I'll be entering college next month and I've been hearing it's more affordable to get your textbooks electronically rather than getting the physical books themselves. From the Nook, iPad, Kindle, or whatever other eBook readers there are, what would you recommend the most?|||Hi, Meg Ryan, neither Nook nor Kindle handles eTextbooks well however Barnes and Noble has something for a regular PC or MAC including a laptop or a desktop. An eTextbook is a digital, downloadable, version of a physical textbook. It can be read on your PC and Mac with B%26amp;N's free NOOKstudy application. An eTextbook will look exactly like the physical version so you will see the same graphs, charts, drawings etc. The best part is that you can read your eTextbook anywhere that you bring your computer without needing the internet! And, you have the option to purchase or rent it depending on your needs.
In terms of Nook vs. Kindle for everything else, current e-Ink Nook is much better than current e-ink Kindle as Nook has the latest generation touch screen display, no page turn lag, it weights less, and its battery lasts twice as long, and it doesn't blink on each page turn. Having that out of the way, you should then decide which screen you want: e-Ink or LCD. It depends on what you're reading. If just black %26amp; white novels then the better one would be e-Ink Nook from Barnes %26amp; Noble. If you read electronic magazines or college text books with a lot of color graphs and charts or children鈥檚' books with a lot of pictures then the better would be Nook Color LCD from Barnes %26amp; Noble. Whichever device you choose, here's the advantages of the Nook鈥檚 (both e-Ink black %26amp; white and Nook Color) over Kindle:
- Any Barnes %26amp; Noble store provides free Wi-Fi to Nook's and when you walk in with the Nook to B%26amp;N store, you鈥檙e allowed to read any available eBook for free while in the store via free provided in the store Wi-Fi. With Nook, while in BN store you get exclusive articles from top authors, and great offers including cafe treats and unique deals.
- Nook allows to lend Nook books for two weeks to friends and family or share with your other devices that run B%26amp;N app (PC, MAC, Android phones, Apple iPhone, iPod and iPad, etc.)
- Nook (unlike Kindle) can be used for library ebooks.
Kindle only supports eBooks in its proprietary AZW format. Nook, on the other hand, supports both DRM-protected and DRM-free ebooks in ePub format thus it supports ebooks from B%26amp;N store, from any other DRM-free source on the web, and from public libraries.|||I would totally go with a Kindle. Amazon just launched their college textbook rental service.
Amazon has the best selection and features in my opinion.. and is growing faster than anyone else in the ebook market.
You can compare the different kindle models and get a good deal on a kindle 3 here:
http://www.syncpedia.com/goto/kindle_sto鈥?/a>
I would totally recommend a 3g kindle. You can get one for just $30 more these days then the basic wifi model, and it allows you to use the web browser free anywhere vs just wifi hotspots.
I use mine to read blogs/news/facebook/email etc.
I purchased the 3g kindle before the special offer version was released but if I was doing it again I would opt for this one:
http://www.syncpedia.com/goto/kindle_3g_鈥?/a>
That model gives you the full 3g kindle for less, since it has minor ads in non critical areas.
From what I understand the ads are easy to ignore though since they are not on any main content.
Anyways good luck!|||PLEASE do NOT go this route. People think they are so smart and cost effective doing this. PROFS WILL NOT allow them during open book tests and many HATE electronics in their classes. I've seen it happen and it WILL happen. I had to get special permission through my major's dept to take notes on my iPod touch. Swallow your pride and fork out the cash for a book. You can rent a book from book stores and sites now.|||Kindle by far!|||A laptop combined with software ereader applications may work out best overall if you'll be wanting to use your new device for writing notes and papers. See "Smartphone vs Ereader vs Tablet vs Laptop"
http://www.howtodecide.com/portable-comp鈥?/a>
If you're set on getting an ereader, it'd be prudent to wait until you know your book requirements as there is no clear consensus regarding which ereaders are better for college right now. Those who force the decision too early often end up with the best ereader for PDF http://www.howtodecide.com/ereader/#~tf.鈥?/a> to be safe, yet PDFs are non-ideal for ereaders. I'd wait to see what books I need if I were you before deciding which ereader to buy.
Some general ereader advice apart from textbook availability...
Kindle 3:
Pros:
+ E Ink display is great for long-run reading -- like reading from a book.
+ E Ink Pearl display provides 50% better contrast than E Ink Vizplex found in regular Nook.
+ 4G internal memory
Cons:
- web browsing, apps, and games are much worse than with a Nook Color.
- no SD expansion
Nook Touch: Same pros and cons as Kindle, plus:
Pros:
+ touch screen
+ EPUB/library support now; Kindles updated later this year
+ SD expansion
Cons:
- no 3G
- 2G internal memory
Kobo Touch: Same pros and cons as Nook Touch, plus:
Pros:
+ international bookstore
Cons:
- only 1G internal memory
- Partnership with out-of-business Borders
Sony Readers: Same pros and cons as Nook Touch, plus:
Pros:
+ better PDF support
Cons:
- expensive
- no wireless except on most expensive model (PRS-950)
- largest screen 7" (compared to 9.7" on Kindle DX)
Nook Color:
Pros:
+ better web browsing, apps, and games
Cons:
- long-run reading experience is poor compared to E Ink readers -- like reading from a computer monitor
iPad:
Pros:
+ best browsing, apps, and games
+ best PDF viewing
Cons:
- expensive
- heavy
- long-run reading experience is poor compared to E Ink readers -- like reading from a computer monitor
Nook First Edition:
Pros: None, unless you catch a great close-out sale or like the gimmicky mini color LCD panel used to show book covers
Cons:
- E Ink Vizplex display is older technology than E Ink Pearl found on Kindle 3s
- Web browsing, apps, and games are worse than Nook Color and Kindle 3
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
What are some good places to buy used textbooks online?
I want to save money this coming semester, and I am curious to know what good online places have good deals on textbooks.|||Hi Brittany H,
CourseSmart is probably your best bet. Check out the link below for more info. you'll see the link on the right side of the page.
Hope this helps.|||*Amazon- pretty decent.
*Half.com (It's the textbook section of ebay....highly recommend but fyi, give a few weeks for shipping.)
CourseSmart is probably your best bet. Check out the link below for more info. you'll see the link on the right side of the page.
Hope this helps.|||*Amazon- pretty decent.
*Half.com (It's the textbook section of ebay....highly recommend but fyi, give a few weeks for shipping.)
What is a good legit website that will buy back your textbooks?
Does anyone know of any good legit websites where you can sell your college textbooks or, more preferably, have the website just automatically buy back your textbook (for more than what it would cost for you to just ship it!). Any good useful advice or links is appreciated. Also, I know I can sell it back to the college bookstore I bought it from, but I am looking for other options. Thanks!|||Try using http://www.bigwords.com They are a textbook search engine that searches all the online retailers (including those already mentioned here) and rental sites to find you the best prices. But you can also use them to search for resellers to sell your book to.|||I would buy used at GreenTextbooks.com - Saving the Planet One Textbook at a Time
GreenTextbooks.com is your online leader for finding used textbooks, DVDs, CDs. With GreenTextbooks.com you're not only saving trees, you are saving some green.
http://www.GreenTextbooks.com
GreenTextbooks.com is your online leader for finding used textbooks, DVDs, CDs. With GreenTextbooks.com you're not only saving trees, you are saving some green.
http://www.GreenTextbooks.com
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How many textbooks do you need per college basic?
I'll be a freshman in the fall and I just bought my school bag. I'm trying to decide if it will be big enough for everything. So I just want to know how big are textbooks and about how many per class?|||You typically have 1 textbook per class, but you usually don't need to bring the book. Some classes may have 3 or 4 smaller books that you read throughout the semester instead of a textbook. Some classes also have workbooks, which are usually pretty thing (maybe 50 pages). The size can range anywhere from a 200 page novel to a 1200 page hardcover textbook.
I've only had 1 professor in 3 weeks that required I bring my textbook to class every day. Plus, you won't have the same classes every day, so it's unlikely you will need 5 textbooks at once.|||Every class will vary in terms of the number and size of textbooks. If you can't fit them in your bag, you can leave them in your dorm room and pick them up between classes. If you commute, then leave them in your car.
I've only had 1 professor in 3 weeks that required I bring my textbook to class every day. Plus, you won't have the same classes every day, so it's unlikely you will need 5 textbooks at once.|||Every class will vary in terms of the number and size of textbooks. If you can't fit them in your bag, you can leave them in your dorm room and pick them up between classes. If you commute, then leave them in your car.
I thought textbooks were tax deductible, however the TaxCut proam says that it is not. What to do?
This is what the TaxCut Software says:
In addition, these expenses are not considered qualifying tuition expenses:
Amounts paid for books, supplies, equipment, or nonacademic activities, except for fees required to be paid to the school as a condition of enrollment
This is straight from the software. Is there somewhere else I should be deducting textbooks? Those things are expensive, and would love to deduct them!|||Textbooks are NOT deductable.
From publication 970:
Example 2.
Donna and Charles, both first-year students at College W, are required to have certain books and other reading materials to use in their mandatory first-year classes. The college has no policy about how students should obtain these materials, but any student who purchases them from College W's bookstore will receive a bill directly from the college. Charles bought his books from a friend, so what he paid for them is not a qualified education expense. Donna bought hers at College W's bookstore. Although Donna paid College W directly for her first-year books and materials, her payment is not a qualified expense because the books and materials are not required to be purchased from College W for enrollment or attendance at the institution.|||I would buy used at GreenTextbooks.com - Saving the Planet One Textbook at a Time
GreenTextbooks.com is your online leader for finding used textbooks, DVDs, CDs. With GreenTextbooks.com you're not only saving trees, you are saving some green.
http://www.GreenTextbooks.com
|||As the mom of a college student that used the HOPE tax credit, books and supplies are not deductable or usable as tax credits, only tuition (what was on your 1098).|||TaxCut is correct, those are not deductible.|||textbooks are not deductible.
In addition, these expenses are not considered qualifying tuition expenses:
Amounts paid for books, supplies, equipment, or nonacademic activities, except for fees required to be paid to the school as a condition of enrollment
This is straight from the software. Is there somewhere else I should be deducting textbooks? Those things are expensive, and would love to deduct them!|||Textbooks are NOT deductable.
From publication 970:
Example 2.
Donna and Charles, both first-year students at College W, are required to have certain books and other reading materials to use in their mandatory first-year classes. The college has no policy about how students should obtain these materials, but any student who purchases them from College W's bookstore will receive a bill directly from the college. Charles bought his books from a friend, so what he paid for them is not a qualified education expense. Donna bought hers at College W's bookstore. Although Donna paid College W directly for her first-year books and materials, her payment is not a qualified expense because the books and materials are not required to be purchased from College W for enrollment or attendance at the institution.|||I would buy used at GreenTextbooks.com - Saving the Planet One Textbook at a Time
GreenTextbooks.com is your online leader for finding used textbooks, DVDs, CDs. With GreenTextbooks.com you're not only saving trees, you are saving some green.
http://www.GreenTextbooks.com
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|||As the mom of a college student that used the HOPE tax credit, books and supplies are not deductable or usable as tax credits, only tuition (what was on your 1098).|||TaxCut is correct, those are not deductible.|||textbooks are not deductible.
What is the best place to buy cheap textbooks for college?
Shopping around for needed textbooks, just wondering where to find the best deals?|||ecampus.com|||I woud suggest GreenTextbooks.org
Save Money, Save The Planet
GreenTextbooks.org specializes in the recycling of textbooks, DVDs, CDs. Buying used textbooks not only saves you money, but cuts down on greenhouse gases caused by the manufacturing of new textbooks.
http://www.greentextbooks.org
|||I would buy used at GreenTextbooks.com - Saving the Planet One Textbook at a Time
GreenTextbooks.com is your online leader for finding used textbooks, DVDs, CDs. With GreenTextbooks.com you're not only saving trees, you are saving some green.
http://www.GreenTextbooks.com
|||www.valorebooks.com, I have found to have the cheapest textbooks. A lot of them are international editions which will save you a lot of money. Also, they will buy them back at the end of the semester and give you a pretty good amount. Entering "shipping" as the promotional code should get you free upgraded shipping.|||I used Bigwords.com for the first time this semester and I loved it! Easiest way to go for sure!!! I saved so much on all of my books that it made me want to kick my self in the face for not using the site earlier. The reason I think they're the best is that they compare many items at once, and calculate the best combination of stores to buy at, including coupons and shipping. They also let you include or exclude international editions, and they let you choose the ship time and then calculate the lowest price using the right shipping type at every store. Pretty neat! http://www.bigwords.com/|||some websites that sell cheap college textbooks are:
Half.com
campusbooks.com
cheapesttextbooks.com
textbooks.com
ecampus.com
textbooksrus.com
abebooks.com
|||Have you checked to see if your college/faculty has a used books registry? Mine does and people list their old books that they want to sell. It's cheaper than getting used ones from the bookstore. |||half.com is way cheaper than amazon.com thats where i go.
Save Money, Save The Planet
GreenTextbooks.org specializes in the recycling of textbooks, DVDs, CDs. Buying used textbooks not only saves you money, but cuts down on greenhouse gases caused by the manufacturing of new textbooks.
http://www.greentextbooks.org
Report Abuse
|||I would buy used at GreenTextbooks.com - Saving the Planet One Textbook at a Time
GreenTextbooks.com is your online leader for finding used textbooks, DVDs, CDs. With GreenTextbooks.com you're not only saving trees, you are saving some green.
http://www.GreenTextbooks.com
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|||www.valorebooks.com, I have found to have the cheapest textbooks. A lot of them are international editions which will save you a lot of money. Also, they will buy them back at the end of the semester and give you a pretty good amount. Entering "shipping" as the promotional code should get you free upgraded shipping.|||I used Bigwords.com for the first time this semester and I loved it! Easiest way to go for sure!!! I saved so much on all of my books that it made me want to kick my self in the face for not using the site earlier. The reason I think they're the best is that they compare many items at once, and calculate the best combination of stores to buy at, including coupons and shipping. They also let you include or exclude international editions, and they let you choose the ship time and then calculate the lowest price using the right shipping type at every store. Pretty neat! http://www.bigwords.com/|||some websites that sell cheap college textbooks are:
Half.com
campusbooks.com
cheapesttextbooks.com
textbooks.com
ecampus.com
textbooksrus.com
abebooks.com
|||Have you checked to see if your college/faculty has a used books registry? Mine does and people list their old books that they want to sell. It's cheaper than getting used ones from the bookstore. |||half.com is way cheaper than amazon.com thats where i go.
How do I sell all of my college textbooks?
I have a HUGEEEE stack of textbooks, and they just keep piling up every semester and then I never touch them again. I know selling them back to your college bookstore gets you absolutely minimal money back, but should I just bite the bullet and sell them for something. I don't know if I should sell online because you have to pay for shipping and a lot of effort is involved. Any tips are appreciated!|||You should really check out this article for places to sell your books back online: http://makecollegereality.com/succeed/ge鈥?/a> It gives you a bunch of different sites and important details on how much you'll get for shipping costs, how much they take as a commission, and how they'll pay you. You can either sell your books individually directly to people who need the books, or you can sell them all back at once to a website that sells used textbooks. You'll find both of those kinds of sites on that article.|||John Doe,you might want to think about selling ALL of your college textbooks
Here's some reasons why I wouldn't sell them all
- If I ever had a subject I struggled in,I would keep the textbooks that has all the methods of it.
- Keep and study college textbooks,sure I would forget some formulas,methods,and all that stuff.Then
there goes that one annoying test that might affect my whole grade! Sigh...Better open up these huge
and dusty books again to study all day long.Hopefully,I'll pass the test tomorrow with a 100% or a
huge A+
________
So Technically,I wouldn't sell my college textbooks or any other textbooks...Who knows -
One day you grow up to be as old as 70 years old.Sitting on a cushion chair or rocking chair
with a fireplace in front of you,too scared and cold to be wandering outside because it's winter.
So,you stare at the bookshelves and look at those humongous,dusty stacks of books.You decide
to grab one of them.You grab the math textbook your teacher in elementary school 4th grade gave you.You open to page 10 and find a Post-It note that says '' C + D '' and another Post-It note on
page 116 that says '' I hate Matthew! '' and remember the good times you had in your life with your
allies and enemies.
:)|||http://eaglesaver.com will buy your books and will pay for shipping. You can get an instant quote on their website for all books you want to sell (they also buy DVDs, Games, CDs). They have fastest payment processing time online. And they are a better business bureau member so you can feel confident about sending your stuff to them. Be a wear of companies who are noted for reducing people's payment without a good reason after they get books.
Hope it helps and good luck!|||I would suggest selling your textbooks at GreenTextbooks.com - Saving the Planet One Textbook at a Time GreenTextbooks.com is your online leader for finding used textbooks, DVDs, CDs. Buying used textbooks not only Saves You Money, it also Helps the Environment. With GreenTextbooks.com you're not only saving trees, you are saving some green. http://www.GreenTextbooks.com|||You will get most for your money selling it on market places such as amazon or half.com. You should have sold it right after the semester or when you were done using it.
Each out amazon and half , else see what buck back companies have to offer.
http://usedtextbookprices.com/ instantly compares textbook buyback prices to show who offers the best price. Good Luck.|||At my bookstore they give you up to 50% back. OR check your bookstores used price for the textbook and then price it 10-25 bucks below the used price and resell it on craigslist or make a flyer. I'm sure your college has a community cork board. BUT you need to resell ASAP after your done with the class incase they make a new edition then the book will be useless|||Well consider letting friends know you are in possession of certain textbook and ask if they know anyone that is taking the same classes you did that might require them to buy them? Also Im sure some classes switch up versions of books at times, so if you can not get rid of them any other way your last resort should be your college book store.|||You can sell them on Amazon and got about 30% more, on average, than by selling them back to the bookstore. On Amazon, the buyer pays for shipping, and it's pretty easy.|||you can try using half.com, amazon.com and alibris.com. You can specify that the buyer pays for shipping (i had to when i bought books online)|||I would try Amazon you only pay if item sells and buyer pays for postage.
Students are always looking for cheap books.|||Hey - you're right selling them back to the bookstore is a joke you barely make any money. The BEST idea is to sell them on www.chegg.com. They buy them from you for top dollar and they give you a free shipping label so you don't have to pay anythng. All you do is buy a box, print the label, bring the box of all your books to a UPS and ship them for free! This is alot easier then selling on Amazon etc. and paying for shipping and handling and all that stuff. I sell them books to Chegg every semester and make a couple hundred bucks minimum. Use this coupon code CC102398 at checkout where it says enter promotional code and you'll get an extra 5 bucks. Enjoy!
Here's some reasons why I wouldn't sell them all
- If I ever had a subject I struggled in,I would keep the textbooks that has all the methods of it.
- Keep and study college textbooks,sure I would forget some formulas,methods,and all that stuff.Then
there goes that one annoying test that might affect my whole grade! Sigh...Better open up these huge
and dusty books again to study all day long.Hopefully,I'll pass the test tomorrow with a 100% or a
huge A+
________
So Technically,I wouldn't sell my college textbooks or any other textbooks...Who knows -
One day you grow up to be as old as 70 years old.Sitting on a cushion chair or rocking chair
with a fireplace in front of you,too scared and cold to be wandering outside because it's winter.
So,you stare at the bookshelves and look at those humongous,dusty stacks of books.You decide
to grab one of them.You grab the math textbook your teacher in elementary school 4th grade gave you.You open to page 10 and find a Post-It note that says '' C + D '' and another Post-It note on
page 116 that says '' I hate Matthew! '' and remember the good times you had in your life with your
allies and enemies.
:)|||http://eaglesaver.com will buy your books and will pay for shipping. You can get an instant quote on their website for all books you want to sell (they also buy DVDs, Games, CDs). They have fastest payment processing time online. And they are a better business bureau member so you can feel confident about sending your stuff to them. Be a wear of companies who are noted for reducing people's payment without a good reason after they get books.
Hope it helps and good luck!|||I would suggest selling your textbooks at GreenTextbooks.com - Saving the Planet One Textbook at a Time GreenTextbooks.com is your online leader for finding used textbooks, DVDs, CDs. Buying used textbooks not only Saves You Money, it also Helps the Environment. With GreenTextbooks.com you're not only saving trees, you are saving some green. http://www.GreenTextbooks.com|||You will get most for your money selling it on market places such as amazon or half.com. You should have sold it right after the semester or when you were done using it.
Each out amazon and half , else see what buck back companies have to offer.
http://usedtextbookprices.com/ instantly compares textbook buyback prices to show who offers the best price. Good Luck.|||At my bookstore they give you up to 50% back. OR check your bookstores used price for the textbook and then price it 10-25 bucks below the used price and resell it on craigslist or make a flyer. I'm sure your college has a community cork board. BUT you need to resell ASAP after your done with the class incase they make a new edition then the book will be useless|||Well consider letting friends know you are in possession of certain textbook and ask if they know anyone that is taking the same classes you did that might require them to buy them? Also Im sure some classes switch up versions of books at times, so if you can not get rid of them any other way your last resort should be your college book store.|||You can sell them on Amazon and got about 30% more, on average, than by selling them back to the bookstore. On Amazon, the buyer pays for shipping, and it's pretty easy.|||you can try using half.com, amazon.com and alibris.com. You can specify that the buyer pays for shipping (i had to when i bought books online)|||I would try Amazon you only pay if item sells and buyer pays for postage.
Students are always looking for cheap books.|||Hey - you're right selling them back to the bookstore is a joke you barely make any money. The BEST idea is to sell them on www.chegg.com. They buy them from you for top dollar and they give you a free shipping label so you don't have to pay anythng. All you do is buy a box, print the label, bring the box of all your books to a UPS and ship them for free! This is alot easier then selling on Amazon etc. and paying for shipping and handling and all that stuff. I sell them books to Chegg every semester and make a couple hundred bucks minimum. Use this coupon code CC102398 at checkout where it says enter promotional code and you'll get an extra 5 bucks. Enjoy!
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