<p>This thread bump was so timely, because I was in Barnes and Noble today, inquiring about the new Nook Tablet that is slated for release during the week of the 14th. Essentially, I’m trying to determine whether I should go for the Nook Tablet, the Kindle Fire, or the Ipad. My H wants to buy me the new Nook Tablet, though I’ve told him I was currently inclined to hold out for the Ipad. Of course, the Ipad is 500 dollars, minimum, whereas the Nook Tablet will be half that amount. Those familiar with the Ipad, is it worth the price in your estimation? One of the reasons why I want the Ipad, is because its screen is significantly larger, and therefore, more accommodating of newspaper and magazine formats (at least, that’s what I assume). I want to use it for manuscripts, seeing as I can connect a keyboard to it, and download the Microsoft Word app for cheap. Streaming videos and surfing the web should be easier on an Ipad, shouldn’t it be? I can download the app for both the nook and the kindle, and essentially have all three devices. Can anyone advise?</p>