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Old 09-15-2011, 07:03 PM   #27
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I don't see dual core, Honeycomb (thankfully) or the Android Market in the NC's future. I suspect Honeycomb will be looked back upon as the Windows Vista of the tablet world--half baked and best forgotten once a more robust and versatile system arrives.

The only meaningful hardware changes B&N can make are lighter weight and better battery life, possibly achieved with a more advanced processor and a different screen technology. Something transflective would be amazing, but I'm not holding my breath. It would be hard for them NOT to improve the audio, given the low bar they set with the first NC. GPS and supported bluetooth are both strong possibilities.

The only feature I could see giving it a significant edge over Amazon and the budget tablets is video chat, meaning a camera, some form of mic support (and/or a mic), and at least one optimized app.

As for a wish list, I don't have one. I'm not expecting the NC2 to be the same unique value its predecessor was for so long. If I trade up in the next year, it probably won't be for another B&N product.

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Originally Posted by frahse View Post
One thing I have heard is that the Nook Color 2 will have a micro SD card which will be an improvement over the "old" Kindle. So score 1 for the Nook.
You realize everything you've mentioned is already present in the current Nook Color?
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