NOOK Simple Touch™

                                                                         

                     NOOK Simple Touch™

                                         

     Easiest to use with the world’s best reading screen & longest battery life

• NEW! Best–Text™, ultra-crisp, reads just like paper even in bright sun
• NEW! Longest battery life – read for over 2 months based on a half hour of daily reading1Over 2.5 million books, get them in seconds w/built-in Wi-Fi®
• No annoying ads
• Always free NOOK support in-store
• Borrow books from your public library

It's Great!

08/12/2011

  

This Nook is so much nicer than the first one I bought. The downloads are completed in seconds and the words are clear and easy to read. It is great buy! Would I buy it again? Yes, I would.  -pastorlj03 Farmerville, LA

Great value and I love it.

08/08/2011

  

The Nook Simple Touch Reader is what it says. Simple to use and navigate. Easy to read even outdoors in full sunshine.  My only problem was not with the Reader but with the way it was shipped. Always in the past I have ordered site to store but because it this case the expected time of delivery was supposed to be a few days quicker by mail I went that route. It was a BIG mistake. Took about 16 days to arrive. It was sent by so called Express Mail which then became lost in transit not once but twice. I will never order any way but Site to Store in the future.  -nirwin Rockport, Texas

Better than original Nook

08/06/2011

   

I owned the original Nook but didn't like the fact that indexes had to be navigated using the arrows on the bottom touch screen. That was very slow. With the new Nook I can touch the link to the chapter directly, a much better solution. Word searches aren't any faster than before and I guess that's because ebook readers don't have quick processors like smart phones do. That plus the lack of a color graphics display is why the battery life on ebook readers is much longer. The microSD card slot on the new Nook is externally accessible unlike the internal position for the old Nook. My daughter now has that one. I didn't consider the Kindle because of the proprietary ebook format Amazon uses and the fact that it doesn't have a touch screen. -Whoami Roanoke, VA

An Amazing Incredible Machine

07/24/2011

This is an amazing item! I loved my original version of the e-ink nook (the white one) but this one is so much more amazing! I love the touch screen. It's super responsive. This nook has many features that I wished my old one had. You have the option to find any page by typing in the number, unlike the original that had that weird and frustrating page selection bar. You have the option to jump back and forth to any chapter as well from the table of contents. And the dictionary is one of my favorite features. Just touch and hold a word for two seconds and the nook gives you the option to look up the word instantly! No keying it in personally needed! This nook is also great for anyone that's a fan of manga. The original e-ink nook would cut the bottom of the pages leaving parts of conversations unseen, but this nook gives you the option to shrink the page slightly to fit everything on the screen. Now this nook doesn't have a web browser or games like the original but with everyone having smart-phones and i-pods this shouldn't deter you. It's also smaller and lighter than the original, doesn't tire out your wrists like the original dose after a couple of hours. The power button on this devise is also impossible to bump and turn on or off by accident; so no accidental battery drainage. Bottom like this is a great devise! If you're on the fence take the plunge! You'll be glad you did.   -DailyPlanetIntern

Nook got me reading again!

07/18/2011

    

The convenience of having your favorite books all in one place and being able to carry them with you wherever you go is great! I'm still on my first battery charge, so I don't have experience w/life of one charge, but this edition of the Nook is excellent because the entire screen is touch, instead of just the bottom area like the 1st edition model. The fact that I can make the font larger is a huge plus, because I'm not getting any younger :) -MrsLB Clifton Park, NY

Stays charged 2 weeks with wi-fi turned on Love it

07/04/2011

I owned the other model that is white and I had to charge it every 2 days I had just bought it and then the touch ereader came out so I returned the other one and bought the touch ereader. This one stays charged for 2 weeks with the wi-fi turned on. I haven't tried it with the wi-fi turned off. I have a light that I purchased from barns and noble to read at night, but during the day I don't need one. It is bright and clear in direct sunlight and in normal lighting. I have a Nook Color also and I can't use it outdoors because you can't see the screen so I alternate between the 2 of them depending on my location. Don't forget to download your free book every Friday at Barns and noble's website  -wscbrown Pound, VA


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Specs

Ultra-Light and Super Thin
Lighter than a paperback

• Height: 6.5 inches 
• Width: 5.0 inches 
• Depth: 0.47 inches
• Weight: 7.48 ounces3

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Longest Battery Life
Read for over 2 months based on a half hour of daily reading.

• Over 2 months with wireless off based on a half hour of daily reading. 1
• Installed rechargeable battery
• Charge via USB to a computer (Charging time: approximately 3 1/2 hours from computer) or from a wall outlet using a power adapter (sold separately)

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NEW Breakthrough E Ink® Display
World's Best Reading Screen

• 6-inch touchscreen, world's most advanced E Ink Pearl display
• 25% faster page turns and 80% less flashing than any other eReader
• Best-Text Technology specially optimizes each letter for ultra crisp words
• 16-level gray scale for greater detail – Read in bright sun with no glare
• Adjustable text with 7 font sizes & 6 font styles
• Resolution: 800x600

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Built-in Wi-Fi® Wireless

Download books in seconds

• Wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi® (802.11b/g/n)
• FREE Wi-Fi® in all Barnes & Noble stores and 24,000 AT&T® hotspots nationwide

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Memory

• 2GB2 Holds up to 1,000 books (1GB for content; 750 MB reserved for B&N content)
• Expandable microSD4 card up to 32GB

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In the Box

• NOOK Simple Touch
• microUSB Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Rechargeable battery (installed)
• Look-up words in the built-in Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition

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Connectors

• MicroUSB connector charges your battery and connects to your computer
• Expandable microSD4 slot

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Supported File Types

• ePub5, PDF
• Graphic: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

NOOK SimpleTouch™ with GlowLight™

                                                                 

    World's #1 Reader now with breakthrough GlowLight™:

• No Ads. Power adapter included.
• Only Reader designed for perfect bedtime reading
• Breakthrough technology creates a soft glow optimized for low light reading
• Warm light illuminates entire screen evenly
• GlowLight turns on instantly and adjusts easily with a touch
• Revolutionary built-in anti-glare screen protector delivers just-like-paper experience great in bright sun
• Exclusive Best-Text™ & adjustable fonts make words crisp & clear
• Lightest NOOK ever - perfect for long reading sessions and carrying everywhere
• Unbeatable value: "2 Readers in 1" - Best of E Ink & Lit Display - Amazing in bed and at the beach

LOVE this thing!                                                                          09/20/2012

I have both the Simple Touch and ST Glow light. I really don't understand those who complain about the decreased contrast on the STGL. I've compared them side by side, and it really takes imagination to see the difference. It's got plenty of contrast, as much as most books, I think.
The light is very convenient. I keep mine set low, because my eyes are so light sensitive (one of several reasons I passed on the Nook Color), but it works quite well. It's probably worth the extra money to get the GL, because a tiny Nook reading light will set you back about $15, and then you have batteries to keep up with (found pretty cheap online, but still an expense over the long run).
Battery life is excellent. It helps that I keep the light very low, but I'm not seeing much, if any difference between this and the ST. If you have it set higher, you'll get less life, but it will still be good.
Trying to decide between Nook and Kindle? Here are my thoughts. The Nook has page turning bars on BOTH sides of the device. You never have to swipe or tap if you don't want, which will keep your screen clean. You can lie in bed on either side and use either hand to turn pages with the bars. Kindle requires swiping or tapping the screen. You also have external storage on the Nook, and for some odd reason, Kindle has never offered that. The Nook is more responsive than the Kindle. And now you have a built-in backlight. For me, it's no contest.
Trying to decide between Nook ST and Nook Color or Tablet? They are very different. The Color/Tab is great for magazines and pictures, though not so great as a general Android tablet. The interface is very simple. However, the Color/Tab is heavy. You'd be amazed at how heavy it gets when you're reading. You don't want to fall asleep holding it up over your face. You'll break your nose. Many people experience eye strain from a backlit screen. You can't read well in sunlight on the Color. And, battery life is much shorter.
I have a Samsung Android tablet, but only use that for magazines and a couple other things (multiple Bible translations and a few totally unnecessary apps).
The Simple Touch is the only way to go for reading books. I absolutely love mine, and it goes everywhere with me. What could be better than having your whole library in one hand? Even kept the non-glow version, for when conditions aren't so swift (bad weather, danger of being stolen, dog park, etc.). I did get a book-like leather case, and those can be found pretty cheaply online. Also put skins on it just for fun.
My only criticism is that the screen protector is totally unnecessary. You can't really see it, though the texture of the screen is a little smoother now, but the old Simple Touch screen didn't scratch anyway. (Neither has this one).  -diinIndy

Not Bad                                                                                         08/13/2012

I bought this ereader from the good reviews I read. It's not a bad device. It's compact and built solid. After you register downloading books was a snap. Just make sure you're in a good WiFi area. The glowlight makes reading in dark places easy on the eyes. The battery is capable of going days before you have to recharge it. I would recommend buying a good cover to protect the nook. I really believe this device will be improved with more options but for now I'm satisfied with the purchase. -rumaximo

Nook Evolved                                                                              06/28/2012

I had the original Nook and was pleased with everything except having to use a clip on lamp or light at night. I prefer the e-ink display and when the Nook with Glow came out, I thought it would be the right choice. I have had mine for almost almost a month now and I am still very pleased with it. The glare and wash out are no place near what I experienced with my original Nook and an outside light source at night. I have been impressed with the LED's at night and the light seems to be balanced across the screen. After three weeks of use, I just put it on the charger for the first time. I highly recommend the Nook Simple Touch with Glow for anyone looking for a quality e-reader. -RevDragonrider

Best e-reader on the market!                                                      06/20/2012

I've had every B&N nook to date and this is by far my favorite. I had a NST which I loved but died out on me (the only nook product I've ever had an issue with) I had the geek squad black tie protection plan and Best Buy gave me store credit (no hassles) to purchase another e-reader of my choice. Tried a kindle touch and didn't like the feel of it in my hands and found the interface lacking compared to the nook. I also tried the nook tablet which was great but gave me migraines from reading on an LCD for long periods of time. Finally the nook glowlight came out :)!!! After using it for about a 3 weeks with and without the glowlight on, it is everything I loved about my NST and better! The screen is super responsive, the light is wonderful for lowlight and no light conditions. After a full charge I've been reading on it just about everyday for the past 2 weeks for about 30 mins to an hour a night, and yesterday for about 5 and a half hours, searched for books to purchase on my nook for about 4 hours total throughout that time as well, all with glowlight on and I still have 48% of battery left. I am truly happy with this purchase!! The contrast loss many have claimed is not a big deal at all unless you stare very closely to the screen and compare it with a NST right next to this unit. Which is still barely noticeable.

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Specs

New! Breakthrough GlowLight
Perfect for bedtime reading

• Breakthrough GlowLight Technology illuminates entire screen evenly
• Turns on/off instantly
• Adjust brightness with just a touch

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Lightest NOOK Ever
Less than 7 ounces

• Height: 6.5 inches
• Width: 5.0 inches
• Depth: 0.47 inches
• Weight: 6.95 ounces²

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Extra-long Battery Life

• Read for over 1 month on a single charge with GlowLight on (based on a half hour of daily reading time)1
• Read for over 2 months with GlowLight off (based on a half hour of daily reading time)1
• Installed rechargeable battery
• Charge via USB to a computer (Charging time: approximately 3 1/2 hours from computer) or from a wall outlet using a power adapter (included)

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Fastest, Most Advanced
E Ink® Display
Just-like-paper reading

• 6-inch touchscreen with 16-level grayscale
• Best-Text™ Technology specially optimizes each letter for ultra crisp words
• Built-in, anti-glare screen protector for crisp, clear reading - even in bright sun
• Adjustable text with 7 font sizes & 6 font styles
• Resolution: 600x800

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Built-in Wi-Fi®
Download books in seconds

• Wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi® (802.11b/g/n)
• FREE Wi-Fi® in all Barnes & Noble stores and 24,000 AT&T® hotspots nationwide

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Expandable Memory
Holds up to 1,000 books

• 2GB Holds up to 1,000 books (1GB for content; 750 MB reserved for B&N content)3
• Expandable with microSD card up to 32GB4

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Connectors

• MicroUSB connector charges your battery and connects to your computer
• Expandable microSD slot4

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Supported File Types

• ePub, PDF
• Graphic: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP

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In the Box
Just $139 - Amazing Value

• NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight
• microUSB Cable
• Power Adapter
• Quick Start Guide
• Rechargeable battery (installed)
• Built-in anti-glare screen protector

        

NOOK® HD+ | NOOK® HD Plus

  NOOK® HD+ | NOOK® HD 

16 GB or 32 GB

     

• Lightest, Lowest-Priced Full HD 9" Tablet Ever
• Amazing HD display for movies, mags & apps
• The best tablet for families
• Light, thin & super portable
• Over 3 million books to browse
• No annoying ads
• Comes with free power adapter

Best and most affordable reading-based tablet.

12/27/2012

            

Got this as a gift for my mother, and gave it a test drive after. Great full screen (9 inch) tablet for the price. Very light and easy to hold for long reading sessions or for watching a movie. Its bright high resolution screen is perfect for books.

This uses a 'skinned' version of the Android OS. So it is somewhat restricted/limited as to what you can do with it. That said, the less tech savvy will probably find it far more intuitive than a standard android tablet.

Downside is the smaller media library (fewer apps and movies) than other tablets. The internal speaker also isn't very loud. But if you are looking for a large tablet for reading primarily and maybe to watch some movies and play some app games on occasion; this is the tablet for you.

Now to address some complaints I saw. Yes, on occasion the internet browser might freeze; but this is common to any tablet I've ever used, iPad 4th gen, android and anything inbetween. It happens, but not often.

It comes with instructions, a little pull out graphic-based overview of things. No especially detailed book, but I don't imagine that would be any easier to deciffer for most. Otherwise compared to most other tablets, it's not too hard to navigate and use.

As for account issues; my mother was able to log into hers just fine, and I was able to do the same. So not sure the problem there. -lancerc07 TX

Great Tablet.                                          

12/16/2012

The graphics are awesome on this product. Great for watching video and reading magazines. I wasn't sure what to expect but the reviews were great and they were right. -Jackson

Amazing Tablet!         

12/11/2012

I really love my new NOOK HD+! It's very easy to use and books, magazines and movies look amazing. It's much lighter than other tablets and my friends are definitely jealous. The ability to set-up profiles for my kids is also useful and something I've done to allow them to share the device without worrying about them playing with my books and magazines. -BlackJack44

Great efficient product at a great  price.

12/10/2012

As someone that reads a lot of books while traveling, I have found the Nook HD to be the most effective product on the market. Its cheaper and less bulky than the IPad, which my fiance owns and I find it easier to read on. The HD screen is also great for movies. Again, as someone that travels frequently, I have found it easy to watch movies and the quality is excellent.  Lastly, I find the simplicity of the Nook to be much more convenient than the competing products. Overall, I really enjoy this product. -Cooksquared

New York, NY

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Specs

Super Light & Portable4

The lightest 9" tablet ever made

• Weight: 18.2 oz (515 g)
• Height: 9.46" (240.3 mm) 
• Width: 6.41" (162.8 mm) 
• Depth: 0.45" (11.4 mm) 

Brave available on NOOK Video starting 11/13/12.

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Brilliant HD Display

Looks incredible from every angle

• Displays 1080p Full HD
• Fully laminated screen with no air gaps reduces glare and provides extra-wide viewing angles

Cars 2 available on NOOK Video.

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Spectacular High Resolution

• 1920 x 1280 pixel resolution
• 256 PPI (pixels per inch)

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Built for Speed

• 1.5 GHz OMAP4470 Dual-Core Processor

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Extra-long Battery Life1

• Up to 10 hours of reading
• Up to 9 hours of video

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Memory2
Store books, magazines, movies, apps & more

• NOOK HD+ 16GB: 16GB total memory of which approximately 13GB is available to store user content.
• NOOK HD+ 32GB: 32GB total memory of which approximately 28GB is available to store user content.
• Add a microSD™ memory card purchased separately

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Connectors

• Universal 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
• Charging port
• Expandable microSD slot
• HDMI port

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Supported File Types5

• Audio: MP4, M4A, 3GP, AAC, MP3, FLAC, WAV, OGG, AMR
• Video: MP4, 3GP, WEBM, AVI
• Gallery(pictures): JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP
• Reader/Other: PDF, ePUB, DRP, ePIB, FOLIO, OFIP, CBZ, TXT, RTF, XLS, DOC, PPT, PPS, PPSX, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, LOG, CSV, EML, ZIP

Brave available on NOOK Video starting 11/13/12.

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In the Box

• NOOK HD+ 16GB or 32GB
• USB Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Power Adapter
• Rechargeable battery (installed)

                      

NOOK HD 8GB or 16GB

  NOOK HD

Stunning display — lightest, highest resolution 7" HD tablet

• The best tablet for families
• Light, thin and super portable
• Over 3 million books to browse
• Tons of movies, magazines, apps & more  
• No annoying ads
• Comes with free power adapter

                                                                                          

HD - CRISP & CLEAR GREAT    TABLET!                        12/24/2012

                       

This is a wonderful tablet. The graphics are so crisp & clear. Easy to operate!! Bought this for my son for reading book. Great for surfing the web, playing games, netflix app is great as well! - MOMMYINFLA

SOUTH FLORIDA

Wow! What an amazing tablet                                            12/11/2012  

                                                                                                                       

I spent a bunch of time reviewing 7" tablets. I went to every possible online site and read most of the reviews. After all that research, i decided to buy the Nook HD. This tablet has the best screen of any 7" tablet....and you can really see it side by side other products. It was amazing for watching movies, and my subscription to US weekly looks great.

Other pros: Has expandable memory (most others do not), easy to hold in one hand (much better than the Fire), has a ton of great kids books (I have a 9 and 5 year old) and I used the "read to me" feature to record a story for my daughter when I went on a trip. Really fun - it could read any book to her in Dad's voice. Lightning fast web (only tried on my home wifi but was great there). Email works great.
I highly recommend the Nook HD  -TennisFan2013 Burlington, NJ

Fantastic Value with Family Profiles

12/09/2012

 

I spent a good deal of time looking for the right tablet for me - but also my family. NOOK HD has a terrific capability for profiles so I can set it up for my spouse, our niece and nephew, and makes it possible for me to not have to see all the stuff I own that I dont want to see. Its like several devices in one!

And you can beat the quality of the screen - its beautiful. I love the catalog and magazines. Nevermind that it has a great catalog of books. -JNYer New York, NY

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Specs

Super Light & Portable4The lightest 7" tablet ever made

• Weight: 11.1 oz (315 g)
• Height: 7.65" (194.4 mm)
• Width: 5.00" (127.1 mm)
• Depth: 0.43" (11.0 mm) 

Toy Story 3 available on NOOK Video.

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Brilliant HD DisplayLooks incredible from every angle

• Displays 720p
• Fully laminated screen with no air gaps reduces glare and provides extra-wide viewing angles

Cars 2 available on NOOK Video.

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Spectacular High Resolution

• 1440 x 900 pixel resolution
• 243 PPI (pixels per inch)

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Extra-long Battery Life1

• Up to 10.5 hours of reading
• Up to 9 hours of video

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Memory2

Store books, magazines, movies, apps & more

• NOOK HD 8GB: 8GB total memory of which approximately 5GB is available to store user content.
• NOOK HD 16GB: 16GB total memory of which approximately 13GB is available to store user content.
• Add microSD™ memory card (purchased separately)

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Built-in Wi-Fi

Connect wirelessly in seconds

• Wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi® (802.11b/g/n)
• FREE Wi-Fi® in all Barnes & Noble stores

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Connectors

• Universal 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
• Charging port
• Expandable microSD slot
• HDMI port

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Supported File Types5

• Audio: MP4, M4A, 3GP, AAC, MP3, FLAC, WAV, OGG, AMR
• Video: MP4, 3GP, WEBM, AVI
• Gallery pictures: JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP
• Reader/Other: PDF, ePUB, DRP, ePIB, FOLIO, OFIP, CBZ, TXT, RTF, XLS, DOC, PPT, PPS, PPSX, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, LOG, CSV, EML, ZIP

Toy Story 3 available on NOOK Video

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In the Box

• NOOK HD 8GB or 16GB
• USB Cable
• Quick Start Guide 
• Power Adapter
• Rechargeable battery

Toy Story 3 available on NOOK Video