Kindle vs. Nook - Which do you prefer?

I have a Kindle 2 and absolutely love it. My co-author and brother, Dave, has a Nook. Which is better? Following is a list of each ereader's attributes.










Kindle Wi-Fi Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi







Display Size 6" diagonal 6" diagonal
Display Type E Ink Pearl E Ink Pearl
Size 7.5" x 4.8" x 0.335" 7.5" x 4.8" x 0.335"
Weight 8.5 ounces 8.7 ounces
Storage 3,500 books 3,500 books
Battery Life (Wireless Off) 2 months 2 months
Battery Life (Wireless On) 3 weeks 10 days
Books in 60 Seconds




Free 3G Wireless




Global Wireless Coverage

100 countries and territories
Wi-Fi




Native PDF Support




Whispersync




Worry-Free Archive




Text-to-Speech




Portrait & Landscape View




Price $114.00(includes Special Offers)

$139.00 $139.00(includes Special Offers)

$189.00


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 Nook Color



In the BoxNOOK Color
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Power Adapter
Rechargeable Battery

(Installed)
Slim, Light & PortableHeight:
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 ExperienceAdjust 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 sizesExpandable StorageWant 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 PlayerEnhanced 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 BatteryRead 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® WirelessGet 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 WallpaperCustomize 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™
ConnectorsUniversal 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. In the Box NOOK microUSB Cable
AC Adapter
Rechargeable Battery
$139
Ultra-Light and Super ThinNOOK 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 LifeExtra-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 ReadingCrisp, 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 downloadsDownload 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
Memory2GB***—Holds up to 1,000 books
Slip in a micro SD card to add your personal files
Expandable microSD† card up to 32GB
ConnectorsMicroUSB connector charges your

battery and connects to your

computerMicro USB connector
Supported file typesNOOK supports these popular formats:

ePub
PDF
Graphic: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP
Compare The All-New NOOK to KindleSee why the All-New NOOK is exceptional* Actual size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.



**Battery life depends on device settings, individual usage, and

many other factors.

Battery tests are conducted using specific units; actual results may vary.



***Actual formatted capacity may be less. Approximately 1GB available

to store content, of which up to 750MB may be reserved for content

purchased from the Barnes & Noble NOOK Store.



† microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards sold separately; microSD

and microSDHC are trademarks of SD-3C



So which one do you prefer? Leave your choice in the comments 

and let's all share our stories.