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I think its kind of cool. Interesting idea how they put the keyboard in as a separate item. Is it going to only support a barnes and nobles format for books or also epub for checking out library books.
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« Reply #26 on: October 14, 2009, 11:01:02 PM » |
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Not only is the LCD touchscreen at the bottom going to negatively affect battery life, it's also going to seriously affect the price! I can't imagine that this device will cost less than $400. I think they need it to come in under that price point to compete with the K2 at $259, but they'll be taking big time losses if they do.
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« Reply #27 on: October 15, 2009, 06:08:13 AM » |
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Does anyone know when they are going to start selling the E-reader?
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« Reply #28 on: October 15, 2009, 09:27:05 AM » |
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I really like the pictures of the light that goes with that reader, seems like it would be more balanced and not make the reader top heavy like clip on lights do. Wonder if something like that could be developed for Kindle?
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« Reply #29 on: October 15, 2009, 10:14:51 AM » |
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It looks very much like a Kindle 2 with the keyboard swapped with a touch screen. In this article: http://www.mobilitysite.com/2009/10/athena-and-google-editions, it is suggested that the designers of the kindle also designed this. It looks nice but the oh-so-standard resolution of 600x800 makes it less ideal for PDFs and Comics/Manga. And if this was truly designed by the same people as the Kindle, then it probably lacks memory expansion and a replaceable battery. But the virtual keyboard makes it easy to support international keyboards and even asian characters. I still like the features of the irex dr800sg, but that company has a history of buggy firmware and unreliable hardware. I wonder if the touchpad is capacity, like on the iphone. I think a capacity touchpad requires more continuous power than a resistive touchpad. Would be very interesting to see how the interface works. To find a definition of a word, do you use the touch controls to move a cursor on the e-ink display? Or does the LCD turn into a little magnifier showing a very narrow view of the same page that you have to scroll through (this would be very annoying if used often)? BN is said to be selling their reader for less than the comparable Kindle. I guess they can even sell it for $100 if they start putting content-sensitive banner ads on the LCD!  Yes, I need commercials in my books. At least I now have a reason to convert my AMEX points to B&N giftcards... |
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« Reply #30 on: October 16, 2009, 04:10:32 PM » |
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Kinda spiffy. Anyone with an iPhone won't have difficulty with the keyboard... It'll be interesting to see how the actual product upon release compares to the Kindle.
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I have a strong feeling that LCD screen will be used to display ads when reading newspapers and magazines and maybe even books too. The whole device really doesn't impress me. I'm still very happy with my K1 and iPod Touch! |
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« Reply #32 on: October 17, 2009, 03:20:14 PM » |
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BN is said to be selling their reader for less than the comparable Kindle. I guess they can even sell it for $100 if they start putting content-sensitive banner ads on the LCD! Yes, I need commercials in my books. At least I now have a reason to convert my AMEX points to B&N giftcards... Wel, Bob, we'll still talk to you if you buy it! Welcome to KindleBoards and congratulations on your first post! When you get a chance, head on over to introductions and tell us a little bit about yourself! Betsy |
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« Reply #34 on: October 18, 2009, 04:24:18 PM » |
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That would be huge Jesslyn, it also mentions that the device may have wi-fi as opposed to just cellular access. I can see the lending feature being like TTS where publishers will turn that feature off though. Very interesting, to say the least.
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« Reply #36 on: October 19, 2009, 05:16:40 PM » |
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I think it's pretty! I'm not jumping ship on it's release, but I can't wait to see the reviews and actual specs for the device. Based on current info, it doesn't look like this device can be compared "apples to apples" with the Kindle, because it looks to be backlit. Maybe we'll see tomorrow! |
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« Reply #37 on: October 19, 2009, 05:21:00 PM » |
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Hmmm. . . .have to pop into the dentist tomorrow to have him check my broken tooth. . .wonder if B&N will be open yet by the time I'm finished there. . . .thinking I must stop in to check it out. . . . . . .
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« Reply #38 on: October 19, 2009, 05:30:58 PM » |
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I wonder what the release date will be on these?  And if the "nookie" will be in the B&N stores to see soon? Kindle, Sony, or now "Nookie" - make a decision, make a decision, make a decision....... |
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« Reply #39 on: October 19, 2009, 05:31:56 PM » |
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Are you all seriously considering getting another reader?
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« Reply #40 on: October 19, 2009, 05:35:12 PM » |
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I wonder what the release date will be on these? And if the "nookie" will be in the B&N stores to see soon? Kindle, Sony, or now "Nookie" - make a decision, make a decision, make a decision....... Wondering if they thought that name through...or maybe they did & decided "sex sells".... |
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« Reply #41 on: October 19, 2009, 05:44:54 PM » |
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Per the WSJ, pricing is at $259, we'll see all tomorrow
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« Reply #42 on: October 19, 2009, 07:25:14 PM » |
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Pretty sure they're thinking Nook as in Book Nook. . . .I think it's kind of clever actually. . . . As to considering another reader. . . .no. . . .but I like to look at gadgets.  I totally checked out the two Sonys at Borders last week. |
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« Reply #43 on: October 19, 2009, 07:37:25 PM » |
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Pretty sure they're thinking Nook as in Book Nook. . . .I think it's kind of clever actually. . . . As to considering another reader. . . .no. . . .but I like to look at gadgets. I totally checked out the two Sonys at Borders last week. Oh I know, but when it's so easy to go from "nook" to "nookie"...now I'll have that old Limp Biskit song in my head.... |
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« Reply #44 on: October 19, 2009, 07:40:34 PM » |
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. . . .but I like to look at gadgets. I totally checked out the two Sonys at Borders last week. I'm with you on looking at gadgets. I'm still considering a second reader for my library ebooks, so I'm waiting to hear what B&N has to say about their reader's epub/pdf compatibility, device capabilities/quirks, battery life, etc. |
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« Reply #45 on: October 19, 2009, 08:30:54 PM » |
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looks great. it's probably worth checking out..
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« Reply #46 on: October 19, 2009, 08:53:01 PM » |
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Are you all seriously considering getting another reader?
I admit to being a gadget/technology whore, but I really love my Kindle. Until a device comes along that is better than the Kindle, I'm sticking with Amazon. I have a feeling that my Kindle and I will be happy for a while longer! |
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« Reply #47 on: October 20, 2009, 12:56:13 AM » |
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I am not considering another e-reader, but like the others, I am interested in comparing.
I think it's pretty much a given that Amazon will come out with another reader at some point.
I think it will make my decision easier if I've already looked at the competition.
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« Reply #48 on: October 20, 2009, 03:56:53 AM » |
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I am so excited about the nook!! I put my kindle up on the shelf and I plan on having a new "nook" home tonight!! I have been planning on buying three new e-readers for Christmas presents but didn't want to purchase the kindles, so now this could be it. I like the looks of it better than the Sony. I love the "loan to a friend" feature.
How soon do you think we will get be able to get Decalgirl's and covers for the nook?
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« Reply #49 on: October 20, 2009, 07:51:17 AM » |
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certainly looks neat
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