Major Nook update coming soon

boswd · 10-18-2010, 02:42 PM

I'm really looking forward to it.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-...CmoreStories.0

Falcao · 10-18-2010, 02:47 PM

I was expecting a new nook

twobits · 10-18-2010, 02:52 PM

Me too, starting to think I am going to need to pick a device before they do. Of course, then the new nook will come out the next day!

mopping five · 10-18-2010, 02:57 PM

twobits, I've been thinking the same thing. I'm very cynical, I think it'd be a good idea for them to announce this now because might keep some people on the fence about buying now from waiting till Christmas to see if a new one comes out.

Why else announce this so far in advance?

(here's the link on the nook board at B&N)http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/...ng/ba-p/686942

boswd · 10-18-2010, 03:05 PM

if the major update isn't slated until close to the end of November I highly doubt you'll see any new Nook 2 device.

We don't have all the details but from what it sounds like these are some major improvements, enhancements and features that have been missing.

overall I think these are the type of features that would make the Nook a more complete device. I believe like many, the hardware is great. No reason to change it. It's stylish, it's sleek, obviously one of the main selling points is the color touch screen at the bottom. It has great feel to it. The screen contrast is excellent.

So they are improving on the software ends of it.

just my opinion but in reality they really don't need an a "new look". Since it's look and outward features have been among it's main assets to begin with.

Pomtroll · 10-18-2010, 03:05 PM

I am happy with this. I want the NOOK I have to work better rather than buy a new one so soon after getting the one I got. The only thing that might make me buy a new one is if it was lighter than the one I have.

dsvick · 10-18-2010, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcao

I was expecting a new nook

Quote:

Originally Posted by twobits

Me too, starting to think I am going to need to pick a device before they do. Of course, then the new nook will come out the next day!

At least with the nook you get updates! If your looking for a new device each year then Sony is the way to go. Very solid devices and decent software behind them.

On the other hand, if your looking for your first device, like it looks like twobits is, then you may want to also consider that while the Sony comes out with a new model every year it is at the expense of updates - I've not seen an update for my PRS-900 while I think the nook as had several in the same time frame. And not all of them were bug fixes either.

So it may not be a new model, but it is refreshing to see them making an effort to improve the product they have and not trying to force people into buying a whole new device in order to get updated features.

Lizzie in Ma · 10-18-2010, 03:31 PM

I have been waiting so patiently for this, I can't wait!!

tubemonkey · 10-18-2010, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcao

I was expecting a new nook

So was I.

tubemonkey · 10-18-2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsvick

So it may not be a new model, but it is refreshing to see them making an effort to improve the product they have and not trying to force people into buying a whole new device in order to get updated features.

Apple does it. New iPhones each year plus updates for older models. B&N can do the same.

boswd · 10-18-2010, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Apple does it. New iPhones each year plus updates for older models. B&N can do the same.

Umm apple doesnt provide the new firmware versions to their older phones android does but with apple you have to buy the current iphone

tubemonkey · 10-18-2010, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boswd

Umm apple doesnt provide the new firmware versions to their older phones android does but with apple you have to buy the current iphone

Quote:

iOS 4 works with iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 3G. Not all features are compatible with all devices. For example, multitasking is available only with iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS.

Apple

SlowRain · 10-18-2010, 09:45 PM

Ah, that explains why I couldn't upload Nook for Android the other day.

aagstn · 10-18-2010, 10:17 PM

Very happy with the way B&N has kept updating and improving the nook. It is already a great device so any additional improvements are awesome.

I have a feeling though the nook 2 is a long way off though.

kevinp · 10-19-2010, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopping five

twobits, I've been thinking the same thing. I'm very cynical, I think it'd be a good idea for them to announce this now because might keep some people on the fence about buying now from waiting till Christmas to see if a new one comes out.

They might have warehouses full of current Nooks. Who would buy the current one when the new one is around the corner? That's probably why they won't announce it...

10-18-2010, 02:42 PM	#1
boswd Banned Posts: 2,391 Karma: 1001781 Join Date: May 2010 Device: The Nook, Nook color and Droid X	Major Nook update coming soon I'm really looking forward to it. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-...CmoreStories.0

10-18-2010, 02:57 PM	#4
mopping five Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 140 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: nook	twobits, I've been thinking the same thing. I'm very cynical, I think it'd be a good idea for them to announce this now because might keep some people on the fence about buying now from waiting till Christmas to see if a new one comes out. Why else announce this so far in advance? (here's the link on the nook board at B&N)http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/...ng/ba-p/686942 Last edited by mopping five; 10-18-2010 at 03:00 PM.

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10-18-2010, 02:47 PM	#2
Falcao Banned Posts: 1,344 Karma: 1028477047 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nueva Andalucía Device: Sony PRS 650	I was expecting a new nook

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twobits Addict Posts: 223 Karma: 1057019 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: none	Me too, starting to think I am going to need to pick a device before they do. Of course, then the new nook will come out the next day!

10-18-2010, 03:05 PM	#5
boswd Banned Posts: 2,391 Karma: 1001781 Join Date: May 2010 Device: The Nook, Nook color and Droid X	if the major update isn't slated until close to the end of November I highly doubt you'll see any new Nook 2 device. We don't have all the details but from what it sounds like these are some major improvements, enhancements and features that have been missing. overall I think these are the type of features that would make the Nook a more complete device. I believe like many, the hardware is great. No reason to change it. It's stylish, it's sleek, obviously one of the main selling points is the color touch screen at the bottom. It has great feel to it. The screen contrast is excellent. So they are improving on the software ends of it. just my opinion but in reality they really don't need an a "new look". Since it's look and outward features have been among it's main assets to begin with.

10-18-2010, 03:05 PM	#6
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	I am happy with this. I want the NOOK I have to work better rather than buy a new one so soon after getting the one I got. The only thing that might make me buy a new one is if it was lighter than the one I have.

10-18-2010, 03:31 PM	#8
Lizzie in Ma Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 159192 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cape Cod Device: Nook, Kindle 3, Vizio 8" tablet runn and Samsung Galaxy running Aldiko	I have been waiting so patiently for this, I can't wait!!

10-18-2010, 09:45 PM	#13
SlowRain Addict Posts: 311 Karma: 9553 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: a Canadian expat in Taiwan Device: HTC 10, Asus Phonepad	Ah, that explains why I couldn't upload Nook for Android the other day.

10-18-2010, 10:17 PM	#14
aagstn Evangelist Posts: 422 Karma: 1004351 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3, iPad mini 2	Very happy with the way B&N has kept updating and improving the nook. It is already a great device so any additional improvements are awesome. I have a feeling though the nook 2 is a long way off though.

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