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Old 11-29-2009, 02:49 AM   #24
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Seattle
Device: Nook Glowlight (following previous nook STR and STR w/GL)
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Originally Posted by diokdin View Post
I was torn with the B&N Nook, Sony PRS300 and Astak Pocket Pro. But I choose Astak because it has expandable memory, replaceble battery, supports lots of formats, and for it's price.
I authorized purchase of my surprise Christmas present a few days ago (when I realized the package had been out for over a week), both because the above statement mirrored my own thoughts, and because I am totally taken with the notion of the purchase including a charitable donation (out of my wife's pocket, sure, but its the thought that counts.)

I finally decided I didn't really care about the nook enuff to wait til Nov 30(+) to make a purchase decision - which would STILL be a pre-order with a 30 day wait.

I am still intrigued by what the nook may bring to the ebook market, but B&N's marketing strategy ("here it is, but you can't touch it", "You can pre-order it, but we get our money, anyway, cuz if you don't like it we will charge you a restocking fee AND shipping both ways", etc) just irked the heck out of me.

And here Astak is selling a Christmas package with a charitable donation AND a bunch of extras that are potentially worth more than the extra $40.

When I realized I was just waiting around til Nov 30 to make a decision on a product that I would have to wait yet another 30 days (or more) to get, it just seemed kinda silly.

I waited most of the week to mention the purchase in order to give Astak time to send my wife a disappointing email that all CC Packs had been sold, and figure it should be safe now to mention it.

Looking forward to receiving it, as long as I don't find I have to be a Facebook member to turn it on. (Sorry, Robert, couldn't resist).

As for the Kindle, its obviously a great product, but I just don't like the button clutter. As for Sony, Diokdin's hit it on the nose, so there's no reason to repeat it.

Last edited by eGeezer; 11-29-2009 at 02:58 AM. Reason: Add Kindle and Sony comment for balance.
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