Kindle?

[Grace]

Some info, please. The Nook costs $249, the Kindle $139 - got those prices from Amazon and B&N websites. Does it then cost $$$ to download a book? How much?

Do these things run on batteries, or do they have to be charged?

My one true extravagance/passion is books. I like the smell and feel of them in my hands. I like to check out my bookcases, take one out and look at it. I do use the Library from time to time, but I want to read a book when I want, not when the Library tells me I can have it for 10 days.

[sparks19]

yeah you buy the books like you would normally except it's an electronic version.

new release books are mostly around $13 but the price varies... you can even get free ones.

it gets charged. the battery lasts a long time though. I haven't had to charge mine yet.

I don't know what the difference is between the two that would make such a price difference but I'm very happy with my Kindle

[Lilith Cherry]

I got a kindle as a gift this summer from my son, Adam. It goes everywhere with me and I love it. We share books from his kindle to mine and he buys far more than I do so that helps me a lot. It is great for travelling as it fits into my handbag and I can take a whole library with me at once! There are so many online libraries these days where books can be downloaded free that I never run out of something to read even when I'm snowed in or sick at home.

I am still addicted to bookshops and libraries though and my home is full of books but I would never give up my kindle!

[Sirrahsim]

I love love love love my kindle!! I bought the $189 version because it has 3g coverage. The benefit of that is that I don't have to be within range of a wifi hot spot to download a book or get online. The other day my husband I were driving through the German countryside and I was able to get on and google something! It works wherever a cell phone would work.