I am a loyal Nook user. When my Simple Touch would no longer hold a charge, I searched and found this one. It was new in original packaging. It is my favorite ebook reader for many reasons: external storage, not back lit, fast page refresh, many font options, sharp e-ink display. I especially like that my side loaded files are read and displayed exactly as I have them on the SD card with easy access. Nook has continued to 'screw the pooch' with their readers ever since this one. I don't know what I'll do when these are all extinct. My only complaint, therefore the loss of one star, is the price. I paid out of desperation! Maybe we'll all get lucky and Nook will get it right next time. Bahaha!