Samsung Nook vs Glowlight

novabookfan · 06-19-2015, 02:55 PM

Apparently I missed the trade in by a week (d'oh) but word is they will do it again in the next month or so.

My ereader history: Had one of the first Nook colors. Rooted it but honestly just used it for reading. Sometimes used it to look stuff up but not often. When that nook color started not charging well ended up getting a Nook tablet (same size) for xmas as a replacement. Again, use to read, I use iphone for games or internet browsing. I like to read at night so I like the backlit screen, although it's a pain when I read outside that it's not eink. Hated how the kindle and nook simple would have that "delay" when turning pages on eink.

Which would you suggest for my next one? I want something lighter than what I have, and like the idea of being able to read easier outside and to have light to read in bed. BUT, the idea of paying $100 for 2 yr old technology vs waiting for another trade in and getting the Samsung Nook for $100 seems crazy. I still actually have my original nook color to trade in.

I do not want to switch to a kindle since all my books are in epub format. most are purchased without DRM although a fair number are via Nook and still have DRM attached.

blackcatw81 · 06-20-2015, 03:14 AM

What about Kobo Glo?

faithbw · 06-20-2015, 10:44 AM

A Kobo Glo would be a good option. However, if the epub format is the only thing keeping you from getting a Kindle, I would explore options for converting your books into Kindle compatible formats. I say this as someone who use to own both a Nook classic and a Sony PRS-350 before switching to Kindle. If DRM is an issue, there are ways to deal with that as well.

Rizla · 06-20-2015, 11:01 AM

Kobo Glo HD, Kobo H2O or Kindle PW. Beware, a new PW is about to be released (to match the Kobo Glo HD screen def) so don't buy the current (and old) PW version (2). You might be able to get a PW2 cheap as no one will want them now.

Whichever device you get, you'll need to convert and load them up via Calibre.

iluvgadgets · 06-21-2015, 03:52 PM

Sounds like the samsung nook would work for you. I have the nook glowlight and the samsung nook. I use both, but outside I read on my glowlight. Although it's considered old, it works great and I can side load my other books.

Good luck deciding.

06-19-2015, 02:55 PM	#1
novabookfan Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: NookTablet	Samsung Nook vs Glowlight Apparently I missed the trade in by a week (d'oh) but word is they will do it again in the next month or so. My ereader history: Had one of the first Nook colors. Rooted it but honestly just used it for reading. Sometimes used it to look stuff up but not often. When that nook color started not charging well ended up getting a Nook tablet (same size) for xmas as a replacement. Again, use to read, I use iphone for games or internet browsing. I like to read at night so I like the backlit screen, although it's a pain when I read outside that it's not eink. Hated how the kindle and nook simple would have that "delay" when turning pages on eink. Which would you suggest for my next one? I want something lighter than what I have, and like the idea of being able to read easier outside and to have light to read in bed. BUT, the idea of paying $100 for 2 yr old technology vs waiting for another trade in and getting the Samsung Nook for $100 seems crazy. I still actually have my original nook color to trade in. I do not want to switch to a kindle since all my books are in epub format. most are purchased without DRM although a fair number are via Nook and still have DRM attached.

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06-20-2015, 03:14 AM	#2
blackcatw81 Meow! Posts: 32 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Italy Device: K4NTblk,HanlinV60 3G,Trekstor Pyrus	What about Kobo Glo?

06-20-2015, 10:44 AM	#3
faithbw Guru Posts: 618 Karma: 1526148 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: A place where the sun always shines Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Mini 2	A Kobo Glo would be a good option. However, if the epub format is the only thing keeping you from getting a Kindle, I would explore options for converting your books into Kindle compatible formats. I say this as someone who use to own both a Nook classic and a Sony PRS-350 before switching to Kindle. If DRM is an issue, there are ways to deal with that as well.

06-20-2015, 11:01 AM	#4
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	Kobo Glo HD, Kobo H2O or Kindle PW. Beware, a new PW is about to be released (to match the Kobo Glo HD screen def) so don't buy the current (and old) PW version (2). You might be able to get a PW2 cheap as no one will want them now. Whichever device you get, you'll need to convert and load them up via Calibre.

06-21-2015, 03:52 PM	#5
iluvgadgets Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 300 Join Date: Apr 2015 Device: kindle paperwhite	Sounds like the samsung nook would work for you. I have the nook glowlight and the samsung nook. I use both, but outside I read on my glowlight. Although it's considered old, it works great and I can side load my other books. Good luck deciding.

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