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Originally Posted by toddos
Several things to note:
- The new nook touch is based on Android 2.1. The nook classic was based on Android 1.5. It's quite possible that file system organization has changed with such a massive OS update
- You didn't say what three "utilities" you're using with the Kindle, and what they do.
- The new screen is the same Pearl eInk screen as on the Kindle 3
- The new Nook is the same price as the Kindle 3 Wifi. The $114 you quote is the "Kindle with Special Offers", or the "get a discount for looking at ads" version. The girlfriend was fine with that so she bought a KSO. I'm not, so I preordered the nook touch.
As far as specs go, this is a significant upgrade from the nook classic. You're obviously welcome to dislike it, but it's worth looking at it on its own merits rather than automatically disqualifying it because of issues in older versions of the hardware. |
I will be very pleased if the update solves the serious file problems, but, as you, I will wait and see.
The utilities allow me to move files onto collections using Windows without having to use the Kindle interface. Saved me a ton of time.
My current Nook also has what they say is an "eInk" screen so I also will have to wait and see if the new nook increases the contrast to that of the Kindle.
Good points.