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

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.

I've been using e-ink based readers since the Kindle 1. I've always been concerned about LCD's ruining my eyes and thanks to this device (once rooted), I can do my web surfing on an eye friendly e-ink screen since this is running Android in the background. I can't recommend this enough and now my wife doesn't have to hassle me when I would like to get some reading done in bed. My only wish is a larger and higher resolution color e-ink screen but I m sure that will be coming 5 years from now. The ability to add a microSD card also adds to the great beyond Kindle feature list.

I loathe to admit this, but my Paperwhite (PW2) is a superior device to the Nook SimpleTouch with Glowlight (NSTG), and here's my story: I had planned on getting the NSTG or the Kobo Aura, but when I'd been looking at both on Amazon, the guys at that website saw fit to send me a special offer and I purchased the PW2. I hated it. I hate how locked-down you are to Amazon's services. I wanted a device that was ideal for reading the news, the occasional book and to keep reference material on. This was difficult to load my stuff onto, you can't have your own wallpapers. Generally, you know it can do things, and Amazon won't let you to them! So, I decided to go right ahead and buy the NSTG anyway, when it was on special for about $50. I immediately applied a Jailbreak and this was all fine. In fact, I was able to run simple Android apps, I can control my iTunes from a Nook, that was cool. I have an RSS reader, for the news, and I can load books onto it over my Wifi. If this is your goal, then this is a cheap-and-cheerful Android device. If you just want a reader, then I personally found the PW2 screen that little bit clearer and nicer to use and read on. If you want a project that's kind of fun and a reader, buy the Nook. There has been a newer Nook since, by the way, and that might have a superior screen, I cannot comment as I've not seen it.

I'm a very experienced computer user and find the response on this machine a little slow. Because nothing comes with a decent manual anymore, and I live far from a Barnes & Noble store where they offer free instructions on this machine, I had to search the internet for detailed operating instructions. I have a lot of Kindle books I wanted to store on it, and found a program on download.com that converts the format and works well. But if you want to borrow books from the library you need to install Adobe E-Reader from the adobe.com website. So, that means 2 programs on your computer just for transferring books to the Nook. It's OK if you remember what to use with what. However, I do enjoy being able to take 6 or 7 books along with me anywhere and it doesn't take much room or weigh down my luggage. I bought a slim cover that has a hand strap for holding it up in bed. I just love it. Haven't tried it in the sun or any of the social media sites it says it works with.

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.

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.

I love my new Nook with Glow Light. I had the Nook Simple Touch without the glow light, and would have to find a chair to curl up in at night that had a light by it. Now, I can sit in my favorite "reading chair" anytime and read.

If you just want a dedicated reader, you can't go wrong with a Nook. The physical buttons make it easy to turn pages when holding in a single hand. The integrated light is simple, but evenly lights the screen. You can adjust the brightness. My wife will sometimes read in bed with the lights out and it's not too bright that it keeps me awake. The built-in dictionary is very robust, even archaic English words from Regency and Victorian era books. Admittedly the Nook store doesn't have as many titles as Amazon, but they have all the books that I'd want to read. Also this doesn't have cellular data for getting books on the go, but I can just tether it to my phone if I needed a quick book on the road. Your usage may vary of course.