The Differences between Kindle 2 and Nook - Which is Better?

Amazon's Kindle 2 and the Barnes and Noble Nook are the two main heavy-weights in the battle of the Ebook Readers this year. There are many similarities, and requisite differences in the two. What are they, and which is the best digital Ebook Reader? Let's take a look.

The Differences between Kindle 2 and Nook - Which is Better?

E-Ink Display Screens- Both the Kindle 2 and the Nook use the same "E-Ink" technology for their display screen. Reading for hours on end on these Ebook Readers isn't like staring at a computer screen. The E-Ink screen displays the words just like (or even best than) finding at a real book.

The Nook, however, has an supplementary color sailing screen underneath the display screen. This touch screen allows you to scroll straight through titles of books, magazines, and other publications. There is also a touch keyboard display on this screen. No reviews are available yet for the screen performance, but consumers will soon tell all.

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Blu-Ray Vs High Def - What's the better Way to Watch Movies?

The time has ultimately arrived for the Dvd to be supplanted with a better technology. There are two currently available to consumers for the greatest in video viewing experience: Blu-Ray or Hd Dvd. They both have more "techie" sounding names than the original Dvd, but which one is better for the greatest viewing experience?

Blu-Ray Vs High Def - What's the better Way to Watch Movies?

Before getting into the divergence in the middle of Blu-Ray and Hd Dvd's, it's foremost to note the following. The only way that you may get the most out of whether your Blu-ray or Hd Dvd is by having a Tv that is capable of having the capability photo that these two types of media contain. Having a great sound principles linked to your Tv or entertainment town can also prove to be beneficial.

Both Blu-ray and Hd Dvd's are supported by big name brands in the home entertainment industry. Hd Dvd's are supported by Toshiba, Intel, and Microsoft ( meaning you can play Hd Dvds on your Xbox 360 as well). Blue-rays are supported by Samsung, Pioneer, and Sony. The PlayStation 3 is also blu-ray capable.

The differences lie in the storage space on each disc. High Def Dvd discs hold 15Gb per side of a 2-sided disc. Blu-ray holds 25Gb on each side. This enables the movie to have a better capability sound and photo as there is more room to hold the details required. However High Def Dvds are not to be laughed at either. Hd provides a clear photo and exquisite sound coverage.

High Def Dvd players tend to be less expensive than Blu-ray disc players for now. However, because these are two similar formats, it may be beneficial to wait it out and see which of these two format survives the competition: That way you know that if you have to purchase an expensive player, that you will spend your money on the one that will offer more movie and entertainment choices.

Blu-Ray Vs High Def - What's the better Way to Watch Movies?