• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

TheAppTimes

App Reviews, Tutorials, & Gadget News Hub

  • Gadgets
  • How To
  • Apps
  • Software
  • IT
  • Guides
  • Gaming
  • Show Search
Hide Search
Home » Gadgets » The Nook Tablet Looks Ready to Take on the Amazon Kindle Fire

The Nook Tablet Looks Ready to Take on the Amazon Kindle Fire

November 9, 2011

Barnes & Noble’s answer to the Amazon Kindle Fire has finally been revealed. It’s called the Nook Tablet and unlike the newly designed Kindle Fire, this one’s an upgrade on the Nook Color. With the holiday season around the corner, the Nook tablet looks ready to take on the Amazon Kindle Fire. Let’s take a look at what the Nook tablet has to offer and what makes it stand out from the Amazon Kindle Fire.

The Nook Tablet Tech Specs

FeatureDescription
Height8.1 inches
Width5.0 inches
Depth0.48 inches
Weight14.1 ounces
RAM1GHz TI OMAP4 (dual-core) processor with 1GB RAM
Memory16 GB (up to 10,000 books) built-in memory; Can add up to 32GB with microSD™ memory card
Touchscreen7-inch VividView™ Color Touchscreen
Colors16 million+ colors, IPS (In Plane Switching) display
Resolution1024 X 600, 169 pixels per inch (PPI) ; Fully laminated with no air gaps to provide clarity and reduce reflection and glare
Fonts8 text sizes, 6 font styles, change background colors, line and margin spacing
Built-in DictionaryPre-loaded with the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition
WebEnhanced Web browsing with video via Adobe® Flash® Player; Parental controls to disable the Web browser
EmailEmail facility from one inbox (POP and IMAP webmail, including Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, AOL and others)
Built-in WiFiWireless connectivity via Wi-Fi® (802.11b/g/n); FREE Wi-Fi® in all Barnes & Noble stores
MicrophoneRecord narration for kids’ Read and Record™ books
Supported File TypesEPUB (including Adobe DRM or DRM free) PDF, XLS, DOC, PPT, TXT, DOCM, XLSM, PPTM, PPSX, PPSM, DOCX, XLX, PPTX
Video FormatsMP4, Adobe Flash Player format, 3GP, 3G2 MKV, WEBM (Video Codecs: H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, VP8)
Image File TypesJPG, GIF, PNG, BMP
Audio FormatsMP3, MP4, AAC, AMR, WAV, OGG (Audio Codecs MP3, AAC, AMR, LPCM, OGG Vorbis)
Battery LifeUp to 11.5 hours of reading or 9 hours of video without recharging with wireless off; Installed rechargeable battery; charging time: approximately 3 hours from wall outlet
Pre-Loaded NOOK AppsNetflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora, Chess, Crossword, Sudoku, Media Gallery, NOOK Friends™, Email

The Nook tablet is priced $249 and will be available from November 18th. The entry of the Nook tablet means that the Nook Color and the Nook Simple Touch will have its prices slashed to $199 and $99 respectively.

ALSO READ:  Tablet Tips: 6 Apps That Can Help Boost Your Brain Power
the Nook Tablet

The Nook versus the Amazon Kindle Fire

The Nook Tablet comes with 16 GB of memory, with options to add up to 32 GB additional memory using an SD card. The Amazon Kindle Fire offers a meager 8 GB, but that’s because storage is taken care of by the Amazon Cloud Services account.

The Nook Tablet offers 1 GB of RAM unlike the Fire which is speculated to offer just 512 MB of RAM.

The Nook tablet just like the Amazon Kindle Fire has no camera and is Wi-Fi only.

The Nook tablet only has an improved Android web browser unlike the Amazon Silk browser.

The battery life of the Nook tablet is expected to be much longer than the Kindle Fire; up to 11.5 reading hours or 9 hours of video usage.

Although the Nook Tablet runs on Android 2.3, you don’t have complete access to the Android market. The apps need to be optimized for the Nook so that might take a while to become fully operational. So users will have to currently contend with just 1500 apps at the time of launch.

More pricey. The Nook tablet is priced $50 higher than the Amazon Kindle Fire. With not too many superior features as compared to the Amazon Kindle Fire, the extra charge does not seem to have any justification.

The best and most important factor for many users will be the ability to purchase and use the device outside of the US( with some workarounds I guess). Although the Amazon Kindle Fire has set the world on fire with its amazing array of features and promotions, the fact that it is limited to just the United States with no plans to reach other countries leaves the market wide open for the Nook tablet and paying the $50 extra may not even be a factor.

The Nook matches the Amazon Kindle in terms of providing entertainment. Movie entertainment in the Nook comes via the pre-loaded Netflix and Hulu Plus apps. There are over 2.5 million e-books, a large comics collection, and a huge resource of digital magazines and newspapers that you can try for free for 14 days. The interactive kids book collection combined with the recording feature means that parents can include their own narration to the stories. You can also listen to songs from the pre-loaded Pandora app or choose from other ones such as Grooveshark, Rhapsody, and others.

The good news for consumers the world over this holiday season is that at a time when there is much economic gloom, not one but two top quality tablets are available to choose from at extremely affordable prices. So if you’re looking to pre-order this device, just click the link below and get into the spirit of the season!

Preorder your Nook Color here. PREORDER

Tweet
Share2
WhatsApp
Pin
Buffer
2 Shares

Filed Under: Gadgets Tagged With: nook, tablet

You May Also Like

Kindle Fire HD Kids - TATFI
Amazon Announces New Tablet Lineup and High end eReader Kindle Voyage
Dell Venue 8 7000 - TATFI
Dell Unveils the World’s Thinnest Tablet, the Dell Venue 8 7000 Series
Nvidia Shield Tablet - TATFI
Nvidia Shield Tablet Set to Offer the Ultimate Gaming Experience with Twitch Integration

About Adeline Gear

Adeline is a tech enthusiast who loves exploring the latest tools and applications in the marketplace. She also loves her Android and spends time reviewing apps and playing games when she has the time.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Ricky says

    March 14, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    Ironically, Nook tablet costs $50 more compared to Kindle fire. I still prefer Kindle Fire for it simplicity.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hottest New Gadgets!

Lenovo Legion Go - TAT

Lenovo Legion Go: A Powerful Windows Gaming Handheld Launching in Oct 2023

Best Accessories for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 - TAT

The Best Accessories for the Galaxy Z Fold 5

Withings ScanWatch 2 - TAT

Everything You Need to Know About the Withings ScanWatch 2

Starfield Streaming gear - TAT

Elgato Unveils Limited-Edition Starfield Streaming Gear

Samsung PRO Ultimate Memory Cards - TAT

The New Samsung PRO Ultimate Memory Cards Offer Unmatched Speed for Professionals

Popular Tags

android android apps android games android how to apple casino games chrome extensions excel excel how to facebook fitness wearable gadgets gaming gmail google ios apps ios games ios how to ios tips ipad iphone kids apps learn excel management microsoft new releases outlook how to photo apps powerpoint how to productivity Samsung security smartphone smartphones smartwatches software tablet tablets technology twitter web browsers windows 10 word how to xbox youtube

Disclosure

TheAppTimes is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Personalize Your Hardware with Razer Skins - TAT

Personalize and Protect Your Gaming Hardware with these Stylish Razer Skins

Best Controllers for Xbox Cloud Gaming - TAT

Best Controllers for Xbox Cloud Gaming

Starfield - TAT

Starfield: Get Ready to Experience a New Frontier in Gaming

Razer Cobra Pro - TAT

Razer Cobra Pro: A Great Gaming Mouse for Competitive Gamers

Best gaming monitors 2023 - TAT

The Best Gaming Monitors for a Truly Immersive Experience

Hot on Amazon

TheAppTimes © 2023 // Runs on StudioPress

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Template Gallery