 | Kindle (original) | Nook |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Internal Storage capacity | 256MB | 2GB (1,500 books) |
| Power | rechargeable, replaceable battery | rechargeable, replaceable battery |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.7 in | 7.7 x 4.9 x 0.5 in (196 x 125 x 13 mm) |
| Weight | 10.3 oz | 317 g (11.2 oz) |
| Connectivity | Amazon Whispernet using EVDO/CDMA AnyDATA wireless modem (Sprint network) | AT&T 3G; 802.11b/g Wi-Fi |
| Price | $200 | $99-$249 (Nook Simple Touch $99,Nook Simple Touch with GLowlight $139, Nook Color $199, Nook Tablet 8GB $199, Nook Tablet 16GB $249) |
| Type | E-book reader | E-book reader |
| Display | 600 x 800 pixel, 6 inch E Ink display | 600 x 800 pixel, 6 inch E Ink display and a 3.5 inch 480 x 144 pixel color control display |
| PDF support | No | Yes (rudimentary) |
| Memory card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Operating system | Linux-2.6.10 | Android |
| Content formats supported | Kindle (AZW), TXT, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion | EPUB, PDB, PDF, JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP, MP3 |
| Accelerometer (changes page orientation from portrait to landscape when the device is rotated) | No | No |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn for Amazon.com | Barnes & Noble |
| Release date | November 19, 2007 | November 30, 2009 |
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