My daughter got one from her grandma a Nook. It is black and white and just allows you to purchase books to read. She has used it 2 times now with 2 different books.

I have had a Kindle 2 for almost 2 years. I absolutely love it. I picked Kindle because of the 3G and more books. I really toyed with an Ipad, because then you can get Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Chapters and other free book apps.

In the end, it was the Epaper that did it for me. It is so much easier than a computer screen. I have to wonder if the Kindle Touch would have a lot of glare? The Epaper has no glare, and is a real treat after being on the computer too long. But the little buttons are a challenge, after an Iphone.

I have about 100 books downloaded, including a lot of free classics. I also like that you just need to click to turn the page, which is easier than turning a book page.

As far as the difference between a Kindle and Nook, I wonder how many people have even tried both? Once you get one, you would not look for the other?? Try googling a comparison and you might get a consumer opinion rating on them.

http://allthingsd.com/20111115/a-kindle-swipes-fine-but-still-hooked-on-a-nook/

http://blog.laptopmag.com/face-off-barnes-and-noble-nook-simple-touch-vs-amazon-kindle-touch

I've had a Nook since last March. The 1st edition. I liked the larger screen size in comparison to iPhone. E-ink also easier on the eyes. I did miss ease of page turning with touch screen.

Last week I bought a Kindle fire. I wanted something to read books purchased on kindle app besides iPhone. I am loving it and all the bells and whistles. My favorite part is the availability of Childrens books that were not available on my nook. I would say that different readers have strengths and weaknesses. Look at what kinds of books you read see if they are only on certain devices. The nook is great if all you need is a quality e-reader not a tablet. Good luck!

Kindle. For me it is the best one. It doesn't hurt your eyes. It reads exactly like a book. It is easy to turn the pages and you can download loads of free books

i have the nook color and it is great!!! i love it and it has a year warranty if anything goes wrong they replace it no questions(i just needed a new charging cord) it is wifi ready you can go online ,pandora,shop, check email plus read!!!! in the brightest sunlight on the beach! i checked out in florida this winter. any book i have wanted to read has been available and cheap! free stuff too!

I have had a Kindle for over a year now and absolutely love it. I like the fact that it reads like a book doesn't hurt my eyes. I like the selection and price of books I have access to with it plus I use it for school. I can download all my pdf files to it so I don't have to constantly pull out my labtop.

I love mine so much I got one for my husband as a graduation present when he completed his Associate degree this past June. He uses his for school as well.