NOOK is an Android-based platform eBook reader device, Developed by Barnes & Noble and intended to compete with the Amazon Kindle line of EBooks readers. The NOOK name was influenced by reading nooks(secluded spot, corners). It is one of the well-known EReader devices, comes with different options which almost fit with anyone’s budget.
Some cool features set this device apart. One of the best features is that Barnes and Noble allow Nook users to read the entire contents of any eBook available in stores for free for one hour a day.
Unlike the Kindle devices, Even the NOOK eReader device got equipped with E-Ink (Electronic Ink) technology in a monochrome matte screen display that provides crystal clear text and lesser glare for lengthy reading with less strain on the eyes. In addition to reading EBooks, NOOK devices provide full-colour LCD screens for watching videos. Nook eReader devices have built-in Wi-Fi capabilities for downloading books, running apps, and Web browsing. Some of the high-end Nook devices offer touch screen support.
History of Nook and their Devices along with specifications:
- Nook 1st Edition: The original NOOK eReader device is developed by American book retailer Barnes & Noble, which debuted in 2009.
- “Nook is the first generation android based EBook reader device, introduced in 2009 and followed up in 2010, equipped with E-Ink technology and LCD display with 6inch screen size and a capacity of 2GB.”
- The NOOK Color: Which replaces the monochrome eInk display with a full-colour LCD screen which is introduced in 2010.
- “Nook Color is the second generation android based EBook reader device, introduced in 2010, comes with LCD display with 7inhc screen size and a capacity of 8GB.”
- The NOOK Simple Touch: got launched in 2011.
- “Nook Simple Touch is the android based EBook reader device introduced in 2011, Which features an E-Ink screen with an infrared touch screen, comes with 6inhc screen size and a capacity of 2GB.”
- The NOOK Tablet: “A tablet device that adds better performance and features than the Nook Color. It got introduced in 2012, equipped with LCD display, comes with 7inhc screen size and a capacity of 8GB and 16GB.”
- And in the same year(2012), Barnes and Noble announced partnerships with Microsoft and some other retailers in the UK, which began offering the Nook digital products.
- In 2014, Barnes and Noble purchased Microsoft’s Nook shares and ended the partnership.
- Nook HD & HD+: “Nook HD and HD+ are the third generation android based EBook reader device, introduced in 2012, equipped with LCD display with 7inch(HD) and 9Inch(HD+) screen size and a capacity of 8GB/16GB for Nook HD and 16GB/32GB for Nook HD+.”
- Nook Glowlight: “Nook Glowlight was introduced in 2014, equipped with E-Ink pearl display with 6inch screen size and a capacity of 4GB.”
- Nook Glowlight Plus: “Nook Glowlight Plus was introduced in 2015, equipped with E-Ink Carta display with 6inch screen size and a capacity of 4GB.”
- The NOOK Tablet 7: “Nook tablet 7″ got introduced in 2016 and enhanced version in 2018, equipped with LCD display, comes with 7inhc screen size and a capacity of 8GB and 16GB.”
- Nook Glowlight 3: “Nook Glowlight 3 was introduced in 2017, equipped with E-Ink Carta display with 6inch screen size and a capacity of 8GB.”
- The NOOK Tablet 10: “Nook tablet 10″ got introduced in 2018 and enhanced version in 2021, equipped with LCD display, comes with 10inhc screen size and a capacity of 32GB.”
- Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8: “Nook Glowlight plus was introduced in 2019, equipped with E-Ink Carta display with 7.8inch screen size and a capacity of 8GB.”
