The Nook by Barnes & Noble and Kindle by Amazon are two of the contenders for the Best eReader title.
While there are many electronic reading gadgets available in the market, these two are the most dominant brands and have become the leaders...but which one is the perfect choice for you?
After the original models for both brands were launched, further additions of features and enhancements in updated versions have made the competition between the two even tighter.
This has made it more difficult to choose the ideal eReader product for you, today's consumer.
In order to arrive at the right decision, most will compare these two eReading products to find out which is best. More often than not however, one is bound to focus on their similarities rather than check out their differences.
In order to help you decide which is the best let's outline what sets these two e-readers apart:
Size Differences
When it comes to size, Nook and Kindle are almost of the same dimensions. They only have a difference in few ounces when it comes to weight. And when it comes to life of battery, both have ten days or more of reading to enjoy.
The newest Kindle gets rid of the physical keyboard which makes it quite a bit more portable than the original model. This is the version I have and it fits easily in your pocket which makes it great to taking anywhere.
How To Choose The Right One
Generally, one’s selection of an eReading gadget is simply a personal choice. The best approach on making the final decision is how a consumer will use the device.
Concerns such as the amount to be read, places where the reader will be used, and the kinds of materials to be read will undoubtedly weigh in on one’s decision on whether to purchase the Nook or the Kindle.
Once you can find the answers to these issues, then it makes sense to just look at the general features each one has to find the right fit.
Comparison Of Features
- First of all, one might want to consider the weight of the devices. How heavy (or how light) of a device are you willing to carry? The Kindle, since it is smaller in size, is a bit lighter than the Nook. However, the difference is only a matter of a few ounces. Still, for the frequent traveler, this might mean a lot in terms of convenience.
- For those who want to continue reading while they travel overseas, one must take note of the fact that Nook works only in the US. On the other hand, Kindle 3 allows users to download books in just in the United States, but in more than 100 countries. Of course, a user can also enjoy the Nook overseas. All that you need to do is make sure that one has downloaded all their favorite reading materials in the US before leaving abroad.
- A Color screen is one feature that Nook has to offer to eReading enthusiasts. However, not everyone wants to have a color screen. They see this feature as more of a distraction, rather than an edge. Still, for those who prefer to enjoy such an enhancement, Nook should clearly be the choice.
- Another feature that weighs heavily in one’s choice of their e-book is navigation. This is where the difference between the two devices is glaring. Kindle has a push-button navigation; on the other hand, Nook possesses a touch-screen navigation. Many individuals, especially teens, love anything that involves touch screens. Indeed, one’s preference on the method of navigating the device is a significant factor that will affect their choice of an eReader.
- Lastly, especially for technologically-savvy users, the amount of memory offered should not be ignored. Upon comparison, one will find out that Kindle 3 is capable of holding 3,500 books. In the case of Nook, it can hold around 1,500 books. That's not much, if compared to that of Kindle. However, the Nook possesses an expansion slot that is meant to increase the memory capacity whenever necessary.
Conclusion
Overall, either the Kindle or Nook has a lot to offer with robust features and options on both models. You can't really go wrong with either as they both represent an fantasic value for money.
As it is, fierce competition between the two products has seen their manufacturers scrambling to ensure that the two keep improving while their prices stay at an affordable level.
Simply put, either of the two, Nook or Kindle, is a perfect choice, and the consumer will not lose in whatever decision they make. But hopefully this site has helped you decide on the very best one for your needs.
