Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch
Score: 59/100
PocketBook Verse Lite
Score: 78/100Rankings
The PocketBook Verse Lite is a compact 6-inch eReader with a lightweight design and impressive two-month battery life. It sacrifices warm light, expandable storage, and waterproofing to keep costs low. Best suited for budget-conscious travelers who read mainly EPUB or PDF in well-lit environments.
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 | 1,440 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 361.9 g | 328 gbest |
2 GB | 8 GBbest | |
167 ppi | 212 ppibest | |
— | 0.5 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 7.6 mmbest |
3 formats | 25 formatsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Processor | TI OMAP ARM Cortex-A8 | Dual-core 1 GHz |
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 | 2.4 GHz |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 361.9 g | 328 g |
Software(2) | ||
Supported File Formats (formats) | 3 formats | 25 formats |
Operating System | Android 2.1 | Linux 3.10.65 |
Storage(2) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Expandable Storage | true | false |
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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 However, they point out the device's modest internal storage, outdated Android 2.1 platform, and the absence of built-in front lighting on the standard model as notable drawbacks.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 see the Verse Lite as a stripped-down, budget-focused version of the standard Verse, praising its ultra-light weight, month-long battery and wide format support, but lamenting the loss of warm light, page-turn buttons, rotation sensor and waterproofing.
Everyday users consistently highlight the device's portability, long battery life and clear glare-free screen, noting it meets the needs of casual readers and travelers.
