Coping with technology : Nook

There are a lot of gadgets this world offer nowadays, for book lovers such as I am ebook readers are really such a big fuss out in the market where specs. & features are everything! and so incline to that let's begin the  BATTLE OF SPECS. & FEATURES a comparison between NOOK COLOR (the readers tablet) ,NOOK (simple touch reader) & NOOK (1st Edition). Prepare yourself for information overload hyperdrive ^_~

NOOK COLOR (the readers tablet)

In the Box

• NOOK Color
• USB Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Power Adapter
• Rechargeable Battery
  (Installed)

Slim, Light & Portable

• Height:
• Width:
• Depth:
• Weight:

• 8.1 inches
• 5.0 inches
• 0.48 inches
• 15.8 ounces*

Color Touchscreen Display

• Stunning 7 inch VividView™ Color Touchscreen shows more than 16 million colors on the best-in-class IPS** display.
• Incredibly clear, sharp text and images from an unsurpassed high resolution display at 1024 x 600 delivering 169 pixels per inch (PPI).
• Reduced glare and optimum brightness for reading indoors or outside.
• Backlit for easy reading day or night.

Customized Experience

• Adjust the font to fit your reading style. Choose from 6 text sizes.
• Select font styles, background colors, line and margin spacing.

See a demo of our 6 text sizes

Expandable Storage

• Want to add your own pictures, music or other personal files? Slip in a micro SD card and customize your NOOK Color.
• 8GB***(up to 5000 ebooks) built in memory.
• Expand your memory up to 32GB with microSD™ memory card.

Enhanced Web and Media Player

• Enhanced web browsing with Adobe® Flash® Player for mobile video and interactive experiences.
• Watch videos in AAC, MP3, MP4 or Adobe® Flash®Player format.
• Use NOOK Color to play audio.
• Built-in mono speaker.
• Universal 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
• *Adobe and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Supported File Types****

Load these popular formats for eBooks, graphics, audio, and other file types from your computer or microSD card.

• EPUB (including Non or Adobe DRM)
• PDF
• Other documents: XLS, DOC, PPT, PPS, TXT, DOCM, XLSM, PPTM, PPSX, PPSM, DOCX, XLX, PPTX
• Graphics: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP
• Audio: MP3, MP4, AAC
• Video: MP4

Not Supported: LIT, AMZ (Amazon), LRZ/LRX (Sony)

Powerful Battery

• Read for up to 8 hours***** without recharging with wireless off.
• Installed Rechargeable Battery.
• Charge from a wall outlet using the in-box Power Adapter and USB Cable.
• Charging time: approximately 3 hours from wall outlet.

Built-in Wi-Fi® Wireless

• Get books, magazines & newspapers in seconds.
  Surf the Web and check email.
• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n).
• Free Wi-Fi in all Barnes & Noble stores.

Personalized Wallpaper

• Customize your NOOK Color quickly and easily.
• Load your own photos to create personal wallpaper.
• Keep a gallery of cherished pictures on your NOOK Color.

Pre-Loaded NOOK Apps™

• Email - organize all your web mail in one inbox
• Pandora® internet radio, Chess, Crossword, Sudoku, Media Gallery
• NOOK Friends™

Connectors

• Universal 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
• Charging port

* Actual size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

** In Plane Switching

*** 1GB = 1 billion bytes; Actual formatted capacity may be less. Approximately 5GB available to store content, of which up to 4GB may be reserved for content purchased from the Barnes & Noble NOOK Store.

**** Contains Reader® Mobile technology by Adobe Systems Incorporated

***** Battery life depends on device settings, usage, and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific units; actual results may vary. 

To learn more about Nook color click here

The All New Nook (Simple Touch Reader)

In the Box

• NOOK microUSB Cable
• AC Adapter
• Rechargeable Battery
  (Installed)

Ultra-Light and Super Thin

NOOK is lighter than a paperback.

• Weight:
• Height:
• Width:
• Depth:
• Resolution:

• 7.48 ounces*
• 6.5 inches
• 5.0 inches
• 0.47 inches
• 800x600

• 35% lighter, 6% thinner and over an inch shorter than NOOK 1st Edition™--overall 21% more compact

Longest Battery Life

Extra-long battery life

• Battery can last up to 2 months with Wi-Fi® off**
• Installed rechargeable battery
• Charge via USB to a computer or power adapter
• Charging time: 3 hours from wall outlet

Just-Like-Paper Reading

Crisp, clear text and images

Most advanced E Ink® Pearl Display

16-level gray scale for greater detail

• High contrast screen-50% greater contrast than NOOK 1st Edition™
• Read in bright sun with no glare
• 80% less flashing and Fast Page™ for immersive reading (see demo)

Quick wireless downloads

Download books in seconds

• Wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi® (802.11b/g/n)
• Free Wi-Fi® in all Barnes & Noble stores
• Free Wi-Fi® at over 20,000 AT&T® hotspots nationwide

Memory

• 2GB***—Holds up to 1,000 books
• Slip in a micro SD card to add your personal files
• Expandable microSD† card up to 32GB

Connectors

MicroUSB connector charges your battery and connects to your computer

• Micro USB connector

Supported file types

NOOK supports these popular formats:

• ePub
• PDF
• Graphic: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP

To Learn more click here

Nook (1st Edition)

In the Box

• NOOK 1^st Edition
• microUSB Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Power Adapter
• Rechargeable Battery
  (Installed)

Choose the NOOK that's right for you	Appearance	Connectivity	Weight
NOOK Wi-Fi $149	White back panel	Connects via Wi-Fi Free at all AT&T hotspots and Barnes & Noble stores	11.6 oz (328 grams)
NOOK 3G+Wi-Fi $199	Gray back panel	Connects anywhere via FREE 3G plus Wi-Fi Free at all AT&T hotspots and Barnes & Noble stores	12.1 oz (343 grams)

Compact Size

NOOK is about the same size and weight as a paperback book.

• Height:
• Width:
• Depth:
• Weight:

• 7.7 inches
• 4.9 inches
• 0.5 inches
• 12.1 ounces
  (NOOK 3G+Wi-Fi)

• 11.6 ounces
  (NOOK Wi-Fi)

Interchangeable Back Panel

• NOOK Wi-Fi back panel comes in white, and NOOK 3G+Wi-Fi comes in gray.
• Interchanges with our assortment of colorful back panels.
• Our colorful, designer covers fit both Wi-Fi and 3G+Wi-Fi models.

Personalized Screen Savers

• Customize your NOOK quickly and easily.
• Load your own photos to create personal screen savers.
• Keep a gallery of cherished pictures on your NOOK.

Just-Like-Paper Reading Experience

• The most advanced 6 inch E ink® Vizplex™ electronic paper display reads like the printed page.
• Read in bright sunlight as clearly as inside your home.
• Make the font size bigger so it's easy on your eyes.

See a demo of our 6 font sizes

Expandable Memory

• 2GB* (approximately 1500 eBooks) Built-in
• Expandable microSD slot up to 16GB

Audio

Use your NOOK as an MP3 player to listen to audio books or music. NOOK holds about 26 hours of audio.

• MP3 player
• Built-in mono speaker
• Universal 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack

Connectors

• Micro USB connector
• Universal 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
• Expandable microSD slot

Color Touchscreen

• 3.5 inch color touchscreen LCD.
• One touch control and navigation.
• Swipe to browse your library displayed via full-color book covers.

Powerful Battery

Read for days. You can read for up to ten days without recharging with wireless off.

• Installed Rechargable battery.
• Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter.
• Charging time: 3.5 hours from wall outlet.

Supported File Types***

Load these popular formats for eBooks, graphics and audio from your computer or microSD card.

• EPUB (including Non or Adobe DRM)
• PDB
• PDF
• Graphics: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP
• Audio: MP3

Not Supported: DOC, LIT, TXT, AMZ (Amazon), LRZ/LRX (Sony)

Fast & Free Wireless

Download books in seconds.

• Wi-Fi ( 802.11 b/g).
• Free Wi-Fi in all Barnes & Noble stores.
• Free Wi-Fi in all AT&T hotspots
• NOOK 3G+Wi-Fi includes FREE wireless connectivity via AT&T, the nation's fastest 3G network - with no fees or contracts.**

*1GB = 1 billion bytes; Actual formatted capacity is less.

**Available now in over 190 U.S. cities, AT&T 3G Wireless service provides accelerated data speeds and data capabilities for an amazing wireless data experience.

Disclaimer: 3G network not available in all areas Check the coverage viewer for mobile broadband 3G coverage in your area.

***Contains Reader® Mobile technology by Adobe Systems Incorporated 

To Learn more click here 


A bit nauseous? too much information?I told you to prepare lol that's really a lot for a single post...so now that you've seen the specs. and features hmm..so now you might be thinking...how much does these cool looking gadgets cost? for the Nook Color (the readers tablet) $249 , Nook (simple touch reader) $139, Nook (1st Edition) = $119 with Wi-fi  or $169 3G + Wi-fi that's heck of a lot of money for a gadget but whichever one you choose it's a pretty good investment.

I find the support pages good and I've looked through the hardware portion as well should I go for upgraded basic,longer battery life and lighter Nook (simple ereader) since most of the time I'm only gonna use it for reading purposes though I still like reading the real deal books but for it's convenience you know, plus the Nook color according to the hardware support page you can't charge it in your computer while the Nook simple ereader you can...I think that also made me thinking hmmm...longer battery life and you can charge it from your computer though the colored nook is pretty loaded I can't argue with that I want to own an ereader to READ not play or browse some other things I can with others all in all it's features,specs,conveniency and the like I love I'm still completely torn which I should purchase but hopefully I could buy any of these.

So which one do you prefer?and why? what are thoughts about this so far?I would like to know your opinion ^_^