What are the differences of Nook Color and Nook Tablet?
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What are the differences of Nook Color and Nook Tablet?
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$199 - Nook Color:
- 800MHz single-core processor
512 MB RAM
8 GB (6GB for content; 5GB reserved for Barnes & Noble content)
Up to 5,000 books
15.8 oz (449g)
Up to 8 hours of reading
- 1GHz dual-core processor
1 GB RAM
16 GB (13GB for content; 12GB reserved for Barnes & Noble content)
Up to 10,000 books
14.1 oz (400g)
Up to 11.5 hours of reading or 9 hours of video
Netflix & Hulu Plus™ Preloaded
Supports Netflix video up to 720p and sideloaded video up to 1080p; renders at 1024 x 600
Built-in microphone
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Design:
Both the Kindle Fire and Nook Color have 7-inch displays (1024 x 600 resolution) and thus are about the same size. However, at 7.5 x 4.7 x 0.45 inches, the Kindle Fire is a bit smaller than the Nook Color, which measures 8.1 x 5.0 x 0.48 inches. It’s also lighter: 14.6 vs. 15.6 ounces.
The Nook Color has more visual flair and a more comfortable holdability factor. The Kindle is very plain-looking by comparison. However, it’s made to work comfortably in either portrait or landscape orientation where the Nook Color works best for a comfort standpoint in portrait.
Power / Speed:
Since the Kindle Fire’s CPU is newer and 1GHz dual-core processor instead of single, it’s likely more powerful and will offer better performance. The Nook Color’s CPU is 800MHz single-core processor. They have the same 512 RAM.
Storage Capacity:
We can use a micro SD card in Nook Color. This will create a large space for us to download pictures, documents, and music in the gadget. However, the space will be of 32 GB which can get occupied after a limited storage.
Kindle Fire provides 8 GB internal memory and it can be again extended to unlimited storage capacity because of Amazon’s cloud technology. The storage capability of the Kindle becomes stretchable due to this new technology of Amazon. Hence in terms of storage capacity also the Kindle is better than the Nook.
Browsing the Internet:
Due to Amazon cloud, Kindle Fire gets additional strength, huge space and speed while uploading any website and hence over taking the Nook in terms of website uploading and browsing the internet. This makes Kindle Fire better than the Nook in terms of web browsing.
Movies and Videos:
Kindle Fire also offers you a large collection of movies and videos with the help of Amazon cloud and the vast library of videos and movies. The best part of it is you can not only watch these videos and movies but can also save them in your Kindle Fire.
Nook Color does not facilitate you with the feature of storing videos and movies in it. So, the Kindle surpasses the Nook in terms of storing videos and movies.
Apps:
Barnes & Noble’s store is specifically for the Nook Color and features a few hundred apps that fit into this device’s theme of a “Reader’s tablet.” There are a few games and productivity apps, but the main focus is on book or reading-related apps.
The Kindle Fire again moves beyond the reading focus of the Nook Color in this department. Though it doesn’t have access to apps from any Android app store or market like a normal tablet, you’re more likely to find your favorite app here than on the Nook thanks to the larger selection.
Price:
Today, the Nook Color costs $249 and the Kindle Fire costs $199. Barnes & Noble may bring down the price of the Nook in response to Amazon’s offering, but until they do the Kindle looks like a better deal.
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I however, do not have one yet (what's wrong with me). I've been thinking about also getting the Fire HD 6, since it's such a good deal, but have always loved B&N and didn't want to leave them out of the running. But, after reading the comparison, I think I've made my choice.
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