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A very big difference when comparing the Nook vs Kindle side by side is is the way they read Epub files. Let’s take a look at what each device is capable of and how they differ when it comes to reading an Epub book.

Reading EPUB’s On The Nook

For the Nook (Nook Simple Touch, Color and Tablet), it’s a relatively simple process. These files are read directly on the device, so one can get an EPUB file from somewhere like http://www.gutenberg.org as an epub file and read it.

The BIG difference for the Nook, however, is that EPUB’s from the library can be read on the device. That means one can log into the public library website of one’s choice, choose a book, and download for reading.

What’s the big deal about EPUB’s? Who cares?

The big deal is that within “Overdrive”, the system that most public libraries use to check out free books, there are a heck of a lot more EPUB files available than any other file. That means a larger choice between titles for the ebook checker-outer.

Reading EPUB’s On The Kindle

For the Kindle, one needs to get a little creative to be able to read an EPUB file. As much as Amazon is trying to make the EPUB issue a moot point by offering a large amount of free Kindle files, the fact is, there are still a heck of a lot more books published in EPUB format than in Kindle format. There are Kindle files now available within Overdrive for free check out, however, there are vastly more EPUB files available.

One solution for Kindle users is to convert EPUB files to usable files on the Kindle through the use of Calibre, a free open source ebook management software. This is a simple process, allowing people to read books found on Google Books, and other places that use the EPUB format.

Reading Library EPUB’s On The Kindle

However, if one checks out an epub file ebook from a public library, there is a DRM attached to the file. The “DRM” is a “Digital Rights Management” that is put on the file that inhibits the use of it in certain circumstances. For instance, a DVD not working in a foreign country.

Since there is a DRM attached to the epub’s checked out at public library websites, these files cannot be read on the Kindle, nor converted by the Calibre software. There are ways to strip the DRM from the epub file, but they are all illegal!

The EPUB Bottom Line?

Amazon is trying with all it’s might to make the epub issue a moot point, giving people alternatives to using the epub file, but they’ll never be able to sweep the issue under the rug. The Kindle is still a great product with a loyal fan base, but the Nook offers the Library EPUB file, a golden feature one may want to take into account when choosing between the two ebook readers.

For the last 3 years, a popular gift has been the Amazon Kindle, but the popularity has skyrocketed this year with the release of the new family of Kindles. The Kindle Fire, Kindle Touch, and newest Kindle models are hot once again. Are there discounts to be found for the Kindle this 2011 Christmas?

The best place online to purchase the Kindle, still, is straight from Amazon.com. With the release of the brand new family of Kindles, one could expect the Kindle 3 (last years model with a keyboard) to go on sale. Already the Kindle 3 3G model is discounted compared to the Kindle Touch 3G by $10. The Kindle with Keyboard isn’t a bad model either. Many people still prefer it over the new Kindle Touch.

Some physical stores that may offer a discount are places like Best Buy, Target and Walmart this 2011 holiday season. Keep an eye out when shopping at these stores this year.  Many of these stores have an inventory of the older Kindle 3 model and may end up discounting the device this December.

If you haven’t already, you may want to compare the Kindle vs Nook, as Barnes and Noble has released it’s own newest versions of E Ink reader and Tablet reader. They are definitely different in many ways, but are competent devices as well.

Good luck this 2011 December finding a Kindle Christmas deal, whether online or in a physical store. These are sure to be hot items this year and appreciated gifts for sure.

Now that Black Friday Week has officially begun at Amazon.com, many people are on the edge of their seats waiting to see what Kindle deal will be rolled out to the public. However, many people will be too late by the time they hear about it. Here’s how to find the Kindle Black Friday Week, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday deals this 2011 shopping season.

The Gold Box- Check It For Deals During Black Friday Week at Amazon

For those who don’t know about “Gold Box” deals at Amazon.com, these are daily deals that last a finite amount of time. It could be a deal on anything from TV’s to socks. It has been rumored for 2011 that there could be some Kindle deals popping up either on Black Friday, during Black Friday Week, or on Cyber Monday.

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Kindle Fire Black Friday, Cyber Monday Deal 2011?

Will there be a Kindle Fire deal this Black Friday or Cyber Monday? It’s already been reported that Amazon is in fact losing money on the Fire, so what’s losing a few more dollars for a special sale to Amazon this 2011 shopping season?

Amazon is looking for more customers this year to consume digital content like TV shows, Movies, books, publications and apps. If giving a deal on Black Friday or Cyber Monday brings more customers, it’s not an impossible scenario.

Kindle Touch and Kindle With Keyboard Deals For 2011

A very likely scenario this Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2011 is a deal on last year’s Kindle With Keyboard. Last year Amazon gave a discount to the earlier model of Kindle for $89. For the reasons stated above for the Kindle Fire, the same could be said about the Kindle Touch. It’s a brand new device that is just getting into pre-orderer’s hands, however there could still be a quick discount found for a few hours at Amazon.com within the Gold Box “Today’s Deals” section.

The Kindle With Keyboard, being a product that is certainly on the out at Amazon, is a very likely candidate for a discount this week and on Cyber Monday. This could be a great deal for E Ink lovers who are looking for a good device to read novels on. That’s our favorite pick for a Kindle Black Friday Deal.

How To Find The Kindle Deals This Black Friday Week, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday

Those vigilant enough to keep visiting and checking at Amazon.com are going to be the ones who certainly land the discount. Stay focused! Stay strong! (But not so focused you lose your job, of course. You’ll want to focus on that too.)