Out of the Three New Readers we have gotten from B&N, Amazon and Kobo..

[Tony1988]

...I have to say The NOOK is the most appealing hardware. The form factor and size is the best, you get four page turn buttons etc ...sadly their software needs work for Library usage and a few other things. But I think they nailed it for hardware.

[John F]

I think I like the idea of the Forma and Oasis, buttons on only one side (as long as the screen can flip 180, and since I don't read in landscape).

That being said, I still prefer my Glo HD.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by Tony1988

...I have to say The NOOK is the most appealing hardware. The form factor and size is the best, you get four page turn buttons etc ...sadly their software needs work for Library usage and a few other things. But I think they nailed it for hardware.

I agree. If only the Nook software were even close to the Kindle or Kobo software, it would be a killer ereader. But as it is, it's still too lacking in many areas, even though they've improved stability in comparison to the previous model (Glowlight 3).

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Tony1988

...I have to say The NOOK is the most appealing hardware. The form factor and size is the best, you get four page turn buttons etc ...sadly their software needs work for Library usage and a few other things. But I think they nailed it for hardware.

The Kobo Forma with an 8" screen size is 6.3"x6.99"x0.33" at 197g. The waterproofing is 1PX8.

The nook Glowlight Plus with a 7.8" screen is 8.3"x5.9"x.34" at 279g. The waterproofing is IPX7.

The screen on the Forma is plastic backed and not glass as on the nook. So as far as the hardware goes, I'd go with Kobo. It's a slightly bigger screen (plastic backed), smaller (overall), and lighter. Plus, it has firmware that gets updated more often and (IMHO) is better then the nook. The Forma has buttons on one side because the screen can be rotated so it's good for right- or left-handed people

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Plus, it has firmware that gets updated more often and (IMHO) is better then the nook.

I don't think anyone would disagree that the Nook software is rather underwhelming.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

I don't think anyone would disagree that the Nook software is rather underwhelming.

I agree that the nook firmware is rather pathetic.

[Pajamaman]

I'm starting to think about a Nook again. Because of the light and screen.

Yes, the software is flaky, but I believe it is possible to install apps like Alreader, so it doesn't matter. Everything should be possible to do within alreader.
I don't care about the Nook buttons; Alreader allows the creen to work like buttons. I don't like the clunky size of the Nook.

But the Nook has an amazing screen. The comfort light is amazing. I ran Alreader in night-mode with the red light and it's the best I've seen. So much so, I'm considering getting another one (I bricked the last one by rooting it) I can't forget how good that screen and light are. And after all, it's the screen and light that are ultimately the most important thing on an ereader.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Pajamaman

I'm starting to think about a Nook again. Because of the light and screen.

Yes, the software is flaky, but I believe it is possible to install apps like Alreader, so it doesn't matter. Everything should be possible to do within alreader.
I don't care about the Nook buttons; Alreader allows the creen to work like buttons. I don't like the clunky size of the Nook.

But the Nook has an amazing screen. The comfort light is amazing. I ran Alreader in night-mode with the red light and it's the best I've seen. So much so, I'm considering getting another one (I bricked the last one by rooting it) I can't forget how good that screen and light are. And after all, it's the screen and light that are ultimately the most important thing on an ereader.

The Kobo Forma has a better screen and ComfortLight PRO (adjustable color temperature). So why go with the nook when the firmware is weak? Kobo is much better supported.

[Tony1988]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The Kobo Forma has a better screen and ComfortLight PRO (adjustable color temperature). So why go with the nook when the firmware is weak? Kobo is much better supported.

But what about when compared to the Baby Forma H20??(which is one of the three released this year) I find the comfort light on that a bit weak.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by Tony1988

But what about when compared to the Baby Forma H20??(which is one of the three released this year) I find the comfort light on that a bit weak.

In what way? Not orange enough?

[issybird]

You're missing out the most attractive aspect of the Nook GlowLight Plus, the price!

For $200 you get a 7.8" screen, compared to $250 for the Forma's 8" screen and $270 (!) for the 7" Oasis w/o ads.

I've played with the Nook in-store and it's a really nice reader, looks sharp, handles well. At the 7.8" size, as with the Kobo Aura One, it would be a stay-at-home reader for me anyway, so the larger profile wouldn't matter. The slightly worse specs compared to the Forma are worth it for the value purchaser.

Alas, the dealbreaker for me (and the Classic Nook was my first dedicated ereader, too) is that the overwhelming bulk of my library is from Kobo and it's just too easy to download directly to my device. There's no putting that toothpaste back in the tube, especially now that the Forma price has come down to $250. Not that I'm in the market for it.

[Tony1988]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

In what way? Not orange enough?

Yeah. In The comparison video I saw between the H20 and Oasis. The Oasis had a much richer yellow/orange. The H20 was very light and non existent when compared with it.

[Tony1988]

Originally Posted by issybird

You're missing out the most attractive aspect of the Nook GlowLight Plus, the price!

For $200 you get a 7.8" screen, compared to $250 for the Forma's 8" screen and $270 (!) for the 7" Oasis w/o ads.

I've played with the Nook in-store and it's a really nice reader, looks sharp, handles well. At the 7.8" size, as with the Kobo Aura One, it would be a stay-at-home reader for me anyway, so the larger profile wouldn't matter. The slightly worse specs compared to the Forma are worth it for the value purchaser.

Alas, the dealbreaker for me (and the Classic Nook was my first dedicated ereader, too) is that the overwhelming bulk of my library is from Kobo and it's just too easy to download directly to my device. There's no putting that toothpaste back in the tube, especially now that the Forma price has come down to $250. Not that I'm in the market for it.

Plus the audio jack...

[theducks]

issybird
I have never seen side loading as a significant road block.
But then, I am frequently on a PC yaking on MR, so having my device on a USB cable getting loaded and charging is little effort.
The Pluses: I am not chained to any one store. I have those tools that help with that , AND Calibre to Manage and Convert

Besides, My TBR list is already out of control
I don't need to make more impulse purchases.

[Sirtel]

My Libra should arrive next week. Then I can compare all three directly.

So far, I slightly prefer the Oasis 3 to the new Nook, because it's faster, bug-free and has more options. The screen quality is about the same. I'm very interested how the Libra does in comparison to them.

My wallet is not at all happy this year. I can hear its mournful wailing...