Kindle Vs Nook - Who's Winning The Fight?

It's now another new year, and the Kindle vs Nook is fiercer than ever. Amazon released it's 3rd generation Kindle late last year and Barnes and Noble is fighting back with updated versions of the Nook. Which ebook reader is winning the fight?

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Kindle Comes on Strong With...

BARNES AND NOBLE

When Amazon released the Kindle 3 in autumn of 2009, the sales floodgates were opened for the device. Many people found the new improvements irresistible and went ahead and bought it.

Why? What were the compelling changes?

1) Memory capacity of the Kindle 3 was improved to 3,500 books.

2) Size and design of the reader was slimmed down. The Nook was smaller before, now the Kindle 3 is smaller than the Nook.

3) Pricing Drop- Both the Kindle and Nook dropped their prices dramatically and now offer the WiFi only and WiFi +3G models. The Kindle, however, is slightly cheaper than the Nook.

4) Sharing of Book Titles- The newest recent development in the Kindle corner is the ability to share books with other Kindle users, or those with the Kindle app. Previously, the Nook was the only device to allow this feature.

5) Battery Life Extension- Now the Kindle boasts a battery life of 30 days with the wireless off. Despite improvements in software, the Nook is only getting 10 days with wireless off on one charge.

6) International Usage- Only the Kindle allows for use on 3G wireless networks in over 100 countries.

Nook Fights Back With...

1) Nook allows for the use of the ePub file. So what? Many public libraries are beginning to use Adobe DRM, a digital content management software that allows members of said library to check out ebooks online. These can be downloaded from the library's website and read for a set number of days. The Kindle still doesn't allow use of the ePub file.

2) Color- This is an obvious difference between the two devices, and still one of the biggest reasons people will choose the Nook over the Kindle. The color navigation touch screen is an irresistible feature for many.

3) Expandable Memory- For those digital content junkies, the expandable memory on the Nook is a desirable feature.

Kindle Vs Nook- Which Is The Better Value?

It is immediately apparent when comparing the Kindle and Nook that the Kindle offers more robust standard features. The Nook becomes a good value when you look at the ePub compatibility feature.

Kindle Vs Nook - Who's Winning The Fight?

BARNES AND NOBLE