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Before you head out to buy your e-reader you might want to consider comparing some e-books.
In this Kindle vs. Nook comparison we bring up five main questions that you need to ask yourself before making a purchase.
1. How much money do you want to spend?
The Amazon Kindle 3G costs - $139.00 - $379.00
The Barnes & Noble Nook Costs - $149.00 - $199.00
2. How large do you want your screen to be?
Kinde has some options for you to choose from:
6" (Price - $139.00)
6 " (G model) comes with free 3G + WiFi (Price - $189.00)
9.7" (DX Model) comes with free 3G and works globally (Price - $379.00)
Nook
Both versions of the Barnes & Noble Nook only have a 6" diagonal display screen size
3. What's your screen preference? Backlit or e-ink?
Kindle
With the Kindle you can read anywhere including outside in full sunlight because it has a high contrast e-ink screen. This is a great feature.
Nook
The Nook also has an e-ink screen.
4. Access to 3G wireless networks when using your e-reader.
Kindle
With the $139.00 model you can download Kindle books in just 60 seconds and also browse the web wherever you can get a WiFi signal using the Kindle browser.
The Kindle 3G model offers free 3G + WiFi and the Kindle Dx also offers free 3G plus it works globally.
Nook
The $149.99 model doesn't offer 3G Wireless, however, it does give you the ability to access WiFi at any AT&T hotspot plus you can also access WiFi for free at any Barnes & Noble location.
The $199.00 model also offers 3G Wireless through AT&T and you can also access WiFi everywhere else including AT&T hotspots plus every Barnes and Noble locations.
5. Access your books or data on other wireless devices.
Kindle
With the Kindle you can read your books anywhere and even access them on other devices like iphone, ipad, mac, pc, android phone or blackberry. It also has Whispersync technology that syncs your place across devices so you can never forget where you left off. Your books are also backed up online with your Kindle account so you don't have to worry about losing your information.
Nook
The Nook offers the same functionality and lets you share your books on other devices like the ipad, iphone, mac, pc and android phone. At this time the Nook doesn't offer any synchronized last page read technology like Kindle but on the Nook website it says 'coming soon' so that could change any day...
Other Features comparison:
Text-To-Speech Reader
Kindle - Yes
Nook - No
Twitter & Facebook Integration (This enables you to quickly share passages with other people online)
Kindle - Yes
Nook - No
Storage Capacity
Kindle - Holds up to 3,500 books
Nook - Holds up to 1,500 books
Battery Life
Kindle - Lasts up to one month with wireless turned off
Nook - Lasts up to 10 days with wireless turned off
Free books
Kindle offers over 1.8 million out of copyright pre 1923 books for you to download so if you're in the mood for reading a classic book during your day at the beach you will have this option.
Nook offers more than 500,000 free ebooks.
Low book prices
Kindle - Many books start at $9.99 or less including best sellers
Nook - Books also start at $9.99 or less.
All things considered it would appear that the kindle is the better choice here.
Megan Sara Jones is the author of four Ebooks published on Amazon. For more information on this article, or all things connected with Kindle readers or Ebooks please visit Everything Kindle.
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