The Barnes & Noble Nook HD+ is a 9-inch reading tablet that was released by Barnes & Noble in 2013. It received praise for its clear, sharp screen and decent performance. Nook lovers were happy with its light weight and thin physique, which makes it very comfortable to hold and carry around. The software interface was also praised as being user friendly and enjoyable. Some users however cited the lack of typical tablet features including cameras and GPS as a downside. The glossy screen is also susceptible to fingerprints and smudges. All in all, the Nook HD+ is a stellar device particularly for users that enjoy e-books and other modern-day digital media.
Pros
- Light and thin design
- Excellent screen quality
- Unique and friendly Barnes & Noble user interface
- Great content availability
- Decent battery life
Cons
- Limited tablet features
- Screen is prone to fingerprints
Bottom Line
The Nook HD+ is a well-built, stylish tablet with a very sharp screen, user-friendly interface and access to every app Google Play store has to offer, all at a very reasonable price. If you are looking to buy a tablet for your digital media needs, this is undoubtedly one of the best out there.
- Weight: 1.1 lbs
- Display Size: 9 inch
- Operating System: Android
- Battery Life: 10.25 hours
Critic Reviews
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CNet.com November 28, 2012
The Nook HD+ is a low-price, quality entry point into the world of tablets, especially now that it has full Google Play support.
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Full Specifications
| Operating System | Google Android |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.1 lbs |
| Battery Life | 10.25 hours |
| Connectivity | HDMI | Wi-FI | headphones jack |
| Internal Storage | 16GB |
| Removable Memory | up to 32GB |
| Display Size | 9 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1280 |
| Display Technology | Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP |
| Additional Features | microSD card reader |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.5 |
| Warranty | 1 year |