14 Apr 11 The Nook Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi 3G from Barnes & Noble

Let’s quickly present the Barnes and Noble Nook Wi-Fi to you. At just $149 this device features the 6 in. E Ink display and a color LCD. It has a 1.3 GB internal memory compared to the current 1 GB common among the other eReaders nevertheless its memory is expanding so no worries right now there. It weighs a bit more as compared to other devices at 11.6 oz, most of the competition are usually way below that at 9 and 8 oz.

Also there is a more expensive model costing $199, which adds 3G to the mix. At a glance you can already begin to appreciate that for the price the device is pretty good value for money. Visually the Nook originally is a mix of two colors, battleship-gray and off-white but if that does not float your boat then you can change it via different colored backs for those that favor more color in their life. One of Nook’s trademark characteristics is a set of two screens: one is the essential E Ink display and the other the LCD color touch display that is Android-powered.

Like the Kindle, the Nook is a system rather than simply a device, capable of easily browsing and making one-click acquisitions and downloads through Barnes & Noble’s enormous store of electronic books, newspapers and journals. What’s more, the Nook’s Wi-Fi connects automatically to allow you to read free excerpts from just about any ebook while you are drinking a cappucino at your favorite B&N store. You can also lend or perhaps borrow books free of charge, for up to 14 days.

Based upon the book you’re reading, the Nook can show text in up to 16 different languages. For travelers, the Nook has an aircraft mode that allows you to switch off 3G and also Wi-Fi while flying, so they won’t interfere with navigation equipment. The readability factor of the Nook goes over and above other devices having 16 different shades of gray, 3 varieties of print styles and 5 assorted sizes. If we do the statistics there it would be a bunch of options. I’m sure you’ll find one that is best match for you. Also another great way to personalize the device is by installing any image by means of USB and assign it as your screensaver.

For the downside, it’s a bit slow when it powers up and unlike some other ereaders you can’t rotate the written text…which is ok I suppose since a regular publication does not do that however it’s odd they omitted this option. Web browsing is also quite slow. The touch screen can also be a mite difficult so if you plan to make use of the virtual keyboard you may find it frustrating. What some people love, because other eBook retailers don’t allow it, is you can loan or be lent ebooks with others who own a Nook. Sadly it’s a one-time offer so keep this for your current bestest buddy!

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