Kindle or Nook

[sissy_ib]

I have the Nook HD+ and I love it. I needed to have something portable for school and I chose the Nook because of the price point and I have a Nook color that is now outdated but I am able to keep my entire library easily.

 

[jenineh]

I love my iPad. I read in it all the time. I am a lover of all things Apple.

 

[TEK224]

I just bought a Kindle Paperwhite. Really only wanted it for reading books when I travel. I was holding out because I really like holding a "book" when I'm reading. But for travel purposes, don't want to be weighed down. Heard the B&N was going to stop making the Nooks, so I went with the Kindle.

I read the instructions that were loaded on the Kindle Paperwhite and it does seem pretty easy on the eyes. However, I am still confused with trying to do the set-up. So if anyone can give me some help, I'd appreciate it. My questions are below:

1. It says set-up is done and books are downloaded via WiFi. I have trouble getting WiFi at my house. It came with a USB cable. Can I complete the set-up and download via the USB connected to my desktop?

2. Can I only purchase and download books via Amazon?

3. I've read where people talk about downloading books from the library. How is that done?

I think that's it for now. Thanks for any help!

 

[TEK224]

bump

 

[TLuvsD]

If you go to the Amazon website you can search for Kindle directions. I use a Nook, so I don't have Kindle specifics. I took the Nook to my local library, they were very helpful with information on using library books.

 

[manning]

DS 14 has a Samsung 7' tablet. .

My god, how does he carry it?

 

[3boymthr]

Kind of hijacking. I have 4 days to decide Nook HD+ or Kindle Fire (I have the Kindle coupon for $40 off). Oldest DS wants an ereader and I have a Nook HD which I love but he's going away to college in the fall and I want to get him what's best for that.

 

[eatatmidnight]

My husband just bought a Google tablet this week for around $99. It has a camera, unlike a Nook (at least I am pretty sure they don't have one). So far he is pretty impressed with it

Is it a Google Nexus? If so, where did he get such a great deal?