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Originally Posted by forkyfork
It's neat from a "look, it's something we didn't expect" perspective, but DO NOT BUY THIS MODEL IF WEB BROWSING IS AT ALL IMPORTANT TO YOU.
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Yep I totally agree that it's not a browser that is sufficient on its own, as is. I wouldn't buy it just now (at least not with the belief that it's going to be more than they advertise) nor would I recommend anyone else do so.
On the other hand I think it shows us that it's plenty able to do some simple things that I want. Either B&N will see a market in providing that, or someone will provide it via root.. So this is plenty reason to be optimistic.
I do not think it's very capable for real web browsing though, no matter what people root and put on. Basically, it flashes so much just trying to load most pages (or scrolling down them YUCK!) that it would make me crazy. It does have access to the web though, it has Android, and if someone can make (for profit) a complicated rss reader (or calendar, or calculator, email etc) app for color screens, then surely they can make a simpler one with less bells and whistles that works better with this device (taking in account processor, e-ink screen etc). If B&N wants to do it, there may be an additional market in there for them, but on the other hand if not the android marketplace will provide it most definitely when rooted. I actually lean toward the hope that B&N plans to upgrade it down the road, but that remains to be seen.
