Nook GlowLight

8 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
portability (7)
design (6)
usability (3)
screen (2)
price (2)

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durability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews of Nook GlowLight. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the screen and price. The usability and design are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Nook GlowLight is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Roberto Baldwin (wired.com)

Nook GlowLight

The original GlowLight was a great device when it launched. Instead of continuing that momentum, the latest version feels like an e-reader that lost its way.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Michael Sawh (trustedreviews.com)

Nook GlowLight

The 2nd gen GlowLight is still second best to the Paperwhite

Lightweight design ; EPUB support ; Brighter screen

Build quality is not great ; No 3G model ; Some books more expensive than rival services

The reasonable improvement on the first Nook with GlowLight, but it's not enough to know the Paperwhite off the top spot.

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Libby Plummer (t3.com)

Nook GlowLight review

Can the latest e-reader from US bookseller Barnes & Noble take on the Amazon Kindle? Find out in our Nook GlowLight review

Cool design ; Light and comfy to hold ; Great book selection

Backlight could be more even

The Nook GlowLight is light, comfy to hold and easy to use, and we found everything we wanted available to download. The only thing that keeps the Nook Glowlight from five stars is the not-quite-perfect backlight. Having said that, the screen is still...

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Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Nook GlowLight review

It's been almost two years since Barnes & Nobile released its last Nook eBook reader in the UK, but is ready to take a second crack at carving a niche for itself in a market dominated by Amazon. Thar's the rub. While it offers a lighter shell, is...

Fun and cute design, super lightweight, decent LED lighting for reading in the dark, sharp fonts, good looking user interface

Not compatible with Amazon eBooks if you’ve already invested in them, Barnes & Noble has ditched the microSD card slot

Thar's the rub. While it offers a lighter shell, is cheaper, more funky looking and has considerably more storage, the latest Nook isn't a Kindle.

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Nook GlowLight review

Ereaders are great but if you need an external light source to read properly. Those wanting to read in the dark – ie in bed without a lamp on – will need to buy a model with a back-light.

The Nook GlowLight is a decent eReader if you're looking for one with a backlight. It's lighter than Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite but its rival is available at the same price with more features.

Dec, 2014

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Nook GlowLight

When you think of ebook readers, you're likely to think straight away to Amazon's dominating Kindle range, but there's more choice than just the online retailer's wares. Barnes & Noble has been crafting tip-top readers for some time now, and its...

Nook has crafted itself a tip-top e-reader in the form of the GlowLight, and you get plenty of bang for your buck at £89 too. That means it undercuts Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite by £20, all while giving you a decent front lit screen and almost equal...

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Eric Limer , Gawker Media (gizmodo.in)

Nook GlowLight Review: Pretty Screen, Silly Body

Back in 2012 Barnes and Noble introduced built-in frontlighting to the ereader world, beating Amazon at its own game-for a few months, anyway Since then,

Maybe? There are plenty of good reasons to by the Nook GlowLight. It's the same price as the ad-subsidized Kindle Paperwhite except without the ads. It has a slightly better screen. It has the brightest light. It's good crazy storage. It doesn't flash...

Nov, 2013

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