With the increase in the popularity of ebooks, many people are trying to decide which eReader or tablet is the best option for themselves or a loved one. The debate between the Nook and the newly released Nook Color is one of the top discussions among tablet lovers. Both of Barnes & Noble’s Nook version have their advantages, so it really just comes down to personal preference, and which tablet best suits your needs.
The Nook
The original Nook has been a favorite since it’s release last year, making it a top contender against Amazon’s Kindle reader. The Nook is an affordable eReader option, costing around $99 in many online marketplaces. The Nook features the E Ink Display, which makes reading in any environment possible, even in the bright sun. The Nook display also had Best-Text Technology, which allows for crisp fonts and easy to read text. It seems like Barnes & Noble used the Amazon Kindle as a launch point, and then made vast improvements to the speed and readability of the device. The Nook weighs in at 7.48 oz., and has a 6-inch display.
The Nook Color
The Nook Color takes the Nook to the next level, introducing more tablet features that make it more than just an eReader. The Nook Color features all of the books, magazines and newspapers that are available to Nook owners, but also has a whole gamut of other media options. Apps, games, music, email, movies, and web browsing are all available on the Nook Color. And, as it’s name advertises, the Nook Color displays all of this in full color. In fact, the Nook Color uses VividView Color Touchscreen technology that incorporates 16 million colors into the screen for extra clarity of images and reduced glare. The Nook Color has a 7-inch display, and weighs double the amount of the Nook at 15.8 oz.
Showdown Time
Other notable differences between the Nook and the Nook Color is the power, speed, and battery life of the two devices. While the Nook has a 600MHz single-core processor, the Nook Color is beefed up with a 800MHz single-core processor. The Nook Color also has 512 MB RAM, while the Nook only has 256 MB RAM. The Nook does beat out the Nook Color in terms of battery life, however, with the Nook providing up to 2 months of reading without needing a recharge. The Nook Color only allows up to 8 hours of reading before recharging is necessary.
The Winner?
The Nook Color also beats out the Nook in terms of memory, which the Nook Color storing 6GB of content and the Nook only allowing for 1GB of storage. Overall, the Nook seems to be a great choice for those who primarily want the device as an eReader for over 2.5 million available titles through Barnes & Noble. The Nook Color makes an exceptional device for those that want an eReader, plus other tablet capabilities, and the advantage of seeing all content in full-color. It comes down to personal preference, and desired use, when determining whether the Nook or the Nook Color is the better device.
To see more information on the Nook or the Nook Color, take a look at the Barnes & Noble website today.
