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NOOK® Color™ by Barnes & Noble: 4.0 stars; ( 179 reviews)

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NOOK Color™ by Barnes & Noble was designed for people who love to read every kind of content imaginable.

NOOK Color™ by Barnes & Noble is the first full-color touch reader, delivering digital books, magazines, newspapers and children's books in immersive gorgeous color, and all in one beautiful, thin and highly portable device. This newest addition to the NOOK™ device family was designed for people who love to read every kind of content imaginable - and features 8GB* of space, plus expandable memory, to store it all.

Stunning 7" VividView™ Color Touchscreen shows more than 16 million colors at a resolution of 1024 x 600
Shop from more than 2 million books, interactive magazines and newspapers, and Children's books
Stay connected with full-featured email
Enjoy an enhanced Web browsing experience with video via Adobe® Flash® Player
Alive Touch™ technology lets your child interact with words and pictures, easily find a favorite story, even have it read aloud
NOOK Apps keep the whole family entertained. Choose from great games like Angry Birds, Uno, and Sudoku and crossword puzzles, learn new languages, try new recipes, and stream music from Pandora® Internet Radio
Exclusive LendMe™ Technology - lets you lend AND borrow favorite books from friends - all with just a few simple touches
NOOK Friends™ makes it easy to share and recommend reading as well as pass along favorite lines to your friends through Facebook® or Twitter®
NOOK Kids introduces a premier and growing collection of popular children's picture books including beloved classics and new favorites
NOOK Book Enhanced Selection allows you to enjoy beautiful full-color pictures and videos spanning a wide range of topics including travel, photography, cooking and more
Built-in Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g/n) allows you to check your email or visit your favorite websites
With 8GB* of space and expandable memory, your library has virtually no limits
Read for up to 8 hours on a single charge (with Wi-Fi turned off)
Dimensions (HxWxD): 8.1"H x 5.0"W x .48"D, 15.8 oz.
1 year mfr. limited warranty

*1GB = 1 billion bytes; Actual formatted capacity may be less. Approximately 5GB available to store content, of which up to 4GB may be reserved for content purchased from the Barnes & Noble NOOK Store.

What's in the Box?

NOOK Color
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Power Adapter
Rechargeable Battery (installed)

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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

NOOK® Color™ by Barnes & Noble

4.1

(based on 192 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Simple controls (113)
Lightweight (97)
Durable (89)
Long battery life (71)
Good power output (56)

Cons

Short battery life (38)
Poor sound quality (35)
Complicated controls (9)
Heavy / bulky (5)
Difficult to set up (3)

Best Uses

Home use (113)
Travel (103)
Daily use (102)
Commuting (42)
Everyday use (16)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (111), Traveler (28), Student (24), Budget shopper (12), Gearhead (10)
- Primary use:
- Personal (23)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (94), Yes (90)

Most Liked Positive Review

Love it

I can't keep my hands off it, I like it much better than the original Nook.

It is essentially a tablet, I can switch to Internet browsing, games, reading a...Read complete review

I can't keep my hands off it, I like it much better than the original Nook.

It is essentially a tablet, I can switch to Internet browsing, games, reading a book, etc.

I love having magazines and newspapers delivered electronically.

Most Liked Negative Review

Super Reader--when it works

When this works as it is supposed to, it is a joy. However, I can't get through a day without something going haywire. You go to type a note, and suddenly when you...Read complete review

When this works as it is supposed to, it is a joy. However, I can't get through a day without something going haywire. You go to type a note, and suddenly when you touch a letter, a string of letters appear. Hitting the backspace may give you even more letters. I've had mine for almost 4 months, and, after reading a few hours, when I try to turn a page, it won't turn.

If you touch a word to get one menu screen, you may get a different menu screen. Repeatedly. Or, the word menu screen (highlight, note, look up, etc.)won't come on--or a word will suddenly highlight when you don't want it to. A reboot takes care of all and any of these problems, but they are a pain to me.

Also, beware of too much highlighting or making notes. If you do these too much, the book file will be corrupted and you can't read it any more. It took me 2 months to find a tech support person who showed me how to get books back on my device. These were books that wouldn't open because I had highlighted too much. I don't know how much is too much, nor could they tell me.

I am a real techie, having had my 1st computer in 1978. I own an iPhone, and about any other electronic gadget on the market, and have never had any as buggy as this.

Maybe the newer models are more reliable.

I have to admit that, flaws and all, I still like this a lot better than the Kindle or Sony e-reader. I appreciate the tablet features on this and I like the apps. I didn't need an iPad because I already have the iPhone, but the apps on this are perfect for readers. Also, this is less than half what an iPad would cost.

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5/24/2012

4.0

Wonderful!

By Netagene

from Alabama

About Me Love to read, Practical, Retired

Pros

Compact Design
Durable
Easy To Read
Easy To Use
Good Screen Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday
Reading
Travel

Comments about NOOK® Color™ by Barnes & Noble:

I am high partial legally blind, but with good usable tunnel vision in one eye. Because I cannot drive, and because I love to read, carrying 2 or more books everywhere I go, can get heavy! I didn't think I'd like an e-reader, but I am loving it! Also, when my good eye is tired, I can enlarge the font, often change to block letters (I HATE Times New Roman) ... So far I haven't loaded music, but I HAVE loaded the Olive Tree app and one other.

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5/17/2012

4.0

Overall great product

By KD

from San Diego, CA

Pros

Attractive Design
Compact Design
Easy To Read
Good Screen Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about NOOK® Color™ by Barnes & Noble:

N/A

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5/17/2012

4.0

I would buy this product again

By Stephanie

from North tazewell va

About Me Practical

Pros

Attractive Design
Compact Design
Easy To Read
Good Screen Quality
Long Battery Life

Cons

Limited Storage

Best Uses

Entertainment

Comments about NOOK® Color™ by Barnes & Noble:

Browsing the Internet watching Netflix

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5/10/2012

4.0

I like my Nook Color

By Val

from New York,NY

About Me Gearhead, Practical

Pros

Attractive Design
Compact Design
Durable
Easy To Read
Good Compatibility
Good Screen Quality
Great Software Bundle

Cons

Short Battery Life

Best Uses

Commutting
Entertainment

Comments about NOOK® Color™ by Barnes & Noble:

The nook color has a tendency to fleeze on you, where you don't have access to anything,not even your e-books. But you can always reboot it and get a fresh start. It's still a good device to buy.

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4/27/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

AWESOME

By Bulldog mom

from Newport Oregon

About Me Practical, Student

Pros

Compact Design

Cons

Best Uses

Academics
Everyday
Travel

Comments about NOOK® Color™ by Barnes & Noble:

I am a very busy person that loves to read. I own a netbook, blackberry smartphone and a xoom tablet. The nook is perfect for reading in bed, on the couch, on my breaks at work because it is lightweight, small, with a long battery life!

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4/26/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

LOVE IT!!!

By Sandi K

from Lake Stevens, WA

About Me Practical

Pros

Attractive Design
Compact Design
Easy To Read
Good Compatibility
Good Screen Quality

Cons

Short Battery Life

Best Uses

Academics
Everyday

Comments about NOOK® Color™ by Barnes & Noble:

This is better than I anticipated.I'm glad I waited to get this one, it is wonderful.

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Q:
CAN I USE THIS PRODUCT IN JAPAN?
Asked on 5/19/2012 by TORA from YOKOHAMA
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- A:
  Yes, the Nook Color is not a cell phone and does not have 3G/4G service, so if you have WiFi in Japan you can use it in Japan just as you would in the United States.
  Answered on 5/19/2012 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Is the Nook lighted?
Asked on 3/6/2012 by Anonymous
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  A:
  Yes, the NOOK Color is back lit.
  Answered on 3/9/2012 by Cara B from Staples
Q:
Does Netflix work on the Nook color?
Asked on 2/24/2012 by Anonymous
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  A:
  Currently, a Netflix app is not availble for the Nook Color. To place an order for this product, please contact us by dialing 1-800-333-3330.
  Answered on 2/27/2012 by Liz C from Staples
- A:
  The NOOK Color, version 1.4.1, features a Netflix application. This update is available since December 13, 2011.
  Answered on 2/27/2012 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Can I share books with my friends that have kindle fire?
Asked on 2/12/2012 by Anonymous
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- A:
  Sharing books on ereaders is a challenge, Nook books can be shared with another Nook reader, among family and friends, each book a single time, for 14 days. Sharing is between two like devices and there are limits to what can be freely shared, so sharing between a Nook and a Kindle doesn't work.
  Answered on 2/14/2012 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Is there some place I can compare Nook Color with Nook Tablet. Also If barnes and Noble goes out of business will the Nooks still work.
Asked on 1/23/2012 by Anonymous
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- A:
  Below is a website that explains the differences between the two. As far as Barnes & Noble going out of business it seems very unlikely. The devices would still be operational. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/compare-nook-tablet-vs-kindle-fire/379003173/
  Answered on 1/27/2012 by Community Answer from None
Q:
I need to load reference material as PDF files. How easy is it to organize and find the files that I need?
Asked on 1/18/2012 by Anonymous
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- A:
  The NOOKÂ® Color supports the upload of PDF files and a drag-n-drop interface for moving files around on the eReader. So it's pretty easy to find and organize files on the device.
  Answered on 1/23/2012 by Community Answer from None
Q:
what about manafacture warenty
Asked on 1/16/2012 by don from pa
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- A:
  There is a 1 year manufacturers limited warranty on this Nook Color.
  Answered on 1/19/2012 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Can you plug a sd card reader into the USB port to view photos?
Asked on 12/20/2011 by Angie from Atlanta
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  A:
  You would be able view pictures if you load a micro USB card onto your nook. However you would not be able to use a USB card reader with this particular product as it will not recognize it when you connect to the nook.
  Answered on 1/11/2012 by Sarah P from Staples
Q:
Are you able to edit a microsoft word document?
Asked on 12/17/2011 by Anonymous
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  No, you will not be able to edit a microsoft word document.
  Answered on 1/11/2012 by Darlene S from Staples
- A:
  There is an app with all the main Microsoft Office products on it, Word included, of course. Buy that for about $14.99 and then you can edit, create, save, whatever you normally do with Word on your PC.
  Answered on 1/28/2012 by Karen Loves Gadgets from Fairfax County, VA
Q:
How are you able to read audiobooks on the Nook Color?
Asked on 12/17/2011 by Anonymous
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  A:
  Providing the audio books are in MP3 format, you will be able to listen to audio books on the Nook Color.To listen to an audio book it will use the same application as listening to music on your Nook. However, you will not be able to follow along with the book while listening, as you are only able to use one application at a time.
  
  For further assistance, please call Nook customer support at (800) 843-2665.
  Answered on 1/10/2012 by Kayla T. from Staples