Nook live blog? - Page 3

SCION · 11-07-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I would be nervous if I was BN. There seems to be hardly any buzz generated by their announcement. Normally this places is going nuts when new e-readers and tablets are announced.

Not a good sign.

And it is truly sad that the original Nook is still available for sale.

Those who plan on rooting seem to be the only ones in a frenzy over the news. Those who preordered the Fire, probably didn't plan on rooting anyway. Few order cancellations. Those who bought the Fire for mom/dad/kids/grandparents are unlikely to go with the new NOOKcolor just for the better specs and SD card.

SCION · 11-07-2011, 12:21 PM

They should have introduced a large screen touch eInk device. This is an area that would have played well to Amazon's abandonment of the DX. Instead of poking fun at the Kindle with Special Offers.

seajewel · 11-07-2011, 12:25 PM

I'm wondering if the text does display better than the previous Nook STR. Better font rendering? "NEW! Best–Text™, ultra-crisp, reads just like paper – even in bright sun"
"Best-Text Technology specially optimizes each letter for ultra crisp words "

The price is tempting enough. I might order and check it out.

tubemonkey · 11-07-2011, 12:33 PM

Well, I plan on upgrading to the NC2. Well worth the extra $50 over the Fire.

soondai · 11-07-2011, 12:35 PM

I think I'll get one too, but I might wait til tax refund time. Bet they'll be 200 by then

elemenoP · 11-07-2011, 12:36 PM

Apparently you can get a software update for your current Nook STR and take advantage of "Best Text." So who is going to try that out and report back???

eP

Synergi · 11-07-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by elemenoP

where do you see that the Nook Touch is getting a new screen?

eP

Here

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10:24AM:The black and white Nook touch is being updated with a new E Ink display as well.

10:25AM:It will also feature a new Best-Text technology that renders text more clearly than any other E Ink display.

10:27AM:The Nook SimpleTouch (new name for the black and white reader) features a better display and twice the battery life of Amazon's competitive offerings.

Yep so according to them its a brand new Display. I almost bought this back in the summer, I'm glad I didn't.

P.S. Just saw where now they say its a software update. How is that a new display? Talk about misleading lol..

Hoyt Clagwell · 11-07-2011, 12:41 PM

Here is the link for the new STR software update.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/Soft...uch/379003175/

SCION · 11-07-2011, 12:42 PM

I wonder if they changed the homescreen layout on the new NOOKtouch.

SCION · 11-07-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoyt Clagwell

Here is the link for the new STR software update.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/Soft...uch/379003175/

So, there is no new NOOKtouch? It's just a firmware update?

Connallmac · 11-07-2011, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCION

They should have introduced a large screen touch eInk device. This is an area that would have played well to Amazon's abandonment of the DX. Instead of poking fun at the Kindle with Special Offers.

Unfortunately, I don't think there is much of a market for it anymore. I bought one of the first generation devices to read pdfs, and now that I have a tablet (a $150 hp Touchpad) that does a much better job of it I don't use it for that anymore. It's awfully big for novel reading, which is why I ordered a K4 yesterday. The only issue I'm having right now is what do with my KDX.

seajewel · 11-07-2011, 12:48 PM

I wonder if the hardware has changed in any way for the Nook STR. Doesn't seem so. I didn't like the reports that the page turn buttons are hard to use- totally defeats the purpose of having them and that over-sized bezel.

pinklotus · 11-07-2011, 12:49 PM

Mashable also had a live blog during the launch: http://mashable.com/2011/11/07/barne...tablet-launch/ All three devices are impressive IMO. Best wishes to B&N.

6charlong · 11-07-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by elemenoP

Apparently you can get a software update for your current Nook STR and take advantage of "Best Text." So who is going to try that out and report back???

eP

Probably almost every Nook owner will check it out and there should be plenty of posts on what we find. I expect it will make the refresh faster, although it already is fast enough to stay out of the way. What I wonder is whether they will support more of ePub's capabilities or actually move on to ePub3.

You know, when B&N introduced the new Nook STR in May there were a lot of comments. Don't forget the Nook Touch is a new device since June and it's hard to compare it with something that hasn't emerged from the vapor yet.

I love the balance of my Nook. I can read it for hours without getting tired holding it and I have to wonder if the Kindle touch is as nice. I distrust that narrow side bezel, I suspect it will make it too easy to turn a page while just holding the book and I love the ability to use my own screen saver. Odd as that may seem, it is slightly comforting to pick my reader up and see a friendly image waiting for me.

I've decided to cancel my preorder for a Kindle Touch until I can get my hands on an actual Kindle and check it out for myself.

tomsem · 11-07-2011, 01:32 PM

Well, they seem to have addressed at least the font display issues with Nook STR, though that was not at the top of my list. Won't be able to check until tomorrow.

I thought the performance was already fine, wish they had spent time on some more functional improvements or enhancements, such as improved library lending workflow (like Kindle & Sony), support for multilevel TOC, etc.

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11-07-2011, 12:21 PM	#32
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	They should have introduced a large screen touch eInk device. This is an area that would have played well to Amazon's abandonment of the DX. Instead of poking fun at the Kindle with Special Offers.

11-07-2011, 12:25 PM	#33
seajewel Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 1451235 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950	I'm wondering if the text does display better than the previous Nook STR. Better font rendering? "NEW! Best–Text™, ultra-crisp, reads just like paper – even in bright sun" "Best-Text Technology specially optimizes each letter for ultra crisp words " The price is tempting enough. I might order and check it out.

11-07-2011, 12:33 PM	#34
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,477 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Well, I plan on upgrading to the NC2. Well worth the extra $50 over the Fire.

11-07-2011, 12:35 PM	#35
soondai Guru Posts: 672 Karma: 1109784 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Paperwhite	I think I'll get one too, but I might wait til tax refund time. Bet they'll be 200 by then

11-07-2011, 12:36 PM	#36
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	Apparently you can get a software update for your current Nook STR and take advantage of "Best Text." So who is going to try that out and report back??? eP

11-07-2011, 12:41 PM	#38
Hoyt Clagwell Not an Addict Posts: 301 Karma: 5678807 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: The blue one next to the fish.	Here is the link for the new STR software update. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/Soft...uch/379003175/

11-07-2011, 12:42 PM	#39
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	I wonder if they changed the homescreen layout on the new NOOKtouch.

11-07-2011, 12:48 PM	#42
seajewel Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 1451235 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950	I wonder if the hardware has changed in any way for the Nook STR. Doesn't seem so. I didn't like the reports that the page turn buttons are hard to use- totally defeats the purpose of having them and that over-sized bezel.

11-07-2011, 12:49 PM	#43
pinklotus Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 5000 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Device: Kindle	Mashable also had a live blog during the launch: http://mashable.com/2011/11/07/barne...tablet-launch/ All three devices are impressive IMO. Best wishes to B&N.

11-07-2011, 01:32 PM	#45
tomsem Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,478 Karma: 26425959 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPhone 15PM, Kindle Scribe, iPad mini 6, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	Well, they seem to have addressed at least the font display issues with Nook STR, though that was not at the top of my list. Won't be able to check until tomorrow. I thought the performance was already fine, wish they had spent time on some more functional improvements or enhancements, such as improved library lending workflow (like Kindle & Sony), support for multilevel TOC, etc.