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wandalynn · 12-23-2013, 12:18 PM

Let me weight in as the owner of a 1st gen nook - don't do it. It's heavy, the screen isn't touch, it's big and needs frequent battery charges. But I'm not saying not to get a nook - get the newer touch screen model that's on sale at Target this week for $39 and get a case for it.

ETA: and definitely don't be surprised or upset when it dies.

Also, both nook models handle wireless about the same with the exception that the 1st gen has a primitive web browser which is probably more internet access than you want.

12-23-2013, 12:18 PM	#7
wandalynn Addict Posts: 351 Karma: 805324 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baja Arizona Device: nook, Aluratek Libre	Let me weight in as the owner of a 1st gen nook - don't do it. It's heavy, the screen isn't touch, it's big and needs frequent battery charges. But I'm not saying not to get a nook - get the newer touch screen model that's on sale at Target this week for $39 and get a case for it. ETA: and definitely don't be surprised or upset when it dies. Also, both nook models handle wireless about the same with the exception that the 1st gen has a primitive web browser which is probably more internet access than you want. Last edited by wandalynn; 12-23-2013 at 12:24 PM.