iPod Touch apps - Kindle and nook ereaders I'm looking at getting an iPod Touch to use mainly as an ebook reader. Has anyone used both the Kindle app and the nook app from Barnes and Nobel? I want to be able to use both apps at the same time and buy books from both stores. I don't want to be limited to just one source. iPod Touch apps - Kindle and nook ereaders I'm looking at getting an iPod Touch to use mainly as an ebook reader. Has anyone used both the Kindle app and the nook app from Barnes and Nobel? I... » Read More iPod Touch apps - Kindle and nook ereaders I'm looking at getting an iPod Touch to use mainly as an ebook reader. Has anyone used both the Kindle app and the nook app from Barnes and Nobel? I want to be able to use both apps at the same time and buy books from both stores. I don't want to be limited to just one source. « Show Less
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Thanks Carol D. That's exactly what I wanted to know. I've seen demo's on the Stanza and Kindle apps. Now I just need to head to an Apple store and see if I can read on the thing. Thanks!
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i want to buy an ipod touch or a nook. I can't decide because i really want a good, big ereader, without destroying my eyes. on the flip side, i want to listen to music, and i like to play games on the ipod....i just don't want to spend my money on something ill regret, cause i've worked hard for the money. So please help me guys.....thanks!
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I read books on my ipod all the time, whole books. I've never had any other reader. The iPod touch is fine to read on. You can adjust font and background/text colors. While a page on the iPod doesn't show as much as a page in a book it has never been a problem for me.
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Do you have to own a Kindle to read the kindle books on your Ipod Touch? I would like to be able to read books on my device but don't want to put out the cost of a Kindle to be able to do it.
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I downloaded the different readers--I feel the same way. Getting used to reading on the little screen, well, it is nice to read in the dark with the lights off. I am now trying to get used to reading with the scroll function (it goes too slow, and then, when I want to reread a passage, it still takes some thought on how to stop the scrolling).
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I've read with it outside without problem. However, just like with any device the light play (where the light is in relation to you and the device) is going to factor in. There are multiple color options though, which may help alleviate any lighting issue. There is Black and White (Black Letters, White Background), White and Black (White Letters, Black Background), and Sepia.
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Yes, I have the Kindle app, the Barnes and Nobel app and Stanza on my iPod touch. Works great.
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No, you don't need a Kindle. Just download the Kindle App on your Ipod Touch and from there you can buy books that will be downloaded straight to the Ipod. I can read just fine on my 3G 32gb Ipod Touch, plus you can enlarge the print if you need to. It's great for when you're stuck somewhere without a book, or traveling, etc. and don't want to be bothered with carrying a hardback book.
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I want to bump this thread. I got a Nook Color for Christmas. But I learned very quickly that B&N; is no Amazon.(I had no previous experience with B&N;) I do not like B&N.; Their site is disorganized and less friendly, imo, and everything is much pricier, with a more limited selection. So I ordered a CyanongenMod 7.0.3 - OPTIMIZED - 8GB SD card. I amhoping this will save me. I would like to hear from any others who have used this method to keep fromfalling out of love with the Nook.I just want to browse Amazon and order Amazon Books easily with my Nook.
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You are wrong about the larger ipods not being ale to play books from sources other than Apple. I get two or three books a month from audible and they work great on my 60g ipod. The bookmarks work and I have no trouble at all. I have 69 books (including Atlas Shrugged at 55 hrs and The Fountainhead) and every album my wife and I own and haven't hit 15 gig yet.
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Yes you can. Install the Amazon App Store and then download the Kindle App for Android. There is no work around, rooting or extra steps necessary. You can install the Nook App for Android as well and my library uses Overdrive and 3M Cloud Reader all of which I have installed and working perfectly.
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I have the Kindle & my daughter has the Nook. We share by loading books on to our computer on a free program called Calibre. Calibre has a "convert" feature that converts back & forth from Mobi to epub or epub to Mobi since they require different formats (or pdf, etc...) then we load to the other person's reader. Works fabulously!
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In the nook book store, you can use credit cards, B&N; gift cards, or NOOK gift cards. Amazon cards cannot be used in the B&N; store. Theoretically, one could root and install the Amazon Kindle app, and redeem the card for use in that app, to read books in that app, but such a process would void any warranties, and I would not recommend doing so to most users. Sorry, hope that helps!
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Download the ebook reader app "Aldiko" or try "Laputa" both support epub ebook format and are very nice little reading apps you can get for free. I didn't like the Kindle app for this device as it never allowed me to just go straight into the book I was reading or the front of my Kindle page but instead would prompt me to register or put in my username and password and tell me that I have to be online to use it. I wanted an ebook reading app I could use offline and Kindle wasn't/isn't it. But, Aldiko and Laputa are two very fine ereading apps that support epub and let me read while not online. Download the ebook reader app "Aldiko" or try "Laputa" both support epub ebook format and are very nice little reading apps you can get for free. I didn't like the Kindle app for this device as it never allowed me to just go straight into the book I was reading or the front of my Kindle page but instead would prompt me to register or put in my username and password and tell me that I have to be online to use it. I wanted an ebook reading app I could use offline and Kindle wasn't/isn't it. But, Aldiko and Laputa are two very fine ereading apps that support epub and let me... » Read More Download the ebook reader app "Aldiko" or try "Laputa" both support epub ebook format and are very nice little reading apps you can get for free. I didn't like the Kindle app for this device as it never allowed me to just go straight into the book I was reading or the front of my Kindle page but instead would prompt me to register or put in my username and password and tell me that I have to be online to use it. I wanted an ebook reading app I could use offline and Kindle wasn't/isn't it. But, Aldiko and Laputa are two very fine ereading apps that support epub and let me read while not online. « Show Less
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Honestly if you already have this just open the market and install Kindle or Nook. Once you open the app you are in reader mode, none of the other features matter. Just find someone a little more tech savvy to install the book apps and if you want an email app and put their links on the front page and everything else can be forgotten.
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Yes, to the IPod. Compatibility wise, they seem to have a bias towards Apple product. In regards to the Nook, it is limited in its compatibility.
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I'm not sure how it compares to the Galaxy Nook but I do use my tablet to read. In addition to the Nook app I also have the Kindle and Kobo apps so I'm able to read books from any major ebook seller.
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If you are interested in transferring books, you won't have to do that. When you download the kindle and nook app, you will get to download the books from Amazon or Barnes and noble to your device through the apps. All of your information in relations to the books. So what it boils down to, whatever you purchase or select trough amazon or bn will be saved and you can read on any device you can download the app to. BUT, there is a caveat to the Amazon app. You will not have access to prime through the app. Only on a kindle device. My husband bought this use, he offered me one, but I declined because I wanted to take advantage of prime features such as free movies, shows, and books. Hope this helps, If it doesn't respond and I can give you the answer you need.
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I have a nook ( works no problems)I gave one to a friend at work with a kindle ( 2 year old kindle)Also works fineNot sure about your specific ?But also works on IPhones and smart phones
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To 5 yorkies and H. Bowman: This should work just fine for the both of you. I've had this a few days, but today was the first time I've really had time to play with it. Its taken all day to get to get an eReader that will work good. This unit comes with Aldiko as the eReader app, but I couldn't figure out how to buy/download books (it comes with downloads to tons of free books, but thats not what I was looking for). Someone else on this site gave a web address to download Kindle for Android and now I have it downloaded (even started reading the book I was looking for). I was able to setup my email right away, although it didn't work very well through the setup wizard (I have yahoo mail). Since I already have an android phone, I checked the settings on my phone and just did a manual setup using the same settings. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I will do what I can do help. Good luck to you...I'm loving my new tablet so far.
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The only way it is possible to read without light with a simple touch is to have a light , small book likghts that are lightweight are good , that can clip onto your case. The best case I have seen for this is the zipper case by Marware. This holds your Nook Simple Touch and a light can easily be attached on the back or at the center. It comes at a reasonable price from Amazon , and though it says it is for Kindle I find I like to use it for my Simple Touches just for this reason alone. Lights also can be sold by Amazon or try a store such as Barnes & Noble for a good light weight light. The print is easy to see, and clear with this. The only way it is possible to read without light with a simple touch is to have a light , small book likghts that are lightweight are good , that can clip onto your case. The best case I have seen for this is the zipper case by Marware. This holds your Nook Simple Touch and a light can easily be attached on the back or at the center. It comes at a reasonable price from Amazon , and though it says it is for Kindle I find I like to use it for my Simple Touches just for this reason alone. Lights also can be sold by Amazon or try a store such as Barnes & Noble for a good light weight light.... » Read More The only way it is possible to read without light with a simple touch is to have a light , small book likghts that are lightweight are good , that can clip onto your case. The best case I have seen for this is the zipper case by Marware. This holds your Nook Simple Touch and a light can easily be attached on the back or at the center. It comes at a reasonable price from Amazon , and though it says it is for Kindle I find I like to use it for my Simple Touches just for this reason alone. Lights also can be sold by Amazon or try a store such as Barnes & Noble for a good light weight light. The print is easy to see, and clear with this. « Show Less
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Dear Michelle, I finally got my Nook for Christmas. Not without some extra taxes I had to pay in the border, but anyway, finally here. I think that for reading novels in Catalan it's perfect really. The contrast of the screen depends much on the light you put in, but if the light is totally white, the constrast is very good!!! I'm pretty happy with the Nook, even if I cannot purchase directly any book because I don't have US billing address. The only little problem I found when reading for long time, is that because of the outside plastic it gets stuck on the hand and I have to change the position of reading every 15-20 minuts. I suppose once I get the cover I asked, I could handle in another way and the problem won't come back. One very bad experience!! I purchased the cover on Barnes&Noble and because is going to Europe you cannot track it. The point is that after more than one month it has not arrived yet!! But the worse is that the 2 times I send a mail to B&N they automatically resent me a mail forwarding me to the help system!!! I finally sent another e-mail to the company external of B&N that produces the covers for them and I didn't get any answer yet!! So I finally purchased it on Amazon. By the way I also bought a Kindle and it's supposed to arrive in a couple days. I bought it for the textbooks for my studies. Give me some feedback!!! Take care. Xavi
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you don't. Nook doesn't support kindle books, just as Kindle doesn't support BN books.
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This pen will not work with any Nook or Kindle product. It requires an extra sensor beneath the screen which few tablets have (some Samsungs and a few Windows tablets). This sensor is what allows "true" pens like this one to be so accurate. If you already own a Nook or Kindle and would like a pen, might I suggest this one:Incipio Capacitive Stylus for Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite and other Touchscreen Devices, BlackIt has good reviews, seems to be well priced, and will work with almost any tablet.