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"virtual rocker button" appears screen, touch move cursor. , nook cursor moves sluggishly. big deal , annoying , wife kindle quick responsive. november 2010, nook software upgrade increases page refresh speed navigation responsive. returned nook months, nook performance equal kindle, nook owners comments section convinced software update improves experience nook. performance big factor decision, visit buy compare kindle nook side side. * screen contrast ve claims kindle 3 -ink 50% contrast kindle 2 -ink devices. precisely measuring improvement contrast, kindle 3 display contrast kindle 2 nook. difference noticeable, important: screen contrast means eyestrain reading poorly lit rooms. -lit rooms, nook kindle 2 contrast comfortable reading. read -light conditions, bed night, poorly lit room. situations, reading nook kindle 2 bit uncomfortable gave mild headache. kindle 3, extra contrast immediately noticeable, comfortable read --ideal lighting conditions. ( nook, good reading lamp nearby.) * battery life nook color lcd touch screen drains battery quickly - 5 days charge. kindle 2 longer battery life nook, kindle 3 longer life: 3 months received kindle 3, typically 3 weeks battery life charges. 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