I've seen a few Nexus 7 out in the wild, and tried one out. I'm not convinced android is a good enough tablet OS yet, but it took iOS about 18 months to really work out the details, and only now has the internal hardware caught up with the screen.
On a similar vein, what ebook reader would you guys recommend, or would it be best to stick with a tablet?
I have an iPhone, laptop, desktop, and HTPC. I do not have a need for a tablet. The only thing I can do on a tablet than I can't do on those other devices is read long text comfortably, so I got a Kindle. I have never bought an Amazon ebook, it can read DRM-free books. If I had to buy one today, I would get the paperwhite without ads.
However, if you are someone who does not have all those devices, a tablet may be a good thing for you. If I didn't have an HTPC or laptop, I would use a tablet very much. In that case, get the tablet of your choice. For eBook reading it doesn't matter much. A Kindle HD can obviously read books. Nexus 7 or iPad can run the Kindle app. Choose the tablet based on the other features. I would probably get the large iPad with Retina.
Only advantage of an ebook reader over a tablet is reading in bright sunlight. I've had my e-ink Kindle for a couple years now, but I barely touched it since I got an iPad. I may use it when I want to read at the beach or something, though.
So what's the verdict on newer Kindle Fire vs the Nexus 7?
I've also been looking for a tablet recently, I'm looking for something to mostly read ebooks on, but also to take on trips for light web browsing, etc.
So what's the verdict on newer Kindle Fire vs the Nexus 7?
I've also been looking for a tablet recently, I'm looking for something to mostly read ebooks on, but also to take on trips for light web browsing, etc.
They are both pretty much the same price. I say get the Kindle if you are an Amazon person. Get the Nexus 7 if you are an Android person. If you don't know what you are yet, just keep in mind that whatever tablet you buy is the direction you will go in. Not really any super significant difference otherwise.
I don't need one, my Nook Color is doing just fine for me right now, but my Mom has expressed an interest in an ebook reader recently, and my Dad and I think it'll make a good holiday gift. She has a laptop and smartphone already, so getting a tablet seems pointless. Kindle it is. Thanks!
Could anyone recommend a good set of headphones with a build it mike? Hopefully not more than £30/$50 that would be easy to ship. I realizes that I have gone to long in many games with out being able to talk to my team mates.
(1) Quietly reading The Book of Eibon and sipping some incredibly dark beverage. (2) Playing some mythos or zombie themed board game or RPG. (3) Blade in hand yelling at every passing car from my deck. (4) Feasting upon some roast beast and drinking all the ale. (5) Taking in all the stray cats in my neighborhood and dressing them up as my new high council that shall help lead my empire after the end of man. (6) Watch all of Evangelion.
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However, if you are someone who does not have all those devices, a tablet may be a good thing for you. If I didn't have an HTPC or laptop, I would use a tablet very much. In that case, get the tablet of your choice. For eBook reading it doesn't matter much. A Kindle HD can obviously read books. Nexus 7 or iPad can run the Kindle app. Choose the tablet based on the other features. I would probably get the large iPad with Retina.
I've also been looking for a tablet recently, I'm looking for something to mostly read ebooks on, but also to take on trips for light web browsing, etc.
http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/29/3125396/google-nexus-7-review
http://www.theverge.com/2011/11/14/2560084/kindle-fire-review
(1) Quietly reading The Book of Eibon and sipping some incredibly dark beverage.
(2) Playing some mythos or zombie themed board game or RPG.
(3) Blade in hand yelling at every passing car from my deck.
(4) Feasting upon some roast beast and drinking all the ale.
(5) Taking in all the stray cats in my neighborhood and dressing them up as my new high council that shall help lead my empire after the end of man.
(6) Watch all of Evangelion.