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Originally Posted by Bokes
how about this:
New CEO announces the new fall nook device. -Sounds good
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. -That would be a PR disaster. While I agree with you, the general public wont buy it
Also announce:
Screen specs that match Amazon paperwhite3- only the screen flush. (folks seem to want that) -I'd like both of those
Bring back the SD slot. -Either that or give plenty of space for sideloading. I think THAT was the biggest problem with the Nook Glowlight
Unlock DRM (those who want to strip- find ways- so leave it off) -That won't happen. B&N just doesn't have the muscle to force the publishers to accept reality. I'd be fine if they just went back to quietly making it easy for those who do the homework to strip it
Allow downloads for local back-up. (what's the harm?)
Price match Amazon on all titles. (yup) -That may not be possible for them, but I agree it's something they have to do, at least on the new, major releases
Offer life-time warranty on the device (Make them cheap- it breaks- replace it.
As long as customers own one- they will BUY content) -Another thing that likely wouldn't be feasable. Nobody else makes such an offer. Maybe offer a generous warranty or something?
$99 w/power and include one free ebook download -I don't know enough about the cost to manufacture to say that this is a realistic price. Sounds like you're asking for a Kindle Voyage at a basic Kindle price
I think that's what it would take to compete with Amazon.
Maybe not over night- but long term. -Long term planning doesn't seem to be a strength of many corporations these days
Anything less - who knows what happens
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I agree with your thoughts overall. I would like to see B&N come back to life.