Since my daughter has claimed possession of my beloved nook, I’ve been waiting for a multi-media android tablet which can be more than just an ereader. My criteria are as follows:
1) Same size as my nook so it can fit in my purse.
2) Screen display and battery life as good as the iPad.
3) Fast web browsing
4) Ability to run flash and play videos
5) Can run word, exel and powerpoint
6) SD or micro SD slot expansion
7) USB interface
8) Price range ~ $250
I’ve been waiting for android tablets for months and the low end stuff are such a disappointment. The Samsung Galaxy sounds good but somehow it is tethered to a data plan. I never thought my Android tablet would come from BN so it is a surprise. So far the spec of the Nook Color is very impressive except the battery life. iPad’s battery can last 10 hours with WiFi but the Nook color is only 8 hours with reading only. I’ll be very anxious to test this unit in the store; if it is as good as it sounds, I’ll get one for myself as a Christmas present.
