Originally Posted by
philemer
Both of these are Android tablets with Nook software installed. I believe you could install the same software on any Android tablet.
The 9.6" model would be better for magazines, but otherwise the more expensive 8" model is superior: it's lighter, longer battery life, much higher screen resolution. For long reading sessions the display quality and weight will be important.
Ms
mia has done most of her reading on Kindles for a half dozen years. She much prefers a pure e-reader (Kindle Voyage) for reading, and uses her Kindle Fire 8.9" device primarily for email, Wikipedia, Amazon shopping, and as a backup reader.