Nook Color vs. Kindle 3G: Compare Features
Both the Nook Color and the Kindle 3G are terrific ereaders - not surprising since they both come from places that focus on books. But, beyond the basics, there are some differences. Here's a comparison of the two:
Nook Color Features
Screen: Full color display (book text b&w)
Easy to read
Weight: 15.8 ounces (8.1" x 5.0" x 0.48")
8GB of storage
Battery life: 10 days with wireless off
Free 3G wireless: Download books anywhere in the world with 3G coverage and at Barnes & Noble stores
Built-in Wi-Fi
Nook Color is ready to use right out of the box - no setup, no software to install, no computer required.
Book selection: Over 2,000,000 books plus magazines and audiobooks. Plus, any library books on the Overdrive system.
Free, out-of-copyright books
Book prices: Most books are $9.99 or less
Library book downloads ... yes! Supports Overdrive - the ebook system that's used by many public libraries.
Lend books to others for 14 days
Archiving: Books you purchase from B&N go in your Lifetime Library with unlimited, lifetime storage.
Extras:
- Supports most email
- Web browsing (virtual keyboard)
- Nook Friends (works with Google contacts)
- Built in sharing to Facebook and Twitter
- In-store exclusives (articles, etc.)
- MP3 Player
- Built-in Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary
- Pandora Player
- Customizable “home page” screen
- Video
- In-store support (battery replacements, etc.)
- Android platform means more apps coming soon ... so it will function more like an iPad
Price: $249
Kindle 3G Features
Screen: black and white display
Easy to read, even in bright sunlight
Weight: 8.7 ounces (7.5" x 4.8" x 0.335")
4GB of storage
Battery life: 1 month with wireless off.
Free 3G wireless: Download books anywhere in the world with 3G coverage
Built-in Wi-Fi
Kindle is ready to use right out of the box - no setup, no software to install, no computer required.
Book selection: Over 950,000 books plus audiobooks, periodicals and blogs.
Free, out-of-copyright books
Book prices: Most books are $9.99 or less
Library book downloads ... not yet, but coming later in 2011
Lend books to others for 14 days
Archiving: Books you purchase from the Kindle Store are automatically backed up online in your Kindle library on Amazon. Re-download books wirelessly for free, anytime.
Extras:
- WebKit-Based Browser
- Built in Facebook & Twitter sharing
- Community notes via Amazon
- Can markup and annotate PDF files
- Built-in Wikipedia
- MP3 Player
Price: $189
