B&N Nook

jedavis1 · 10-21-2009, 12:36 PM

I just recently purchased a PRS600. I am happy with it, but like all other tech purchases, they just announce something shiney and new... I am thinking about returning my 600 (Staples has a 30 day no question return policy) and maybe get the Nook. I have looked at the specs and such, but I haven't seen anything with batterylife expectancy, has anyone seen those specs? With an active-matrix color display on the bottom, I can't imagine that it will be anything like the Sony... Anyone have any thoughts?

Elsi · 10-21-2009, 12:41 PM

Hmmm... I don't know the answer to your question about battery life, but you might take a look in this thread where there's quite a bit of discussion about the Nook.

AnemicOak · 10-21-2009, 12:44 PM

B&N says up to 10 days with the wireless off, which they compare to 14 days on the Kindle.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/compare/

jedavis1 · 10-21-2009, 01:21 PM

I think this is a case of the "grass is greener" syndrome... The specs and such sound nice, but I don't know if I want to be on the bleeding edge of something. Sony's 600 is the 3rd/4th generation of their device. I think that it works nicely, but I don't know about the Nook...

desertgrandma · 10-21-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedavis1

I just recently purchased a PRS600. I am happy with it, but like all other tech purchases, they just announce something shiney and new... I am thinking about returning my 600 (Staples has a 30 day no question return policy) and maybe get the Nook. I have looked at the specs and such, but I haven't seen anything with batterylife expectancy, has anyone seen those specs? With an active-matrix color display on the bottom, I can't imagine that it will be anything like the Sony... Anyone have any thoughts?

From their support page.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/support/

"How long does nook's battery charge last?
X When used for reading with the wireless features turned off, your nook's battery lasts about 10 days on a single charge. If you use wireless features and/or play music, you will need to charge the battery after about 2 days of use. "

bruba · 10-21-2009, 08:10 PM

I ordered the PRS-600 last weekend. I knew the Nook was coming (based on the leaks), but the double screen didn't seem like a good idea. I wan't an eReader for battery life. LCD screens drain batteries. I also figured the Nook would be a lot more expensive.

When the Nook was announced, I must say I was surprised by its price point. Some aggressive pricing by B&N. Also, the wow-factor of the color touch screen had me for a couple of seconds.

I still believe however, the PRS-600 is the right device for me. Here's my PRS-600 vs Nook cognitive dissonance, so sorry if this turns out to be a long post:

PRS-600

Battery life

Everybody who has a phone knows LCDs kill batteries. The battery life mentioned above is 2-10 days. Now 10 days is probably the absolute maximum they could get out of it. With wireless off and only turning pages on the e-ink display. But the Nook uses the LCD display for navigation. This means you'll have to use it all the time and I don't think it'll last much longer than smartphones using Android + touch screen displays.

e-ink touch screen
A big advantage of the PRS-600 is the e-ink touch screen navigation. You click on links inside ePub documents (like with ePapers and magazines). You can click on words to view them in the dictionary. You can make notes inside the book, on the page itself. (You can't scribble on Nook's screen, since it's a capacitive touch screen). And last but not least, the PRS-600 does normal note taking as well. For someone like me, who has several lists lying around everywhere, a real advantage.

(somewhat) proven
The Nook seemed a little buggy in the videos. Page turns taking a couple of seconds for example. Glitchy scrolling. Now this is probably a pre-production model, but with the PRS-600 you now what you get. A stable, experienced eReader.

Nook

Touch screen LCD

Other than the battery drain, I think the double screen is overrated. It uses screen real estate. You can't use it to browse the web. So what's left is browsing your catalog (and buying books, but I'll get to that later). And I'll admit, it'll be cool to do that in color. But in the end, who really needs it? When browsing in greyscale I can just as easily find the book I want.

Wifi/3G
Nice feature as well. But where it comes down to is, you can't use it to browse web content. And you can only buy books from B&N. Some people won't care, but at the moment B&N ebooks are mostly expensive. We'll see if they'll change that.

And although I understand this is a big advantage for most people. I'm from Europe (currently in the US) and will soon go back. B&N made sure the whole wireless part is pretty useless outside the US.

All in all I still believe LCD touch screens are a bad fix for the fact that color e-ink is not ready. It looks cool, but when the coolness wears off you ask yourself if it's really what you need for reading eBooks.

Wow, this turned out to be the longest post I've ever done.

Different people need different things. So some might not agree. But these are my thoughts.

eGeezer · 10-21-2009, 09:22 PM

There is so little firm info out there on the Nook, but your effort is a useful theoretical comparison. Gonna wait til a few people have had them long enuff to put some facts on the table.

I agree the battery life thing is of great interest. If, like the Pocket Pro, the user could change the battery, then perhaps short battery life wouldn't be as much of a factor.

eGeezer

AnemicOak · 10-21-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eGeezer

If, like the Pocket Pro, the user could change the battery, then perhaps short battery life wouldn't be as much of a factor.

You can change the battery. New ones are $30...
http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Rech...?cds2Pid=30255

bruba · 10-21-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eGeezer

There is so little firm info out there on the Nook, but your effort is a useful theoretical comparison. Gonna wait til a few people have had them long enuff to put some facts on the table.

I agree the battery life thing is of great interest. If, like the Pocket Pro, the user could change the battery, then perhaps short battery life wouldn't be as much of a factor.

eGeezer

Most is based on the facts. I agree we have to wait till the actual product, but in my experience battery life is always worse than the manufacturer specs say.

Also, I'm not the kind of guy that carries spare batteries around. I'm all about ease of use. That's why I'm buying an eReader.

Next thing you know, you need an external charger, so you can use the reader while charging. You forget your spare batteries, forgot to charge the extra battery, etc. I had an extra battery for a phone once, it's just extra hassle.

But I agree. We'll have to see when it comes out. I'd be surprised if there weren't some first-generation problems though. This is the first B&N device ever right? (not that they made it all by themselves prolly, but still..)

JSWolf · 10-21-2009, 10:09 PM

This thread really does belong in the Nook forum.

Nate the great · 10-21-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

This thread really does belong in the Nook forum.

No.

This thread is a PRS-600 vs nook discussion. It can go in either forum.

carlobee · 10-21-2009, 11:10 PM

i guess that's really a tough decision you have to make. i think 30 days is not enough to make a decision yet to have a nook although it really is cool for me.

JSWolf · 10-21-2009, 11:16 PM

I'd stick with the 600.

Nate the great · 10-21-2009, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'd stick with the 600.

Well, that's a big surprise.

JSWolf · 10-21-2009, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

Well, that's a big surprise.

I don't like the LCD bit that is just going to eat battery.

10-21-2009, 12:36 PM	#1
jedavis1 Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 148 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntington, IN US Device: Sony PRS-505	B&N Nook I just recently purchased a PRS600. I am happy with it, but like all other tech purchases, they just announce something shiney and new... I am thinking about returning my 600 (Staples has a 30 day no question return policy) and maybe get the Nook. I have looked at the specs and such, but I haven't seen anything with batterylife expectancy, has anyone seen those specs? With an active-matrix color display on the bottom, I can't imagine that it will be anything like the Sony... Anyone have any thoughts?

10-21-2009, 08:10 PM	#6
bruba Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: PRS-600	Sony eReader Touch Edition PRS-600 vs B&N Nook I ordered the PRS-600 last weekend. I knew the Nook was coming (based on the leaks), but the double screen didn't seem like a good idea. I wan't an eReader for battery life. LCD screens drain batteries. I also figured the Nook would be a lot more expensive. When the Nook was announced, I must say I was surprised by its price point. Some aggressive pricing by B&N. Also, the wow-factor of the color touch screen had me for a couple of seconds. I still believe however, the PRS-600 is the right device for me. Here's my PRS-600 vs Nook cognitive dissonance, so sorry if this turns out to be a long post: PRS-600 Battery life Everybody who has a phone knows LCDs kill batteries. The battery life mentioned above is 2-10 days. Now 10 days is probably the absolute maximum they could get out of it. With wireless off and only turning pages on the e-ink display. But the Nook uses the LCD display for navigation. This means you'll have to use it all the time and I don't think it'll last much longer than smartphones using Android + touch screen displays. e-ink touch screen A big advantage of the PRS-600 is the e-ink touch screen navigation. You click on links inside ePub documents (like with ePapers and magazines). You can click on words to view them in the dictionary. You can make notes inside the book, on the page itself. (You can't scribble on Nook's screen, since it's a capacitive touch screen). And last but not least, the PRS-600 does normal note taking as well. For someone like me, who has several lists lying around everywhere, a real advantage. (somewhat) proven The Nook seemed a little buggy in the videos. Page turns taking a couple of seconds for example. Glitchy scrolling. Now this is probably a pre-production model, but with the PRS-600 you now what you get. A stable, experienced eReader. Nook Touch screen LCD Other than the battery drain, I think the double screen is overrated. It uses screen real estate. You can't use it to browse the web. So what's left is browsing your catalog (and buying books, but I'll get to that later). And I'll admit, it'll be cool to do that in color. But in the end, who really needs it? When browsing in greyscale I can just as easily find the book I want. Wifi/3G Nice feature as well. But where it comes down to is, you can't use it to browse web content. And you can only buy books from B&N. Some people won't care, but at the moment B&N ebooks are mostly expensive. We'll see if they'll change that. And although I understand this is a big advantage for most people. I'm from Europe (currently in the US) and will soon go back. B&N made sure the whole wireless part is pretty useless outside the US. All in all I still believe LCD touch screens are a bad fix for the fact that color e-ink is not ready. It looks cool, but when the coolness wears off you ask yourself if it's really what you need for reading eBooks. Wow, this turned out to be the longest post I've ever done. Different people need different things. So some might not agree. But these are my thoughts.

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10-21-2009, 12:41 PM	#2
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Hmmm... I don't know the answer to your question about battery life, but you might take a look in this thread where there's quite a bit of discussion about the Nook.

10-21-2009, 12:44 PM	#3
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	B&N says up to 10 days with the wireless off, which they compare to 14 days on the Kindle. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/compare/

10-21-2009, 01:21 PM	#4
jedavis1 Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 148 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntington, IN US Device: Sony PRS-505	I think this is a case of the "grass is greener" syndrome... The specs and such sound nice, but I don't know if I want to be on the bleeding edge of something. Sony's 600 is the 3rd/4th generation of their device. I think that it works nicely, but I don't know about the Nook...

10-21-2009, 09:22 PM	#7
eGeezer NE1 seen my glasses? Posts: 396 Karma: 4864 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Device: Nook Glowlight (following previous nook STR and STR w/GL)	There is so little firm info out there on the Nook, but your effort is a useful theoretical comparison. Gonna wait til a few people have had them long enuff to put some facts on the table. I agree the battery life thing is of great interest. If, like the Pocket Pro, the user could change the battery, then perhaps short battery life wouldn't be as much of a factor. eGeezer

10-21-2009, 10:09 PM	#10
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,681 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	This thread really does belong in the Nook forum.

10-21-2009, 11:10 PM	#12
carlobee Fanatic Posts: 535 Karma: 972 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: The new iPad	i guess that's really a tough decision you have to make. i think 30 days is not enough to make a decision yet to have a nook although it really is cool for me.

10-21-2009, 11:16 PM	#13
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,681 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I'd stick with the 600.

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