B&N is the only thing holding this device back.

I like the unit as a whole but I don't like what Barnes and Noble did to it. B&N have engineered the software so you can only get apps from B&N and the prices are often, exorbitant. Being charged at all for an app that is FREE from the Google Play store is kind of an outrage. As an eBook reader, It's pretty good, Battery life is very good, The display is crisp and clear and vibrant. It does tend to have issues with memory like all android devices. It's a good idea to download one of their few task killers but you'll be paying for it whereas you could get a better task killer on your smartphone from google play for free. Just saying. The device can no longer accept sideloaded apps either since last OS update. The device is great, Barnes and Noble are greedy jerks and don't respond to customer inquiries. Bought a B&N gift card for my daughters Nook color and she can't use it because she doesn't have a credit card on file in her account. Not happy about that! Maybe can get by with a cheap prepaid visa card but still have to pay more. B&N seems to be all about "pay more". The ebooks are the same price as a paperback and it's only a digital license, you own nothing and they can change the content/revise your ebook without notice. Not really happy with the whole ebook concept now. if you pay full price for a book, ebook or not it should belong to you. If you're on the fence, get a Kindle, the specs aren't quite as good but you have access to the amazon store and a huge selection of free apps.Read full review