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Originally Posted by DuncanWatson
The other issue is that the screen is lower quality than the nook color. It is about 25% less pixel per inch than the color nook.
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Right you are. But I will note that even a lower-resolution screen can look good (to my eyes) for video. For other applications, including reading ebooks, the resolution might be more of an issue. I definitely want to spend hands-on time with the various devices before buying anything.
The point about reading apps is also fair, although reading is a secondary consideration for me (I will stick with my Kindle for b&w content). But apps can be improved, unlike hardware.
What makes the Archos (potentially) stand out for me is:
* spec'd for 720p playback (maybe the Nook will be able to handle this too)
* HDMI out with non-proprietary cable
* built-in kickstand
* front-facing camera
* FLAC and AC3 5.1 support
* bluetooth 2.1 EDR - I can tether to my phone and, hopefully, my GPSr
* decent claimed battery life (36h music, 7h video, 10h web)
* USB host capability
. . . but I admit, none of these are directly relevant to performance as an ereader! Except maybe battery life, and I don't know what the Nook will do.