Paperbacks? Hardcovers…gone were the days where people can choose on just two formats. Another format that is already accepted by readers is the digital format, or what is called an EBook. The demand of eBook readers have rapidly rose, and this advantage makes it easy for manufacturers to sell their ereader products to the masses. Many ereaders sprouted in the market lately. The affordable costs of ereaders and digital format books are cheaper than paperbacks and hardcovers; these somehow appeal to the masses and cut down the costs of manufacturers by saving thousands of paper. Out in the market today, it is Amazon’s Kindle 3 and Barnes N’ Nobles’ Nook that is in close competition.

It made its popularity because it is the first eBook reader made with Android Operating System. The Nook is 3.5 inches, along with 6 inches screen. The Barnes N’ Nobles’ Nook has many features that are not present in the Kindle 3. It’s memory is expandable up to 18 GB which is the internal drive is 2 GB and it can be inserted with a 16 GB Micro SD card. The Nook ‘Lend Me Feature’ is so handy were you can borrow eBook’s for 14days, and it can be lent freely. It has a feature were personal screensavers can be used and changing the back cover is also applicable. Because of its ePub support, advantage is that you can read library books and you can read any book inside a Barnes n nobles’ store an hour everyday without any cost. Its touch screen capabilities makes it for readers to type, and its e-ink screen enhances viewing by choosing gray levels on whatever suits best for the individual.

Amazon’s Kindle 3 is thinner and lighter compared to Nook, and it has better screen contrast than the Nook. It supports PDF files and its rate to turn a page is much faster. It is more pocket-friendly compared to Nook. Amazon has a wide range of eBooks to choose from and much cheaper than those of Barnes n Nobles. Kindle 3 is made without touch screen capability, but its size, speed and over-all performance tops several ereaders in the market. Its battery can lasts for months when Wi-Fi is turned off. It can save as many as 3,500 books with its 4GB memory.

Between the Nook and the Kindle, buy Nook if it is for your kids, teens, and for reading magazines. The Android OS made us look forward to future Nook enhancements. The Kindle is for serious readers, and its user-friendly tools count so much that it is very comfortable to use. Each is packed up with features that separate both from further competition. Between Nook and Kindle, it is highly suggested to purchase Kindle 3.

Each and every one is going to vary on what you want. You’re going to find that they will all have some features that you will want, and some that you won’t want. Be sure to compare at least 3-5 readers to see which one is going to meet your demand.

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