What's a good choice for a second hand nook🤔

Scoob · Today, 12:57 AM

I'm looking to add another symmetrical button ereader to my line up with a budget of 30$. I'd like it to sideload books as simply as it is to do with my Kindles. If it helps, I use Calibre on Windows 10 and am decently tech savvy. Moreso if I have directions to follow. I am undecided if it needs to have a backlight or not. Storage wise I always like to have most storage possible on my other devices but I'm in the dark when it comes to e readers. Also preferably a device in the 6in size please.
Those are really my only parameters but feel free to tell me if I should be asking more things to get a better pick. I've never used a Nook before but if the software or reading ui has quirks that's okay.

Sirtel · Today, 12:02 PM

I'm not a Nook user, but from what I've read in this forum, a good choice would be Nook Glowlight 3 from 2017.

No idea if you can get it for 30$, though.

Tarana · Today, 12:18 PM

Nook Glowlight 3 is excellent. The amber lighting is also good for bedtime reading. I've had no problems sideloading.

RWTS · Today, 05:01 PM

I concur. The Glowlight 3 is a great device. Comfortable to hold, a nice screen and the adjustable warm light is wonderful. If you can snag one in good condition for under $30, I'd say it's a steal.

Scoob · Today, 05:05 PM

I did take a look at the glowlight 3 as recommended. It ticks a lot of my boxes unfortunately its more than double my budget

I did find Nook Simple Touch with and without glowlight at my price point though. Other than those models being older that the glowlight 3 I imagine the ease of use and the like will be similar right?

Today, 12:57 AM	#1
Scoob Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: USA Device: Kindle Voyage and Kindle Keyboard	What's a good choice for a second hand nook🤔 I'm looking to add another symmetrical button ereader to my line up with a budget of 30$. I'd like it to sideload books as simply as it is to do with my Kindles. If it helps, I use Calibre on Windows 10 and am decently tech savvy. Moreso if I have directions to follow. I am undecided if it needs to have a backlight or not. Storage wise I always like to have most storage possible on my other devices but I'm in the dark when it comes to e readers. Also preferably a device in the 6in size please. Those are really my only parameters but feel free to tell me if I should be asking more things to get a better pick. I've never used a Nook before but if the software or reading ui has quirks that's okay. Last edited by Scoob; Today at 12:59 AM. Reason: I'm bot sure what touch vs classic prefix means so I made it blank.

Today, 12:02 PM	#2
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,063 Karma: 227343916 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	I'm not a Nook user, but from what I've read in this forum, a good choice would be Nook Glowlight 3 from 2017. No idea if you can get it for 30$, though. Last edited by Sirtel; Today at 12:07 PM.

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Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,998 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	Nook Glowlight 3 is excellent. The amber lighting is also good for bedtime reading. I've had no problems sideloading.

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RWTS Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2020 Device: Nook	I concur. The Glowlight 3 is a great device. Comfortable to hold, a nice screen and the adjustable warm light is wonderful. If you can snag one in good condition for under $30, I'd say it's a steal.

Today, 05:05 PM	#5
Scoob Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: USA Device: Kindle Voyage and Kindle Keyboard	I did take a look at the glowlight 3 as recommended. It ticks a lot of my boxes unfortunately its more than double my budget I did find Nook Simple Touch with and without glowlight at my price point though. Other than those models being older that the glowlight 3 I imagine the ease of use and the like will be similar right?