Thread: Classic Should I buy a Nook?
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Old 07-04-2010, 10:13 AM   #34
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Originally Posted by elsuave View Post
I'm sure that applies to a lot of people, but there's a significant market for people who aren't technologically adept but want the convenience of an e-reader. In those cases, not having to go through the added steps of going online for a book, connecting the device to the computer, navigating the included software -- or worse, dragging and dropping files when you're not sure where you saved them -- etc., makes a big difference. Being always connected to the bookstore so that all you have to do is navigate a friendly interface on the device, click Purchase, and start reading right away: that's a big issue for quite a few people.

The scenario probably doesn't resonate for most people on these forums (who are likely more comfortable with technology), but the device is targeted to a much wider audience.


this is a great point. My sister and I bought one for my father and the downloading books wirelessly is a God send for him. He still can not drag and drop songs for his Sansa clip Mp3 p[layer.

He has no problem buying books on line or off the nook itself.

I think the wirelessly downloading is greater feature than people think. On all levels of tech savvy or not. I have no problems sideloading books, but wirelessly no matter where you are at? I don't think people really know how great this is.
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