in the field of consumer tablet competition from Amazon (Amazon) and Barnes & Noble (Barnes & Noble) is quite interesting, in early Amazon introduced four of the Kindle Fire breath, after a lapse of more than 20 days, Barnes & Noble hurriedly updated Nook Tablet launch two versions for different markets, the bright spot is that with the HD display.
thelow with a version of Nook HD is priced at $ 199, the parameters are as follows:
- 7-inch 1440 x 900 screen (243ppi)
- OMAP 4470 1.3GHz dual-core processor
- 512 / 1GB RAM (Version 8 G / 16 G version)
- support microSD expansion
- dual speakers
- battery capacity is 4050mAh, read 10.5 hours, the video can be used to nine hours
- 315 grams
Nook HD +, high version is priced at $ 269.
- 9-inch 1920 x 1280 screen (256ppi)
- OMAP 4470 1.5GHz dual-core processor
- support micro SD expansion
- dual speakers
- battery capacity 6000mAh, reading can be used 10 hours, 9 hours video
- 515 grams
- HDMI interface
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demo Nook HD, the Engadget relative to the Kindle HD and Nexus 7 light a lot, which makes the handheld reader for a long time to become possible. Light because the battery is not, contrary Barnes & Noble software optimization to ensure lasting power.
Nook HD has two colors, white as snow and soot, HD + Only the dark gray color. Nook HD after the shell with a soft material Nook Simple Touch, can enhance the feel. Nook HD + continuation of the lower left corner with the design of the ring.
Both devices are equipped with the Android 4.0 system. But with the Kindle, Barnes & Noble makes the interface completely unable to recognize the Android system. Barnes & Noble Nook Store, providing their own application stores the user can not access Google Play.
system interface, Barnes & Noble uses a minimalist design Read oriented, placed at the top of the screen can be rotated recently read and use books, applications. The main screen there is a clever icon, click on weather conditions and recommended reading entries will pop up. Barnes & Noble said their recommendation algorithm than Amazon recommended based on download history. In addition, two flat-panel multi-account login, each account can manage different content. The tablet also has a parental control function.
screen and flip Barnes & Noble, which is repeatedly praised the advantage. Nook HD + magazine reading experience is excellent.
Barnes & Noble’s spearhead is very clear HD counterattack Kindle Fire HD, HD + challenge Kindle Fire HD 8.9, Chief of the new iPad forceful response. In fact, compared to Kindle, regardless of price or hardware, Barnes & Noble’s advantages are very obvious. Specific contrast can reference the AllThingsD production comparison chart . (PS: Nexus 7 resolution of 1280 x 800)
staggered upgrade cycle, opened the gap on the hardware can only figure vivre, Barnes & Noble and Amazon, the real difference lies in the ecosystem rather than hardware. Content resource, Amazon already has 180,000 exclusive e-books, 25,000 movies and TV resources, as well as more than 100,000 audio book. Applications, Amazon appstore on line anniversary in March of this year, announced that applications exceeded 31,000, compared to the Barnes & Noble a bit stretched. Stream media resources the Nook Video this fall to provide services is clearly unable to compete with Amazon Instant Video. According to AllThingsD reported, Barnes & Noble’s independent application only 10,000 balance. More importantly, the Amazon appstore has to expand to the European market outside the United States.
There is no doubt that the new Barnes & Noble Nook product line, whether in terms of hardware, the prices are very competitive, but the product market conditions have comprehensive consideration a variety of factors such as brand, ecosystem, Nook Can Win in the yet to be observation.
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