Nook Simple Touch Reader poll - Page 2

tubemonkey · 05-25-2011, 02:08 AM

I was going to get one, until I found out they removed the audio player and speakers. I like audiobooks. I find myself using the audio feature set of my Kindle far more than I thought I would.

Otherwise, it looks to be a great little ereader.

toddos · 05-25-2011, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I was going to get one, until I found out they removed the audio player and speakers. I like audiobooks. I find myself using the audio feature set of my Kindle far more than I thought I would.

Otherwise, it looks to be a great little ereader.

Whereas when I heard that I felt immediately vindicated. I HATE audiobooks, and if the new Nook can't play them then I won't be spammed with ads and recommendations to buy them. I have other devices for MP3 playing, so why would I want my ebook reader to do that?

ST-One · 05-25-2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

...they removed the audio player and speakers. I like audiobooks.

And thank god for that. I only ever use the text-to-speech function on my kindle to annoy my boyfriend; the times I've listened to any mp3s on either the kindle or the nook I can count on one hand.

Oh, and audio-books are an evil that needs to be done away with!

Rjl2001 · 05-25-2011, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by anamardoll

Can you add an option that says "Only if it comes down to $99"?

I like the device so far and I would buy it if it dropped to the $100 price point, but it's hard for me to justify plunking down $140 when I have a Nook Classic already (AND a PB360, AND a Nook Color, AND an Android smart phone).

I want to upgrade just because it's a pretty device, but considering that the only real advancements (for my purposes) are slightly faster interface, slightly less flashing, slightly easier SD card access, and slightly faster TOC interface via touch screen, I can't quite justify the cost at the moment.

Sounds like we're in the same boat then. At $99 I'm sure I would end up with one, but $140 seems too hard to justify for a poor college student who already has a Nook Classic. I guess I could have added another choice or two to the poll, but prefer to keep it simple. Also, not trying to exclude anyone in the poll but I did mean to be somewhat specific. In my opinion for someone buying their first e-reader, e-ink device, or B&N reader the Nook STR is clearly the top choice. However, for people who already have a e-ink device like a Nook Classic the choice gets much tougher.

Toddos and Tubemonkey, what a great example of how different people can have very different needs for the same device. Helps me realize how difficult it must be for B&N executives who make those decisions. Oh well, at least there is a lot of good competition in this market and something for most anyone.

tubemonkey · 05-25-2011, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by toddos

I have other devices for MP3 playing, so why would I want my ebook reader to do that?

You don't.

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Originally Posted by ST-One

Oh, and audio-books are an evil that needs to be done away with!

You have your work cut out for you.

Meanwhile, I'm currently reading two audiobooks - Dune (Herbert) and The Jester (Patterson) - between three devices (Sansa Clip+, Kindle, iPod touch).

rhadin · 05-25-2011, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bgalbrecht

The longer battery life appeals to me, I often go a couple days without recharging my nook and then discover that I'm nearly out of battery. I will be waiting until I can play with it in the stores because I really want to see how well I like the touchscreen and keyboard.

The battery life information is really very misleading.

The 2 months is based on reading no more than 30 minutes a day with wifi off. Translate that to the method used for the Nook classic and for other devices, and you get 30 hours, which is significantly less than 2 months.

tubemonkey · 05-25-2011, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rhadin

The battery life information is really very misleading.

The 2 months is based on reading no more than 30 minutes a day with wifi off. Translate that to the method used for the Nook classic and for other devices, and you get 30 hours, which is significantly less than 2 months.

Amazon changed their formula to match B&N. The old 1 month (60 minutes/day) is now 2 months (30 minutes/day).

Essentially, B&N just matched the K3's battery life and got cute about it.

rhadin · 05-25-2011, 05:09 AM

The poll would have been more interesting had it asked whether current Sony x50 owners, who already have the touchscreen that the Nook will have, are likely to buy the new Nook as a replacement for their Sonys.

The touch Nook will be half the price that I paid last October for the Sony 950, which might have tempted me had it been available at that time, especially as B&N is where I prefer to buy books. But the touch Nook seems to be lacking some of the things that the Sony includes, aside from the Sony being a 7-inch screen rather than a 6-inch screen, such as web access.

Other polling items that would be of interest are whether Nook classic owners are considering buying the Kobo touch, which will cost less and seems like it offers more than the Nook touch, and whether Kobo classic owners are considering buying the Nook touch.

Bottom line is that the penultimate questions for B&N are whether the Nook touch will convert owners of non-Nook devices to the Nook camp or simply be popular among those already Nookers, and whether the Nook touch will have any effect on Nook Color sales.

tubemonkey · 05-25-2011, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rjl2001

Toddos and Tubemonkey, what a great example of how different people can have very different needs for the same device. Helps me realize how difficult it must be for B&N executives who make those decisions. Oh well, at least there is a lot of good competition in this market and something for most anyone.

I don't have a problem with B&N going this route. It just means the Nook is not for me. I'll have to wait a bit now to get a touch screen. More than likely, I'll be getting a Kindle Touch. I don't see Amazon ditching the audio player and speakers, because they're needed for audiobooks and text-to-speech.

They own Audible and a reduced Audible membership was one of the recent KSO offers. I have Audible books on my KSO and like listening to them when I get tired of reading. The ability to switch back and forth is a valuable feature for me.

tubemonkey · 05-25-2011, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rhadin

Bottom line is that the penultimate questions for B&N are whether the Nook touch will convert owners of non-Nook devices to the Nook camp or simply be popular among those already Nookers, and whether the Nook touch will have any effect on Nook Color sales.

B&N had their chance to woo me away from the evil clutches of Amazon and blew it. Looks like Amazon has me by default.

GreenMonkey · 05-25-2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rhadin

The battery life information is really very misleading.

The 2 months is based on reading no more than 30 minutes a day with wifi off. Translate that to the method used for the Nook classic and for other devices, and you get 30 hours, which is significantly less than 2 months.

I'll be happy if they manage anywhere near the Kindle, even. Charging e-readers is annoying.

I think they went with the right approach here. Keep costs down and device power usage down by keeping the e-reader simple - just for reading. It also keeps their support costs down (less hassling with audio drivers, software, games, web browsers, etc - this all takes coding and software engineer time and energy).

This means they can leave the multimedia stuff to the Nook Color...or figure that people already have cellphones, mp3 players and such to cover that.

mikegetz · 05-25-2011, 07:38 AM

i voted no.

maybe, in a couple of months, i might pick a used one up off of CL. I just gave my touch reader to my little sister - i can't stand reading though fingerprints. i am happy with my current nook wifi, and the wife is happy with her kobo wifi. no real urge to upgrade right now.

I am glad they kept the physical buttons. i do not like the flat face, however.

give me the ability to shelve books via Calibre, as a metatag, and i might just change my mind.

scrollert · 05-25-2011, 09:08 AM

I'm waiting to see how it handles lots of books. My Nook Classic is hacked and I use Calibre, Calibre2opds, and Trook to keep my Nook up to date. I didn't have much success using the shelves. So if I get some kind of option that will let me handle a large library (including hacking), I'll probably get one.

jasonkchapman · 05-25-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rhadin

Bottom line is that the penultimate questions for B&N are whether the Nook touch will convert owners of non-Nook devices to the Nook camp or simply be popular among those already Nookers, and whether the Nook touch will have any effect on Nook Color sales.

I'm not so sure. I suspect they're more concerned with the zillions of people who don't have either, yet.

faithbw · 05-25-2011, 02:09 PM

I voted yes because I'm currently selling my nook. I'm actually not selling it to upgrade but because I need some extra cash (times are hard). BTW, if anyone is interested in buying I posted a thread in the Flea Market forum.

When I get some extra cash and get another e-reader, I'll be getting the new nook. It has everything I want in an e-reader at a great price. Plus, I like the nook in general and B&N's customer service. So I'll definitely keep supporting them.

View Poll Results: Are you planning on upgrading to the Nook Simple Touch Reader from your Nook Classic?
YES	48	34.29%
NO	42	30.00%
On the fence / need more information	50	35.71%
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05-25-2011, 02:08 AM	#16
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,477 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	I was going to get one, until I found out they removed the audio player and speakers. I like audiobooks. I find myself using the audio feature set of my Kindle far more than I thought I would. Otherwise, it looks to be a great little ereader.

05-25-2011, 05:09 AM	#23
rhadin Literacy = Understanding Posts: 4,833 Karma: 59674358 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The World of Books Device: Nook, Nook Tablet	The poll would have been more interesting had it asked whether current Sony x50 owners, who already have the touchscreen that the Nook will have, are likely to buy the new Nook as a replacement for their Sonys. The touch Nook will be half the price that I paid last October for the Sony 950, which might have tempted me had it been available at that time, especially as B&N is where I prefer to buy books. But the touch Nook seems to be lacking some of the things that the Sony includes, aside from the Sony being a 7-inch screen rather than a 6-inch screen, such as web access. Other polling items that would be of interest are whether Nook classic owners are considering buying the Kobo touch, which will cost less and seems like it offers more than the Nook touch, and whether Kobo classic owners are considering buying the Nook touch. Bottom line is that the penultimate questions for B&N are whether the Nook touch will convert owners of non-Nook devices to the Nook camp or simply be popular among those already Nookers, and whether the Nook touch will have any effect on Nook Color sales.

05-25-2011, 07:38 AM	#27
mikegetz Professional Nerd Posts: 84 Karma: 280 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middletown, OH Device: Nook WiFI, KOBO, Pandigital Novel Personal	i voted no. maybe, in a couple of months, i might pick a used one up off of CL. I just gave my touch reader to my little sister - i can't stand reading though fingerprints. i am happy with my current nook wifi, and the wife is happy with her kobo wifi. no real urge to upgrade right now. I am glad they kept the physical buttons. i do not like the flat face, however. give me the ability to shelve books via Calibre, as a metatag, and i might just change my mind.

05-25-2011, 09:08 AM	#28
scrollert Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: B&N Nook	I'm waiting to see how it handles lots of books. My Nook Classic is hacked and I use Calibre, Calibre2opds, and Trook to keep my Nook up to date. I didn't have much success using the shelves. So if I get some kind of option that will let me handle a large library (including hacking), I'll probably get one.

05-25-2011, 02:09 PM	#30
faithbw Guru Posts: 618 Karma: 1526148 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: A place where the sun always shines Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Mini 2	I voted yes because I'm currently selling my nook. I'm actually not selling it to upgrade but because I need some extra cash (times are hard). BTW, if anyone is interested in buying I posted a thread in the Flea Market forum. When I get some extra cash and get another e-reader, I'll be getting the new nook. It has everything I want in an e-reader at a great price. Plus, I like the nook in general and B&N's customer service. So I'll definitely keep supporting them.

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