Now I can finish up my books I had on my Nook when I sold it for the iPad. 
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Barnes & Noble Releases 'BN eReader' Application for iPad
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Barnes & Noble today announced the release of its free BN eReader for iPad application, joining Apple's iBooks and Amazon's Kindle as prominent eReader platforms for Apple's tablet device.
BN eReader for iPad also supports the company's "LendMe" technology, which allows users to share certain eBook content with others. The feature integrates with the iPad's address book, making it easy for users to invite others to share their material. Content "lent" to another person is available for 14 days, and incoming LendMe invitations are visible directly within the the iPad application.
Like Amazon's Kindle application, users looking to purchase content through Barnes & Noble's eBookstore are redirected to the company's browser-based store rather than being able to purchase within the app, a generally minor inconvenience created by Apple's policies on in-app transactions.
Barnes & Noble officially acknowledged in mid-March that it was working on an iPad application, and the company has offered a version of its eReader application for the iPhone and iPod touch since last July.
Article Link: Barnes & Noble Releases 'BN eReader' Application for iPad
Barnes & Noble today announced the release of its free BN eReader for iPad application, joining Apple's iBooks and Amazon's Kindle as prominent eReader platforms for Apple's tablet device.
Full details and an overview are available on Barnes & Noble's site.
BN eReader for iPad also supports the company's "LendMe" technology, which allows users to share certain eBook content with others. The feature integrates with the iPad's address book, making it easy for users to invite others to share their material. Content "lent" to another person is available for 14 days, and incoming LendMe invitations are visible directly within the the iPad application.
Like Amazon's Kindle application, users looking to purchase content through Barnes & Noble's eBookstore are redirected to the company's browser-based store rather than being able to purchase within the app, a generally minor inconvenience created by Apple's policies on in-app transactions.
Barnes & Noble officially acknowledged in mid-March that it was working on an iPad application, and the company has offered a version of its eReader application for the iPhone and iPod touch since last July.
Article Link: Barnes & Noble Releases 'BN eReader' Application for iPad
So the iPad IS the best e-reader, thanks to the likes of Amazon and B&N having iPad e-reader apps to give us more choices...
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But can you load your own content? The B&N eReader for iPhone is just a rebranded version of eReader (originally from Palm) with the exception that there's no way to load your own content. eReader.com's website allows you to upload books you've bought from other sites and then install them on your phone (it's called Personal Content).
B&N eReader for iPhone only lets you load content you've bought through the B&N website, even though they've now acquired eReader.com. There's no crossover to get legally purchased content from a B&N owned retailer into the B&N eReader.
So, I'm curious: does the iPad version allow for loading content from sources other then the B&N bookshelf?
But can you load your own content? The B&N eReader for iPhone is just a rebranded version of eReader (originally from Palm) with the exception that there's no way to load your own content. eReader.com's website allows you to upload books you've bought from other sites and then install them on your phone (it's called Personal Content).
B&N eReader for iPhone only lets you load content you've bought through the B&N website, even though they've now acquired eReader.com. There's no crossover to get legally purchased content from a B&N owned retailer into the B&N eReader.
So, I'm curious: does the iPad version allow for loading content from sources other then the B&N bookshelf?
Nah. Kindle still has a market. 1) eInk IS easier on the eyes, so will at least be a cult product. 2) It does not require a computer. Ever. So will still have fans for those that never want to connect to a computer. 3) It's still less expensive than the least expensive iPad by $250, and I predict it will get a nice haircut from that point.
As for the BN app, it would be nice if it would let you import non-DRMed ePUBs. I don't see any way of doing that though. Looks like you are locked to BN.com, so thumbs down there. I hope Apple includes some of the editing features, like background page color. That would be a huge help.
Maybe a dumb questions, but why wouldn't you just load the non-DRM epub into iBooks? I calibra to convert multiple formats to ePub and upload via iTunes and haven't had any problems. I guess I don't see that as a negative.
Still not sure I need another reader. I use mostly the Kindle app because Amazon has offline storage and management and syncs across my many devices.
i have a nook and it is very easy to load non-B&N ebooks on it to read. hope that means the iPad version will get that functionality too.
but i do agree, having read on my computer, the iPad, my nook and the OLPC, i can say the nook wins. (OLPC is second only because of battery life, the screen is good)
but i do agree, having read on my computer, the iPad, my nook and the OLPC, i can say the nook wins. (OLPC is second only because of battery life, the screen is good)
I wouldn't call it a MINOR inconvenience, it is rather annoying.
Apple should just allow an exception for big names like Amazon & BN.
I like how you can change the background color in the BN reader. If iBooks updated w/ this feature then I wouldn't have a problem w/ iBooks. The white back ground is too contrasty at full brightness and lacks contrast at lesser brightness levels. I just haven't be able to find a happy setting.
OTOH, my eyes don't have a problem w/ apps like WSJ and FT which don't use 100% white backgrounds...FT is actually their signature old newspaper yellow and not white at all.
Can you read Apple iBooks on a Mac? Is there any DRM preventing a user from buying a book on one store and viewing in say iBooks or another viewer?
I like the Kindle's compatibility between different devices, but the iBooks is just easier on the eyes
Edit: Erg..I see some have already answered this
I like the Kindle's compatibility between different devices, but the iBooks is just easier on the eyes
Edit: Erg..I see some have already answered this
I tried the kindle and just could not stand the page turns. I really like the night mode (white text on black background) to read books with the BN app.
Steffen
Steffen
The fact that Apple stupidly doesn't allow for color changes. That and the fact that iBook has the worst selection of books.
The page turns? Wow. Just go into settings and change it to that hokey thing iBook does. It's off by default.
Let's see
Kindle: 3 years = 3 million sold
iPad : 1 month = 1 million sold
1. Sure, that must be why e-ink is soooo popular. Not.
2. Wrong. iPad users don't need a computer, Apple can set it up.
3. Wrong. the kindle with the same size screen as iPad is almost the same price as the iPad.
I expect features equivalent to the "LendMe" feature to spread to other readers/bookstores. Reading + social networking isn't new -- anyone belong to a book club? -- but I think a lot of people will like sharing recommended reading this way. And unlike lending a real book to a friend, you get to keep your own copy!