Sorry for the brief hiatus! I'm really trying to work on not being lazy...but it's taking some time. OK the other day I introduced info about the Kindle products, and a little blurb about what I think of it. Today, I'm gonna look at Barnes and Noble's Nook.
Note: As of right now, this is the only eBook reader that I have ACTUALLY tried myself...although only briefly browsing at the bookstore.
Basics:
Released: November 2009
Versions: Wi-Fi, 3G+Wi-Fi, software updates available to download
Breaking it down:
-Prices
Wi-Fi: $149
Wi-Fi + 3G: $199
-Weight:
Wi-Fi: 11.6 oz.
Wi-Fi: $149
Wi-Fi + 3G: $199
-Weight:
Wi-Fi: 11.6 oz.
Wi-Fi + 3G: 12.1 oz.
-Free wi-fi where you can connect
-Can connect anywhere with the 3G version
-Display:
3.5" color touchscreen LCD
the screen size isn't given
-Storage: 2GB (approx. 1,500 books as reported by B&N)
expandable microSD slot
-6 different font sizes
-mp3 player
-Games available
-Selection of free ebooks to read in B&N stores (limit 1hr/day)
-Can lend books to friends
My thoughts:
I'm pretty impressed with the Nook. I was kinda confused trying to use it in the store, but I'm sure you get used to it quickly. I'd be willing to take that chance because of all the other great features. I love that you can lend books to friends. I don't expect any of my friends to be getting nooks ever, but my mama is also thinking about getting one and as I'm getting older, our choices of books are becoming more similar. I also think that I would enjoy the games feature. I'm not sure if you can play anything besides Sudoku and Chess, but I love Sudoku! It's also a much more reasonable price. I don't think the 3G is necessary for me, so that is a huge price plus also.
I'm pretty impressed with the Nook. I was kinda confused trying to use it in the store, but I'm sure you get used to it quickly. I'd be willing to take that chance because of all the other great features. I love that you can lend books to friends. I don't expect any of my friends to be getting nooks ever, but my mama is also thinking about getting one and as I'm getting older, our choices of books are becoming more similar. I also think that I would enjoy the games feature. I'm not sure if you can play anything besides Sudoku and Chess, but I love Sudoku! It's also a much more reasonable price. I don't think the 3G is necessary for me, so that is a huge price plus also.
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