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#243270 4-Dec-2018 07:57
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https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nook-tablet-7-inch-barnes-noble/1124589342?ean=9780594827900

 

New version of the Nook 7" - looks great for the price.

 

 





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  #2138990 4-Dec-2018 08:40
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It's cheap, but you get what you pay for, low-end CPU with sluggish performance and with screen resolution at 171 ppi, not sure I would want to read for too long on it. Given the amount of time you are likely to spend in front of the screen, why not spend a little more and get something worthwhile? IMHO




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  #2138991 4-Dec-2018 08:42
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Ive got an old Kindle that Im happy with,  but was thinking for Miss 9.





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  #2138997 4-Dec-2018 09:09
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An e-paper reader is much much better for reading. Long battery life, better contrast, much lighter.




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  #2139042 4-Dec-2018 10:06
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For me, I'd never move away from Kindle. 

 

E-Ink is the only option. I gave my son my older one and I am struggling to get him to stop reading since :) 

 

 


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I'd never buy a backlit ebook reader.   Reflective technology such as e-Ink is the closest to the paper book experience.    Unless for some reason you are the person who prefers backlit screens. 

 

They never nailed colour on e-ink though. I get most ebook reading is b&w anyway so maybe the R&D costs outweight the market for colour. 

 

 


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networkn:

 

For me, I'd never move away from Kindle. 

 

E-Ink is the only option. I gave my son my older one and I am struggling to get him to stop reading since :) 

 

 

I have a Kobo HD e-ink. I agree, E-ink is the only option for reading - I've haven't picked up a physical novel for some years.


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