2012 Holiday Gift Guide: The 5 Best Tablets (and e-Readers)

Nook Simple Touch GlowLight

Price: $120
For the record, there’s nothing wrong with being stuck on the electronic reader bandwagon. Steady sales of B&N’s Nook devices show e-readers are still popular, which leads us into the company’s newest Simple Touch model. Obviously, the backlight is the biggest feature update here and makes a huge difference in comparison to the previous renditions, as text on the 6-inch Pearl e-ink touch-screen is far more brighter and clearer to view. You can also expect a similar spec sheet as its predecessor, which includes wi-fi and social media sharing. The go-to device for bedtime readings.