iPad You guys gotta try the B&N app! - Page 2

CarolineNH · 05-22-2010, 09:33 AM

Just tried it. Still get just the iPhone app, and 2x makes it look all pixellated, even with "small" type selected. I did want to get it (after all, I already have Kobo, iBooks, and Kindle for iPad installed, why not B&N too?) but I'll wait for a dedicated iPad version too.

DixieGal · 05-22-2010, 10:11 AM

It is version 1.1.5

The fonts look fine to me, but remember, I can't see. Is this the same version you guys got?

poohbear_nc · 05-22-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

It is version 1.1.5

The fonts look fine to me, but remember, I can't see. Is this the same version you guys got?

Actually Ariel at 2x looks pretty decent to me - you can really tweak the appearance - line spacing, etc. to reduce/de-emphasize some of the fuzziness from the clunky magnification.

Maggie Leung · 05-22-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

It is version 1.1.5

The fonts look fine to me, but remember, I can't see. Is this the same version you guys got?

Yup, I have 1.1.5, too.

nikkie · 05-22-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Maggie Leung

So they released and pulled an iPad app? How come?

I was able to load only the iPhone app and tried the 2x setting, which broke up the type too much, so I read it at 1x. I can't wait for the iPad version. Do you know what's latest word on when it will debut? I have a few other B&N books I'd like to read, but preferably not at 1x.

I was just speculating. Sounds like she got the iPhone version but can't see that the text is screwed up.

The Old Man · 05-22-2010, 05:44 PM

Ditto here. It needs an iPad app not a 2x implementation.

gkbeer · 05-23-2010, 07:06 PM

It seems that the B&N app has to frequently re-download the book I'm reading. Any one else seeing this?

HistoryWes · 05-24-2010, 02:12 PM

My biggest criteria for an ereader app would be its ability to read files downloaded from someplace other than the original store (in this case B&N). I have thousands of epubs and I don't want a different reader for each book.

JSWolf · 05-25-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HistoryWes

My biggest criteria for an ereader app would be its ability to read files downloaded from someplace other than the original store (in this case B&N). I have thousands of epubs and I don't want a different reader for each book.

If you can strip the DRM, you can use iBooks for now.

HistoryWes · 05-25-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

If you can strip the DRM, you can use iBooks for now.

That's just what I am planning to do. Most of the books that I have do not have DRM anyway (as I only buy DRMed books if I have to). Besides, I think iBooks looks really good. To be fair, I've only played with it in the store. (Counting down: 15 days till iPad delivery)

srw444 · 05-26-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gkbeer

It seems that the B&N app has to frequently re-download the book I'm reading. Any one else seeing this?

Yes. And it requires my credit card number every time. Since I don't have it memorized it's a nuisance. Also, I am new to eBook and have gone this route because I am looking at a long hospitalization. This is not a process that is feasible in that situation. I have downloaded on the iPod and iPad Kindle, eReader, B&N eReader, iBooks and thus far have only purchased a few titles in each App. I do not see this issue with the other Apps and since I prefer the pricing of Amazon eBooks that's the App I have defaulted to using.

The Old Man · 05-26-2010, 09:33 AM

Of the primary iPad ebook readers; iBooks, Kindle, Kobo, Goodreader and B&N, the latter is the worse. The first 4 are pretty good.
Don't get mad - just one opinion.

I'm looking forward to what Borders will be offering when their Kobo device is released in June and what their ebook store will offer and at what prices.

Spankey · 05-27-2010, 11:22 AM

Just tried the B&N app. It stinks. No page turn animation, primary interface is lacking. No sideloading. iBooks is still the best app. If I can load my B&N books to iBooks I will fully hand my Nook to the wife.

Maggie Leung · 05-27-2010, 11:30 AM

I tried the iPad version last night. It has some nice features, but I would prefer an easier way to set brightness, without creating "recipes." I find that a pain.

So far, I like the Kindle app best, because of its features, as well as book prices and selection. I'm not buying iBooks, because they're tethered to Apple devices. I also don't care about page animation or double-page reading.

Neil · 05-27-2010, 03:59 PM

The new B&N eReader for the iPad does have some interesting features but lacks others. I liked the ability to set different "themes" of font and page colors. And the small selection of fonts is nice as is the large number of font sizes. Still, it's really not up to iBooks, Kindle or ReadMe. I think that this does illustrate a problem with where the ebook marketplace is today thanks to DRM. A bookseller such as B&N who sells DRM'd books must now also be a software developer or at least a software producer. When a new platform such as the iPad comes out there is a real scramble so that people who change platforms can keep access to their books. Should a major bookseller someday NOT support a new and very popular platform I think we would finally see a DRM debate at the grass roots level as thousands lose "their" books. But, for now, we have to watch as companies that are not software companies are forced to release software. It's not always going to be pretty. And it is ALWAYS going to be confusing!

05-23-2010, 07:06 PM	#22
gkbeer Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 30 Join Date: Mar 2006 Device: Kindle, iPod Touch,	B&N app on iPod Touch It seems that the B&N app has to frequently re-download the book I'm reading. Any one else seeing this?

05-27-2010, 11:30 AM	#29
Maggie Leung Wizard Posts: 1,449 Karma: 58383 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle, iPad	I tried the iPad version last night. It has some nice features, but I would prefer an easier way to set brightness, without creating "recipes." I find that a pain. So far, I like the Kindle app best, because of its features, as well as book prices and selection. I'm not buying iBooks, because they're tethered to Apple devices. I also don't care about page animation or double-page reading. Last edited by Maggie Leung; 05-27-2010 at 11:33 AM.

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05-22-2010, 09:33 AM	#16
CarolineNH Expert napper Posts: 112 Karma: 77362 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Hampshire Device: Kindle Paperwhite, iPad Pro, Kindle Fire 10	Just tried it. Still get just the iPhone app, and 2x makes it look all pixellated, even with "small" type selected. I did want to get it (after all, I already have Kobo, iBooks, and Kindle for iPad installed, why not B&N too?) but I'll wait for a dedicated iPad version too.

05-22-2010, 10:11 AM	#17
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	It is version 1.1.5 The fonts look fine to me, but remember, I can't see. Is this the same version you guys got?

05-22-2010, 05:44 PM	#21
The Old Man Fanatic Posts: 525 Karma: 1300001 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Keene, New Hampshire Device: iPad Mini, iPad Pro, Fire 8", iPhone, PaperWhite 2	Ditto here. It needs an iPad app not a 2x implementation.

05-24-2010, 02:12 PM	#23
HistoryWes Teacher/Novelist Posts: 632 Karma: 2274466 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nevada Device: Nook STR, iPad	My biggest criteria for an ereader app would be its ability to read files downloaded from someplace other than the original store (in this case B&N). I have thousands of epubs and I don't want a different reader for each book.

05-26-2010, 09:33 AM	#27
The Old Man Fanatic Posts: 525 Karma: 1300001 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Keene, New Hampshire Device: iPad Mini, iPad Pro, Fire 8", iPhone, PaperWhite 2	Of the primary iPad ebook readers; iBooks, Kindle, Kobo, Goodreader and B&N, the latter is the worse. The first 4 are pretty good. Don't get mad - just one opinion. I'm looking forward to what Borders will be offering when their Kobo device is released in June and what their ebook store will offer and at what prices.

05-27-2010, 11:22 AM	#28
Spankey Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: iPad, Nook	Just tried the B&N app. It stinks. No page turn animation, primary interface is lacking. No sideloading. iBooks is still the best app. If I can load my B&N books to iBooks I will fully hand my Nook to the wife.

05-27-2010, 03:59 PM	#30
Neil Addict Posts: 226 Karma: 10932816 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad Mini 6, iPad Air, Kindles HD 8, HD 10, Oasis 3, Scribe, PB Color	The new B&N eReader for the iPad does have some interesting features but lacks others. I liked the ability to set different "themes" of font and page colors. And the small selection of fonts is nice as is the large number of font sizes. Still, it's really not up to iBooks, Kindle or ReadMe. I think that this does illustrate a problem with where the ebook marketplace is today thanks to DRM. A bookseller such as B&N who sells DRM'd books must now also be a software developer or at least a software producer. When a new platform such as the iPad comes out there is a real scramble so that people who change platforms can keep access to their books. Should a major bookseller someday NOT support a new and very popular platform I think we would finally see a DRM debate at the grass roots level as thousands lose "their" books. But, for now, we have to watch as companies that are not software companies are forced to release software. It's not always going to be pretty. And it is ALWAYS going to be confusing!

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