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kalwisti · 11-12-2014, 11:08 AM

I purchased a Nook Glowlight two and a half weeks ago, have read on it every day and haven't experienced any problems with its screen. I'm happy with the device (although I may still be basking in the "honeymoon glow"). Compared to my beloved Nook Simple Touch -- which has been rock-solid -- the Glowlight seems to display text more crisply, and the backlighting as well as the battery life is good (with WiFi turned off). I'm particularly enjoying the backlight because it's much less cumbersome than attaching a Mighty Bright clip light to the case, as I was doing with the ST.

I'm aware of the Glowlight's limitations, but I don't miss the lack of the physical page turn buttons, or the lack of microSD card capability. Although the storage space for sideloaded content is limited to ca. 500 MB, that's twice the stock space on the ST, so I'm a happy camper.

The one oddity I've noticed about my unit is that the Nook navigation button (the "n") on the bottom bezel/frame is more finicky than my ST's button. I have to pay more attention as to where I press the button, in order for it to respond properly.

I also purchased a cover/case for the Glowlight, thanks to the helpful suggestions mentioned here:

http://ebookfriendly.com/best-nook-glowlight-covers/
Kowalczyk, Piotr. "Nook GlowLight covers and sleeves – picks and tips." 18 Aug. 2014.

(In a pinch, an old Nook ST case can be used. In the Comments section, reader Kevin Phillips attached two photos showing that although the Glowlight does not fit perfectly in the ST case, the fit is "close enough" to be a viable alternative).

I ended up ordering this cover manufactured by Coodio, and am pleased with it so far:

[Tiny URLS are not allowed - MODERATOR]
Premium Advanced Leather Cover Sleeve Case with Magnetic Closure for NOOK GlowLight (NOOK 4th Gen). $13.99

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Advanc...nook+glowlight

(I don't have the multi-angle standing case, so I can't offer any comments on it).

I debated a lot before making this purchase; the Kobo Glo and Kindle Paperwhite were also candidates. I know that B&N's e-reader division is on very shaky ground, so I was willing to jump ship from the B&N ecosystem. I was really rooting for the Kobo but, in the end, I couldn't handle one in person (as there are no stores that carry them in this area) and I was a bit spooked by what I read here about Kobo's often buggy firmware and poor customer service. For me, the Glowlight was more of a known quantity, plus there is a brick-and-mortar B&N in my neighborhood. I figured that if I encountered any hardware problems, it would be easier to address them in person.

11-12-2014, 11:08 AM	#34
kalwisti Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 262454 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Texas Device: Nook Glowlight	I purchased a Nook Glowlight two and a half weeks ago, have read on it every day and haven't experienced any problems with its screen. I'm happy with the device (although I may still be basking in the "honeymoon glow"). Compared to my beloved Nook Simple Touch -- which has been rock-solid -- the Glowlight seems to display text more crisply, and the backlighting as well as the battery life is good (with WiFi turned off). I'm particularly enjoying the backlight because it's much less cumbersome than attaching a Mighty Bright clip light to the case, as I was doing with the ST. I'm aware of the Glowlight's limitations, but I don't miss the lack of the physical page turn buttons, or the lack of microSD card capability. Although the storage space for sideloaded content is limited to ca. 500 MB, that's twice the stock space on the ST, so I'm a happy camper. The one oddity I've noticed about my unit is that the Nook navigation button (the "n") on the bottom bezel/frame is more finicky than my ST's button. I have to pay more attention as to where I press the button, in order for it to respond properly. I also purchased a cover/case for the Glowlight, thanks to the helpful suggestions mentioned here: http://ebookfriendly.com/best-nook-glowlight-covers/ Kowalczyk, Piotr. "Nook GlowLight covers and sleeves – picks and tips." 18 Aug. 2014. (In a pinch, an old Nook ST case can be used. In the Comments section, reader Kevin Phillips attached two photos showing that although the Glowlight does not fit perfectly in the ST case, the fit is "close enough" to be a viable alternative). I ended up ordering this cover manufactured by Coodio, and am pleased with it so far: [Tiny URLS are not allowed - MODERATOR] Premium Advanced Leather Cover Sleeve Case with Magnetic Closure for NOOK GlowLight (NOOK 4th Gen). $13.99 http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Advanc...nook+glowlight (I don't have the multi-angle standing case, so I can't offer any comments on it). I debated a lot before making this purchase; the Kobo Glo and Kindle Paperwhite were also candidates. I know that B&N's e-reader division is on very shaky ground, so I was willing to jump ship from the B&N ecosystem. I was really rooting for the Kobo but, in the end, I couldn't handle one in person (as there are no stores that carry them in this area) and I was a bit spooked by what I read here about Kobo's often buggy firmware and poor customer service. For me, the Glowlight was more of a known quantity, plus there is a brick-and-mortar B&N in my neighborhood. I figured that if I encountered any hardware problems, it would be easier to address them in person. Last edited by kalwisti; 08-02-2015 at 12:48 PM. Reason: Fixed typo ; added full URL for GlowLight cover.