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rhadin · 09-23-2009, 01:25 PM

I had my hopes up for this device but not any longer. According to Endgadget, a stylus is required. That's problematic -- too easy to lose. Add to that the fact that it's newspaper partner doesn't offer the New York Times in the p version layout, well that's nail number 2. Nail number 3 is the white cover. Why not pre-dirty it for me and make it black or brown or some other color that doesn't show every speck of dirt and grime.

I note that Endgadget wasn't too impressed with the interface although it did hedge by saying some more testing is needed before giving a final opinion.

But we are almost there. Perhaps the true touch version in 2Q 2010 will be the winner.

09-23-2009, 01:25 PM	#37
rhadin Literacy = Understanding Posts: 4,833 Karma: 59674358 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The World of Books Device: Nook, Nook Tablet	I had my hopes up for this device but not any longer. According to Endgadget, a stylus is required. That's problematic -- too easy to lose. Add to that the fact that it's newspaper partner doesn't offer the New York Times in the p version layout, well that's nail number 2. Nail number 3 is the white cover. Why not pre-dirty it for me and make it black or brown or some other color that doesn't show every speck of dirt and grime. I note that Endgadget wasn't too impressed with the interface although it did hedge by saying some more testing is needed before giving a final opinion. But we are almost there. Perhaps the true touch version in 2Q 2010 will be the winner.