Terrible product. If you want to have a computer experience comparable to about a 1980 PC then get this Nook. Slow, awkward, SD card never works, locks up constantly, screen flickers, bad/slow if ever response to commands, bad menus, poor power usage and on and on. Absolutely terrible. There is nothing I would not change. They completely overlooked the structure and software of this product with a sole emphasis on book sales. Sad. The touch screen barely works, usually takes multiple taps/swipes for it to even recognize that you are trying to do something and then who knows what it will actually do. If you are used to an iPad screen this is in no way similar. Avoid. I don't know if a Kindle is any better.