Well, they said it would have a dumb name, did we expect much else?
The Barnes & Noble nook eBook reader is the newest entry into the growing eReader market. A direct competitor to the Amazon Kindle, the nook offers similar free wireless service, 6-inch eInk display, and a large catalog of books direct from B&N. It does have some advantages over the Kindle though. For example, the Kindle is limited to the wireless service offered by Amazon using Sprint CDMA cellular technology. The nook uses AT&T GSM service, in addition to built-in WiFi for faster use wherever an open network is available.
The biggest visual distinction is the nook’s second display. In addition to the eInk display, it also offers a multitouch LCD panel for browsing books, typing, browsing saved books, and other functions.
I liked the concept of the Kindle a lot, but it just didn’t seem quite right. The nook however pretty much fixes everything I didn’t like about the Kindle. I am excited for the possibilities, and would love to find one under the tree this Christmas.