This tablet from barnes and noble is an afforadable alternative to the ipad. Serves more than one purpose ...while its primary function is reading. The original nook is a whole family experience. Its size and durability give the nook, nook color, and nook tablet are built with quality materials so that they have longevity. This is a gift for the teachers assistant at my sons school. She wanted something to read her books on, and since i have the nook color i figured this would be a good start for her.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Barnes-and-Noble-NOOK-eBook-Reader-WiFi-only-Black-White/dp/1400532620/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Barnes and Noble NOOK eBook Reader (WiFi only) [ Black & White </a>]