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The Amazon Kindle and the Barnes and Noble Nook are two of the best eBook Readers on the
market. Here, these two great eReaders are compared.
There was no guarantee that eBook readers would stand the test of time when modern eReaders
made their grand appearance on the marketplace a few years ago. After some initial kicking and
screaming, many traditional readers managed to embrace the technology enough to allow for an
average of 140 eBooks being sold for every 100 hardback books last year.
It's been around three years now since the launch of the big players in the eBook Reader market
and three years is lifetime for electronic devices. EBook readers have gained a toehold that seems
to be growing to the extent that the prices of the devices are coming down, their capabilities
continue to expand and more manufacturers are competing for market share.
In order to provide assistance to anyone considering an e-reader purchase, here is a brief look at
the specifications and features of a couple of the big players in the eReader market: The Amazon
Kindle and the Barnes and Noble Nook.
The Kindle
The Amazon Kindle is small and light in weight. Dimensions are 7.5" x 4.8" x 0.335" and weight is
8 ½ ounces. It can access content from the Internet either by being connected via USB cable to
a computer, Wi-Fi, or for slightly more money a 3G model is available. With the Wi-Fi feature
turned off the Kindle supplies a remarkable one-month of battery life. It features an E-Ink display
that is easy on the eyes and visible in all light conditions, even bright sunlight. The Kindle has a full
QWERTY keyboard and comes with 4 GB of memory. It also includes a dictionary and a web
browser.
Kindle advocates claim it is the best eReader for reading purchased books and newspapers. They
rave about the E-Ink and the long battery life. They also comment that its thinness and light weight
make it easy to hold for long periods of time.
Kindle detractors point out that library books are not compatible. There is no color; everything is
black and white. Memory cannot be expanded. The biggest fault they list is that Amazon is the
only source for Kindle content.
The Nook
The Barnes and Noble Nook is slightly larger than the Kindle, but only about 3 ounces heavier.
Content can be added with a USB cable connected to a computer and Wi-Fi and 3G are available
in a similar way that there are Wi-Fi and 3G models available for the Kindle.
Battery life with Wi-Fi disabled is up to 10 days of average reading. Like the Kindle, it also has an
E-Ink display and a web browser. Unlike the Kindle, however, the Nook features a touch screen
instead of a keyboard making navigation easier depending on how versatile you are with touch
screens. The standard memory capacity is 2 GB but there is a slot that can accommodate a 16 GB
SD card. Unlike the Kindle, there is also a color model available for a higher price. However, the
color model of the Nook (the NookColor) sacrifices the battery life and also doesn't have E-ink
technology. This lack of E-ink technology means that it can cause more eye strain over constant
use - something that doesn't happen with the Kindle.
Positive comments about the Nook include high marks for the color version, the easier ability to
share books with other Nook owners (although only for a set period), free Wi-Fi access in Barnes
& Noble stores, and the ability to read any book in the Barnes & Noble e-library free for one hour
in order to simulate 'browsing' of the book.
Negative remarks are that for the high price for having a color display, there is no ability to watch
video, and the Nook does not sync with a computer or cellular phone, so it's not possible to mark
your place and continue reading on a different devices or your computer as you can do with the
Amazon Kindle.
Another major drawback with the Barnes and Noble Nook is the fact that they can only be
purchased in the US, whereas the Amazon Kindle can be bought locally in many countries and
can also be shipped to many countries worldwide.
Check out more specific details about the Amazon Kindle, the Barnes and Noble Nook and also
other ebook readers at our website. I am happy to answer any questions that you have about any
of the ebook readers featured there or any other questions that you may have. Just click the
'contact us' form at our website and we'll be happy to reply as soon as possible.
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