The New Kid on the Block: Barnes & Noble Nook

The e- reader is a prayer answered for all the college students who have grown tired of carrying thirty pound books in their backpacks. The invention of electronic readers have been helpful to all those traveling and in need of a good book. With various versions to choose from, the Kindle and Barnes & Noble's Nook have proved to be the great contenders. With its highly anticipated release the Nook was labeled the “Best of the Best" at the Consumers Electronics Show. With rave reviews the nook was labeled as a product designed with the consumer in mind.

The Barnes& Noble Nook is a 7.7inch book like display and color touchscreen navigational e-Reader. The free downloadable software works with other mobile devices letting the owner pick up where they left off anywhere. With access to wireless downloading the consumer has access to all kinds of contact. Its screen makes reading easy. With simple navigation through a LCD touchscreen and a built in mp3 player giving the owner access to music, the Nook is an e-Reader's heaven.

Every gadget has perks that set it apart from the device just like it, but the Nook tastefully has features that set it apart from other e-Readers. The Nook's specialty is its two screens. The Big screen is used for its main purpose reading. The side arrows allow the reader to scroll up and down, from chapter to page at ease. The Little screen is used to give the e-reader access to internet, downloading, and various other apps. Although the smaller screen has extreme brightness making it difficult for the reader to have smooth eye adjustment, the brightness adjuster will allow readers to view the two screens with comfort. The keyboard is excellent. It is only visible when needed and the LCD is natural and accurate for pressing buttons.


While reading, the large screen allows the reader access to the mp3 to listen to tunes while reading. The music player has much to be desired but the e-reader can still advance to a song, download music, and scroll the music library. This can be done without ever turning a page. With access to countless apps, the Nook proves just as accessible and the owners have access to their books through other devices such as their phones and computers. Readers are also able to lend books to other Nook contacts. Those who own a iPhone or BlackBerry are allowed equal access to the book as well. E-readers can lend books to friend from various gadgets to inhabit in the world of reading. The only serious bummer is the sound of the integrated speakers, but the headphones jack can make up for this small point. It's size and smooth feel makes the Nook sizeable anywhere and even easier to look at. Barnes & Noble allow the consumers to come in and check the new e-reader out. With all the other e-readers on the market, Barnes & Noble the Nook is the new shining glory. No consumer will be disappointed.

-Raenosa Hudnell