Just like the Kindle Fire HD tablets, the new Nooks emphasize media consumption (including a new B+N video service), sport high-resolution displays and pack well-performing processors. However, the Nook line doesn't include any cameras (so no video chatting), although the devices are thinner and lighter (Here's a full spec comparison).
Amazon shocked many with the $299 starting price for its 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD, but Barnes & Noble beat it with the 9-inch Nook HD+ at $269.
Of course, there's also the 800-pound tablet gorilla in the room: the iPad. Regardless of the price of a competing tablet, the iPad has massive appeal thanks to its longer lineage and robust ecosystem. It may cost significantly more, but that's a sacrifice many are willing to make for the most popular tablet on the market.
Now that we've seen the latest from Amazon and Barnes & Noble, which one do you like better? Or is it all about the iPad for you? Vote in our poll, and let us know the reasons behind your choice in the comments.