I have a Kindle 2 and absolutely love it. My co-author and brother, Dave, has a Nook. Which is better? Following is a list of each ereader's attributes.
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| Display Size | 6" diagonal | 6" diagonal |
| Display Type | E Ink Pearl | E Ink Pearl |
| Size | 7.5" x 4.8" x 0.335" | 7.5" x 4.8" x 0.335" |
| Weight | 8.5 ounces | 8.7 ounces |
| Storage | 3,500 books | 3,500 books |
| Battery Life (Wireless Off) | 2 months | 2 months |
| Battery Life (Wireless On) | 3 weeks | 10 days |
| Books in 60 Seconds |
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| Global Wireless Coverage |
| 100 countries and territories |
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| Price | $114.00 (includes Special Offers)
$139.00 | $139.00 (includes Special Offers)
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Nook Color
In the Box
- NOOK Color
- USB Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Power Adapter
- Rechargeable Battery
(Installed)
Slim, Light & Portable
- Height:
- Width:
- Depth:
- Weight:
- 8.1 inches
- 5.0 inches
- 0.48 inches
- 15.8 ounces*
- Color Touchscreen Display
- Stunning 7 inch VividView™ Color Touchscreen shows more than 16 million colors on the best-in-class IPS** display.
- Incredibly clear, sharp text and images from an unsurpassed high resolution display at 1024 x 600 delivering 169 pixels per inch (PPI).
- Reduced glare and optimum brightness for reading indoors or outside.
- Backlit for easy reading day or night.
Customized Experience
- Adjust the font to fit your reading style. Choose from 6 text sizes.
- Select font styles, background colors, line and margin spacing.
See a demo of our 6 text sizesExpandable Storage
- Want to add your own pictures, music or other personal files? Slip in a micro SD card and customize your NOOK Color.
- 8GB***(up to 5000 ebooks) built in memory.
- Expand your memory up to 32GB with microSD™ memory card.
Enhanced Web and Media Player
- Enhanced web browsing with Adobe® Flash® Player for mobile video and interactive experiences.
- Watch videos in AAC, MP3, MP4 or Adobe® Flash®Player format.
- Use NOOK Color to play audio.
- Built-in mono speaker.
- Universal 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
- *Adobe and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Supported File Types****
Load these popular formats for eBooks, graphics, audio, and other file types from your computer or microSD card.
- EPUB (including Non or Adobe DRM)
- PDF
- Other documents: XLS, DOC, PPT, PPS, TXT, DOCM, XLSM, PPTM, PPSX, PPSM, DOCX, XLX, PPTX
- Graphics: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP
- Audio: MP3, MP4, AAC
- Video: MP4
Not Supported: LIT, AMZ (Amazon), LRZ/LRX (Sony)Powerful Battery
- Read for up to 8 hours***** without recharging with wireless off.
- Installed Rechargeable Battery.
- Charge from a wall outlet using the in-box Power Adapter and USB Cable.
- Charging time: approximately 3 hours from wall outlet.
Built-in Wi-Fi® Wireless
- Get books, magazines & newspapers in seconds.
Surf the Web and check email.
- Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n).
- Free Wi-Fi in all Barnes & Noble stores.
Personalized Wallpaper
- Customize your NOOK Color quickly and easily.
- Load your own photos to create personal wallpaper.
- Keep a gallery of cherished pictures on your NOOK Color.
Pre-Loaded NOOK Apps™
- Email - organize all your web mail in one inbox
- Pandora® internet radio, Chess, Crossword, Sudoku, Media Gallery
- NOOK Friends™
Connectors
- Universal 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
- Charging port
- NOOK microUSB Cable
- AC Adapter
- Rechargeable Battery
- $139
Ultra-Light and Super Thin
NOOK is lighter than a paperback.
- Weight:
- Height:
- Width:
- Depth:
- Resolution:
- 7.48 ounces*
- 6.5 inches
- 5.0 inches
- 0.47 inches
- 800x600
- 35% lighter, 6% thinner and over an inch shorter than NOOK 1st Edition™--overall 21% more compact
Longest Battery Life
Extra-long battery life
- Battery can last up to 2 months with Wi-Fi® off**
- Installed rechargeable battery
- Charge via USB to a computer or power adapter
- Charging time: 3 hours from wall outlet
Just-Like-Paper Reading
Crisp, clear text and images
Most advanced E Ink® Pearl Display
16-level gray scale for greater detail
- High contrast screen-50% greater contrast than NOOK 1st Edition™
- Read in bright sun with no glare
- 80% less flashing and Fast Page™ for immersive reading (see demo)
Quick wireless downloads
Download books in seconds
- Wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi® (802.11b/g/n)
- Free Wi-Fi® in all Barnes & Noble stores
- Free Wi-Fi® at over 20,000 AT&T® hotspots nationwide
Memory
- 2GB***—Holds up to 1,000 books
- Slip in a micro SD card to add your personal files
- Expandable microSD† card up to 32GB
Connectors
MicroUSB connector charges your
battery and connects to your
computer
Supported file types
NOOK supports these popular formats:
- ePub
- PDF
- Graphic: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP
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