| Comparing the Kindle 3 vs Nook is something that | | | | your computer. |
| many consumers find themselves doing. It's | | | | Wi-Fi + 3G Models will allow you to download books |
| understandable, because despite the release of the | | | | in any area covered by the AT&T network. |
| Apple iPad, the ebook reader is still a device that | | | | That doesn't mean you have to buy a wireless plan, |
| people are lining up to buy, and the Nook and Kindle 3 | | | | it comes with the devices and "just works". |
| are two of the most popular ebook readers on the | | | | Some Big Differences Between the Kindle 3 and |
| market today. But which is better? Let's take a look | | | | Nook |
| at the stand-out features of the two and compare | | | | International Coverage- Only the Kindle allows for |
| them in-depth. | | | | usage in over 100 countries via GSM network. The |
| New Kindle 3- What Changes Were Made? | | | | Nook only works within coverage areas in the United |
| Some of the most important changes made to the | | | | States. You can still download books on the internet |
| Kindle in this latest release are as follows... | | | | and transfer to your device via computer USB cable |
| Smaller- The new model is smaller, thinner, and lighter | | | | for both brands. |
| than the earlier Kindle 2nd generation. | | | | Weight/Size- When looked at next to each other, |
| Improved Contrast- The writing is darker while the | | | | the Kindle 3 is noticeably smaller. The weight of the |
| lighter part of the screen is lighter. | | | | WiFi only Kindle is 3.1 ounces less than the WiFi Nook. |
| Quieter- Page turn buttons were made quieter from | | | | The Kindle WiFi + 3G is 3.4 ounces less than the |
| the previous model. | | | | Nook's same model. |
| Increased Memory- Now the Kindle allows 3,500 | | | | Sharing Capabilities- Only the Nook allows for sharing |
| books to be downloaded onto the device. | | | | of titles between your device and a friend's (device |
| Other changes... | | | | or smart-device with the Nook application). You can |
| Kindle 3 and Nook and the Wi-Fi only option | | | | share up to 2 weeks, and within that time the lender |
| Both Barnes and Noble and Amazon have introduced | | | | of the content cannot access it. |
| a cheaper pricing structure for their ebook readers. | | | | Touch Screen Vs. Push Button Navigation- The Nook |
| But on top of that, each has released a "Wi-Fi Only" | | | | has a 1" high color touch-screen for navigation of |
| model, which are even cheaper. | | | | titles that doubles as a touch keyboard. The Kindle is |
| This model allows you to download books wirelessly, | | | | push button only. |
| but only in freely accessible wireless hotspots. For | | | | Battery Life- The Kindle 3 has a battery life of 30 |
| Nook users, any Barnes and Noble store will be a WiFi | | | | days with the wireless off, the Nook is 10 days with |
| hotspot. | | | | wireless off. |
| 3G Wireless access is not available for these models. | | | | It's a tough decision in the end. Some will like the |
| That means you won't be able to download your | | | | color touch navigation and simply must have the |
| books "on the go" unless you are connected to a | | | | Nook, where others will opt for a little smaller, lighter, |
| network. Is this a bad thing? A little planning ahead | | | | device and simplistic push-button design. The Kindle 3 |
| with downloading your reading material will make sure | | | | Vs Nook comparison shows that both are arguably a |
| you don't run out of things to read while away from | | | | great choice. |