racerfan Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 I don't think this is necessarily true. I am an avid reader and have my Kindle 2 for over 2 years now and think I have spent maybe $75 - $100 tops on books I have bought. Before I had my Kindle I would buy all of my books at the bookstore since I don't prefer the library. Now I find that there are lots of free offerings on Amazon - I can download them and keep them on my Kindle indefinitely until I get around to reading them. I also love the indie authors that self publish and offer VERY cheap books on Amazon as well. These are authors I wouldn't have had a chance to read without my e-reader and browsing Amazon / Kindleforums. Cost effectiveness might be a factor to you but it is not that way for everyone who chooses to get an e-reader. I mainly got my Kindle for the ease of use, the fact that I don't have to lug my book around and physically turn pages. I don't have millions of books around my house anymore and I feel like I am saving some trees this way. The cost of the books was secondary in my decision. That being said - I am partial to the Kindle but I admit I have never used the Nook. I like the functionality of the Kindle and the customer service of Amazon. I love the e-ink and the fact that I can read my Kindle anywhere, anytime. Get what works for you.Sorry in my original post did not mean that the only reason someone would order a Nook is because of being able to borrow from the library. The "U" was supposed to be "I" Its the only way I would buy an ereader. I read alot of the current bestsellers and that is where I would spend tons of money if I had to buy them.
WonderWmn999 Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Oops! The headache I had today must have put me in overdrive. I got a free library card not a phone. Sorry about the mix up!
rmol66 Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 I'm so glad I found this site years ago, I love you guys! Just got done Christmas shopping for the kids...got all 3 the Nook from Buy.com used my discover card through their site and got 5% cashback...what a great deal! Can't wait to see their faces...I'm gonna be jealous!
spartanstew Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Honestly, for the best information check out the B&N message boards. Link?
WonderWmn999 Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Link? http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/NOOK-and-NOOKcolor-General/bd-p/Nook http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/NOOKbook-Discussion/bd-p/eBooks
2chia Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 I posted under the Other Store online sale ad but figure I need to post here ,too. Amazon's official twitter say on Nov 26 at 9am PSt they will have limited q'ty of 2nd generation Kindle for $89. Now is a very good time to get a kindle. I love my Kindle .
chelamarc Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 Hi there 2chia.....does this mean that if I just ordered and received mine, i will get a price adjustment automatically? or will I need to contact them?
jessifarr Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 The kindle you just ordered won't be the sale one. It will be the previous generation
chelamarc Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 thanks lol! I saw generation and thought WOW I got the latest generation....and jumped the gun....
2chia Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 thanks lol! I saw generation and thought WOW I got the latest generation....and jumped the gun.... Oh ... now .. I am so glad someone explain it..... I hope you weren't disappointed in not getting the on sale one. But, they did sale limited q'ty and that got me very worry. I can see it now , alot of people with crazy finger to snap that sale one.
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