Classic Nook a huge seller

gigercounter · 11-09-2009, 12:26 AM

Dont listen to the Kindle flamers that the Nook sucks: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...googlenews_wsj

tautologico · 11-09-2009, 01:05 AM

I'm sure people will point out that demand for a product that is not out yet does not constitute proof for anything about it sucking or not sucking. Basically, no one can tell yet. What this proves is that people are interested in the product.

It will be a good thing if B&N succeeds with the nook, competition is good for customers.

Connallmac · 11-09-2009, 06:20 AM

No one can yet tell if the nook is good or bad yet. No one outside of B&N has really had much of a chance to handle it yet.

mrscoach · 11-09-2009, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Connallmac

No one can yet tell if the nook is good or bad yet. No one outside of B&N has really had much of a chance to handle it yet.

I'm not sure anyone INSIDE of B&N have had much of a chance to handle it yet, either. They sure don't seem to know how to answer questions about it.

Copynik · 11-09-2009, 12:18 PM

My sense is mrscoach is correct. I pre-ordered mine in the store, in part because the staff was trying so very hard to find answers to my questions (they were calling headquarters, checking sites, etc). But they really didn't know much about the nook. Granted this was on Oct 24th, just days after the announcement. They took my phone number and promised to call as soon as they got answers to my outstanding questions, but that never happened.

I pre-ordered the nook based on gut instinct and the temptation to be an early adopter. Hopefully my gut was correct. Will know in roughly 3 weeks.

rcuadro · 11-09-2009, 12:58 PM

Suck or not I hope it is a success. I have a Kindle but competition from someone like B&N is good for everyone

WT Sharpe · 11-09-2009, 01:30 PM

Mine is scheduled to be shipped on Dec. 11. The sales pitch was just too good. I hope it lives up to the hype.

I don't expect it to replace my Kindle 2, but it will be nice having a second reader.

grooks · 11-14-2009, 11:17 PM

Not sure if this is for all orders or only those ordered now but shipping is supposed to happen on December 18.

Gideon · 11-14-2009, 11:30 PM

It would be nice if we could keep the tone around here a BIT better. I'd rather this place not end up looking like some gaming blog comment thread. The moment we start using terms like 'flamers' we're getting into stupid territory.

kezza · 11-15-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by grooks

Not sure if this is for all orders or only those ordered now but shipping is supposed to happen on December 18.

Only for orders placed now. I think Nov 14th is the start of orders shipping Dec 18. Those who have ordered already still have the ship dates they were told when they ordered. If anyone is curious about their ship date all they need to do is go check their order status at bn.com, it says the expected ship date. I placed my pre-order on October 20th, my ship date is still set to Nov 30.

Nitrousoxide · 11-15-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Copynik

My sense is mrscoach is correct. I pre-ordered mine in the store, in part because the staff was trying so very hard to find answers to my questions (they were calling headquarters, checking sites, etc). But they really didn't know much about the nook. Granted this was on Oct 24th, just days after the announcement. They took my phone number and promised to call as soon as they got answers to my outstanding questions, but that never happened.

I pre-ordered the nook based on gut instinct and the temptation to be an early adopter. Hopefully my gut was correct. Will know in roughly 3 weeks.

The nice thing about ordering now with the slight delay is that you have time to cancel your preorder if reviews turn out to not be so good, or if you play with one in the store and you don't like it. I have 11 days after it comes out (mine is expected to ship on the 11'th) to see if I'll really want it, which is something the November 30th folks don't get.

gigercounter · 11-16-2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gideon

It would be nice if we could keep the tone around here a BIT better. I'd rather this place not end up looking like some gaming blog comment thread. The moment we start using terms like 'flamers' we're getting into stupid territory.

Who are you to tell everyone what to say?

kindlekitten · 11-16-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gigercounter

Who are you to tell everyone what to say?

wow aren't you full of yourself! for one thing he's been around for quite awhile, and for another he isn't dragging attitude all over the forums

Mac Jones · 11-16-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

wow aren't you full of yourself! for one thing he's been around for quite awhile, and for another he isn't dragging attitude all over the forums

Ha ha

Thing is, you never know the age of the posters on the Internet.

This is not a good thing for a number of reasons and can actually be very dangerous (unlike the present situation)

But most likely this is an age issue.

(I agree though, best to chase them away....nicely)

Or not,

Your move.

tufrostie · 11-16-2009, 12:06 PM

My ship date is 12/18, I agree with Nitrousoxide, at least we get to hear some reviews and I am hoping to have all kinds of tips by the time mine gets here.
Course I am also hoping the change in shipping dates was B&N being cautious and mine will ship earlier :-)

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tautologico Member Posts: 22 Karma: 50 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle 2 International	I'm sure people will point out that demand for a product that is not out yet does not constitute proof for anything about it sucking or not sucking. Basically, no one can tell yet. What this proves is that people are interested in the product. It will be a good thing if B&N succeeds with the nook, competition is good for customers.

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Copynik Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ, USA Device: nook	My sense is mrscoach is correct. I pre-ordered mine in the store, in part because the staff was trying so very hard to find answers to my questions (they were calling headquarters, checking sites, etc). But they really didn't know much about the nook. Granted this was on Oct 24th, just days after the announcement. They took my phone number and promised to call as soon as they got answers to my outstanding questions, but that never happened. I pre-ordered the nook based on gut instinct and the temptation to be an early adopter. Hopefully my gut was correct. Will know in roughly 3 weeks.

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rcuadro Wizard Posts: 1,686 Karma: 874275 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Device: Kindle DX	Suck or not I hope it is a success. I have a Kindle but competition from someone like B&N is good for everyone

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WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,073 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Mine is scheduled to be shipped on Dec. 11. The sales pitch was just too good. I hope it lives up to the hype. I don't expect it to replace my Kindle 2, but it will be nice having a second reader.

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grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	Not sure if this is for all orders or only those ordered now but shipping is supposed to happen on December 18.

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Gideon Wearer of Pants Posts: 1,050 Karma: 7634 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norman, OK Device: Amazon Kindle DX / iPhone	It would be nice if we could keep the tone around here a BIT better. I'd rather this place not end up looking like some gaming blog comment thread. The moment we start using terms like 'flamers' we're getting into stupid territory.

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tufrostie Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oregon Device: ebookwise 1100, PocketBook 360	My ship date is 12/18, I agree with Nitrousoxide, at least we get to hear some reviews and I am hoping to have all kinds of tips by the time mine gets here. Course I am also hoping the change in shipping dates was B&N being cautious and mine will ship earlier :-)