Nook GlowLight Plus e-reader is Designed to Take on Amazon Kindle
While tablets and iPads have gained immense popularity over the years, being the perfect device for playing games and watching movies, they have not been successful in providing a delightful reading experience. Amazon is the only company in the market that is capturing the reading audience with the Kindle. But in a world of millions of book-lovers, there is a huge market for top-class e-readers compelling companies like Barnes and Noble to launch innovative and modern e-readers.
Introducing Nook e-reader
Barnes & Noble, a Fortune 500 company and the largest retail bookseller in the US, has recently launched an e-book reader called the Nook GlowLight Plus.
Nook e-reader incorporates a sharp screen and offers a paper-like reading experience.
Easy and Glare-Free Reading
Nook e-reader uses the latest GlowLight technology that offers easy and glare-free reading in any setting, during bright sunshine or at bedtime. The 6 inch, 300ppi display offers enhanced contrast and higher resolution that makes e-reading seem like paper reading, making the entire experience very gratifying for the user.
Design and Finish
The body of Nook e-reader is made of aluminum. It measures 163.6×119.6×8.6mm and weighs 195 grams. The silicon rim offers a good grip and also protects the Nook e-reader in case of a drop.
Water-Proof Body
While there a plethora of e-book readers available in the market, what makes Nook e-reader different is its water-proof body. The Nook e-reader can withstand water up to 3 feet deep and for a duration of 30 mins. Users can jump into their bathtub after a long day at work and rejuvenate themselves by reading their favourite book on the Nook e-reader while enjoying a nice bath.
Built for Adventure
Apart from being water-proof, Nook e-reader is dust resistant with an IP67 rating. Nook e-reader is the perfect companion on any excursion or adventure, as it is easy to carry and possesses premium construction and a scratch and fingerprint resistant polymer screen.
Amazing Specs
- Nook e-reader possesses 2.5GB of inbuilt storage.
- Nook e-reader offers a long-standing 6 weeks of battery life on a single charge.
- Additionally, it possesses Wi-Fi connectivity and a micro USB port.
- Barnes and Noble offers a free lifetime in-store support for the Nook e-reader.
Access a World of Books
Nook e-reader has thousands of books in its database, letting users browse through their favourite categories wherever they are. The built-in Wi-Fi feature allows for quick download. Additionally, Nook e-reader offers users free access to a variety of B&N readouts, and can choose topics ranging from romance to mystery to fantasy. The readouts are carefully curated by B&N editors to surprise and delight readers.
Availability
While Nook GlowLight e-reader is priced at $129, the GlowLight Plus costs $139. Users can purchase the Nook e-reader from the company’s website and major e-commerce stores and will be shipped for free.
Our Verdict
With Amazon Kindle the only worthy product in the market for book lovers, the Nook e-reader is sure to capture the e-reader market with its elegant design and stunning specs. Take it on your next adventure, unwind in your bathtub by reading the latest B&N readout, enjoy reading your favourite book in birght sunlight or just browse through thousands of books while you are ready to sleep – the Nook e-reader is the perfect companion for every weather, every setting offering a delightful reading experience wherever you go!
Rajiv Patil is the founder & Managing Director of Nimblechapps, an innovative iPhone app development company. He takes a keen interest in topics related to mobile app development and mobile game development and often like to share his knowledge through informative posts on leading blogging sites.