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I went to see the Nook Glowlight today.
I like the weight, the fonts, the lighting (never owned a lighted ereader before). And comparing to my PRS 650 (brought it with me), it is faster with sharper text.
I actually like the bumper though, don't know how many time I drop my previous 650 on its corner/side and one day the button stopped working right after a drop (fortunately it was still under warranty), so the bumper kind of gives me a peace of mind. And I guess after a few months, we'll have third party color bumper (I would like a red). I don't mind the white color though, definitely can cover that up with a decalgirl skin.
The new cover is very flimsy & hence superlight. I wonder how it can protect the reader, I don't even know if it can keep the reader closed (like a book). Maybe it has a hidden magnet (???).
The touch screen is very sensitive, so even if I hold the Nook in left or right hand, a light flick of my finger will turn the page forward/backward. I'll miss the buttons but can live without them. 500 MB should be sufficient for my books (I'm using about 300 MB on my 650 though & it's plenty for my need).
I think I find my birthday/christmas present, meanwhile I'll watch out for more reviews on the sturdiness of the screen & battery.
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