Kindle Vs Nook – 7 Key Features for Comparison

Kindle vs Nook – which one is best? As e-readers become more and more popular it is important to distinguish and compare the main feature of points, so you can make an informed purchase decision. Currently, the most famous brands in the e-reader market include Amazon's Kindle and Barnes and Noble's Nook.

About a year ago Kindle vs Nook is one of the sides a little more. Nook was first generation while Kindle was on it's second version. Technology has advanced as you would expect. Amazon has released Kindle 3, the latest release of Nook is Nook 2 and Barnes and Noble has recently updated it's software as well. Both e-readers have improved and added features. Below are 7 key areas, using Kindle vs Nook, you should keep in mind before making a purchase decision.

1. Speed. Overall Kindle is faster than Nook. Kindle turns on faster, the pages loads, faster downloads and the syncing is quicker. Nook's touchscreen is not very responsive and sometimes you need to press several times to respond or just to wake it up from sleep mode.

2. Screen. Kindle has a screen does not turn back that reduces eye strain, it is better to read and also readable in the sun. In addition, Kindle's 'e-ink electronic paper' display makes the text come across as if you are reading it on real paper. One minor Kindle vs Nook comparison is that Kindle has a less reflective surface with more of a matte finish, while the Nook has a shiny finish that can interfere with reflections.

3. Navigation. The Nook has a touch screen navigation menu, while the Kindle uses push button technology and fixed keyboard for navigating text and titles. Both use push button page turning. The touch screen of the Nook is popular, but it makes the Nook slightly slower and contributes to the shorter battery life compared to the Kindle.

4. Other Media. Nook vs Kindle are allowing you put PDF's and other types of files on the device and you can listen to music on both while reading.

5. Wi-Fi. The Nook has free Wi-Fi in AT&T hotspots and Barnes and Noble stores. The Kindle connects free to AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots, as well as other free Wi-Fi hotspots. The Kindle works wirelessly across 100 countries and territories in the world.

6. Sharing. Starting in January 2011, Amazon is now allowing the sharing of Kindle ebooks for up to two weeks between Kindle owners, or people with the Kindle app. The Nook has always allowed sharing of titles for up to 2 weeks between Nook and Nook app users.

7. Battery Life. Kindle has much longer battery life than Nook. Keeping wireless on shortens battery life for both, but Kindle has longer life in both modes.