Kindle Fire vs Nook

*YPG* · 04-04-2012, 08:33 AM

I use Amazon for purchases but I am not a Prime member.
My mother keeps buying Me Barnes & Nobles gift cards.
I am debating in using the cards I have saved to purchase a Nook.
Or would I be more satisfied with the KF?
What are the main differences between the two?
I already have a tablet that does the basics, do I even need another one?
Should I just wait for the next generation of equipment and when is that supposed to be?

***BrettW*** · 04-04-2012, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YPG

I use Amazon for purchases but I am not a Prime member.
My mother keeps buying Me Barnes & Nobles gift cards.
I am debating in using the cards I have saved to purchase a Nook.
Or would I be more satisfied with the KF?
What are the main differences between the two?
I already have a tablet that does the basics, do I even need another one?
Should I just wait for the next generation of equipment and when is that supposed to be?

I replied to you in the premium thoughts thread :-)

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using SprintUsers Forum

*tool2269* · 04-04-2012, 11:32 AM

YPG.. are you a student or mother? if so you can sign up for amazon prime for a few months for free. I used a old .edu email to set up a student prime account for 12 months.. and got to renew it for 39 bucks.

anyways, since you already have a tablet (which one?).. then if ur just using the fire or nook to read.. then just get a nook (or nook color).

heres a article that explains them both:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/k...-tablet-fight/

but if you can wait a bit (late June), wait for the Google Tablet mentioned in the other thread.

forgive me if this is the same stuff Brett mentioned. I didnt read his reply

**Beer Abuser** · 04-04-2012, 12:07 PM

If your happy with the current tablet, sell the gift cards for money online I.e. grannycards or eBay, etc, or save them and buy the new book color that will be out soon.

I have both, and they both have their pros & cons (one is a bit faster, one has sd card slot, etc), and can be rooted pretty easily to obtain full market or overclocked if needed - decent tablets, my $.02.

_(¯`·._( My Ice Cream Is Better Than Yours )_.·´¯)_

**BZap49** · 04-04-2012, 01:18 PM

Personally, I wouldn't buy either one to use as a tablet. If I had to choose, though, it would be the Kindle Fire, hands down. I like the way it looks more than the Nook, and I definitely like the Amazon ecosystem better than the B&N one.

My choice would be some other 7" tablet (preferably with development support...I goofed up on that one and got a View), and just put the eBook apps on there for when I need to read.

*laurkar2006* · 04-04-2012, 01:23 PM

I love the Nook

**Beer Abuser** · 04-04-2012, 01:55 PM

Forgot to note: if you go with waiting it out, wait for B&N to publish their refurbished new book color tablet on their eBay store (you can email them and ask if you can pay with B&N gift cards) - you'll get good pricing, warranty & basically brand new in the box item.

_(¯`·._( My Ice Cream Is Better Than Yours )_.·´¯)_

*tool2269* · 04-04-2012, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beer Abuser

Forgot to note: if you go with waiting it out, wait for B&N to publish their refurbished new book color tablet on their eBay store (you can email them and ask if you can pay with B&N gift cards) - you'll get good pricing, warranty & basically brand new in the box item.

_(¯`·._( My Ice Cream Is Better Than Yours )_.·´¯)_

or just check slickdeals.net and find a deal

**Beer Abuser** · 04-05-2012, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tool2269

or just check slickdeals.net and find a deal

That's how I found out about their ebay store LOL....

_(¯`·._( My Ice Cream Is Better Than Yours )_.·´¯)_

tube517 · 04-05-2012, 07:27 AM

Here is an article on the comparison:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2395979,00.asp

I have the Nook Color and I rooted it into a tablet. However, I have the amazon app on my nook and it works fine.

**Quill** · 04-05-2012, 12:06 PM

I love my Kindle Fire, I use it almost daily, bought I also got $175 in Amazon gift cards for my birthday so that made the decision easy. I didn't want an Android table that was just a bigger version of my Android phone so I liked the Amazon UI.
Ultimately it depends on what you want to do with it... I was looking for something with useful apps, the ability to read books, stream some media such as movies or music and surf the web. I also am heavily invested in the Amazon ecosystem and have lots of apps from the Amazon App Store on my phone that I'd gotten for free or cheaply, so, having multiple apps that play well on both my phone and the KF are nice for me.
But, there is a limit to the apps you can use if you don't root (I don't have time for that nor do I want to void my warranty at this point), so my hope to use it for a few work applications have not come to be but perhaps in the future.
I think you'll be fine whichever way you go.

*YPG* · 04-05-2012, 04:36 PM

I think I will continue to wait for now. I want to see what comes out next.

*YPG* · 04-19-2012, 04:30 PM

I think I will just get a Nook e-reader since I already have a tab that mets My needs.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/nook...=9781400501717

*YPG* · 05-12-2012, 06:56 AM

I decided on the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight: http://m.engadget.com/default/articl...sic&postPage=1

**FloorMatt** · 05-12-2012, 12:31 PM

I wouldn't mind switching to that; I still have the 1st Gen Nook (or well, the one without the 3G sync.) I hope you enjoy it!

04-04-2012, 08:33 AM	#1
YPG On to the next one... Mood: Join Date: Aug 26, '05 Posts: 29,501 Phone: ED Trades: 13 Thanks: 903 Thanked 141 Times in 122 Posts SU$: 34,303	Kindle Fire vs Nook I use Amazon for purchases but I am not a Prime member. My mother keeps buying Me Barnes & Nobles gift cards. I am debating in using the cards I have saved to purchase a Nook. Or would I be more satisfied with the KF? What are the main differences between the two? I already have a tablet that does the basics, do I even need another one? Should I just wait for the next generation of equipment and when is that supposed to be? __________________ Yo! Peep Game! You gotta play em to the left. Whoever's ride or die is the last one left!

04-04-2012, 11:32 AM	#3
tool2269 Rocket Surgeon Mood: Join Date: May 11, '04 Location: CC, TX Posts: 3,286 Phone: Galaxy S3 Thanks: 160 Thanked 359 Times in 322 Posts SU$: 18,745	YPG.. are you a student or mother? if so you can sign up for amazon prime for a few months for free. I used a old .edu email to set up a student prime account for 12 months.. and got to renew it for 39 bucks. anyways, since you already have a tablet (which one?).. then if ur just using the fire or nook to read.. then just get a nook (or nook color). heres a article that explains them both: http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/k...-tablet-fight/ but if you can wait a bit (late June), wait for the Google Tablet mentioned in the other thread. forgive me if this is the same stuff Brett mentioned. I didnt read his reply __________________ it prints $^&*ing money! best thread ever.. and it's continuance.

04-04-2012, 12:07 PM	#4
Beer Abuser Buck extra the worth always is beer good Mood: Join Date: Aug 6, '08 Location: Bay Area... Posts: 7,234 Phone: HTC PC36100 Thanks: 142 Thanked 512 Times in 399 Posts SU$: 62,411	If your happy with the current tablet, sell the gift cards for money online I.e. grannycards or eBay, etc, or save them and buy the new book color that will be out soon. I have both, and they both have their pros & cons (one is a bit faster, one has sd card slot, etc), and can be rooted pretty easily to obtain full market or overclocked if needed - decent tablets, my $.02. _(¯`·._( My Ice Cream Is Better Than Yours )_.·´¯)_ __________________ Never argue with an idiot - they'll bring you down to their level then beat you with experience.

04-04-2012, 01:23 PM	#6
laurkar2006 Cellular Phone User Mood: Join Date: Jul 12, '08 Location: Oakville, CT Posts: 1,705 Phone: HTCLTE/PhontonQ Trades: 1 Thanks: 5 Thanked 54 Times in 22 Posts SU$: 16,773	I love the Nook __________________ Nextel User for 5 yrs. Sprint user for 11 yrs. Sprint Premier Everything Data Family 1500 4 lines and 15% corporate: Free Airave Rumor Touch & Samsung Galaxy S ll, Epic Touch, HTC Evo 4GLTE and Phonton Q Nites free at 6 on all lines

04-04-2012, 01:55 PM	#7
Beer Abuser Buck extra the worth always is beer good Mood: Join Date: Aug 6, '08 Location: Bay Area... Posts: 7,234 Phone: HTC PC36100 Thanks: 142 Thanked 512 Times in 399 Posts SU$: 62,411	Forgot to note: if you go with waiting it out, wait for B&N to publish their refurbished new book color tablet on their eBay store (you can email them and ask if you can pay with B&N gift cards) - you'll get good pricing, warranty & basically brand new in the box item. _(¯`·._( My Ice Cream Is Better Than Yours )_.·´¯)_ __________________ Never argue with an idiot - they'll bring you down to their level then beat you with experience.

04-04-2012, 01:18 PM	#5
BZap49 Cellular Phone User Join Date: Aug 24, '11 Posts: 1,745 Thanks: 87 Thanked 178 Times in 139 Posts SU$: 19,987	Personally, I wouldn't buy either one to use as a tablet. If I had to choose, though, it would be the Kindle Fire, hands down. I like the way it looks more than the Nook, and I definitely like the Amazon ecosystem better than the B&N one. My choice would be some other 7" tablet (preferably with development support...I goofed up on that one and got a View), and just put the eBook apps on there for when I need to read.

04-05-2012, 07:27 AM	#10
tube517 Walkie Talkie User Mood: Join Date: Aug 16, '10 Location: USA Posts: 344 Phone: HTC EVO 4G Thanks: 79 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts SU$: 1,564	Here is an article on the comparison: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2395979,00.asp I have the Nook Color and I rooted it into a tablet. However, I have the amazon app on my nook and it works fine. __________________ HTC EVO 4G • Deck's Reloaded .500 ROM Samsung Galaxy NEXUS (GSM) • Maguro 4.2.1 ROM Toshiba Thrive• Pio's Team Black Baked ROM HTC EVO Shift 4G • JellyBelly ROM B&N Nook Color • Shipped overseas Samsung Galaxy Prevail • Half Assed ROM HTC Amaze 4G • Speed ROM 9.0 Beta 1 Samsung Galaxy Note 1 • The Collective AOCP ROM

04-05-2012, 12:06 PM	#11
Quill Lyla's mommy Join Date: Nov 23, '03 Location: Seattle-area Posts: 22,259 Phone: white HTC One X Trades: 19 Thanks: 31 Thanked 327 Times in 228 Posts SU$: 89,323	I love my Kindle Fire, I use it almost daily, bought I also got $175 in Amazon gift cards for my birthday so that made the decision easy. I didn't want an Android table that was just a bigger version of my Android phone so I liked the Amazon UI. Ultimately it depends on what you want to do with it... I was looking for something with useful apps, the ability to read books, stream some media such as movies or music and surf the web. I also am heavily invested in the Amazon ecosystem and have lots of apps from the Amazon App Store on my phone that I'd gotten for free or cheaply, so, having multiple apps that play well on both my phone and the KF are nice for me. But, there is a limit to the apps you can use if you don't root (I don't have time for that nor do I want to void my warranty at this point), so my hope to use it for a few work applications have not come to be but perhaps in the future. I think you'll be fine whichever way you go. __________________ I'm a mom, so, I got eyes in the back of my head which means I can keep y'all from flaming each other to death while simultaneously ensuring my toddler doesn't burn the house down. Enjoy your visit. If you see a post that violates our forum guidelines, click the button to let us know!

04-05-2012, 04:36 PM	#12
YPG On to the next one... Mood: Join Date: Aug 26, '05 Posts: 29,501 Phone: ED Trades: 13 Thanks: 903 Thanked 141 Times in 122 Posts SU$: 34,303	I think I will continue to wait for now. I want to see what comes out next. __________________ Yo! Peep Game! You gotta play em to the left. Whoever's ride or die is the last one left!

04-19-2012, 04:30 PM	#13
YPG On to the next one... Mood: Join Date: Aug 26, '05 Posts: 29,501 Phone: ED Trades: 13 Thanks: 903 Thanked 141 Times in 122 Posts SU$: 34,303	I think I will just get a Nook e-reader since I already have a tab that mets My needs. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/nook...=9781400501717 __________________ Yo! Peep Game! You gotta play em to the left. Whoever's ride or die is the last one left! Last edited by YPG; 04-19-2012 at 04:45 PM.

05-12-2012, 06:56 AM	#14
YPG On to the next one... Mood: Join Date: Aug 26, '05 Posts: 29,501 Phone: ED Trades: 13 Thanks: 903 Thanked 141 Times in 122 Posts SU$: 34,303	I decided on the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight: http://m.engadget.com/default/articl...sic&postPage=1 __________________ Yo! Peep Game! You gotta play em to the left. Whoever's ride or die is the last one left!

05-12-2012, 12:31 PM	#15
FloorMatt 3D rEVOlution Join Date: Dec 31, '04 Location: Fayetteville, AR / Houston, TX Posts: 10,640 Phone: HTC EVO 3D Trades: 10 Thanks: 4 Thanked 36 Times in 31 Posts SU$: 13,653	I wouldn't mind switching to that; I still have the 1st Gen Nook (or well, the one without the 3G sync.) I hope you enjoy it! __________________ I am now at the University of Arkansas! GO HOGS! (Mmm pork) RIP Dainty: November 2007 - July 18, 2011

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