Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch
Score: 59/100
PocketBook Verse
Score: 67/100Rankings
The PocketBook Verse is a compact 6-inch e-reader offering adjustable SMARTlight, hybrid navigation and generous microSD expansion. Its lower resolution, lack of waterproofing and missing Bluetooth are notable compromises. It suits budget-conscious commuters who value portability over premium features.
The Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch is a 6-inch e-reader with an infrared touchscreen and impressive month-long battery life. Its modest 2 GB internal storage and lack of built-in front lighting limit its appeal for power users. Best suited for travelers and casual readers who prioritize portability and endurance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 inchesbest | 6 inchesbest | |
1,440 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 361.9 g | 340 gbest |
2 GB | 8 GBbest | |
167 ppi | 212 ppibest | |
— | 0.5 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 133 mmbest |
3 formats | 25 formatsbest |
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Performance(1) | ||
Processor | TI OMAP ARM Cortex-A8 | Dual Core 1GHz |
Display(2) | ||
Resolution (pixels) | 600x800 pixels | 758x1024 pixels |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 167 ppi | 212 ppi |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11 b/g/n | Wi‑Fi |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 361.9 g | 340 g |
Software(1) | ||
Supported File Formats (formats) | 3 formats | 25 formats |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
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Professional reviewers commend the Nook Simple Touch for its feather-light build, intuitive infrared touchscreen, and impressive battery endurance that lives up to the advertised claims. However, they point out the device's modest internal storage, outdated Android 2.1 platform, and the absence of built-in front lighting on the standard model as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the device's portability, long battery life, and the convenience of free in-store Wi-Fi, noting that it feels comfortable to hold for extended periods. Recurring complaints focus on the limited usable internal storage and the infrared touchscreen's need for precise interaction.
Professional reviewers commend the PocketBook Verse for its ultra-light weight, compact footprint, and intuitive hybrid controls, noting that the adjustable SMARTlight and month-long battery make it a strong budget choice, but criticize the modest 212 PPI display, lack of waterproofing, and limited processing power.
Everyday users love the portability, long battery life, and broad format support, often highlighting the convenience of physical page-turn buttons, while recurring complaints focus on lower screen sharpness, occasional software lag, and missing features such as waterproofing and Bluetooth.
