In that case, you should consider the entry-level Kindle. The screen size is still 6 inches. The battery life on a Nook and Kindle is so good that it shouldn't form a meaningful part of your decision. The GlowLight 3 lasts for 50 days. Amazon says its Kindle Oasis provides six weeks of battery life if a person reads for a half-hour daily, has the screen light setting at 13, and turns off the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections while reading.
If you go for either of the Kindle Paperwhite options, they give up to 10 weeks of battery life per charge in the same situation. Finally, the original Kindle lets you read for up to four weeks on one charge. Amazon does caution, though, that those figures are just estimates. Certain activities, such as listening to audiobooks on any of the Kindle devices, could alter the average battery life.
Audiobooks have experienced rapid growth in popularity over the last few years. If you're an audiobook addict who's trying to decide between a Kindle or Nook, the Kindle is the clear winner. The latest Kindle devices support audiobook playback via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and they have headphone jacks. It's worth noting, however, that the other Android-based tablets in the Nook range can download and play them.
There are many ebook formats , so compatibility is important. The elephant in the room is the lack of EPUB support. Despite the differences, it is possible to read books on both devices regardless of format if you're willing to use one of these online ebook converters. An ebook reader isn't much use without some ebooks to put on it. Kindle owners will do their shopping in Amazon's Kindle Books store.
Nook users have access to the Nook Books store. Of the two competing stores, Amazon's is more extensive and often cheaper.
On a Kindle, users have access to in-book dictionary definitions, the Word Wise vocabulary builder, and the X-Ray scanner. The Sony Reader is the only e-reader that offers a full touch anti-glare screen and adjustable brightness. Another feature not found in the other e-readers is a translation dictionary. Users can also search for library versions of the book through the EBook Store.
All three versions can store up to 3, books and can expand memory up to 4GB. The Kindle boasts that the screen is the easiest to read in bright light due to using the latest generation of E Ink Pearl technology.
The Kindle also offers text to speech, essentially creating the ability to have an audiobook for almost every book, newspaper and magazine stored on the Kindle. The main difference between the Nook and the Kindle is the Nook is all touchscreen where the Kindle is not. This requires the reader to press a button to change the page versus being able to tap the screen to turn the page.
You can also share your books with the latest version. The Kindle Store currently has over , Titles available.
This means that you will have a good choice of books. You can also use Amazon Associate gift certificates to make your purchase.
Swagbucks members may also cash in their points to get Amazon gift cards. The standard Nook has a 6-inch E Ink display and is very similar to the Kindle. This is the perfect device if you only want to read. The Nook Color has a 7-inch full-color screen. It can also be used as a media player and enhanced books, newspapers, magazines, and interactive books for kids. Reflective screens on LCD tablets can make it difficult to read books in bright light.
Many people also find that long reading books sessions are tiring due to the backlight. The NookColor has the LendMe feature that allows you to share e-books with your friends.
This is something the Kindle does not offer. There are more than 2 million titles available, so you have a wide selection of books to choose from. The Nook devices offer a wide selection of titles. The Nook Color is a better reading experience with color and web browsing. The spec sheets of the three devices are very different, which is not surprising.
There are many Nook products. Only one, the Nook GlowLight 3, is a true e-reader. All other devices are Android tablets and look similar to Kindle Fire tablets. They can be used to read the lowest-priced e-books.
On the other hand, severe bookworms, their brighter screen, and shorter battery life make them unsuitable options. From a usability standpoint, the most crucial difference is the physical button located on the Nook. You can also use the button to flip multiple pages while reading.
Even though I have a Kindle, I prefer to use a physical button to turn the pages. But ultimately, it is up to your personal preference. The Kindle Paperwhite is also waterproof, which is a massive advantage over the Nook. It can be submerged for up to one hour in the water, which is two meters deep. This is a massive advantage for those who enjoy comfortable reading in the bathtub every night and people who wish to take their devices to the beach or pool while on vacation. Although the Nook has some hardware advantages a removable battery, a card slot, and a slimmer shape due to narrow plastic margins , the Kindle is still superior.
It is faster, lighter, and easier to use. The Kindle Oasis, which has a seven-inch screen, is the only model with a big screen. You might prefer a lower resolution if you are a casual ebook reader.
0コメント