I am new to eReaders and I'm not fully understanding which one does what. Googling has been very vague in regards to my question.
So the Kindle only reads KindleStore books and the Nook reads NookStore books. All of my textbooks are available for next semester from a site called Cengagebrain.com, but it's only specific about being able to read them on a PC/Mac, iAnything and Android devices. Is there an eReader that will read these kinds of downloads or is it limited to PCs and tabs?
I figure in the long run I'll save money even forking out for a tab over an eReader, but I'd like to minimize costs since I only need it for textbooks at the moment.
ETA: These are tech books so using a 4" phone screen seems irritating.
Edited, Jul 21st 2011 3:51pm by Kaain
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The Nook can read more than just B&N e-books.
Also, from what I understand, the newer color nooks are more like an iPad with apps and whatnot.
Also, from what I understand, the newer color nooks are more like an iPad with apps and whatnot.
Belkira the Tulip wrote:
The Nook can read more than just B&N e-books.
Also, from what I understand, the newer color nooks are more like an iPad with apps and whatnot.
Also, from what I understand, the newer color nooks are more like an iPad with apps and whatnot.
I called B&N right before I posted the OP. The lady didn't seem like she was sure about what she was saying, but she didn't think it would read them. The site says the eBooks are delivered in an HTML5 format using encrypted .jpg files. The NookStore only had one of my textbooks available with all the rest being real textbooks.
Kaain wrote:
Belkira the Tulip wrote:
The Nook can read more than just B&N e-books.
Also, from what I understand, the newer color nooks are more like an iPad with apps and whatnot.
Also, from what I understand, the newer color nooks are more like an iPad with apps and whatnot.
I called B&N right before I posted the OP. The lady didn't seem like she was sure about what she was saying, but she didn't think it would read them. The site says the eBooks are delivered in an HTML5 format using encrypted .jpg files. The NookStore only had one of my textbooks available with all the rest being real textbooks.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/nookcolor-support-beyond-ebooks/379002553/
4. What file formats can NOOK Color support?
NOOK Color will support the following file formats:
eBooks: ePub (B&N DRM, Adobe DRM, and non-DRM files)
Other documents: PDF, TXT, RTF
Microsoft Office documents: DOC, DOCM, DOCX, XLS, XLSM, XLX, PPT, PPS, PPTM, PPSX, PPSM, PPTX
Music: MP3, MP4, WAV, AAC, MIDI, OGG, 3GP, AMR
Videos: MP4, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, MPEG-4 Simple Profile up to 854x480, H.263 up to 352x288, and H.264 Baseline profile up to 854x480 (please see additional information in the Video Files question)
Pictures/Images: JPEG (JPG), GIF, PNG, BMP
I don't know if that helps or not.
I love the idea of textbooks in electronic format, but I have a difficult time with reading comprehension off a screen. It takes me much longer to digest information that way than with a physical book in front of me. I'd likely have to buy the physical books for studying at home, and just use the e-format in class so I don't have to tote the books around with me.
Belkira the Tulip wrote:
NOOK Color will support the following file formats:
eBooks: ePub (B&N DRM, Adobe DRM, and non-DRM files)
Other documents: PDF, TXT, RTF
Microsoft Office documents: DOC, DOCM, DOCX, XLS, XLSM, XLX, PPT, PPS, PPTM, PPSX, PPSM, PPTX
Music: MP3, MP4, WAV, AAC, MIDI, OGG, 3GP, AMR
Videos: MP4, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, MPEG-4 Simple Profile up to 854x480, H.263 up to 352x288, and H.264 Baseline profile up to 854x480 (please see additional information in the Video Files question)
Pictures/Images: JPEG (JPG), GIF, PNG, BMP
eBooks: ePub (B&N DRM, Adobe DRM, and non-DRM files)
Other documents: PDF, TXT, RTF
Microsoft Office documents: DOC, DOCM, DOCX, XLS, XLSM, XLX, PPT, PPS, PPTM, PPSX, PPSM, PPTX
Music: MP3, MP4, WAV, AAC, MIDI, OGG, 3GP, AMR
Videos: MP4, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, MPEG-4 Simple Profile up to 854x480, H.263 up to 352x288, and H.264 Baseline profile up to 854x480 (please see additional information in the Video Files question)
Pictures/Images: JPEG (JPG), GIF, PNG, BMP
I read that beforehand too.
I'm not tech savvy enough yet to know if that means these books will work on it. If it delivers the pages in picture format then it would make sense, but I'm under the impression that's not how eReaders work.
Meh, I tried. 
Go the other direction and contact Cengagebrain.com, asking them which eReaders will support their formats.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Jophiel wrote:
Go the other direction and contact Cengagebrain.com, asking them which eReaders will support their formats.
Has to be a tab..
I went with the Kindle. After trying out a Nook Color and a Kindle for an extended period of reading. The Kindle is the only one that didn't make my eyes tired. For long periods of reading, LED screens wear my eyes out. I know Nook comes in the eInk form, but I prefer to buy from Amazon over B&N.
Went with the Kyros.
It's an Android tab with an 8" screen, expandable memory and flash drive port for $179. It was the best deal by far since I only plan to use it for school. There's a Kindle and Nook app for droids so the only downside is not having that sweet AMOLED screen the eReaders have.
I already checked the availability of all the textbooks I'll need until I'm done with school. They're all available and most of them are $40-60 cheaper. Pays for itself and a lot more.
ETA: And it has 1080p resolution. Wheee. Probably just became my new movie device as well.
Edited, Jul 21st 2011 6:46pm by Kaain
It's an Android tab with an 8" screen, expandable memory and flash drive port for $179. It was the best deal by far since I only plan to use it for school. There's a Kindle and Nook app for droids so the only downside is not having that sweet AMOLED screen the eReaders have.
I already checked the availability of all the textbooks I'll need until I'm done with school. They're all available and most of them are $40-60 cheaper. Pays for itself and a lot more.
ETA: And it has 1080p resolution. Wheee. Probably just became my new movie device as well.
Edited, Jul 21st 2011 6:46pm by Kaain
I use a Kobo. I wouldn't use an LCD device (or anything backlit really) for extended reading. You really don't want to use it like a book, it'll burn you out.
Now, I'm all about ebooks...
BUT
Text books are not great on ereaders. You kind of need to be able to flip back and forth in a text book. Ereaders are rather linear in their operation. You can go back and forth but you can't flip through 50 pages in 2 seconds and stop when you see a chart you remember seeing and need to reference, or hold your thumb in a page while you read ahead a bit to see if something is explained further along, for example. Of course that necessity really depends on the course you're taking.
Oh, and that does not display 1080p, it'll output it (so you could store a movie on it and play it on a TV), but it displays SVGA 800 X 600. Not that you'll really notice on an 8 inch screen.
Edited, Jul 21st 2011 11:36pm by Yodabunny
Now, I'm all about ebooks...
BUT
Text books are not great on ereaders. You kind of need to be able to flip back and forth in a text book. Ereaders are rather linear in their operation. You can go back and forth but you can't flip through 50 pages in 2 seconds and stop when you see a chart you remember seeing and need to reference, or hold your thumb in a page while you read ahead a bit to see if something is explained further along, for example. Of course that necessity really depends on the course you're taking.
Oh, and that does not display 1080p, it'll output it (so you could store a movie on it and play it on a TV), but it displays SVGA 800 X 600. Not that you'll really notice on an 8 inch screen.
Edited, Jul 21st 2011 11:36pm by Yodabunny
Yodabunny wrote:
I use a Kobo. I wouldn't use an LCD device (or anything backlit really) for extended reading. You really don't want to use it like a book, it'll burn you out.
Normally I just turn down the backlighting and it's fine. I really wanted the AMOLED screen though for that specific reason. It just wasn't an option.
Yodabunny wrote:
Text books are not great on ereaders. You kind of need to be able to flip back and forth in a text book. Ereaders are rather linear in their operation. You can go back and forth but you can't flip through 50 pages in 2 seconds and stop when you see a chart you remember seeing and need to reference, or hold your thumb in a page while you read ahead a bit to see if something is explained further along, for example. Of course that necessity really depends on the course you're taking.
There's a few apps out now that help with note taking and such. I write down almost all necessary info from the text in my own words anyway so this is really just to save money on books.
Yodabunny wrote:
Oh, and that does not display 1080p, it'll output it (so you could store a movie on it and play it on a TV), but it displays SVGA 800 X 600. Not that you'll really notice on an 8 inch screen.
Someone lied to my face then.
Oh well I guess.
Kaain wrote:
Someone lied to my face then. 
Oh well I guess.
Oh well I guess.
Yeah it's really not a big deal on an 8 inch screen. You won't be able to tell the difference. I don't think 1080p is really feasible or even useful on an 8 inch screen.
As long as it suits your purpose enjoy your new toy!
I really wouldn't buy a tablet before Mirasol screens are the standard and available for a decent price.
That being said, I was going to build one myself but Qualcomm didn't want to sell a sample of their technology...
Edited, Jul 23rd 2011 5:22am by Kalivha
That being said, I was going to build one myself but Qualcomm didn't want to sell a sample of their technology...
Edited, Jul 23rd 2011 5:22am by Kalivha
Kalivha wrote:
I really wouldn't buy a tablet before Mirasol screens are the standard and available for a decent price.
That being said, I was going to build one myself but Qualcomm didn't want to sell a sample of their technology...
That being said, I was going to build one myself but Qualcomm didn't want to sell a sample of their technology...
Yeah I hadn't considered getting one either until I realized it would save so much cash on the books. I'm really not impressed with them as they're just barely more convenient than a large screen smart phone.
That being said.. Mine came in yesterday. It doesn't respond to touch like a phone. It relies on a stylus, but there's no ******* stylus dock. WHAT IN THE HELL? I can't keep a lighter for more than a few days usually so there's no way I'm keeping up with a tiny stylus pen.
Kaain wrote:
Kalivha wrote:
I really wouldn't buy a tablet before Mirasol screens are the standard and available for a decent price.
That being said, I was going to build one myself but Qualcomm didn't want to sell a sample of their technology...
That being said, I was going to build one myself but Qualcomm didn't want to sell a sample of their technology...
Yeah I hadn't considered getting one either until I realized it would save so much cash on the books. I'm really not impressed with them as they're just barely more convenient than a large screen smart phone.
That being said.. Mine came in yesterday. It doesn't respond to touch like a phone. It relies on a stylus, but there's no @#%^ing stylus dock. WHAT IN THE HELL? I can't keep a lighter for more than a few days usually so there's no way I'm keeping up with a tiny stylus pen.
Probably because it's a Coby.
Just as Planned.
Yeah. 
The books load up nicely though so there's that. I had never heard of Coby until a few days ago. Now I know why.
The books load up nicely though so there's that. I had never heard of Coby until a few days ago. Now I know why.
Kaain wrote:
Yeah.
The books load up nicely though so there's that. I had never heard of Coby until a few days ago. Now I know why.
The books load up nicely though so there's that. I had never heard of Coby until a few days ago. Now I know why.
Cnet gives it 1.5/5 stars.
The positive consumer reviews were from people who owned it <8hrs.
So, uh. Good luck.
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