When comparing the Nook vs Kindle, which is right for you?

It isn't surprising that the e-reader has gained so much popularity in the last few years. The number of manufacturers has sky rocketed, but the nook vs kindle is still the leader. They are the most popular two after all.

With any luck, by the time you finish reading this article, you will be ready to make our decision.

Let's start with the fact that there are multiple models of both the Kindle and the Nook. While they do pretty much the same thing, there are many significant differences in the features. We will dedicate this article to covering a couple of those details so you can make an informed decision.

How Badly do you want a color screen?

The Kindle Fire and the Nook Color both offer color screens. Just know that once you move into the color world, you have left the e-reader behind a bit. You can also play music and movies, and even the popular apps are available. Reading a book is still avaialbe, and your eyes will pop when you see the incredible illustrations.

If there is a downside, it is that you leave the e-ink technology behind. This is an easy on the eyes feature that many have come to love in an e-reader. Whether it is in bright sunlight or in an airplane, the non-color versions of the Nook or Kindle were great for reading books. But it was limited to just that.

Color makes the price increase.

Currently, the Nook Color runs in the neighborhood of two hundred and fifty dollars, and the Kindle Fire is fifty dollars less at two hundred. If your budget is tigh, or you don't want the color features, there are models of both the Kindle and the Nook for under a hundred dollars.

Based on the price and the features available, you can see the Nook Color and the Kindle Fire move you more into the arena of the tablet as opposed to an e-reader. Other tablets that you may be familiar with are the IPads. The color e-readers mentioned here have similar functions, but cost a whole lot less than the pricey IPad.

The Nook vs Kindle seems a lot like the Ford vs Chevy argument that has gone on for years. Believe me, when you buy one, whichever one you choose, you are going to love it. Amazon and Barnes and Noble have a quality product with cool features. You won't be disappointed. Just look at what features are offered and pick the one you like best.