New Nook emphasizes easy reading
Written on June 25, 2011 by Douglas R
With smartphones and tablets each striving to out-do the other with new apps or additional features, the humble, single-purpose e-reader often gets left out of conversation. Wired reviews the latest Nook from Barnes & Noble, though, and finds a device well worth the cost for anyone interested in reading.
The latest nook takes on a minimalistic approach similar to the iPad, with only three buttons: home and two page-turning buttons. All other functions are navigated through an effective, straightforward e-ink touchscreen.
The design keeps in mind that people are buying e-readers exclusively to read more comfortably and lays out buttons so as to minimize inconvenience while holding the device. Aside from the page buttons hidden to the side where accidental clicks are unlikely, the device itself also only weights seven ounces, mostly by condensing controls onto the screen.
The screen itself suffers in low light, but otherwise provides a good experience and lasts for as much as two months without recharging. The device adds some social media interaction, but it remains fairly clunky and limited.
The Nook has seen a steady rise in popularity, actually passing the Kindle in sales last year. The Associated Press reports that the publishing industry still sees the Nook competing with the iPad for the foreseeable future, at least until Apple offers better support for e-reading features.
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