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Kindle Vs Nook. Which Most Desirable ?

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The digital ebook reader market has battled on again between Kindle vs Nook. For the ebook lovers, they are always interested to know which ebook reader model is hotter. Here are the key comparsions :
1.Ebook Reader Price : Kindle 2 is now offering at US$189 while Nook is offering at US$199. Both versions come with built-in 3G connectivity. There is another lower cost Nook with short range Wifibut it has limited online access. Unless you are looking for a wider screen, Kindle DX with 9.7" screen size should be the right fit. Apart from these device prices (dated 21June2010) are concerned,a recent market research carried out by WalletPop found that that Amazon's kindle prices are much lower than Barnes & Noble and the Sony Reader Store. It is last heard that Amazon does not chargetax while Barnes & Noble may charge taxes in all their deployed storewide locations.
2. Physical Specification : Although both Kindle 2 and Nook come with a 6 inch ink display, Kindle 2 has a bigger tad of ( 8 x 5.3 inches) as compared to the Nook (7.7 x 4.9 inches). In terms of thickness, Kindle 2 is thinner with a 0.36 inch depth as compared to the Nook's 0.5inch. Kindle 2 weighs 10.2oz which is also lighter than the Nook's 12.1oz. Nook has a color display screen but many may see this feature unnecessaryif compared to the benefit of having a longer battery duration.
3. Battery Life : Kindle's up to 2 weeks battery power without any recharge is definitely a killer. Nook has a battery life between 7 to 10 days. There are some real user reviews saying that theactual battery life usage is only 1.5 weeks for kindle and 4-5 days for the Nook. This may be quite correct especially the rechargable battery is used over and over again for a period of time. Being a portable ebook readeror wireless reading device, the longer battery life is important especially for those who are travelling frequently.
4. Content : Barnes & Noble claimed to have over one million ebook titles and 500,000 free ebooks as compared to Amazon's over 450,000 ebooks, magazines and newspaper selections.But in terms of the content quality, many have reviewed that Amazon is putting up what readers want to read.
5. Connectivity : All new Kindle Wireless Reading Device models are now all global wireless due to 3G connectivity while the Nook has the 3G and Wifi versions. Kindle is using free 3G internet access by Amazon while the Nook's Wifimay have more location limitations over slower Wifi connections in those wireless hotspots but the Nook has free Wifi access to all Barnes & Noble Stores. The Nook's 3G model will be matching Kindle.
6. Unique features : Kindle has the popular text to speech option which the Nook does not have. The Nook may have book lending and in-store browsing features advantages over the kindle. The Nook is powered by Android but the current reviews across the street are saying those Android applications are slower to run. Amazon Kindle 's Android version may be also out soon to compete.

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While the mobile reader marketplace is getting red hot with Kindle, iPad and the Nook, each will occupy their own niche and attempts for their market share. In whatever it takes in terms of price wars and useful features, consumers are the one who will be benefitted. Visit LatestKindleStore.Com today to check out more information about Kindle Vs Nook or Kindle Vs iPad and grab your free top 10 hottest kindle books

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