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- Display / readability The nook has crisp, clear screen that refreshes quickly, requiring a full screen "flash" only every two or three page turns.
- Battery life You can't beat a 2-month-long battery life. I thought it was a marketing exaggeration, but it really does last as long as they say.
- Store and selection of titles Haven't come across a book that I wanted but couldn't purchase yet.
- Ease of use The interface is simple and intuitive. You're reading books right away, and menu options are organized well.
- Document support ePub support, aw yeah.
- Storage capacity Plenty of room for all the books I want.
- Durability I put a case on my nook immediately, but the rubberized surface seems less prone to scratches, and it's survived a few drops without a problem so far.
- Design and form factor I'd give this a 6 if I could. The nook is comfortable to hold, simple and nice to look at. The soft rubber feel of the plastic is lovely.
- Portability (size / weight) I'll hold this one-handed on a train without any discomfort for a very long time. It fits in my very full messenger bag or half-full purse easily.
Detailed review
As my ratings above suggest, I'm in love with my Nook. As a lifelong reader, I didn't expect to like an e-reader half as much as an actual paper book, but the convenience and features and portability have quickly overcome my attachment to the dead-tree format. It helps that reading on the Nook, with its lack of a keyboard or visible buttons on the front, feels like like reading on a device and more like pure reading itself, with nothing to distract you from the story.
B&N seems to have a vast selection of books, and with a Wifi connection, it is dangerously easy to move on to the next one right after you've finished the previous. You can change the font and margin sizes to your heart's content, and the screen is clear and responsive. The infrared detection of touch events is not nearly as instantaneous as a capacitive screen, and it takes some getting used to, but it works adequately well. I've never had a problem connecting to a wifi network; it might be the least painless experience of getting online I've had in a device.
Additionally, I like tying in to an actual bookstore's ecosystem. I don't have anything against Amazon, but something about buying e-books from a bookstore (even a giant chain) goes easier on the old conscience.
For my needs and reading habits, the Nook has surpassed my expectations. It's a lovely device to own, and I recommend it wholeheartedly any chance I get.
B&N seems to have a vast selection of books, and with a Wifi connection, it is dangerously easy to move on to the next one right after you've finished the previous. You can change the font and margin sizes to your heart's content, and the screen is clear and responsive. The infrared detection of touch events is not nearly as instantaneous as a capacitive screen, and it takes some getting used to, but it works adequately well. I've never had a problem connecting to a wifi network; it might be the least painless experience of getting online I've had in a device.
Additionally, I like tying in to an actual bookstore's ecosystem. I don't have anything against Amazon, but something about buying e-books from a bookstore (even a giant chain) goes easier on the old conscience.
For my needs and reading habits, the Nook has surpassed my expectations. It's a lovely device to own, and I recommend it wholeheartedly any chance I get.
good review!
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