Nook Tablet

Does the Nook Tablet have what it takes to extinguish the Kindle Fire?

-- As reviewed by The Verge
Nook Tablet 1

Product details

  • Vivid, Bright 10.1-inch 1280 x 800 IPS Display
  • MediaTek Helio P22T Processor (Octo-Core, 2.3GHz)
  • Storage - 2GB RAM & 32GB ROM
  • Android 10 Operating System
  • Battery Life - Up to 11 hours web browsing
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Dual Cameras - Front: 5MP fixed-focus - Rear: 8MP auto-focus

PROS

+ Design is still striking
+ Lighter than the Nook Color
+ Bright IPS screen with great viewing angles
+ Faster performance

CONS

- Weak music / video content ecosystem
- No tabbed browsing
- Cannot easily sideload apps
- Can only be charged with its “proprietary” MicroUSB cable

Expert reviews and ratings

By The Verge on November 18, 2011
Does the Nook Tablet have what it takes to extinguish the Kindle Fire?
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By PCWorld on November 07, 2011
Nook Tablet excels at reading, and offers a smattering of solid streaming media services, but it lacks the flexibility of a full-featured tablet.
60