Nook Vs Kindle - Best eReader
Which eReader is the better choice for you?
The debate of Nook vs Kindle seems like the Nintendo vs Sega debate of the current generation. Both eReaders have been on the market for some time now, and both work aggressively to out-do the competition. In a quick rundown of the two offerings, here's what you're up against when you decide which side you support in the Nook vs Kindle debate.
The Amazon Kindle is Amazon.com's entry into the electronics world as they produced several variations on their eReader to allow for the purchase of electronic books. The Kindle held the early advantage in the debate between the two main eReaders by arriving earlier than the Nook on the market, and having the power of the Amazon web site as its major outlet. Today, you can also by the Kindle in Target stores, allowing you a chance at having some hands-on time to see if you like the product.
The Barnes & Noble Nook emerged on the market shortly after the Kindle and was the first option to really serve as a valid competitor for the Amazon product. The Nook's initial major advantage was the ability for interested consumers to go to a Barnes & Noble and play with the Nook. In the Nook vs Kindle debate, I still consider this an advantage as Barnes & Noble stores have kiosks for you to try the device and talk to associates about it. What's more, the Nook is available at Best Buy, allowing you more opportunities to interact with people and learn about its features.
Overall, we've tried to shy away from a feature by feature comparison of the two products on our front page because honestly, they aren't all that different. As such, the main things to consider when shopping around is that the Nook has a WiFi only option available for 149 and a 3G version for 199, while the Kindle is priced at 189. Otherwise, the best way to decide which one is right for you is to simply go to a Target and Barnes & Noble, and try the devices yourself.
