Eleven Nooks to choose from, including the original Nook Color.
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We have so many remarkable choices now for libraries loaning eReaders and tablets. So many great devices for any size library budget.
We have the Nook Color, the B/W original Nooks and two B/W Sony's. We have iPads, Kindle Fires, original K1's, K2's, K3's and Kindle DX. Students are really fascinated with our collection.
For those libraries just getting started in this ever changing technological arena, it's the training of staff and scheduling maintenance that's important to consider in your purchases, not just the cost of the device. We have been implementing eReaders since 2008. As the devices get more sophisticated, the more time required updating and cleaning the internal devices.
With Amazon coming out with new Kindle models and Apple announcing a possible 7" iPad Oct. 23rd, it will make the choice even more difficult. I would like to stay within the area of Kindles, Nooks and iPads to help keep some sense of stability with our inventory. Not that we wouldn't try a new company's device, but for now, our inventory is servicing our needs quite well for students, faculty and staff.
Next blog:
New Kindles and the New Smaller iPad
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| Nook HD+ 9" screen |
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| Nook Tablet 7" touchscreen 8GB $179 16GB $199 |
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| The Glowing Nook Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight $119 6" Touchscreen 7 oz. |
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| Nook Simple Touch B/W $99 |
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| Nook Color 7" $149 Original price last Fall...$199 |
