Limited access Another issue for the Nook is the lack of an iBooks reader or a Kindle app for the device, meaning Nook users are more limited in the content they can access. The iPad mini has both an ...

With a software update, B&N has added the NOOK Hub, new fonts, and some e-reading changes.

The Nook measures 7.7 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches, weighs 11.2 ounces (an ounce more than the Kindle), and has a battery life of 10 days (4 days fewer than the Kindle), with a replaceable battery.