While I was home I read an article in the Detroit Free Press about the advantages and disadvantages of the Kindle vs the Nook. The new e-reader devices were described as the “prominent gift” this holiday season.
Both the Kindle and the Nook have almost the same screens and resolution, along with similar font sizes, line spacing options etc. Both of the Devices have Wi-Fi capabilities, the nook is 0.5 ounces lighter, but the Kindle has a more expensive look to it. The nook and the kindle allow the user to lend books to other device owners. The Nook, however, has a large collection of interactive children’s books. It also has a microphone so that parents can record their narration to be played back for their children. Do you think children are being deprives from typical reading experiences through picture books by using an e-reader? Personally I like physically holding a book and turning the pages. Thus, I feel that reading from an e-reader is not the same experience, especially for kids, who sometimes like to turn the pages themselves. Do you think the kindles will be eventually used in schools for children to learn how to read?
In addition, each device offer the option to watch full length movies, while the streaming of movies or television is not always the best quality.
I do not own an e-reader but I feel as though it will be necessary sooner or later, with many of the large book stores closing. Do you own an e-reader?, If so what kind and how do you like it?
I own a Kindle, the old version, not the new touch screen ones. I go back and forth between physical copies and electronic copies of books. I do miss the experience of cracking the spine of a book for the first time, but, the e-reader does provide convenience. With the newer e-readers too, they are starting to include color, so children will be able to experience the illustrations. Overall, when I have my e-reader out, i miss turning a page versus hitting a button, but it is a lot lighter than carrying 3 or 4 books. I don't think that kids will be harmed by the increasing popularity of the e-readers. The main goal is to get children to read. As long as the e-reader has the ability to provide illustrations, I don't think it's a problem if children use them. As long as the child is reading, I don't think e-readers are a bad thinkg.
ReplyDeleteI was looking into getting an e-reader for Christmas and I was shocked how many of them included apps and television and video streaming. E-readers are turning into just another iPad. At first I thought that e-readers might be a good way to get kids interested in reading, even if it did take away from the experience of reading an actual book. Now I am starting to rethink this. All the added features on e-readers are taking away from it's purpose to be an electronic source to read books.
ReplyDeleteI bought a Nook a couple months ago. It was awesome to be able to download some of the classics for free (Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, The Scarlet Letter, etc). I started using the Nook a lot but it wasn't really for reading...I fell in love with all the apps, as I wasn't a part of the iphone world until recently!!! I honestly love being able to hold a book and feel the pages and maybe it's because I grew up that way but I don't think I'll ever get over that. I do think that it will be nice for traveling to be able to take multiple books with me but as far as everyday use, I think I'll stick with a real book :)
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