In the field of computers and technologies, mankind has made a lot of progress, so much so that the computer, which when first invented was so heavy and large that it covered the whole room to an era where the computers can be held in our hands and carried away easily in the form of tablet computers or tablets.
iPad vs Nook
iPad is a tablet computer, nook is an e-book reader. iPad is a device that has a multimedia interface in which you can play games, watch videos, listen to music, read books but in nook, you can only read a book as it has a single interface.
iPad is a type of tablet that was developed by Apple Inc. It runs on iOS and iPadOS operating systems. iPad was first launched on April 3, 2010.
Originally Nook had a small colour touchscreen with a six-inch e-paper display. It also connected with wi-fi and AT&T 3G communications.
Comparison Table
| Parameters of Comparison | iPad | Nook |
|---|---|---|
| Released | iPad was released in April 2010 by Apple Inc. | Nook was released in Oct 2009 by Barnes & Noble. |
| Type | It is a tablet computer. | It is an e-book reader. |
| Operating System | It has iOS and iPadOS as an operating system. | It has android as an operating system. |
| Storage | It has a storage of 16 GB to 1 TB flash memory. | It has internal flash memory. |
| Display | It has a display of 1024*768 px. | It has a display of electronic paper. |
What is iPad?
iPad is a form of tablet which was developed by Apple company. Its founder Steve Jobs in one of the interview, revealed that they have started developing iPad much before the coming of iPhones.
Since its inception, the iPad ran on iOs, but from 2019 it ran on iPadOS. It is multi-talented. It can download and install apps available in the iOS store, unlike Nook.
Chips used in iPad are all made up by Apple. With the latest iPad, it keeps on coming with the newest version. Recently in 2020, Apple launched its eighth generation iPad, which has a display of 2388×1688 px and an Apple Bionic chip.
What is Nook?
Nook was developed by a book retailer store, i.e. Barnes & Noble Inc. in America, which became a brand for e-book readers. It runs on the android platform.
In 2014 the Company ended its partnership with Microsoft becoming the sole owner of Nook. In 2011 Nook sales were about USD 920 million, and it also became the holder of 13.2% market share for the e-paper readers.
With its newer version Nook comes with a screen size of 7 to 10 inches and a display of an LCD or E-Paper. It comes with an internal flash memory of 8 to 16GB and a USB port of 2.0.
Main Differences Between iPad and Nook
- iPad was released in April 2010 by Apple Inc. and manufactured by Foxconn and Pegatron on a contract basis. Nook was released in Oct 2009 by Barnes & Noble Inc., an American book retailer.
- iPad is a type of tablet computer which has multi-features. Nook is an e-book reader with a single feature.
References
- http://www.ncl.ecu.edu/index.php/NCL/article/viewFile/315/361
- http://gibsoncountylibrary.pbworks.com/f/KindlevsNookvsiPad.DOC
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I am Sandeep Bhandari; I have 20 years of experience in the technology field. I have various technical skills and knowledge in database systems, computer networks, and programming. You can read more about me on my bio page.
