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Originally Posted by Zarich
I have to backtrack on my weight thing. I recently read the game of thrones. This book is very large and weighs 14oz. I had no issues holding this one handed. So I guess the nooks weight is not really that bad. Just seems heavy in comparison to the others.
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Just FWIW, I ride a very crowded commuter train (I never get a seat and am often lucky to even be able to find a pole to hang on to) 40 minutes each way, every day, and can read my Nook one-handed with no trouble. I'm middle-aged and have mild arthritis in my hands, and I still don't find it even slightly heavy. I use the page-turn buttons rather than swiping to go to the next page when I'm on the train, though I like having the option of both.
Also FWIW, I keep my Nook in airplane mode almost all the time, and I usually go about three-four weeks between charges.
Honestly, I think the Kindle, Sony, Nook, and Kobo are all great devices and you can't really go wrong with any of them--especially when you keep in mind that they all still have some evolving to do, and whatever you buy, it's not going to be your e-reader for life.