 The device uses Android 2.3 Gingerbread and it has an 800 MHz processor with 256 MB of RAM.Compared to the Nook Simple Touch Reader, the GlowLight has a white exterior, a brighter screen, a boost in screen resolution to 1024 × 758 and a more durable silicone edge.Compared to the Simple Touch, the microSD card slot and page-turn buttons have been removed.