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The nook is only about an ounce lighter than the kindle, and it is about 1 inch shorter and maybe a centimeter or two wider. However, to me because of the kindles longer length and flatter shape, it feels more than one ounce heavier.
I also think the nook touch has a nicer feel. It has a concave back which makes it easier to hold, and the sides have more of a softer, rubbier feel to them, whereas the kindle is hard plastic. It is thicker than the kindle, which I think is an advantage, albeit one that disappears if you use a cover on your reading device. It also feels a little more balanced, probably because of its square shape.
Overall, the experience of using a nook touch is not significantly superior to that of a k3. Also consider that you will not be able to read your kindle books on the nook touch unless you strip them of their drm (which isn't hard to do) or root the nook and install a kindle app (which also isn't hard to do).
I believe Barnes and Noble has a fourteen day return policy. If you are really interested in getting a Nook Touch, I would suggest getting one and trying it out for a week or so.
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