Quote:
Originally Posted by Rizla
I long-since rooted my Nook ST. Font problem? What font problem?
Nook buyosphere issues aside, the hardware design is excellent. It's a shame that Sony and Nook have bowed out of the market. All was have left is near-identical Amazon and Kobo black-slab mini-tablets. Yawn. The Nook designs were attractive and different.
|
agree. Not sure why so many folks seem just fine with allowing Amazon full control of the market. B&N has dropped the ball- but I have never had an issue with my collection. My only concern was the side load issue- (but I found a workaround)
how about this:
New CEO announces the new fall nook device.
They are honest and tell us there are no plans for any new devices.
Ink and paper doesn't need an upgrade every year- why upgrade a basic reader?
As a book reader- they work.
Also announce:
Screen specs that match Amazon paperwhite3- only the screen flush. (folks seem to want that)
Bring back the SD slot.
Unlock DRM (those who want to strip- find ways- so leave it off)
Allow downloads for local back-up. (what's the harm?)
Price match Amazon on all titles. (yup)
Offer life-time warranty on the device (Make them cheap- it breaks- replace it.
As long as customers own one- they will BUY content)
$99 w/power and include one free ebook download
I think that's what it would take to compete with Amazon.
Maybe not over night- but long term.
Anything less - who knows what happens