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I really have not been happy with my e-ink Nooks since the N1. I had to give this new Glowlight a try and I love it. It won't replace my Aura HD as my primary reader but my PW has been benched for now and is third in my lineup (sorry, watching football as I type). I did like the buttons on the NSTWGL but losing them is no big deal to me. I see what B&N is doing with this new reader. They make a reader like the PW (no page turn buttons and no sd card slot) but sell it cheaper (no ads), double the storage and make it lighter.
I was not a fan of the look until I saw this in person and handled the device. It is comfortable to hold and a big step up from the NSTWGL. I don't know if it will draw new readers to the B&N shop, but I can see many upgrading to this Nook. B&N has made a few missteps and at first glance this may seem to be just one more. I think however that this is a device one must see in person to appreciate.
I am just glad B&N is still producing e-ink devices. Competition is great for us book lovers. More devices, more choices, and cheaper prices equals a win for all of us. There is no perfect ereader, especially one that meets every readers wants. This new Nook may not be perfect but it is a new ereader and that is always welcome.
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