I have both the iphone and the kindle reader. I use the iphone more often. I love
it.
Kathy Spielman
Library Media Technician
Yorba Linda Middle School
4777 Casa Loma Ave.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
kspielman@pylusd.org <mailto:kspielman@pylusd.org>
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[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU]On Behalf Of Gail Smith
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 5:18 AM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: [LM_NET] Tar: Kindle vs. nook vs. Sony ereader
I have recently purchased a new iPhone and have downloaded and read several
books on it. It has a backlight so this would solve your dark-ish room
problem. The iPhone screen is small, but that is a mixed blessing. I have
to tap the screen to turn the page frequently, but it is just a quick tap
and so is not particularly bothersome. On the upside, the little phone is
always with me and available without pre-planning. It also eliminates the
weight and bulk of the larger eReaders in my purse. The iPhone runs only on
AT&T, so that might be an issue, but the even smaller and lighter iPod touch
offers the same basic features-minus the phone, of course- and is reasonably
priced considering what it offers.
Just something to consider...
Gail Smith, NBCT
Librarian & Technology Facilitator
Edison Regional Gifted Center, Chicago
gssmith. ergc at gmail. com
Currently reading: Twilight & Tales of Despereau
On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 1:39 PM, Jan Cole <n2books@cableone.net> wrote:
> Hello
>
> In addition to my responsibilities as a school librarian, I am also
> caregiver to several elderly relatives. After spending yet more hours in
> the ER and hospital with a relative last night until early afternoon I've
> decided to buy myself an e reader so I can have several books with me for
> the duration of these waits.
>
> My question is this:
> If I went the nook route, would I be able to download books only from
> Barnes and Noble or could I download from Amazon? Same for Kindle--do I
> only download from Amazon?
>
> Since I spend a lot of time in dim or dark hospital rooms, is there one
> with a light that's better than others?
>
> How about battery charge or replacement?
>
> I've read about them all but haven't found exactly what I think I need to
> know.
>
> If you can shed light on this subject, please email me off list. That way
> I will get your reponse on my Blackberry when I go back to the hospital this
> evening.
>
> Jan Cole
> LMS
> HOrace Mann Elem
> Duncan, OK'
> n2books@cableone.net
>
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