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boswd · 05-23-2010, 02:32 PM

I switched, well sort of, from ready to order the kindle 2 to buying the Nook after my wife came home with one. I fell in love with it. Loved the interface and the color touchscreen navigation, wi fi over whispernet. etc.

I also love the feel of it and how it feels in my hand. The rubberized back makes for excellent grip. As far as the weight is concerned, it's 2oz more than the Kindle. When did everyone become such vitamin deficent weaklings, that a whole WHOPPING 2oz's it starts breaking wrists a. My Nook weighs no more than my 200 page Trade paperback copy of The Dark Tower I - The Gunslinger. Soo people Please. Let's come down off the moon shall we

This thing is light.

Also the Nook is one of those where the more you play and get to know it the more in love you become with it. I've heard those multiple times and I found it to be very true.

As far as some of the other issues that were raised the whole cracked issue was addressed and if you do buy one it would be a latter built model . So I think this is a non issue anymore. Besides I do the page turning by finger swiping almost exclusivly now. It soo cool

The not being able to create folders? You can do some limited arranging by Author, Last read etc, Though I would be very surprised if this wasn't updated in future Firmware upgrades. Right now I'm doing mine on Calibre and some on my Nook on line account.

The "Go to Page specific" even though I'm now on about my 13th book since buying the Nook and haven't used it once (the Go to Chapter etc so far has been all I needed) I too find it an odd ommission. But as with the dedicated Folder Manangement I'm willing to bet the Farm that this will be included in the next round of updates. Oooooooooo what will the Nook haters have to hang their hat on then when that happens?

Besides the looks and the navigation and the fact it does give you that 'Now" type of feel to it as opposed of holidng something that seems decades old in design and navigation.

What I do thoroughly love is the "Read in-Store- and other in store features.

My wife and I just got back from Barnes and noble. We showed our nooks to store rep and they gave us a coupon for a Free Book, you walk in it automatically connects to their wi fi and you get a " Welcome to Barnes and Noble at *insert your location here* . You get special coupons and discounts on e-books nobody else does, you get exclusive Free e-books and my wife and I also got a free seven layer bar from Starbucks Cafe.

I mean that is just a really nice touch along with Free Friday's. It becomes "Ooh what is the book this Friday" You look forward to it. It's fun. And the whole Read in store (which is you can read any book you want while you are in the store for up to an hour during a 24 hour period, is really great. You don't know how much fun the instore Barnes and Noble experience is until you do it. It's now part of my wife and I's weekly routine. This is just something you don't get with the other e-readers.

I know some people are thinking "so what big deal" Well you are right it's not a big deal BUT it adds an enjoyable element to your product. Especially if you are bookstore lover. It's a really really nice touch and just adds to the enjoyment of owning the Nook.

So to me all this adds to a soo much enjoyable and personalized experience instead of just having a "gadget"

So whether you keep your Sony 505 or do decide to go with the Nook, remember it's your decision not ours, I mean every loves to spend other peoples money. I just chimed in fairly in depth to 1. To give the Nook a fair shake as opposed to the disgruntled people bashing it and 2. to let you know how another Nook owner is enjoying his e-reader.

So good luck with whatever you decide, I sure you'll be happy no matter what.

05-23-2010, 02:32 PM	#6
boswd Banned Posts: 2,391 Karma: 1001781 Join Date: May 2010 Device: The Nook, Nook color and Droid X	I switched, well sort of, from ready to order the kindle 2 to buying the Nook after my wife came home with one. I fell in love with it. Loved the interface and the color touchscreen navigation, wi fi over whispernet. etc. I also love the feel of it and how it feels in my hand. The rubberized back makes for excellent grip. As far as the weight is concerned, it's 2oz more than the Kindle. When did everyone become such vitamin deficent weaklings, that a whole WHOPPING 2oz's it starts breaking wrists a. My Nook weighs no more than my 200 page Trade paperback copy of The Dark Tower I - The Gunslinger. Soo people Please. Let's come down off the moon shall we This thing is light. Also the Nook is one of those where the more you play and get to know it the more in love you become with it. I've heard those multiple times and I found it to be very true. As far as some of the other issues that were raised the whole cracked issue was addressed and if you do buy one it would be a latter built model . So I think this is a non issue anymore. Besides I do the page turning by finger swiping almost exclusivly now. It soo cool The not being able to create folders? You can do some limited arranging by Author, Last read etc, Though I would be very surprised if this wasn't updated in future Firmware upgrades. Right now I'm doing mine on Calibre and some on my Nook on line account. The "Go to Page specific" even though I'm now on about my 13th book since buying the Nook and haven't used it once (the Go to Chapter etc so far has been all I needed) I too find it an odd ommission. But as with the dedicated Folder Manangement I'm willing to bet the Farm that this will be included in the next round of updates. Oooooooooo what will the Nook haters have to hang their hat on then when that happens? Besides the looks and the navigation and the fact it does give you that 'Now" type of feel to it as opposed of holidng something that seems decades old in design and navigation. What I do thoroughly love is the "Read in-Store- and other in store features. My wife and I just got back from Barnes and noble. We showed our nooks to store rep and they gave us a coupon for a Free Book, you walk in it automatically connects to their wi fi and you get a " Welcome to Barnes and Noble at insert your location here . You get special coupons and discounts on e-books nobody else does, you get exclusive Free e-books and my wife and I also got a free seven layer bar from Starbucks Cafe. I mean that is just a really nice touch along with Free Friday's. It becomes "Ooh what is the book this Friday" You look forward to it. It's fun. And the whole Read in store (which is you can read any book you want while you are in the store for up to an hour during a 24 hour period, is really great. You don't know how much fun the instore Barnes and Noble experience is until you do it. It's now part of my wife and I's weekly routine. This is just something you don't get with the other e-readers. I know some people are thinking "so what big deal" Well you are right it's not a big deal BUT it adds an enjoyable element to your product. Especially if you are bookstore lover. It's a really really nice touch and just adds to the enjoyment of owning the Nook. So to me all this adds to a soo much enjoyable and personalized experience instead of just having a "gadget" So whether you keep your Sony 505 or do decide to go with the Nook, remember it's your decision not ours, I mean every loves to spend other peoples money. I just chimed in fairly in depth to 1. To give the Nook a fair shake as opposed to the disgruntled people bashing it and 2. to let you know how another Nook owner is enjoying his e-reader. So good luck with whatever you decide, I sure you'll be happy no matter what. Last edited by boswd; 05-23-2010 at 10:12 PM.