BlackBerry Beats Kindle

While reading Better Homes & Gardens today, I saw that Barnes & Noble has a free downloadable ebook reader for smartphones that operates like the Kindle. I've liked the idea of the Kindle since I've heard of it, but wasn't about to fork over $300 for one. Since I've got lots of time on my hands, I thought I'd give it a try. :)

Go to www.bn.com on your BlackBerry and click the ebook link. It's very self expanatory and took me only a few minutes to figure out once I downloaded the application to my Pearl. The download came with 4 free ebooks: Dracula, Little Women, Pride and Prejudice and Merriam-Websters Pocket Dictionary. Once you download the application and set up your profile on your BlackBerry, I'd recommend browsing the available ebooks on your computer since it's just easier. There are many free titles available (mostly some older classics and some random stuff), over 3,000 in the under $5 category, and then bestsellers and new releases.

I'm sold since my Pearl is the one source of entertainment that doesn't disturb the hubby in the middle of the night when I'm wide awake and goes with me everywhere! The only downside is that the screen on the Pearl is a little small, but you can adjust the font size. However, if I were to spend $200, I could get the Tour which would provide me with a bigger screen AND a better camera (eliminating the need for me to get a separate small mom type camera). If I can just convince myself to part with Mr. Pearl and switch from AT&T to Verizon, there will be a Tour in my future...