[Noah98]

I imagine that the nook 2 will be more like the Kindle 3. We should take into consideration that the Kindle is on its third design revision, while the nook is still sporting the original design.

I have to disagree with you about the design though. I don't think it is lazy at all. I personally love it, and don't find anything unnecessary. I wouldn't want the screen flush with the bezel. That would cause any sort of cover to be in constant contact with the screen. Also, I think the touchscreen solves the problem of not having a physical keyboard or multiple navigational buttons. It also provides silent page swipes, some color for aesthetic purposes, and the possibility for complex apps (like chess). The touchscreen is what swayed me from the Kindle. I was told that the buttons were designed that way because on the older Kindles, people were accidentally pressing the page turn buttons while holding the device. I think the nook button design is very well thought out when you consider that issue. I'm not sure why they seem cheap or inferior to separated buttons. If anything, they look really nice and don't break the design lines of the bezel.

Like I said, I love the nook and have no problem with any of the things you listed. However, I would like the following in the next version:

1. Better battery life
2. New Pearl Screen
3. Even faster page turns
4. If possible, a slimmer/lighter design without losing any of the current features (touchscreen, expansion card slot, removable battery)