[ColdSun]

Originally Posted by Kali Yuga

Yeah, all 6 of 'em. What a powerful group.
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Their numbers seem to be dwindling...

Originally Posted by Kali Yuga

Like it or not, eInk devices have some advantages, such as minimal power consumption, better use in daylight, low weight, and a much more paper-like look.

I don't remember saying eink didn't have other advantages. I am aware of the benefits eink can provide, but next to no backlight, single function, and often slow page turns - I prefer LCD. Its obviously a market, and a big one at that.

Originally Posted by Kali Yuga

IMO the key question is if the Nook Color will significantly differentiate itself from any forthcoming 7" tablets that will run the Nook software and a half dozen other ebook and comic apps.

That is a key question. The problem is, you aren't asking the right question. Is this a tablet at all? It has a closed version of Android on it and some extra applications, but for the most part this device is aimed squarely at providing a HIGH quality reading experience on LCD. Books, magazines, comics, etc. In comparison, the Pandigital Novel (which I have) and the Cruz tablet, aimed at the same market, are not as good because they suffer performance issues. Both have resistive screens, while Nook Color has a VERY nice capacitive screen which completely blows most cheap tablets out of the water. Is the Nook Color a viable alternative for avid readers who want LCD and possibly a few other minor functions, want a high quality device that actually performs well, and isn't going to cost them $500+ and/or a cell phone plan? It looks like it to me.

Originally Posted by Kali Yuga

There's also the question of whether they can, in fact, get this out in decent numbers by the ship date. I don't think it will look good if they have another shortage like they did last year, execution is critical this time around.

Now that is a good question, and the only one here that concerns me. Mostly because I ordered mine about 45 minutes after they announced it.