Barnes & Noble - NOOK Simple Touch GlowLight - 2GB - Gray

Name: Barnes & Noble - NOOK Simple Touch GlowLight - 2GB - Gray
Brand: Barnes & Noble
SKU: 4858797
Rating: 4.4 (114 reviews)

Model: BNRV350

SKU: 4858797

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Other
- Total Built-In Memory: 2GB
- Expandable Memory: microSD
- Connection Port: Micro USB
- Supports MP3: No
- Display Type: E-Ink
- Battery Type: Lithium-ion
- eBook Storage: 1,000 eBooks
- Battery Life: More than 1 month (GlowLight on), more than 2 months (GlowLight off)
- Navigation: Touch screen
- E-Reader_Display_Type: E Ink
- UPC: 9781400501717

Enjoy reading even in dimly-lit conditions with this Barnes & Noble NOOK Simple Touch BNRV350 e-reader that features GlowLight technology for instant light that is adjustable at a simple touch. The 2GB capacity allows you to store up to 1,000 e-books.

6" touch-screen display: Features E-Ink screen technology for a paper-like display that is readable in direct sunlight. GlowLight technology illuminates the entire screen evenly and is adjustable for customized use.
2GB internal memory: Provides space for storing up to 1000 e-books.
Built-in microSD media card slot: For accessing e-books and other digital content stored on microSD memory cards (not included).
Supports a variety of media formats: Including ePub, PDF, JPEG, GIF, PNG and BMP.
Micro USB port: For fast data transfer.
802.11b/g/n wireless LAN: Connect to the Internet without wires.
Weighs 7 oz. and measures just 0.5" thin: For easy portability.
More than 1 month of reading (with GlowLight on): On a single battery charge. More than 2 months of reading with GlowLight off.

Whats Included

Barnes & Noble NOOK Simple Touch GlowLight - 2GB
Power adapter
Lithium-ion battery
Owner's manual

Q: can I put free library books on the Nook Simple Touch w/GlowLight?

A: You can check out books from the library using NOOK Simple Touch as long as the books are in PDF or ePub format (most are).

Q: Can you go on the internet on this?

A: No, the Nook Simple Touch Glow is a great e-reader, but not an internet device. You can download books from the store when connected to wi-fi. There are no speakers or earphone jacks for the Glow. It is a dedicated e-reader. I would recommend the Nook Tablet to ... "get on the internet and listen to music and all that good stuff"

Q: e-ink vs. e-ink pearl

A: It really all depends on when and where you read. The nook simple touch is best used outside or where light is available. Its text is very sharp but it does not come with an anti reflective coating on the screen. The glow light nook can be used anywhere, but is especially nice if you read at night because you don't need to turn on other lights or have a clip on light for the nook itself. The text isn't quite as sharp as the nook simple touch without glow light but is still very easy to read. This is because it comes with an antireflective coating on the screen. So you have to ask yourself when and where you do most of your reading and if you think having a backlight would be a good thing for you.

Q: NOOK PC to NOOK e-reader?

A: I recommend a free program called Calibre for managing your non-BN-purchased e-book collection. It recognizes many different e-book readers, handles many different formats, and even lets you convert between formats (so, if you have a PDF, but don't want to use the horrid PDF reader in the Simple Touch, simply convert it to epub format and load that). When you have your Nook connected (with USB), it will even show you which books are currently on the device. It has support for managing books stored either in the internal memory or on the SD card if you have one installed. About the only thing it doesn't do is handle DRM-protected books, but for anything you purchased through BN, that's managed automatically by the Nook, so that's no problem. For handling DRM-protected books (e.g. books you check out from a library) you'll probably need to use Adobe Digital Editions to authenticate and transfer it to the Nook.

Q: Will the crispness of the text, which has been supposedly compromised...

A: The crispness of the text has not been compromised at all, and you will enjoy all the benefits of reading on the most advanced E Ink display along with the added versatility of the GlowLight with the new NOOK Simple Touch.

Q: Do I have to order e-books from B&N or can I load them from Amazon?

A: You can obtain ebooks from many different sources and read them on your NOOK Simple Touch, but they must be in a compatible format - (ePub or PDF, for instance). Amazon uses a proprietary ebook format that is nor supported by NOOK.

Q: download costs

A: Books are charged a one time fee. You can also download free books through the Nook store or even check out books using your library card. Most magazines offer both a one time annual fee OR a monthly fee.

Q: Can buy and use a Nook, if I am from abroad and I don't have an adress at the US?

A: Your NOOK must be registered to a valid US address and associated with a US credit card in order to ensure digital rights management compliance. Once your NOOK is registered, you can use it to download books anywhere.

Customers are saying

Customers praise the product's ease of use, backlight, and battery life. The device is also appreciated for its light weight and convenient size. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the responsiveness of page turning.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for reading ebooks!
I love my Nook for reading eBooks! It's very light weight & easy to hold in one hand. The battery stays up so long I tend to forget it needs charged once a month or so. I have a Kindle also, but I can't read very much on it, because I'm constantly tempted to play games, surf the internet, read emails, watch movies, etc., etc. When I sit down with my Nook, I can concentrate on the eBook I'm reading and really get into it. Plus, I've got hundreds of eBooks on it with plenty of room left. Right now I have 3 different eBooks going, and I can switch between them according to what I'm in the mood to read. If I get tired of reading one, I just switch over to another and I'm reading something else. This model has the glow light so it's real easy to read in a dimly lighted area. I don't usually read in the dark, but I could with this reader. All in all, I would highly recommend this eBook reader to anyone who loves to read, but doesn't want to be distracted while reading. If on the other hand, you like to just read a little, and then watch a movie or other activity, you probably should go with something else.
Posted 11 years ago by ldave
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent value for the price
I bought this about a month and half ago and have been using it pretty steadily (I've gone through 4 books so far). Buying and uploading books to the Nook is very simply and the ability to read the books on the Nook is great. The Glow Light feature is also simple to use and I have had no issue with it. The battery lasts quite a long time - not counting the initial charge I've only had to charge it once since I bought it - although will need to recharge soon :-) The only issue I have run into is the touch screen. It sometimes gets a little glitchy and it won't sense my touch (I have to touch the screen a few times until is works). This seems to happen when the battery life gets down below 30%. Other than that, the product has been working great for me.
Posted 11 years ago by LaMonica
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Better than the newer model
i have a tablet but reading on an e-ink device is far easier on my eyes during prolonged periods and the battery life is phenomenal. Plus it can be read in direct sunlight. I already owned this one but upgraded to the newer glow when it came out. Found out quickly I prefer this one. Knowing B&N will be discontinuing this, I bought a new one for down the road when mine gives out. This is superior to kindle paperwhite because paperwhites don't read epubs. This is superior to the new glow because the new glow has no expansion slot, which is a must for me because I have too much non B&N books/materials to load. The replacement doesn't have the turns on the grippers either. Both can turn pages by touching or swiping but a one-handed hold & swipe, such as when laying down in bed is difficult. Squeezing the gripper is far easier. I have to hold with both hands to swipe the new one without gripper turns. It's a pain. I also find I prefer the slightly warmer tinted light on this vs the slightly cooler tint on the replacement glow.. The new one does do a better job of distributing light but I find the tint on this one to be easier on the eyes. And I hate the white bezel on the new one. Seems to interfere with reading enjoyment for me. I like this black on this version. This version is slightly heavier but not much. The biggest negative for this version is that the screen needs to be protected in a cover when not in use. The screen can get small 'tears' where the light can shine through in places it sustains any hard knocks.
Posted 11 years ago by Brilcha