I have been using Nook 7.8" since May and read a few books on it. I have no issues with sideloading since Calibre did an update for the new device a week later. The comfort light is nice, better than the kobo/Oasis I feel. Does not seem to run down the battery as much as the comfort light on the Oasis. Battery life is not as good as kobo but better than the oasis. Does not overheat outside. I took it to a park a few times to read already. I am overall happy with it. I have one dead pixel but not noticeable unless the background is completely black
Sorry for bad grammar. My keyboard sticks and I am not wearing my glasses