Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook vs Nook HD

September 4, 2014 By Michael Kozlowski 3 Comments

samsung galaxy 4 nook vs nook hd

Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video! Today, we look at the latest generation Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook and the Nook HD. If you are thinking of upgrading to the latest model, there are some important things you need to know.

The purpose of this comparison is to look at the Nook HD, which came out last year and the new Samsung Nook that was just released. You will get a sense on the hardware differences and what makes new model so compelling.

Michael Kozlowski

Michael Kozlowski is the Editor in Chief of Good e-Reader. He has been writing about audiobooks and e-readers for the past ten years. His articles have been picked up by major and local news sources and websites such as the CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and Verge.

schwa

The Nook HD came out in late 2012, not last year.
The Nook HD does allow wallpapers and widgets.

Had to point that out. I do want to agree that, as an owner of a Nook HD and recently looking at a Samsung Nook, I was impressed that while the new device has lower resolution I cannot tell at all. I would say the new device is geared for those that don’t have a “reader tablet” or upgrading from a Nook Color or Nook Tablet. Nook HD owners may benefit but your mileage may vary.
DownTheShore

There was a lot of misinformation in this review about the Nook HD, especially for US viewers. First of all, you can change the background and use live wallpapers if you want. I created a customized wallpaper from an image I downloaded to my Gallery. Because of access to the Google Play store you have access to thousands and thousands of apps. If you don’t like the dedicated Nook reading software, you can install a number of others that allow more customization of the reading experience. I have Aldiko, Moon+, Cool Reader and Mantano Essentials ereader software all installed on my Nook HD. Not to mention the Kindle and Kobo apps.

If you are going to compare the look of the pages of the book, then use the same book on each reader and the same font. Using different text and fonts on each book does not allow for a fair comparison of the display. Also, you provided no technical information. What is the stated screen resolution of each? What CPU does each one have? What is the storage capacity, and to what point is it expandable?
Jonesy

what about films? how do they look? I have a Nook HD + but now that B&N stopped production on them, I am looking to get another so I don’t wear mine out. Really sad about this whole thing. I’ve even been snooping at the Kindle HDX, but the fact that there’s no Google Play store available, I may just go with the Nook/Samsung.