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tiniree · 11-03-2013, 01:57 PM

There are several IMO improvements on the new Nook. The first and most obvious, is the lighting of the screen. The screen lighting is brighter, whiter, and best of all, evenly distributed over the screen, vs the blotchy lighting on the older NSTG.

I did find last night that I do need to turn the light up to almost full power to get the same amount of "light" I got at the 1/2-way point on the older model. But since the screen, lighting and overall crispness is so much better, I don't mind. The font sizes, from the smallest to the largest, are overall larger on the new model. The words on the page are much more crisp. I like the newer fonts also.

Even though the new unit is only a mere fraction lighter, it feels MUCH lighter to me than the older model, which is a plus!

The sleep/on/off button has been moved from the back top of the unit to the side, which is good. On my older model, that button always felt kinda cheap. It moves side to side and doesn't feel very solid. The new side button is very secure feeling.

Update on Edging: After being on hold for 12 minutes and explaining issue to a level 1 rep, I was transferred to a level 2 rep who informed me that the edging is actually an "accessory" that can be removed. It is a "guard" to help protect the unit. My husband looked at it some more and gently pulled the edging away from the side to discover that the unit itself is completely sealed all around under the edging. He was also able to attach the edging all around much better. There are indents all around to slip the edging's edge into. I have 30 days to try it out and will keep it for now. If the edging keeps slipping, or gets looser, I will exchange it.

Just found a forum over at B&N. New owners who work at the stores say the edging is meant to come off as the serial number is under there.

11-03-2013, 01:57 PM	#4
tiniree Zealot Posts: 118 Karma: 64626 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: AZ Device: Nook 1st Gen	There are several IMO improvements on the new Nook. The first and most obvious, is the lighting of the screen. The screen lighting is brighter, whiter, and best of all, evenly distributed over the screen, vs the blotchy lighting on the older NSTG. I did find last night that I do need to turn the light up to almost full power to get the same amount of "light" I got at the 1/2-way point on the older model. But since the screen, lighting and overall crispness is so much better, I don't mind. The font sizes, from the smallest to the largest, are overall larger on the new model. The words on the page are much more crisp. I like the newer fonts also. Even though the new unit is only a mere fraction lighter, it feels MUCH lighter to me than the older model, which is a plus! The sleep/on/off button has been moved from the back top of the unit to the side, which is good. On my older model, that button always felt kinda cheap. It moves side to side and doesn't feel very solid. The new side button is very secure feeling. Update on Edging: After being on hold for 12 minutes and explaining issue to a level 1 rep, I was transferred to a level 2 rep who informed me that the edging is actually an "accessory" that can be removed. It is a "guard" to help protect the unit. My husband looked at it some more and gently pulled the edging away from the side to discover that the unit itself is completely sealed all around under the edging. He was also able to attach the edging all around much better. There are indents all around to slip the edging's edge into. I have 30 days to try it out and will keep it for now. If the edging keeps slipping, or gets looser, I will exchange it. *Just found a forum over at B&N. New owners who work at the stores say the edging is meant to come off as the serial number is under there.* Last edited by tiniree; 11-03-2013 at 02:03 PM.