Nook vs. iPad e-Reader
A lot of people predicted that Apple’s iPad would be revolutionary because they assumed it would be more of a tablet PC, not just a bigger iPhone, but because it is more of a mobile media PC than a traditional laptop or tablet PC. With it’s e-reader capability, the iPad is now in direct competition with Barnes & Noble’s nook.
The following table compares Barnes & Noble’s nook with Apple’s iPad on several different metrics and measurements, such as screen size, weight, dimensions, and other features, but it is important to note that while the iPad can be an e-book reader, the nook cannot (yet) be a mobile media PC, but there are some users looking to change that by adding a browser to the nook.
e-Reader Comparison Table: Nook vs. iPad
| B&N nook | Apple iPad | |
| Screen Size (inches)/ Resolution | 6/ 600 x 800
(Second Screen – 3.5) |
9.7 / 1024 x 768 |
| Screen Type | E Ink | Capacitive LCD Touchscreen |
| Grayscale / Color | 16 shades of gray | Color |
| Storage Capacity | 2GB (expandable) | 16GB-64GB |
| Connectivity | WiFi, 3G | WiFi, 3G on some models |
| Connectivity Cost(s) | Free | US$14.99 - $30/month |
| Required Contract? | No | No |
| e-book format(s) | ePub, eReader, PDF, PDB | ePub (Kindle, via Kindle app), PDF |
| Web Browser | No | Yes |
| Multimedia | Audio | Audio + Video |
| Games? | No | Yes |
| Third-Party Apps? | No | App Store |
| Size (inches) | 7.7 x 4.9 x 0.50 | 9.56 x 7.47 x 0.5 |
| Weight (pounds) | 0.75 | 1.5 |
| Price | US $259 | US $499-$829 |
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