The light is mislabeled as a nook light, it has nothing to do with the barnes and nobel nook. That means the nook simple touch with glowlight has no speakers, no headphone jack, no mp3 support, no 3g option and the web browser is gone. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. The front light is more even, the touch screen is more responsive, and its. Ebook reader nook glowlight ebook reader 3, 6 inch, 300 dpi, wireless, usb.
I have tried the nook light by bn, not nearly bright enough for bed time reading. To acheive the low price, nonreading features have been cut. Pageturning buttons give you easier access to the books you love. Your nook simple touch will appear on your computer as a removable drive. Shipping it back is more than the cost of the cheap light. Since my nook touch with glowlight arrived from barnes and noble ive been spending a lot of time playing with it and testing out the new glowlight. The only addition is the glowlight functionality, which allows ereaders to read books without turning their lights on or requiring an external light source such as a clipon light. Your nook simple touch lets you save your personal digital photos as screensavers. The video also compares the new lighted nook touch with the original nook touch to give an idea of the screen differences in the dark and under a bright light.
The paperwhite is very light, and there is no chance of feeling fatigue especially. Nook simple touch with glowlight tutorial video barnes. Cracking open the nook simple touch with glowlight page 17. Black clipon led book light for barnes and noble nook. Uses android chargers, fits in my side abu pocket, battery lasts for days, glowlight is amazing. The display is easy on the eyes and i love having a device thats a dedicated book reader. Must be in a wifi area to use it, otherwise worthless.
I tried the kandle for kindle, not bright enough for the bottom of the pagescreen. Thats not to say the kindle isnt very thin and light, but the nook has the. Jun 03, 2012 the nook simple touch with glowlight hereinafter the nook gl is the first eink reader with a builtin light since the sony 700. I have a nook st which i love, but am getting really frustrated getting an acceptable book light for it.
If youre a reader, you may want to have a kindle or a nook. Buy products related to nook simple touch with glowlight products and see what customers say about nook simple touch with glowlight products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Its just the right size to hold, lightweight and with just a light touch of my finger, it turns the pages or takes me to the dictionary, notes and other options. Nook simple touch glowlight is a popular and one of the less expensive options. The nook simple touch with glowlight hereinafter the nook gl is the first eink reader with a builtin light since the sony 700. Thats why e ink ereaders arent suitable for reading at night without a reading light or lamp. Get perfect reading in bed or bright sun with nook simple touch. How to load ebooks on the nook simple touch with glowlight.
Read easy, everywhere our largest eink display makes reading easy seamless. Barnes and noble nook simple touch ebook reader 2gb wifi with glowlight. These are two of the most commonly found digital book formats on the internet. We love the nook and this new one with the glow light is going to be great for him. A light bulb icon at the top right of the touchscreen lets you adjust. Nook simple touch with glowlight getting started frequently asked questions full user guide quick start guide. The nook simple touch with glowlight primarily handles epub and pdf books. May 17, 2012 nook simple touch with glowlight teardown. It features a white light with an almost imperceptible bluish tint at the end of flexible and twistable arm. Like the other nook models, the touch with glowlight is an advanced ereader with long battery life, many reading options, and an advanced screen.
The eluminator touch is an ereader led book light made specifically to fit the older medge ereader covers but generically designed enough with a flat clip that can fit thin items like book covers or newspaper. The price is well worth it and i think this is my buy of the. View and download nook glowlight user manual online. These are two of the most commonly found digital book formats on. Nook glowlight and nook glowlight plus inhand comparison. An ebook reader is a designated device best suited for reading electronic publications. The lowcost nook simple touch ereader has disappeared from barnes. Its text is very sharp but it does not come with an anti reflective coating on the screen. Nook simple touch is the successor of nook simple ereader, along with a revolutionary feature of glowlight. The nook simple touch with glowlight is pretty much just a slightly different version of the nook simple touch that was brought out last year. The battery life is rated at up to 2 months and so far its living up to its promise. This gives you access to any books in your nook library and allows you to shop for new books, magazines, and newspapers on your nook. Page turns can still be initiated with a simple swipe. Do you need a special nook light or can you get any book light.
The glow light nook can be used anywhere, but is especially nice if you read at night because you dont need to turn on other lights or have a clip on light for the nook itself. The nook simple touch with glowlight is a reading revolution. This model is distinguishable from the non glow light model by a gray bezel on the outer edge. May 15, 2012 the nook simple touch with glowlight primarily handles epub and pdf books. The nook simple touch is best used outside or where light is available.
The kindle has no light up touch screen like the nook does but the part that lights up is not where u read from nor does it give light to read by. Tap on the light bulb in the status bar at the top of the screen to bring up the quick settings. The newest nook device has an industryfirst illuminated eink touchscreen display. Of course, the problem with lightup screens is that theyre power hogs compared to standard e ink.
Just connect your nook simple touch to your computer using the provided microusb cable. Nook glowlight 3 book cover image nook glowlight 3. There is a mild reflection under a certain angle from direct sun light, but all you need to do is move it a bit. E ink displays, infrared touch screens, builtin wifi for downloading books.
This negates any need for a clip on light, or having to use a cover with a built in light to read at night. Nook simple touch frequently asked questions, faqs. Its in the top 3 bestselling ebook readers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as sony pocket prs350 or kindle fire hdx 7 nook simple touch glowlight was released in 2014. Kindle paperwhite vs nook simple touch with glowlight comparison. Our helpful nook video tutorials give you easytofollow instructions to get the most out of your nook. Aside from the light, the new nook touch and the old nook touch are pretty much exactly the same so im not going to rehash all the. Jump to the next chapter with a few clicks or fastflip through multiple pages by holding down on buttons. I love my nook and the reading light is a welcome bonus. Cracking open the nook simple touch with glowlight page. Comfortable enough to hold for hours at a time with our soft touch finish. If you can use any garden variety book light, they have those at book stores for a couple.
Apr 24, 2012 nook simple touch with glowlight demo vms 8e727785cb81b1aa08ac in practice, its certainly far more comfortable than reading a regular tablet display for an extended period when in a lowlight. Xda developers was founded by developers, for developers. It maintains the same eink display found in previous models of the nook simple. Apr 26, 2012 the video also compares the new lighted nook touch with the original nook touch to give an idea of the screen differences in the dark and under a bright light. I have 1400 books on here and i still have about 25gb free. You can connect your nook simple touch to a computer using the nook simple touch microusb cable to transfer personal files. There are a lot of newer ebook readers on the market. Find out if it gives the new nook an edge over the kindle. Kindle paperwhite vs nook simple touch with glowlight. Released in may 2012, nook simple touch with glowlight is lighter than the standard nook, has an. Toogoo r leather case for barnes and noble nook simple touch with glowlight, black by toogoor currently unavailable.
An updated version of last years simple touch reader, the newest nook device is very similar to the original but has an industryfirst illuminated eink touchscreen display. Apr 24, 2012 of course, the problem with lightup screens is that theyre power hogs compared to standard e ink. However, theyve added a really fantastic feature, the backlit eink display, a absolute first for e book readers. Then draganddrop your pictures into the subfolder you created. To register your nook and to purchase and download books and periodicals, you need to be connected to a wifi network. It is the first ereader of its kind with a lit screen, allowing you to read in low lighting. The barnes and noble simple touch with glowlight is a new breed of ereader that allows you to read in the dark. You will not experience a tough time when trying to adjust the screen brightness as. Just click on the file on your computer, and copy it draganddrop to the appropriate nook simple touch folder. Nook simple touch with glowlight demo vms 8e727785cb81b1aa08ac in practice, its certainly far more comfortable than reading a regular tablet display for. Glowlight we are bringing our customers the very latest reading. The nook has an advantage in price but the kindle also comes in a 3g version. Be prepared for credit card, social security number requirements even to get a free book. Create and name a subfolder within the screensavers folder found in the nook simple touch directory.
Released in may 2012, nook simple touch with glowlight is lighter than the standard nook, has an antiglare screen protector, and an integrated light. Soft touch finish makes it easy to grip and comfortable to hold for hours at a time. It has afterdark reading capabilities, that is, the brightness of the screen increases when light in the background goes off. The nook simple touch plus a good, useful light is a pretty great. For the first time ever, on any dedicated ebook reading device comes a built in glow light for night time reading. I would like to know if the issues with the glow light have been resolved. Apr 02, 2012 last week an anonymous person left a comment on this blog saying that barnes and noble will be releasing a new nook touch soon and that it will use flex lighting thinking on it, given the timing and the circumstances, i would say the chances of barnes and noble releasing a new nook touch with flex lighting in the next few weeks is very high. Digitals best answer for that simple urge is the now venerable e ink ereader. Under the post that lists best available nook glowlight covers, one of the readers, kevin, shared a few extremely interesting pictures. Buy barnes and noble nook simple touch ebook reader 2gb wifi with glowlight. Get answers to frequently asked questions for nook simple touch glowlight. Nook simple touch glowlight frequently asked questions. In need of tips, tricks, and troubleshooting for your nook simple touch with glowlight.