[Hidden-tech] Kindle or Nook

[Matthew Lampiasi]

My inlaws have a kindle 1 and a kindle 2. I have an ipad, i bought my wife a $150 wifi / e-ink based nook. she loves it. 

i would pick a nook over kindle personally because of the book sharing thing. the  whole drm thing irks me. i'd like to be able to do what i like with my own books. unfortunately im noticing that not ALL Barnes and Noble books are "lendable" however, so that's something to consider. 

The nook B&W has the same e-ink as kindle, and with the latest update turns pages as fast as kindle. 

i went with ipad myself because: its more than just a reader in the same package, full color so i dont need a light on at night to read. i currently have 4, count them, ebook vendor's apps on the ipad , each with their own ebookstore so i have more variety. i can actually compare prices on ebooks. i'm not as locked in. these are the two reasons i went ipad.  im reading a "lendable" book (atlas shrugged, way overpriced btw) book using B&N Reader on my ipad now , which i will be able to send to my wife's nook  when I'm done. (if she wants it but thats another story)

I understand the nook color is android based, which in my mind puts it in the "computer" realm like ipad, as it has capability to run many apps etc (if it is android). i would definitely lean towards that personally, based on my needs, if the ipad didnt have some other draws to justify its large price tag. im not sure which i would have chosen if the nook color was out when i was looking, but i'm not anymore so i am not really up on nook color specs. definitely check it out, sounds great. 


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> Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 13:44:30 -0500
> From: Greg Caulton <greg at stayintouch.org>
> Subject: [Hidden-tech] AT&T microcells
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> G'day :-)
> 
> Is anyone on the list using an AT&T microcell and also have Verizon DSL?
> 
> I'd like to know how well they're working. Mine drops in and out regularly.
> 
> Regards,
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> Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 14:38:57 -0500
> From: Positronic Dave <positronicdave at hotmail.com>
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> My suggestion would be set up a regular web page with the donation button on it, and link to that web page from your profile. 
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> Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 06:01:43 -0800
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> Hi HT, 
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> I'm new to Facebook (and hopefully just passing through :-)) but I'm trying to help put a donation button on a Facebook profile (not a fan page). 
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> I can paste the HTML snippet into a Profile Box or other HMTL holder and preview it just fine but I am unable to figure out how to place this on the profile. I Googled but none of the solutions I found  work? (some posted as recently as April 2010).
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> I'm new to Facebook (and hopefully just passing through :-)) but I'm trying to help put a donation button on a Facebook profile (not a fan page). 
> 
> I can paste the HTML snippet into a Profile Box or other HMTL holder and preview it just fine but I am unable to figure out how to place this on the profile. I Googled but none of the solutions I found  work  (some posted as recently as April 2010).
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> From: "Izzy Gesell" <izzy at izzyg.com>
> Subject: [Hidden-tech] Kindle or Nook
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> Hi Folks
> 
> 
> 
> I'm ready to buy one or the other. Is one better than the other? I know that
> Nook has color and books can be swapped, I  know a lot of folks with
> Kindles, very few  with Nooks.
> 
> 
> 
> Happy Holidays,
> 
> Izzy
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> From: Rich <rich at on-the-net.com>
> Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] Kindle or Nook
> To: Izzy Gesell <izzy at izzyg.com>
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> You might also consider the Sony E-book -- nice little device, esp if you prefer reading
> the classics - we get most of our content from gutenberg.org (although they really blew
> their marketing opportunity -- they now have a store like Amazon)
> 
> We have both a Sony e-book and an iPad - we used the Sony to travel over 4 months in the
> EU where we had no place for much bigger for reading -- it was great.
> 
> One thing you need to understand is the difference between a 'real' ebook and a tablet --
> an ebook uses a different technology called epaper and is very slow and very low power
> (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epaper)
> 
> Most all devices read e-pub format and some have their own. Pdf is readable to a varying
> degree.
> 
> All the Kindle, B+W Nook and Sony are e-books -- the iPad is a tablet -- I can't tell
> which the color Nook is - it looks like a tablet to me.
> 
> Rich
> 
> On 12/3/2010 4:02 PM, Izzy Gesell wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Folks
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I'm ready to buy one or the other. Is one better than the other? I know that Nook has
>> color and books can be swapped, I  know a lot of folks with Kindles, very few  with Nooks.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Happy Holidays,
>> 
>> Izzy
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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> From: David Korpiewski <davidk at cs.umass.edu>
> Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] AT&T microcells
> To: Greg Caulton <greg at stayintouch.org>
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> I have AT&T microcell and have crocker DSL (which I think uses the 
> verizon network).  I don't have drops really, but I do have weirdness 
> where my phone will suddenly make noises that are like screeching 
> banshees.  Its only while using the microcell.
> 
> The other weirdness is that when I'm using the 3g data, it is HORRIBLY 
> SLOW.  Web pages take 3 minutes or more to come up.
> 
> And the final weirdness is that sometimes I don't get the calls at all. 
>  I'll get the voicemail later on.  THAT is annoying....
> 
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> On 12/3/2010 1:44 PM, Greg Caulton wrote:
>>    ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
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>> G'day :-)
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>> Is anyone on the list using an AT&T microcell and also have Verizon DSL?
>> 
>> I'd like to know how well they're working. Mine drops in and out regularly.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
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> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:00:48 -0500
> From: Ron Miller <ronsmiller at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] Kindle or Nook
> To: Izzy Gesell <izzy at izzyg.com>
> Cc: hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
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> It depends on cost and your needs. You can get a Kindle for $139 at Staples.
> If all you want to do is read books, that's the device to get. If you want
> to do more than read books, I would look at the new Nook, which goes for
> $250 and begins to creep into tablet territory. Here's a little overview I
> wrote about it in October:
> 
> http://www.fiercecontentmanagement.com/story/new-nookcolor-more-tablet-ebook-reader/2010-10-27
> 
> Ron
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> On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 4:02 PM, Izzy Gesell <izzy at izzyg.com> wrote:
> 
>>  ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>>  ** If you did, we all thank you.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hi Folks
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I?m ready to buy one or the other. Is one better than the other? I know
>> that Nook has color and books can be swapped, I  know a lot of folks with
>> Kindles, very few  with Nooks.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Happy Holidays,
>> 
>> Izzy
>> 
>> 
>> 
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> From: Michael Eger <michael.eger at michaelegerconsulting.com>
> Subject: [Hidden-tech] Linking Facebook and Google apps events
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> I am building a website for an not-for-profit.
> 
> They have both a Google apps site and a Facebook group page for events and
> wish to link the event calender on both sites. Is there a widget/tool/or way
> to embed a Google calender on Facebook or a way to link Facebook events to
> Google apps. I will take any suggestions that allow us to post calender or
> events on both sites.
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> Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:58:58 -0500
> From: Daniel Green <dan at thegreeninternetgroup.com>
> Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] Linking Facebook and Google apps events
> To: Michael Eger <michael.eger at michaelegerconsulting.com>,
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> Michael,
> 
> This works if you are looking to synch events. http://www.menuo.ch/
> 
> Dan
> 
> 
> 
> Dan Green
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> President
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> The Green Internet Group
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> *From:* hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net [mailto:
> hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] *On Behalf Of *Michael Eger
> *Sent:* Friday, December 03, 2010 5:18 PM
> *To:* hidden-discuss
> *Subject:* [Hidden-tech] Linking Facebook and Google apps events
> 
> 
> 
> I am building a website for an not-for-profit.
> 
> 
> 
> They have both a Google apps site and a Facebook group page for events and
> wish to link the event calender on both sites. Is there a widget/tool/or way
> to embed a Google calender on Facebook or a way to link Facebook events to
> Google apps. I will take any suggestions that allow us to post calender or
> events on both sites.
> 
> 
> 
> Thank-you
> 
> 
> -Michael Eger
> michael.eger at michaelegerconsulting.com
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> Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:45:20 -0500
> From: Shel Horowitz <shel at frugalfun.com>
> Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] Kindle or Nook
> To: rich at on-the-net.com, Izzy Gesell <izzy at izzyg.com>
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> I bought an iPad to replace my aging laptop. It seems like it would 
> be a fairly comfortable e-reader (resolution is fabulous and it does 
> support color) plus it has many other capabilities.
> 
> OK, I can hear you thinking "he's lost his marbles, that's no 
> laptop). I also bought a lightweight full-size keyboard, without 
> which it would be useless for this fat-fingered speed typist. And 
> yes, there are tradeoffs--but I used a Handspring Visor for years, 
> and this is vastly superior.
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> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:26:16 -0500
> From: Jan Werner <jwerner at jwdp.com>
> Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] Kindle or Nook
> To: rich at on-the-net.com
> Cc: hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
> Message-ID: <4CF97C98.4040403 at jwdp.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
> 
> AFAIK, Kindle supports mobi (mobireader is owned by Amazon), but not 
> ePub. There are far fewer books available in mobi format than in ePub.
> 
> The Color Nook is in fact a 7" tablet running Android 2.1 at 1024 x 600 
> resolution.
> 
> To my great surprise, I have found it quite easy to read many ebooks in 
> ePub format on my HTC Droid Incredible using the free Aldiko reader.
> 
> A great source of information about ebook readers, including reviews of 
> new devices and comparisons, is http://www.the-ebook-reader.com/
> 
> Finally, if you own any print editon books from O'Reilly, which now 
> includes Microsoft Press, you can set up an account on the O'Reilly site 
> and register them there. After doing that, you can  buy and download the 
> ebook version (if there is one) for each registered title. Most are 
> available in pdf format, many in ePub and mobi, a few in Daisy (for the 
> sight-impaired).
> 
> Jan Werner
> ____________
> 
> Rich wrote:
>>    ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>>    ** If you did, we all thank you.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> You might also consider the Sony E-book -- nice little device, esp if
>> you prefer reading the classics - we get most of our content from
>> gutenberg.org (although they really blew their marketing opportunity --
>> they now have a store like Amazon)
>> 
>> We have both a Sony e-book and an iPad - we used the Sony to travel over
>> 4 months in the EU where we had no place for much bigger for reading --
>> it was great.
>> 
>> One thing you need to understand is the difference between a 'real'
>> ebook and a tablet -- an ebook uses a different technology called epaper
>> and is very slow and very low power (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epaper)
>> 
>> Most all devices read e-pub format and some have their own. Pdf is
>> readable to a varying degree.
>> 
>> All the Kindle, B+W Nook and Sony are e-books -- the iPad is a tablet --
>> I can't tell which the color Nook is - it looks like a tablet to me.
>> 
>> Rich
>> 
>> On 12/3/2010 4:02 PM, Izzy Gesell wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Folks
>>> 
>>> I?m ready to buy one or the other. Is one better than the other? I
>>> know that Nook has color and books can be swapped, I know a lot of
>>> folks with Kindles, very few with Nooks.
>>> 
>>> Happy Holidays,
>>> 
>>> Izzy
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Rich Roth
>> CEO On-the-net
>> 
>> Bringing you complex online systems since the net was young
>> http://www.tnrglobal.com  - Blog:http://www.rizbang.com
>> Helping move the world:http://www.earththrives.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
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> Message: 11
> Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 21:33:27 -0500
> From: Jeff Rutherford <jeff at jeffrutherford.com>
> Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] Kindle or Nook
> To: jwerner at jwdp.com
> Cc: hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
> Message-ID: <EBF7E033-F6CD-4673-B653-383DE9F482C0 at jeffrutherford.com>
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> 
> Also, just want to point out that the Kindle software is available on literally every platform imaginable - iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, PC, Mac, the upcoming Blackberry tablet, etc. If you use that Kindle software, in conjunction with a Kindle device, it has a cool syncing feature, so it will automatically find your latest place as you move from one device to another reading.
> 
> Also, if any of you with e-reading devices, have young kids or grandkids, you may want to check out these kids jokes ebooks, published by yours truly.
> 
> http://www.amazon.com/Short-Hilarious-Jokes-Kids-ebook/dp/B0040ZN08U/
> 
> http://www.amazon.com/Hilarious-Halloween-Jokes-Kids-ebook/dp/B0046A9Q78
> 
> http://www.amazon.com/102-Hilarious-Jokes-Kids-ebook/dp/B004C44O5M
> 
> http://www.amazon.com/Hilarious-Christmas-Jokes-Kids-ebook/dp/B004CFAOB4
> 
> Jeff
> 
> Jeff Rutherford
> 413-475-0087
> jeff at jeffrutherford.com
> 
> 
> On Dec 3, 2010, at 6:26 PM, Jan Werner wrote:
> 
>>  ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>>  ** If you did, we all thank you.
>> 
>> 
>> AFAIK, Kindle supports mobi (mobireader is owned by Amazon), but not 
>> ePub. There are far fewer books available in mobi format than in ePub.
>> 
>> The Color Nook is in fact a 7" tablet running Android 2.1 at 1024 x 600 
>> resolution.
>> 
>> To my great surprise, I have found it quite easy to read many ebooks in 
>> ePub format on my HTC Droid Incredible using the free Aldiko reader.
>> 
>> A great source of information about ebook readers, including reviews of 
>> new devices and comparisons, is http://www.the-ebook-reader.com/
>> 
>> Finally, if you own any print editon books from O'Reilly, which now 
>> includes Microsoft Press, you can set up an account on the O'Reilly site 
>> and register them there. After doing that, you can  buy and download the 
>> ebook version (if there is one) for each registered title. Most are 
>> available in pdf format, many in ePub and mobi, a few in Daisy (for the 
>> sight-impaired).
>> 
>> Jan Werner
>> ____________
>> 
>> Rich wrote:
>>>   ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>>>   ** If you did, we all thank you.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> You might also consider the Sony E-book -- nice little device, esp if
>>> you prefer reading the classics - we get most of our content from
>>> gutenberg.org (although they really blew their marketing opportunity --
>>> they now have a store like Amazon)
>>> 
>>> We have both a Sony e-book and an iPad - we used the Sony to travel over
>>> 4 months in the EU where we had no place for much bigger for reading --
>>> it was great.
>>> 
>>> One thing you need to understand is the difference between a 'real'
>>> ebook and a tablet -- an ebook uses a different technology called epaper
>>> and is very slow and very low power (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epaper)
>>> 
>>> Most all devices read e-pub format and some have their own. Pdf is
>>> readable to a varying degree.
>>> 
>>> All the Kindle, B+W Nook and Sony are e-books -- the iPad is a tablet --
>>> I can't tell which the color Nook is - it looks like a tablet to me.
>>> 
>>> Rich
>>> 
>>> On 12/3/2010 4:02 PM, Izzy Gesell wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Folks
>>>> 
>>>> I?m ready to buy one or the other. Is one better than the other? I
>>>> know that Nook has color and books can be swapped, I know a lot of
>>>> folks with Kindles, very few with Nooks.
>>>> 
>>>> Happy Holidays,
>>>> 
>>>> Izzy
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
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