And I couldn't be more pleased. Partly because I know that where I am headed a Kindle will be a far better traveling companion.
Well, my development economist persona is emerging for the next six weeks. This means pseudo-fiction writer persona is going away indefinitely (read: until I get back home). I'm headed to India and Bangladesh to research my graduate capstone project and potential clients for my new social enterprise.
If you'd like to follow my solo adventures you can check them out here: Confessions of a Lonely Planet(tm) Poster Child. Added bonus, my rants and raves of living in Cambodia a few years back. Enjoy.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
E-reader and Nook woes.
A few weeks ago I waxed poetic about my pre-order of the Barnes and Noble nook. I wrote passionately about its native PDF interfacing, its beauty and its WiFi connectivity. I fell in love with the thing via the internet and photos.
Now the thing is, I do love it. It does look awesome. The problem? I still don't have it in my grubby little hands yet. I was supposed to receive it sometime at the beginning of December (yes I know I am totally impatient) but I have yet to receive shipping confirmation. I am hoping for today, but who actually knows.
And while I have been waiting, I have begun my real research of what others who already have them or who have ventured to a Barnes and Noble to test drive a sucker they can't even own until well into the new year. The response? Unenthusiastic. Yes they admit they are beautiful and much more snazzy. But what they bring to the table in beauty, they omit in functionality. So now I am torn. Before I was lusting after a device I thought could change my life and my thesis research. Instead it looks like it is a pretty piece of hardware that is a bit dim behind the curtain.
Now the quandary of the moment...(Don't judge, this is honestly stressing me out). Should I stay nook or dare I say it, go Kindle.
Why? Well because even in India Kindle has their whispernet scattered about. This means during my 48 hour train rides I will be able to download new copies of the New York Times onto my device without WiFi. Nook will need a WiFi connection to offer me the same thing. Additionally...Nook doesn't have New York Times. For shame. And I really don't want to relegate myself to the Washington Post (especially after they have released much of their writing staff which they were known for.
Also my dear nook, you don't have the Economist. But you do have good looks and the Harvard Business Review (score 2 for nook), neither of which the Kindle has.
Whats a girl to do?
Now the thing is, I do love it. It does look awesome. The problem? I still don't have it in my grubby little hands yet. I was supposed to receive it sometime at the beginning of December (yes I know I am totally impatient) but I have yet to receive shipping confirmation. I am hoping for today, but who actually knows.
And while I have been waiting, I have begun my real research of what others who already have them or who have ventured to a Barnes and Noble to test drive a sucker they can't even own until well into the new year. The response? Unenthusiastic. Yes they admit they are beautiful and much more snazzy. But what they bring to the table in beauty, they omit in functionality. So now I am torn. Before I was lusting after a device I thought could change my life and my thesis research. Instead it looks like it is a pretty piece of hardware that is a bit dim behind the curtain.
Now the quandary of the moment...(Don't judge, this is honestly stressing me out). Should I stay nook or dare I say it, go Kindle.
Why? Well because even in India Kindle has their whispernet scattered about. This means during my 48 hour train rides I will be able to download new copies of the New York Times onto my device without WiFi. Nook will need a WiFi connection to offer me the same thing. Additionally...Nook doesn't have New York Times. For shame. And I really don't want to relegate myself to the Washington Post (especially after they have released much of their writing staff which they were known for.
Also my dear nook, you don't have the Economist. But you do have good looks and the Harvard Business Review (score 2 for nook), neither of which the Kindle has.
Whats a girl to do?
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