Nook Simple Touch With Glow Light Review
| October 21, 2012 | Posted by Missy under Nook |
If you have a penchant for reading and like to continue reading under any circumstances (in the dark or under the sun), you need to get your hands on Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch with Glow Light. This e-reader lets you read in bed at night without disturbing your partner.
Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch W/ Glow Light SPECS:
Color: Black
Height: 6.5 inches
Weight: 0.43 pounds
Width: 5 inches
Operating System: Android
Technology: e-ink Pearl
WiFi Connectivity: Yes
Data Connection: Micro USB
File Support: PDF, ePUB
Internal Storage: 2 GB
Touch Screen: infrared (finger)
Memory Card Support: micro SD (micro SDHC)
Design
The design comes with a light grey silver lining that perfectly complements its black border. Beneath the front display you will spot the N-shaped Menu button and at the back you will find the Power button on top. On the two sides of this device are two rubbery easy to press buttons that enable you to turn pages conveniently. This third generation nook comes in 6.5 x 5.0 x 0.47 inches. The touch screen of this device is generally responsive and it comes with a built-in anti-glare screen protector.
Glow Light
The Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of this device is that it is readable even under bright sunlight and in the dark. Thanks to the glow light technology of this device. This technology was created by its team of in-house designers. What makes reading more comfortable with this device is that it uses a form of front lighting LED technology. Eight LED lights are used to distribute light evenly on the screen. Because of this natural looking overhead lighting, letters appear soft and they hardly hurt the eyes during prolonged sessions of reading. The company has spent about two years researching to bring in this superior lighting technology. There is a provision to adjust the brightness of the light on the screen. Depending on the ambiance lighting, you can adjust the brightness of your e-reader. When the brightness is turned to its full capacity, this Glow Light averages 135 lux.
Battery life
This e-reader comes loaded with a battery with super power. Going by what the company claims, you can use this device with its light turned off for two months without charging it. However, for heavy reading for about 30 minutes a day, the company says you can charge this e-reader once a month. The battery of this device supports heavy reading.
Interface
On the top right hand corner you will find the WiFi icon and a little light bulb icon. This icon when put on and off opens up a control panel that can be used to adjust the brightness level. There is the N button that gives you access to the home screen, Barnes & Noble store and settings. When you press and hold the N button for a few seconds, the Glow Light will be turned on or off.
Final verdict
Overall the Nook is worth the price you pay. If you have a passion for reading, you can afford to pay the price it reads. Many media critics share the opinion that Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch with Glow Light has set the standards of what an e-reader should be. This device is worth a buy for its features like the anti glare screen, faster page turning facility, evenly front lit screen and superb battery life.
Andrea writes for My Tech Help – a leader in apple tech support.
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