If you are looking for a full-color eReader with the ability to display color materials as well as standard black and white, then the NOOKcolor is definitely an eReader you should consider. Perfect for the avid reader who enjoys magazines as well as novels, or the student looking for a more compact and portable manner for accessing their textbooks, the NOOKcolor comes with many additional features.
Readers have asked for a better touch screen interface and the designers of the device heeded the call. Unlike the original Nook, the 7 inch screen is also a very good touch screen interface. The interface is highly responsive, although it can be disrupted by fingerprints. I recently discovered this during a game of Sodoku, which happens to come pre-installed.
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The NOOKcolor's organization is automatic and most readers will be happy with the library features that catalog books according to title, author or genre.
Speaking of games, many of the ads for the device stress the fact that it has an Android operating system. This is true, but perhaps a bit misleading. The Android OS is a hybrid of Android 2.1, meaning that the device cannot take advantage of the Android Marketplace or any of the previously designed applications. There is a developer toolkit available and Barnes and Noble says applications will be available soon.
This is not a downfall for those who intent to use the eReader as it was intended, to read books. The interface and display are excellent for anyone who wants a high quality LCD display that offers brilliant color and crisp text. Of course, LCD screens are linked to eyestrain and are not effective for use in bright sunshine. Also, battery life is known to be affected by LCD screens. The device offers excellent battery life, however.
The device does not have built in 3G and relies on a WiFi connection to enable users to purchase or download books to the device. There is a built in beta version web browser that provides access to the internet where a WiFi connection is available. Other eReaders come with built in 3G networking, but with the wide availability of wireless networks it is not really necessary.
For specs and comparison to the Kindle, and where to buy see my eReader review at http://www.ereadertrend.com
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