Nook Color is Here! - Page 6

Donnageddon · 10-26-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by eGeezer

Darn. Mom never told me about the warm water part.

I learned the hard way through trial and error

Nahgem · 10-27-2010, 12:01 AM

I'd love to get my hands on it just out of curiosity, but I think I'd be unlikely to buy. LCD gives me a raging headache, so reading on it for hours? Heck no. I've got a laptop for actual computing needs, and while I'm sure comics will look great on the thing, I'll sacrifice color for eInk.

I can see how it would be appealing for other people -- especially if it integrates the Nook Kids thing well. I'd have loved that when I was young enough for picture books.

Kris777 · 10-27-2010, 12:08 AM

tubemonkey · 10-27-2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kris777

He's does a better job smoking that pipe than he does passing on correct info. He needs to visit the Color's website, a few tech sites, and then start over.

eGeezer · 10-27-2010, 12:18 AM

Anyone else notice the nook is now the NOOK?

varelov · 10-27-2010, 12:51 AM

If it's back lit AND does a "wonderful" job at PDF's (especially those with lots of tables) then count me out. I'll stick with the classic.
It has to pass at least the PDF swimming test. I have volumes in PDF with many tables. Tried converting some of them to epub and the result is disappointing.

Ken Irving · 10-27-2010, 01:31 AM

I'm impressed with what B&N is trying to do with this. They've identified a market segment that needs color and they've produced a product to serve it, along with associated content ready to go, and they've done a decent job of presenting NookColor as an addition to a whole product line rather than a replacement for the eink Nook. I also notice that all of a sudden "ebook" has been rebranded to nookbook, which I think is also smart. It seems to me that a lot of this has been coming from William Lynch because even though Nook Wifi and NookColor were probably in the pipeline before he came on board as CEO, after which came the price drops, better branding, etc. that make B&N look less like an elephant clinging to its paper books while trying to turn around in a 700-store bathtub, and more like a competitor in a tough market. B&N seems to have developed a coherent strategy that involves more than doing a little bit better here and there than Amazon.

Whether all of this will work or not depends on whether the device works as advertised, of course, so we'll see. As a Nook Wifi owner would I buy the NookColor? If I had lots of extra cash I'd have place my order already, but as a long-time observer of tech and someone with a limited budget for same right now, I'll wait for the shakeout period, save my pennies, and maybe a year from now I'll be ready.

Avarwen · 10-27-2010, 03:01 AM

Nice but I'm waiting to see what Mirasol has in store for us. I want an eink reader that will read all DRM as well as all non-DRM titles. But since the won't be happening soon. I may have to buy a Kindle along side my current ereader.

GreenMonkey · 10-27-2010, 03:13 AM

I like it. It's a an Android tablet, with a nice IPS / capacitive sceen, the size is about right, and it's only $250.

I hated the ipad due to its failures for the price - no HDMI out, no usb, no memory card slot, etc.

Here, it's a device that is half the price, a bit smaller. It still lacks HDMI & traditional usb...but at $250 I'll accept a device that does a bit less and is a bit more portable. The Samsung Galaxy tab is too pricey IMO (and still lacks HDMI out).

The biggest problem is that it doesn't support the standard Google marketplace. But - I'm sure it'll get rooted, or market apps will be installable, somehow.

I'm not going to replace my e-reader. E-ink is so much better for reading books. But for PDFs, websurfing, etc this would be very cool. I could see getting one for $200 or so if the app support materializes.

Lastly, the new Nook kids stuff is pretty sweet. There's a couple of kid e-reader gadgets out - Vtech, etc - they are pricey and the book cartridges are pretty expensive. I'd honestly rather go with something like this at some point. My kids are a little young to be trusted with a gadget like this - but a year or so from now, I can see giving my oldest one.

Rebo · 10-27-2010, 03:16 AM

I think B&N has been doing a good job in differentiating itself from the competitor. Their nook has been in the market for only 1 year but it has made an impact. A product needs to have unique features to stand out so it is not just me too. The touch of color in the 2nd screen, "lend me" and in store reading experience are very unique features offered by the Nook. B&N was also the first to lower the price and came up with a WiFi model; the other players in the industry follow and react to their trend.

The information from various internet sources revealed that B&N has been working on the Nook Color as well as the Nook Kids for a year and it is their plan all along to tap into this market sector. There are other fish out there than just avid readers. The specification of the display screen of the Nook Color is not your everyday cheap Android tablets such as the Velocity Cruz reader or the Pandigital. It is is on par with the iPad and Samsung Galaxy but at half the price. This is a bold and calculated move from B&N to differentiate the nook from the traditional ereaders and expand their holdings to other sectors of the market. It'll be interesting to see how Amazon will respond especially to the Nook Kids.

Nexutix · 10-27-2010, 04:22 AM

LCD hurts my eyes. I would prefer mirasol screens.

joblack · 10-27-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

It's interesting they went from an eInk device to an LCD device.

No way to read e-books on a LCD when I can read it on an e-ink display. And you almost get a more flexible laptop for a little bit more money.

I'm wondering who really considers to buy that LCD device ...

graphicsgirl · 10-27-2010, 07:45 AM

Would like B&N to succeed in this. The more competition the better. And NookKids looks pretty slick.

tubemonkey · 10-27-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by joblack

No way to read e-books on a LCD when I can read it on an e-ink display. And you almost get a more flexible laptop for a little bit more money.

I'm wondering who really considers to buy that LCD device ...

A netbook will definitely give you more versatility than any tablet ever could, at an equivalent or much lower price.

This LCD device is for people who want an eReader-sized device to read color content - magazines, newspapers, comics, textbooks, childrens books, etc. While a netbook can easily do this, it's handicapped by its larger size and weight.

Again, the Nook Color is NOT for avid readers who consume mostly novels. It's not meant to replace their eInk readers.

The question is, when do people want to bring color into their reading? Now, via the Nook Color and other tablet PCs? or next year when other alternative technologies start to appear that will combine the advantages of both eInk and LCD into one device?

mgmueller · 10-27-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenMonkey

The Samsung Galaxy tab is too pricey IMO (and still lacks HDMI out)

Galaxy Tab DOES HAVE HDMI via docking station.

10-27-2010, 12:08 AM	#78
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	Insider Information about color Nook...

10-27-2010, 01:31 AM	#82
Ken Irving Writer Posts: 86 Karma: 65586 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York Device: Nook "1st Edition" Wireless, Nook4PC, NookStudy, Kindle4PC	I'm impressed with what B&N is trying to do with this. They've identified a market segment that needs color and they've produced a product to serve it, along with associated content ready to go, and they've done a decent job of presenting NookColor as an addition to a whole product line rather than a replacement for the eink Nook. I also notice that all of a sudden "ebook" has been rebranded to nookbook, which I think is also smart. It seems to me that a lot of this has been coming from William Lynch because even though Nook Wifi and NookColor were probably in the pipeline before he came on board as CEO, after which came the price drops, better branding, etc. that make B&N look less like an elephant clinging to its paper books while trying to turn around in a 700-store bathtub, and more like a competitor in a tough market. B&N seems to have developed a coherent strategy that involves more than doing a little bit better here and there than Amazon. Whether all of this will work or not depends on whether the device works as advertised, of course, so we'll see. As a Nook Wifi owner would I buy the NookColor? If I had lots of extra cash I'd have place my order already, but as a long-time observer of tech and someone with a limited budget for same right now, I'll wait for the shakeout period, save my pennies, and maybe a year from now I'll be ready. Last edited by Ken Irving; 10-27-2010 at 01:33 AM. Reason: left out some words in the middle of a sentence

10-27-2010, 03:13 AM	#84
GreenMonkey DRM hater Posts: 945 Karma: 2066176 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Device: Nook ST glow, Kindle Voyage	I like it. It's a an Android tablet, with a nice IPS / capacitive sceen, the size is about right, and it's only $250. I hated the ipad due to its failures for the price - no HDMI out, no usb, no memory card slot, etc. Here, it's a device that is half the price, a bit smaller. It still lacks HDMI & traditional usb...but at $250 I'll accept a device that does a bit less and is a bit more portable. The Samsung Galaxy tab is too pricey IMO (and still lacks HDMI out). The biggest problem is that it doesn't support the standard Google marketplace. But - I'm sure it'll get rooted, or market apps will be installable, somehow. I'm not going to replace my e-reader. E-ink is so much better for reading books. But for PDFs, websurfing, etc this would be very cool. I could see getting one for $200 or so if the app support materializes. Lastly, the new Nook kids stuff is pretty sweet. There's a couple of kid e-reader gadgets out - Vtech, etc - they are pricey and the book cartridges are pretty expensive. I'd honestly rather go with something like this at some point. My kids are a little young to be trusted with a gadget like this - but a year or so from now, I can see giving my oldest one. Last edited by GreenMonkey; 10-27-2010 at 03:17 AM.

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10-27-2010, 12:01 AM	#77
Nahgem Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 1065326 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Nooks	I'd love to get my hands on it just out of curiosity, but I think I'd be unlikely to buy. LCD gives me a raging headache, so reading on it for hours? Heck no. I've got a laptop for actual computing needs, and while I'm sure comics will look great on the thing, I'll sacrifice color for eInk. I can see how it would be appealing for other people -- especially if it integrates the Nook Kids thing well. I'd have loved that when I was young enough for picture books.

10-27-2010, 12:18 AM	#80
eGeezer NE1 seen my glasses? Posts: 396 Karma: 4864 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Device: Nook Glowlight (following previous nook STR and STR w/GL)	Anyone else notice the nook is now the NOOK?

10-27-2010, 12:51 AM	#81
varelov Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 1590 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: nook	If it's back lit AND does a "wonderful" job at PDF's (especially those with lots of tables) then count me out. I'll stick with the classic. It has to pass at least the PDF swimming test. I have volumes in PDF with many tables. Tried converting some of them to epub and the result is disappointing.

10-27-2010, 03:01 AM	#83
Avarwen Connoisseur Posts: 87 Karma: 12170 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: EZ_ Reader, Nook wifi, Kindle 3G	Nice but I'm waiting to see what Mirasol has in store for us. I want an eink reader that will read all DRM as well as all non-DRM titles. But since the won't be happening soon. I may have to buy a Kindle along side my current ereader.

10-27-2010, 03:16 AM	#85
Rebo Groupie Posts: 173 Karma: 392 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: nook, nook color, kindle 3, Ipad 2nd gen, Nook HD+, Iphone 4S	I think B&N has been doing a good job in differentiating itself from the competitor. Their nook has been in the market for only 1 year but it has made an impact. A product needs to have unique features to stand out so it is not just me too. The touch of color in the 2nd screen, "lend me" and in store reading experience are very unique features offered by the Nook. B&N was also the first to lower the price and came up with a WiFi model; the other players in the industry follow and react to their trend. The information from various internet sources revealed that B&N has been working on the Nook Color as well as the Nook Kids for a year and it is their plan all along to tap into this market sector. There are other fish out there than just avid readers. The specification of the display screen of the Nook Color is not your everyday cheap Android tablets such as the Velocity Cruz reader or the Pandigital. It is is on par with the iPad and Samsung Galaxy but at half the price. This is a bold and calculated move from B&N to differentiate the nook from the traditional ereaders and expand their holdings to other sectors of the market. It'll be interesting to see how Amazon will respond especially to the Nook Kids.

10-27-2010, 04:22 AM	#86
Nexutix Reading and reading Posts: 582 Karma: 8250144 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Infibeam Pi, iPod Touch 4G, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 2, Oneplus One	LCD hurts my eyes. I would prefer mirasol screens.

10-27-2010, 07:45 AM	#88
graphicsgirl Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 612 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Nook wifi, Ebookwise 1150, Dell Axim x5	Would like B&N to succeed in this. The more competition the better. And NookKids looks pretty slick.

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