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eSheri · 05-24-2011, 02:16 PM

Gosh this thing is ugly! because of the vast amount of books, i am sure i'll get one, but its nothing to write home about. will this one interact with you after entering a BN store like the nook color?

SCION · 05-24-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by eSheri

Gosh this thing is ugly! because of the vast amount of books, i am sure i'll get one, but its nothing to write home about. will this one interact with you after entering a BN store like the nook color?

From new NOOK features:

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anamardoll · 05-24-2011, 02:23 PM

I wonder what the MyNook will offer. I can think of 2 things I would like:

1. Online shelf organization - I wouldn't mind shelving my books once online but each time for each device. NOOOOOOOO.

2. Those cute new little badges that Kobo is using. They stroke my Pokemon collecting genes. MUST GET THEM ALL.

anamardoll · 05-24-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ApK

Still, it does look kind of squat.

The more I look at it, the more the frame looks like a squished iPad. Is it just me?

MsCG1 · 05-24-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

I know what you mean. I just knew it would look exactly like the NOOcolor. They should have went with the same screen size. Not to mention the same attractive look. Why not?

I agree, I was really hoping for a NC form factor. Or an original Nook, but just a bit lighter.

boswd · 05-24-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MsCG1

I agree, I was really hoping for a NC form factor. Or an original Nook, but just a bit lighter.

the original nook classic is such a gorgous device and form factor. It's sooo pretty

I do like the fact the new nook includes the rubberized back. I'm a huge fan of that. It not only gives it the best grip to hold on to but just gives it that high end feel as well.

djulian · 05-24-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ST-One

Call me crazy, but I've just pre-ordered one

You're crazy!

anamardoll · 05-24-2011, 02:54 PM

Another thought: is the doom-and-gloom at the B&N boards about NO MORE SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR NOOK CLASSIC premature, or has B&N actually announced that?

I mean, I expect the line to be discontinued in the "not making any more" sense, but not in the "no software updates for you" sense. At least not right away. (Obviously a year or two down the road is another matter.)

AnemicOak · 05-24-2011, 02:57 PM

I could see them possibly doing one more update to add some of the social features of the newer devices, but wouldn't expect much more than that. Of course I really have no idea what they'll do, but I'd guess they'll want to put their dev resources towards the NC and new Nook and whatever device(s) they have in the pipeline.

djulian · 05-24-2011, 03:03 PM

I think the new Kobo has a much better form factor that this new Nook. Are my eyes deceiving me, or is the Nook screen wider and shorter? It feels like landscape support would be useless because this screen doesn't really run any longer than it does wide.

I think B&N gave up something valuable when it ditched the 3G. Amazon can continue to tout that as a useful feature (Hey! Get your e-mail and maps and books on the road, even in Morocco!).

Donnageddon · 05-24-2011, 03:06 PM

Well, based just on what I have seen and read so far, I prefer the new Kobo. Much more attractive design, and I love the kobo bookstore.

But I can understand why people who need physical page turn buttons would disagree. For me, I never use the physical page turn buttons on my Sony 650.

boswd · 05-24-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by anamardoll

Another thought: is the doom-and-gloom at the B&N boards about NO MORE SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR NOOK CLASSIC premature, or has B&N actually announced that?

I mean, I expect the line to be discontinued in the "not making any more" sense, but not in the "no software updates for you" sense. At least not right away. (Obviously a year or two down the road is another matter.)

that's par for the course in any upgraded model on just about any device or computer etc. the prev. gen owners all start heading for their flames and pitch forks

eSheri · 05-24-2011, 03:19 PM

Scion, thank you. until i get home, my cell phone is my only way to get online.
I've always loved the features of the classic but it was a bit large for me. Well, maybe i'll add pearls and sequins...

AnemicOak · 05-24-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by djulian

Are my eyes deceiving me, or is the Nook screen wider and shorter? It feels like landscape support would be useless because this screen doesn't really run any longer than it does wide.

The screen is the exact same dimensions as every other 6" eInk reader (Nook classic, Kindles, Sonys, Kobos)...

randyharris · 05-24-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by =X=

Is it just me ore does B&N not have a philosophy on their devices. Each of their devices have radically different form factors. There is no unity consistency across their eReaders.

=X=

I don't think it's a bad thing, different targeted devices with a different look. Think about this in terms of cars from the same manufacturer are often very different with only small styling queues to keep them under the 'corporate look'.

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05-24-2011, 02:16 PM	#61
eSheri Addict Posts: 323 Karma: 1015098 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middle of the US Device: K3+3G, Sony 350, Kindle Fire HD, iPad Mini	Gosh this thing is ugly! because of the vast amount of books, i am sure i'll get one, but its nothing to write home about. will this one interact with you after entering a BN store like the nook color?

05-24-2011, 02:23 PM	#63
anamardoll Chasing Butterflies Posts: 3,132 Karma: 5074169 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: American Southwest Device: Uses batteries.	I wonder what the MyNook will offer. I can think of 2 things I would like: 1. Online shelf organization - I wouldn't mind shelving my books once online but each time for each device. NOOOOOOOO. 2. Those cute new little badges that Kobo is using. They stroke my Pokemon collecting genes. MUST GET THEM ALL.

05-24-2011, 02:54 PM	#68
anamardoll Chasing Butterflies Posts: 3,132 Karma: 5074169 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: American Southwest Device: Uses batteries.	Another thought: is the doom-and-gloom at the B&N boards about NO MORE SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR NOOK CLASSIC premature, or has B&N actually announced that? I mean, I expect the line to be discontinued in the "not making any more" sense, but not in the "no software updates for you" sense. At least not right away. (Obviously a year or two down the road is another matter.)

05-24-2011, 02:57 PM	#69
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I could see them possibly doing one more update to add some of the social features of the newer devices, but wouldn't expect much more than that. Of course I really have no idea what they'll do, but I'd guess they'll want to put their dev resources towards the NC and new Nook and whatever device(s) they have in the pipeline.

05-24-2011, 03:03 PM	#70
djulian Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 1786912 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage	I think the new Kobo has a much better form factor that this new Nook. Are my eyes deceiving me, or is the Nook screen wider and shorter? It feels like landscape support would be useless because this screen doesn't really run any longer than it does wide. I think B&N gave up something valuable when it ditched the 3G. Amazon can continue to tout that as a useful feature (Hey! Get your e-mail and maps and books on the road, even in Morocco!).

05-24-2011, 03:06 PM	#71
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	Well, based just on what I have seen and read so far, I prefer the new Kobo. Much more attractive design, and I love the kobo bookstore. But I can understand why people who need physical page turn buttons would disagree. For me, I never use the physical page turn buttons on my Sony 650.

05-24-2011, 03:19 PM	#73
eSheri Addict Posts: 323 Karma: 1015098 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middle of the US Device: K3+3G, Sony 350, Kindle Fire HD, iPad Mini	Scion, thank you. until i get home, my cell phone is my only way to get online. I've always loved the features of the classic but it was a bit large for me. Well, maybe i'll add pearls and sequins...

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