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Which way is up?
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Device: Nook, Alphasmart Neo (word processor, Viable document reader.)
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I'd really hate to stir up a negative conversation...
But the demo units over at Barnes & Noble, are more messed up then I thought, I was on a second demo unit at the closest store (which is shutting down
![]() First off, both of the screens hanged blank, I had to wait three minutes for it to respond. Standby became more of a pain to exit because of wireless interference. And finally, the screens started blinking back and forth furiously every other second, I returned to the demo unit a while after to find it still blinking like crazy, and the lady at the stand was blowing steam trying to un-hang it. |
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: NJ, USA
Device: nook
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Sorry to also sound negative but it sounds a lot like my nook. I am one very unhappy camper. It doesn't save the most recent bookmark, hangs onto bookmarks I've deleted, is slow and very erratic. I thought it was dead until I tried a number of different fixes and discovered the battery is probably draining too quickly.
The battery is not even lasting 24 hours with Wi-Fi turned OFF and the battery fully charged. My nook froze up in sleep mode since a day ago and only now is starting to work again (once I realize the battery had drained so quickly). I'm awaiting return authorization info from B&N and either sending it back or selling it. Wish I hadn't opened the packaging. |
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I'm Super Kindle-icious
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Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: NJ, USA
Device: nook
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daffy this is true. I am not sure whether I am permitted to return it to B&N at this point, unless I return it as defective, which is what I'd intended to do. I was basing the "defective" on the fact that it wouldn't get out of sleep mode. Now I presume it is defective because of a bad battery and the need for software update. I am nervous that they still haven't sent me the return authorization paperwork needed to return it. I've called to followup and they claim it's in the computer system, but I really wonder. I'm almost tempted to just bring it to a local B&N and return it and eat the restocking fee, but if I'm already in the B&N system then I question whether I can do that.
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Connoisseur
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Device: Nook
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Its my understanding you have 14 days for the return policy. Though you would probably have better lucky getting a replacement and if you still don't like it ebay it.
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Device: Sony PRS 505, B&N Nook, Sony Daily Edition, iRex Reader
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My Nook is not doing those things and seems to be functioning reasonably normal. I suggest taking it back as it does seem to be defective. Have you tried turning it completely off and turning it back on. Sometimes that solves a lot of problems.
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Bah, humbug!
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA
Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.
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I experimented with note-taking and underlining with that book. Did that somehow confuse the Nook? I bought a second book, and so far have had no problems, but I'm not going to attempt to underline or take notes again until I've finished that book. |
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Device: PDA (Mobipocket, eReader), nook (it's here!)
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Something is obviously wrong. Perhaps you have a very weak 3G signal? That can put a real strain on the battery. Try putting the device in airplane mode. If the battery is still draining that fast you probably have a defective unit.
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Location: New York
Device: EZ-Reader - Samsung Nook's- Nook S/T w/Glow - Kindle Fire - Nova 2
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Bah, humbug!
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Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA
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