THE THREAD!!!

[Chickenboy]

My color Nook just got a major software upgrade. It now allows Netflix and other video streaming, web surfing and, of course, acts as an e-reader. The e-reader function is satisfactory for B/W text (e.g., most books), but shines on magazines or other color periodicals. There are comparatively few aps for the platform, unfortunately.

I'm not sure what advantages the Kindle Fire offers over this at this time. I likee my Nook, all the moreso with the new software / streaming features.

[USSAmerica]

I've been leaning toward the Kindle Touch as a gift for my wife.  She doesn't want apps or color, just something to read books.  Lots and lots of books.  [:)]

[jeffk3510]

Kindle 3G is great Mike. Thats what I gave my wife.

Any news on the job yet?

[Kwik E Mart]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

My color Nook just got a major software upgrade. It now allows Netflix and other video streaming, web surfing and, of course, acts as an e-reader. The e-reader function is satisfactory for B/W text (e.g., most books), but shines on magazines or other color periodicals. There are comparatively few aps for the platform, unfortunately.

I'm not sure what advantages the Kindle Fire offers over this at this time. I likee my Nook, all the moreso with the new software / streaming features.

i think i have it down to the nook simple touch or the kindle touch 3G...both B/W...i just can't see giving up the E Ink screens for color...the kindle has 3G <shrug>, but makes you pay an extra $30 to remove the ad feature? gah...

[Kwik E Mart]

ORIGINAL: jeffk3510

Kindle 3G is great Mike. Thats what I gave my wife.

Any news on the job yet?

did you consider the nook? curious...

[Nikademus]

wasn't impressed with Nook myself

[Kwik E Mart]

ORIGINAL: Nikademus

wasn't impressed with Nook myself

why so, Nik?

[Kwik E Mart]

on a separate note, i have over 500 music CD's laying around and a friend whose teenage son is looking for small jobs...i'm comtemplating hiring him to rip all my CD's over the holidays, but would like a storage solution that doesn't tie up my rig...any thoughts?

[jeffk3510]

ORIGINAL: Kwik E Mart

on a separate note, i have over 500 music CD's laying around and a friend whose teenage son is looking for small jobs...i'm comtemplating hiring him to rip all my CD's over the holidays, but would like a storage solution that doesn't tie up my rig...any thoughts?

I have over 2k songs on my IPod...old tech though, I'm guessing you can put it on a smart phone now adays... I like my IPod because it fits in a sleve on my shoulder for workouts/biking/etc...

On the Nook..

I tried out my sisters, and it just seemed akward for me to navigate vs the kindle. Everyone I asked on here, the majority said Kindle...

[Schanilec]

I vote present.[:D]

[bradfordkay]

ORIGINAL: Kwik E Mart

on a separate note, i have over 500 music CD's laying around and a friend whose teenage son is looking for small jobs...i'm comtemplating hiring him to rip all my CD's over the holidays, but would like a storage solution that doesn't tie up my rig...any thoughts?

How about an external hard drive for storing your music and photos?

[USSAmerica]

ORIGINAL: jeffk3510

Kindle 3G is great Mike. Thats what I gave my wife.

Any news on the job yet?

Recruiter is at the client company today. Waiting for the phone to ring. [:)]

[bradfordkay]

ORIGINAL: USS America

ORIGINAL: jeffk3510

Kindle 3G is great Mike. Thats what I gave my wife.

Any news on the job yet?

Recruiter is at the client company today. Waiting for the phone to ring. [:)]

Crossing my fingers for you...

But it does make typing and clicking the mouse button difficult!

[USSAmerica]

Thanks, Brad!&nbsp; You should try it with fingers, toes, and eyes crossed. &nbsp;&nbsp;[:D]

[Grollub]

ORIGINAL: USS America

Enjoy your vacation time, Per.  That is one thing I'll really miss this holiday season while I'm still working as a contractor.  I don't get any vacation days now, where I used to save enough every year for at least 2 full weeks off, if not more.  

Recruiter is at the client company today. Waiting for the phone to ring.

Thanks Mike. I think I'll start out with catching a few days of sleep [>:]

Also hoping that the telephone will deliver happy news to you soon. If so, the cheers smiley is in the start block! [:)]

... and getting that job would mean you can start to save vacation days for next Christmas, right?

Edited: Spelling.

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: Kwik E Mart

on a separate note, i have over 500 music CD's laying around and a friend whose teenage son is looking for small jobs...i'm comtemplating hiring him to rip all my CD's over the holidays, but would like a storage solution that doesn't tie up my rig...any thoughts?

Dunno about the Kindle, but Nook has Pandora and .mp3 functionality...just sayin'.

[Grollub]

Now time to go and make some pancakes. Yum!

[USSAmerica]

ORIGINAL: Grollub

... and getting that job would mean you can start to save vacation days for next Christmas, right?

It would, Per. Still contract work for the first 6 months, before converting to permanent employee, but then will save some vacation days for next Christmas. (Unless I burn them on a trip to the Turks in the summer. [;)])

[Kwik E Mart]

ORIGINAL: bradfordkay

ORIGINAL: Kwik E Mart

on a separate note, i have over 500 music CD's laying around and a friend whose teenage son is looking for small jobs...i'm comtemplating hiring him to rip all my CD's over the holidays, but would like a storage solution that doesn't tie up my rig...any thoughts?

How about an external hard drive for storing your music and photos?

yes, that is what i plan to do after the songs are ripped...i was wondering if there was anything out there that could rip without having to use my home computer...

[jeffk3510]

ORIGINAL: Grollub

... aaaahh ... not only Friday. The autumn from hell is now ended, and my three weeks holiday starts ... just about now [:)][:'(]

I would sleep, golf, and play AE for 3 straight weeks.. but that is me.