Kindle vs. Nook

So over the past year my family has been in possession of the Kindle 3g and the Nook Color.  Even though both companies have come out with new versions.  I feel some people may still want to know the differences between the two.

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We originally had the kindle with the 3g and keyboard.  The keyboard makes typing easy.  However, I find it hard to scroll through websites and lists since you can only use the four directional keys.  The 3g means that internet is always available, which is a plus.  I will admit that when the ink layer changes it makes me feel a little sick to my stomach.  The screen is glare free but you need to buy a light to accompany it to read at night.

I purchased the nook color not long after having the kindle in my life.  It works like a tablet computer.  You can have music, pictures, apps, books and magazines on this device.  The nook even reads children's books out loud.  I prefer the search options on the nook since I am able to see the covers of the books.  I sometime cannot remember the exact name of the book and the cover always helps me find it.  The magazine subscriptions are reasonably priced and are beautiful to look at.  Another advantage is you can download e-pub books for free from you local library and read for free.  The screen can have glare in the sun, but most people like myself will purchase a screen guard for the touch screen.  The major disadvantage is that you must be in range of internet in order to download new books.

Overall, I prefer the nook.  I cannot comment on the new versions of either, but you can look at the lists below and make the decision for yourself.

      Kindle                                                   Nook_______________________________

      Black and White                                   Color

      Keyboard                                              Touch screen keyboard

      Scrolling using directionals                   Touch scrolling

      3g wireless available                             Must be in internet range

      No glare                                                Needs screen/glare protector

      Needs light to read at night                   Back lit

      Cannot download from libraries           Free books from library

                                                                   Magazines

                                                                   Apps

                                                                   Pictures

                                                                   Music