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Gwen2479 · 06-13-2010, 05:38 PM

OK, I know that B&N is pretty well established as far as buying books in any format (paper or e-ink). That does make the Nook very appealing living in the US. And the fact that I have had the chance to play with it at B&N and Best Buy and compare it with Sony there has had its advantages.
There is something also very appealing about the PB 6inch readers as well, but their bookstore, Bookland, I think? Is not really up and running like Amazn and B&N yet. Based on that, what other ebook stores are out there with reliable formats and current bestsellers that I might be able to use if I go the PB route?
When is the PB 602 (less glare) going to be available? And, what does anyone know about the PB601 Revo and its availability and price?
Is there anyplace in the US, in CT, where I can play with a PB?
One last question, they said that the new Samsung E60 will be affiliated with B&N, does that mean access to B&N books? Anyone have a hands on with it to know how it handles? When will it be released?
Also, I really just want to buy books, load them in my portable, easy reader, and read. I don't really want to learn how to remove DRM or really change the ebook formats to get them on my reader. Would I have to do that with a PB?
Thanks.

06-13-2010, 05:38 PM	#23
Gwen2479 Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northeastern US Device: none	Bookstore options OK, I know that B&N is pretty well established as far as buying books in any format (paper or e-ink). That does make the Nook very appealing living in the US. And the fact that I have had the chance to play with it at B&N and Best Buy and compare it with Sony there has had its advantages. There is something also very appealing about the PB 6inch readers as well, but their bookstore, Bookland, I think? Is not really up and running like Amazn and B&N yet. Based on that, what other ebook stores are out there with reliable formats and current bestsellers that I might be able to use if I go the PB route? When is the PB 602 (less glare) going to be available? And, what does anyone know about the PB601 Revo and its availability and price? Is there anyplace in the US, in CT, where I can play with a PB? One last question, they said that the new Samsung E60 will be affiliated with B&N, does that mean access to B&N books? Anyone have a hands on with it to know how it handles? When will it be released? Also, I really just want to buy books, load them in my portable, easy reader, and read. I don't really want to learn how to remove DRM or really change the ebook formats to get them on my reader. Would I have to do that with a PB? Thanks.