Early in 2010, Amazon changed the market for eReaders by releasing the third generation Kindle to the public. Barnes & Noble also has streamlined and improved the Nook in an attempt to stand up to the Kindle by releasing its Version 1.5 software for Nook users. With all these changes being made to the models, how do the Nook and Kindle stack up against each other? Which one offers more value? Here is a quick comparison of the features that come standard on each.
• Push Button vs. Touch Screen: A Nook features a 1-inch touch screen menu for navigation, and a push button system for things like page turning. The Kindle still relies on general push-button navigation for all their functions.
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• International, Wi-Fi and 3G: The Nook offers free Wi-Fi capabilities at any Barnes & Noble AT&T hotspot. Their 3G will only work in the United States. A Kindle will connect for free to any AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot, and also to any other Wi-Fi hotspot. The Kindle also functions wirelessly in over 100 countries across the world.
• Shiny Finish (Good or Bad?): This might seem like a minor thing, but I see many people complaining about the Nook's shiny finish and the fact that it is extremely bothersome in relation to reflections. The Kindle features a less shiny matte finish.
• Altering Fonts: The Kindle features eight font sizes, whereas the Nook has only six. They each feature three different styles of fonts to pick from. Kindle does offer the ability to alter spacing and the quantity of words on each line. This is a great feature if you fashion yourself to be a speed reader.
• Page Numbering: With either of these devices, the concept of numbered pages goes by the wayside. The Nook will give you page numbering, but depending on the font you will have three identical page numbers in a row. The Kindle has a timeline and percentage calculator which will display the percentage of the book that you have completed.
Nook Vs Kindle BARNES AND NOBLE
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