Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Nook: Pros and Cons

Have you ever looked into an eReader? You know, one of those electronic devices that you download eBooks onto so that you have all your books in one place at your fingertips. Well, there has been much debate for me, and for my Mom, Grandma, and other people I know who are avid readers: is it worth it? Would I mind not having an actual book to turn pages in? Etc... However, after all debate, I think I have decided I want one. Here's where I'm torn:

Pros:
Don't have a lot of bulky books when traveling
Easier to read while eating
Books are typically cheaper
Have more books in one place at your fingertips
Less storage space necessary for physical books
New releases are waay cheaper as an eBook as opposed to a hardback

Cons:
Like having an actual book to read and turn the pages
Can't really borrow books from friends unless they have an eReader compatible with yours
Glare factor on the screen, depending on which one you get
Can't really lend to friends unless they themselves have an eReader compatible with yours
Am I limited to eBooks from one specific website?

So many Pros and Cons, how does one choose? There are still some questions I need answers for, but I think I have not only decided that I want an eReader, but which one I want: the Nook Color.

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