND the ability to correctly do an automatic MLA or APA citation of the passage will make other e-readers bow down.

Will Apple do it? Hey, a girl can dream.

I don't think the copy and paste thing is necessarily something they CAN'T do but rather aren't doing due to copyright reasons... But I agree... I'm starting my Masters in a few days and would kill for that ability, especially the auto citation.

[yitbos96bb]

I have the Kindle app on my i-touch and only use it for very short periods of time as it is nothing like the e-ink screen used on my Kindle. My Kindle provides the same experience as reading a book... my i-touch provides the experience of reading off a screen - eye strain for sure.

And color means nothing to me. I don't want to read magazines on an e-reader. Just books which my Kindle does beautifully ;)

Your post really substantiates why so many different devices exist... to make us all happy :goodvibes

BTW - I love apple products and would be one of the first in line if apple ever brings the i-phone to verizon and will definitely take a look at the i-slate - just not as an e-reading device.

Interesting how different people have different issues with the eye strain. I mean, I'm in IT and start at computers all day long... I read books, comics, etc on both my computer and my iphone, including with the Kindle app and never have an issue at all. I'm curious if its just the backlighting that's the issue for some folks who suffer from eyestrain or if its contrast or what.

I wonder if the ability to turn backlighting on and off (I had this feature in a few early handheld gaming devices I owned such as the Atari Lynx... although I think it was a battery saver more than anything) would be part of the Apple device and if that would solve some of the issues.

Looks like there is a real chance we'll see a color e-ink kindle by late 2010 or early 2011 - E-ink getting bought out is causing a lot of analysts to think that it will make color e-ink cheaper by that point.

http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/kit-eaton/technomix/e-ink-buy-out-clears-path-color-kindle-2010

Here is a piece on color e-ink from late 2005 from E-Inks site... Looks really nice IMHO... but I know its REALLY pricy right now.

http://www.eink.com/press/releases/pr86.html

[Minnie&Mickey]

Just wanted to throw in my two cents...I LOVE MY KINDLE! I bought mine in July and my youngest daughter, and my son-in-law both loved it so much that they each got one for Christmas. I am constantly reading and it fits so easily in my purse, so I can pull it out and read whenever I am stuck waiting somewhere. I also like that all of the New York Times Bestsellers are only $9.99...that's much cheaper than most of them would be at a brick and mortar store. I also love that I can download a book wirelessly. We like to camp at Fort Wilderness, and I can just download my next book without needing to hook anything up to my computer. I have read many, many free books (some were fantastic and others not) since getting my Kindle, so that has been a huge money saver too.

[yitbos96bb]

I give Amazon a lot of credit for the free books... whether they be promotional or they be public domain... at least they aren't charging for them. Can't stand the Ipod apps that try to charge 4-5 for a public domain book.

Just wanted to throw in my two cents...I LOVE MY KINDLE! I bought mine in July and my youngest daughter, and my son-in-law both loved it so much that they each got one for Christmas. I am constantly reading and it fits so easily in my purse, so I can pull it out and read whenever I am stuck waiting somewhere. I also like that all of the New York Times Bestsellers are only $9.99...that's much cheaper than most of them would be at a brick and mortar store. I also love that I can download a book wirelessly. We like to camp at Fort Wilderness, and I can just download my next book without needing to hook anything up to my computer. I have read many, many free books (some were fantastic and others not) since getting my Kindle, so that has been a huge money saver too.

[poegirl30]

My dh gave me a Kindle for Christmas, and I LOVE it! :)

[Minniemouse07]

I'm a voracious reader and books were starting to take over the house so my dh gave me a Kindle for my birthday in November.

I'm surprised I've ever put it down since! I love the darn thing!

Dh did a bunch of research between the Sony eReader and the Kindle and decided on the Kindle due to the larger (and cheaper) book selection and the ability to download books wirelessly.

I find it easy to use and read....and now that I have my Mighty Bright light I can read late into the night w/o having to have all the lights on! ;)

I don't find the lack of color on the screen a problem. For about two weeks I subscribed to our local paper but found it easier (and less clumsy) to just read it online. I was impressed by the EXTREMELY high quality images that were displayed from the newspaper though!

I've honestly heard nothing but negative comments about the Nook so far and I'm glad dh went with the Kindle over the Sony eReader because downloading on the fly is SO much more convenient than having to link up with a computer!

[nat1234]

I received the Sony ereader for Christmas. I really like it. I'm able to download books from my local library for free. I've already read a couple of books and so has my daughter. I wasn't really sure that I wanted one but now I'm glad that I have it. It will be great for the cottage this summer since I won't have to lug all those books up with me.

[froggy5657]

Kindle Question:

Does the Basic Web service cost money?

[DisneyKevin]

Kindle Question:

Does the Basic Web service cost money?

Nope.

The only additional costs are those associated with buying books and buying a cover.

[froggy5657]

Nope.

The only additional costs are those associated with buying books and buying a cover.
Doesn't sending yourself documents wirelessly cost extra as well?

[DisneyKevin]

Doesn't sending yourself documents wirelessly cost extra as well?

I believe there was a cost associated with having Amazon converting your stuff and sending it back to you, but from what I understand...the new Kindle International has native support and your stuff doesnt have to be converted as it can just be sent to your Kindle via the included USB connection.

Please do not go out and buy a Kindle based on this information as it's not something I've used or probably ever will use.

[njsweetP]

I just got a Kindle for Christmas and I am LOVING it!!! I am in the market for a cover for it? Any suggestions!!!

[Minnie&Mickey]

I just got a Kindle for Christmas and I am LOVING it!!! I am in the market for a cover for it? Any suggestions!!!
I know what Kevin's answer to this question is...Oberon! They are beautiful, hand-crafted covers. I originally bought the Amazon cover, and it was okay. Then I bought an M-Edge so that I could attach light. It's not too bad, but it certainly isn't my dream cover. One of these days I'll get an Oberon.

[njsweetP]

I know what Kevin's answer to this question is...Oberon! They are beautiful, hand-crafted covers. I originally bought the Amazon cover, and it was okay. Then I bought an M-Edge so that I could attach light. It's not too bad, but it certainly isn't my dream cover. One of these days I'll get an Oberon.

I have seen the Oberon's and they are gorgeous! I just can't seem to pull the trigger on one though ($$$) plus then I'd have to decide on a design:confused3 They are all soooo nice. Right now I'm leading towards the Creekbed Maple (that is if I were to get one:rolleyes1)

Kevin - which cover to you have?

[kevrab]

A question. Are you resolved to strictly using the Amazon library for the Kindle and the Sony library for the E-Reader. Can you buy e-books on other websites and transfer them to your e-book by applications such as Calibre?

[Minnie&Mickey]

A question. Are you resolved to strictly using the Amazon library for the Kindle and the Sony library for the E-Reader. Can you buy e-books on other websites and transfer them to your e-book by applications such as Calibre?

I know you can with the Kindle. I've never tried it myself, but I've read of a lot of people that use Calibre to convert.

[G66]

Calibre will not convert a book with drm to another format. If you have a non drm book, Calibre will convert it to some thing you can use. I believe most if not all books from a major publisher will have a form of DRM on them. Calibre will not circumvent the drm. Hope this helps.

[DisneyKevin]

Kevin - which cover to you have?

The Hokusai Wave in navy.

http://www.oberondesign.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=950

I love my Oberon.

It's a piece of art and the craftsmanship is incredible.

[njsweetP]

The Hokusai Wave in navy.

http://www.oberondesign.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=950

I love my Oberon.

It's a piece of art and the craftsmanship is incredible.

That one is beautifiul. That is one by DD17 would love! So you think it's definately worth the $$?

[DisneyKevin]

So you think it's definately worth the $$?

I also have a $30 M-Edge Go cover in a nice brown leather and while it's serviceable....it's nondescript.

Putting my Kindle in it's Oberon cover makes it look and feel like a beautiful, leather bound edition of an important book. As I said earlier...it's like holding a piece of art.

I find it serviceable and beautiful and in my opinion, that makes it well worth the money spent.

[CDolacki2003]

After much research I finally asked "Santa" for the Sony Reader. I like the fact that I can get my fill of books from the library. tThat was the big deciding factor, if Kindle could do this then I would of went with it.
So far I love my reader touch.

[kevrab]

I also like the fact with the Sony Touch that you can put Memory Sticks and SD cards in it. Listening to music on it while reading is nice.

[DisneyKevin]

I also like the fact with the Sony Touch that you can put Memory Sticks and SD cards in it. Listening to music on it while reading is nice.

Music can be downloaded to a Kindle as well and you have an infinite amount of storage as Amazon will store all books purchased through them.

You are allowed to "re-download" your purchased books at any time.

Amazon calls this your "virtual bookshelf".

I want you all to know that I'm not selling Kindles or Oberon Design covers (which are also available for the Sony reader). I'm just sharing what I like.

I think ereaders are awesome and my first ereader was the Sony (Pr-500??).

I just think there is a great deal of information and mis-information out there and since ereaders are not cheap, that you should do your research and know exactly what you are buying and what your device will do.

See what your reader will and wont do. Comparison shop each device's book stores and compare prices and availability. Read the facts and not the advertising blurbs and hearsay.

I love the fact that this offers people a more convenient way to read.

[kevrab]

Thanks Kevin for the info.

I love the E-Reader I received for Christmas but wouldn't minded if I had gotten a Kindle either. My wife bought it at Best Buy and we had about a hundred bucks in Reward Zone coupons to use so that was a big swaying point. Either one of the e-books are great. I took it to work today and everyone was drooling over it. Can't wait til the summer when I can lay in my hammock and read away.

[Euphscott]

The Hokusai Wave in navy.

http://www.oberondesign.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=950

I love my Oberon.

It's a piece of art and the craftsmanship is incredible.

I just placed my order for a Hokusai Wave in Sky Blue - the review I read indicated Navy was a little more black and I wanted a little more color. Ideally I'd get this in the purple, but it seems not to be an option.

Thanks for the info on this Kevin. Your raves on the podcasts brought these to my attention and when I decided to take the plunge on a Kindle I had no doubt what I wanted to protect it. I also credited the DIS Unplugged podcast for how I found them when I had to create my account. I will now wait (im)patiently for my cover to arrive.

[DisneyKevin]

I just placed my order for a Hokusai Wave in Sky Blue - the review I read indicated Navy was a little more black and I wanted a little more color. Ideally I'd get this in the purple, but it seems not to be an option.

Thanks for the info on this Kevin. Your raves on the podcasts brought these to my attention and when I decided to take the plunge on a Kindle I had no doubt what I wanted to protect it. I also credited the DIS Unplugged podcast for how I found them when I had to create my account. I will now wait (im)patiently for my cover to arrive.

My Navy cover is definitely a dark navy. There are shadows in the design that could be black. I sometimes cant tell the difference between a dark navy and black.

Had it been an option, I would have purchased this design in black.

I imagine the Sky Blue will be beautiful. I hope you love it as much as I love mine.

[yitbos96bb]

Some cool new E-readers showing at CES this year, including a few color ones. Lots of tablets (or slates as that seems to be the new word... apparently tablets use a stylus and slates are touchscreen like the iphone)...

Man I miss CES... When it was in Chicago and still open to the public... you know the CONSUMERS in Consumer Electronics...

Some cool stuff like 3D TVs coming out...
http://gizmodo.com/5442084/testing-the-first-3d-directv-broadcast-surprisingly-decent

http://gizmodo.com/5442011/panasonics-new-3d-viera-plasma-v-series-hdtvs-bring-awkward-glasses-home-from-the-theaters



Ok sorry, Geeked out...

Anyway... Tablets and E-readers of Note...

http://gizmodo.com/5442204/hands-on-fujitsu-flepia-color-ebook-reader-should-stay-in-japan-until-its-done - Flepia (Already released in Japan)

http://gizmodo.com/5442200/hps-windows-7-slate-device-revealed-by-steve-ballmer - HP's Slate Device

http://gizmodo.com/5442191/hands-on-with-nvidias-7+inch-tegra-android-tablet - Nvidia

http://gizmodo.com/5442170/eyes-on-with-ray-kurzweils-blio-ereader-app - Blio E-reader (THis one is intriguing)

http://gizmodo.com/5440922/ideapad-u1-hybrid-hands+on-meet-voltron-he-could-be-amazing - Lenovo U1 - THIS ONE IS AWESOME!!! Honestly, this is how I wish the iSlate would be.

http://gizmodo.com/5441619/full-color-ereader-shown-off-by-liquavista - THis is a competitor to e-ink... so full color without the backlight that causes eyestrain in some people.

http://gizmodo.com/5365299/courier-first-details-of-microsofts-secret-tablet - This wasn't announced but its the rumored Microsoft Tablet called Courier. Looks pretty cool.

[kevrab]

There was an article in today's newspaper about these Kindle covers. Check out...
http://www.medgestore.com/products/kindle2/

[njsweetP]

I also have a $30 M-Edge Go cover in a nice brown leather and while it's serviceable....it's nondescript.

Putting my Kindle in it's Oberon cover makes it look and feel like a beautiful, leather bound edition of an important book. As I said earlier...it's like holding a piece of art.

I find it serviceable and beautiful and in my opinion, that makes it well worth the money spent.

I ordered my Oberon:banana: I decided on the Roof of Heaven in sky blue!
I am just soooo excited! I can't wait to get it, should be here next week!

[kymickeyfan717]

I just broke down an ordered the Sky Dragon Oberon cover in Red. It took me forever to decide which one I wanted.:)

[DisneyKevin]

I ordered my Oberon:banana: I decided on the Roof of Heaven in sky blue!
I am just soooo excited! I can't wait to get it, should be here next week!

I just broke down an ordered the Sky Dragon Oberon cover in Red. It took me forever to decide which one I wanted.:)

I think you will both absolutely love your new covers.

I'd love to hear what you think once you get them.

[njsweetP]

I think you will both absolutely love your new covers.

I'd love to hear what you think once you get them.

I will definitely let you know! Do you also have a 'skin' on it, such as one
from decalgirl.com? Just curious....don't know if they are really necessary, but they come in such cool designs.