While many avid readers still tend to prefer books over technology even the most stalwart have to admit that the portability, the vast amount of storage and the quick access to the latest titles as well as to so much from the past make an eReader a very tempting buy. Now that these devices have become more like tablets and are able to allow one to view media, listen to music, and run some other apps, they are even more appealing to so many people.
Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD is probably the most popular device of this type while the Nook by Barnes and Noble also has its loyal users as well. These two devices are priced in the mid-range when it comes to tablets and both have features that make them good values and well worth checking out.
The 9” Kindle Fire with ads, which are screensavers that Amazon uses to advertise and make special offers, is currently priced the same as the Nook HD+ Tablet which is also a 9-inch device. The ads from Amzaon are a bother for some owners, but many actually like these as there are offers for discounts that are great for those who like to buy their books and other goodies from Amazon.
The Kindle has a front facing camera that can be used for video chatting or calls as well as for picture taking. The Nook does not have this feature. The Kindle and the Nook both offer cloud storage from their respective companies. This comes in handy when one wants to access something on the pc or pother device that is in the cloud.
Amazon offers access to a huge library of books, movies, and television shows. There is a great deal of free content, especially for Amazon Prime members, which is a yearly subscription that has a moderate price range with many benefits. Barnes and Noble also offers an extensive book library but its range of other content simply does not beat Amazon. Both offer third party apps and while Amazon does seem to offer more of these, neither is as good as some of the other tablets on the market.
Amazon’s reading apps are far more extensive than others in the eReader category. While both devices do offer a reading experience that mimics as closely as possible that of reading a book, some of the other features can be quite useful. For instance synching with Audible so that a book can be listened to while one reads along is a great feature that one will find with the Kindle. Both offer a way for parents to monitor and place limits on their children’s access to more adult materials.
While either of these eReaders turned tablet are a good buy, the Amazon Kindle Fire HD is becoming increasingly popular. It is priced so that it is affordable enough for families and is easy to use and will offer hours of enjoyment for a long, long time.
Are you an owner of one of these eReaders or are you interested in purchasing one? Please leave a comment below and let us know which model you prefer.
Author Bio: This article was compiled by Kiran Smith who writes reviews on cool iphone 5 cases for the company Ace Case. They supply mobile phone cases and accessories.
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