November 21, 2012

Kindle ebook reader and how compatible is it with others?

Q. Is kindle ebook reader one of the beter inexspensive or what would be the better ebook reader

A. Forget Kindle, it's so last year. Get Nook (3G or Wi-Fi) or or Nook Color (Wi-Fi) from bn.com or any Barnes & Noble physical store or BestBuy or Walmart. 3G means the internet connection is included for free for the life of the device thus you can download a new book even when you're walking on the street. Wi-Fi means that you need to have access to wireless hotspot - one example would be any Barnes & Noble store that provide free Wi-Fi to Nook's or at your home. There's over a million of free public ebooks as well as over a million of ebooks that you need to pay for available through Barnes & Noble eBook store. Prices are generally much lower than for physical books.
Nook wins.
- Nook allows to lend books for 2 weeks to friends or to your other devices that run B&N app. Barnes & Noble allows (when you walk in with the Nook to B&N store) to read any available eBook for free while in the store via free provided in the store Wi-Fi. With Nook, while in BN store you get exclusive articles from top authors, and great offers including cafe treats and unique deals.
- Nook Color is better as a color e-Reader than Kindle simply because it has color and Kindle is black and white. Content that greatly benefits from color - such as kids books and magazines - looks much better and sharper on Nook Color's screen.
- Nook Color is better as an e-Reader in general than iPad. It has a new generation screen which is anti-glare coated and is better performing in sunlight than iPad's. Also, as it's smaller in size than iPad, the text appears sharper on Nook's screen. Also it has 12,000 (more soon) kids books that are built as a game with feedback.
- Nook Color has been picked as the editors choice by PC Magazine while pro reviewers of other sites (CNET, ZDNet, Engadget, AllThingsDigital, etc.) mentioned that it tested to be pretty fast for apps and PDF's, and has a beautiful screen.
- Overall, Nook Color is more than e-Reader as you can also watch video and use Android applications on it. It's a hybrid device, much more than just an e-Reader but not a full tablet as it doesn't have a camera. If all you want is to read novels, Kindle (or the original e-Ink Nook) might be better for you. If you want something more from your device at half of the price of iPad or Galaxy tab, then Nook Color is your best bet.
- Nook (unlike Kindle) can be used for library ebooks.
- Nook (unlike Kindle) can be used for renting text-ebooks.


what is the best tablet to replace computer for taking on holidays?
Q. Hi there, i am going to usa in January so am looking for a tablet comp to take with me. it needs to be light, WiFi for emails and Facebook +f/b games. eBook reader, and small games eg bigfish games with a long lasting battery. what are your suggestions? thanks for your help. i am in Australia

A. By all means, do not buy an ipad. Those are way overpriced. Get one of theses: BlackBerry PlayBook, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1V, Motorola Xoom. Just get the one you like best as they are all good. Note: if you use gmail you better get one of the android based tablets.


How to break the time limit on ebooks?
Q. I have a sony 300 pocket reader, and I download egalleys from S&S. But they have a time limit on them, usually expiring within 60 days. Is there a program I can download that breaks the time limit. Or is there something I can do manually to break it?

A. Sony Reader's default ebook file type is .ePub, and the limitation is DRM protection, so , you can remove drm from epub!
ePub Drm Removal is a powerfull software to remove drm protections from epub with no quality lossing. Just remove the epub files drm header, no change on the files. Read the ePub on iPad,iPhone,iTouch,Sony Reader,Android, Nook etc.
http://www.removedrmfromepub.com/


Is there an ebook platform that supports interactive content?
Q. I know that with Nook, Kindle, and iBook platforms, you can embed audio and video, but I wonder if any can go beyond that for a more fully interactive experience. I know that it could be done just by developing an app for the App Store or Android Market, but this is a less than ideal solution.

A. Sounds like what you want is "the world wide web", or HTML. It's supported on most ebook readers.
There are no ebook specific formats that support the level of interaction available on the web, because that would be silly and redundant.





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