Nook Color is Here!

tubemonkey · 10-26-2010, 05:19 PM

Nook Color is here. Priced at $249 and to ship 19 Nov 2010.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nookcolor/

pilotbob · 10-26-2010, 06:05 PM

It's interesting they went from an eInk device to an LCD device. But, at $250 it might be something I would consider... since it really will be an Android tablet rather than just a reader. I am sure I would read most fiction still on my Kindle... However, the MacBook Air 11' looks like a nice couch surfing device... basically an iPad (that supports flash) with a keyboard.

BOb

ifonline · 10-26-2010, 06:07 PM

I''m disappointed with the inclusion of an IPS screen and the resulting 8 hour battery life. Interesting design, though.

cypresstwist · 10-26-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ifonline

I''m disappointed with the inclusion of an IPS screen and the resulting 8 hour battery life. Interesting design, though.

Same exact thoughts here. 8 hour battery life for an eReader? No thank you, I'll stick with my current Nook and it's eInk screen.

boswd · 10-26-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

It's interesting they went from an eInk device to an LCD device. But, at $250 it might be something I would consider... since it really will be an Android tablet rather than just a reader. I am sure I would read most fiction still on my Kindle... However, the MacBook Air 11' looks like a nice couch surfing device... basically an iPad (that supports flash) with a keyboard.

BOb

You do have to remember this isn't replacing the Nook eink, they are still going forward with it, in fact we have a juicy update coming up. This is just an addition to the product line.

specs so far are very very impressive.

boswd · 10-26-2010, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ifonline

I''m disappointed with the inclusion of an IPS screen and the resulting 8 hour battery life. Interesting design, though.

I can see battery life but why the disappointment with an IPS panal. That's pretty much the high end of panals.

desertgrandma · 10-26-2010, 06:12 PM

Hmmm......nice.

I don't need/want the color, but I'm thinking those people still on the fence will jump on this....

I would imagine it would be great for magazines and manga?

It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

pilotbob · 10-26-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by boswd

You do have to remember this isn't replacing the Nook eink, they are still going forward with it, in fact we have a juicy update coming up. This is just an addition to the product line.

I wonder if this is an interim until the Marisol or PixelQi or eInk Color screens are perfected and less expensive and the eInk versions are just going to be sold while supplies last.

BOb

Pomtroll · 10-26-2010, 06:17 PM

I don't need one & am not likely to go & get one any time soon. But I can see how some people would like it. I don't do well with LCD screens but a lot of people are used to them & have no trouble reading on them. Maybe the smaller screen will make the LCD easier on the eyes? I'd like to try one & see. But as of now I'm very happy with my NOOK Classic

tubemonkey · 10-26-2010, 06:18 PM

This may be my netbook replacement. Waiting to see processor specs and its web browsing capabilities.

ifonline · 10-26-2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boswd

I can see battery life but why the disappointment with an IPS panal. That's pretty much the high end of panals.

I'm very familiar with IPS panels. I have several monitors, the iPad, and the iPhone, all of which have IPS panels. My disappointment was the battery life as a result of the IPS panel, not the IPS panel itself.

My interest was with a color Nook that used a color eInk display. Maybe Amazon will make one instead.

soondai · 10-26-2010, 06:19 PM

did they give any specs on the processor and memory?

will they have 'em in stores to check out before they ship? (not ordering unseen)

I hope you can view your own docs (and that they have good PDF support)

My initial reaction is disappointment at the LCD and battery, but I could come around if I get to play with one and if it'll do a decent job with my PDF books in landscape.

humblepie · 10-26-2010, 06:36 PM

its obvious that they are going after PDF magazines and Magazines in general. to read that its best to have color

JeremyR · 10-26-2010, 06:37 PM

I think it's a smart move; a lot of people don't really even seem to want an e-reader, but something along the lines of a mini iPad. And well, this basically seems to be just that.

Personally though, just looking at the mockups of the screens makes my eyes water.

edit: I mean, look you can even see glare on the left picture...the left side of the screen is visibly lighter than the right side...

Latinandgreek · 10-26-2010, 06:38 PM

My husband has mentioned that he would like a 7 inch, backlit reader. I'll have to show him this. I, too am curious as to see how it handles PDFs.

10-26-2010, 05:19 PM	#1
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,858 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Nook Color is Here! Nook Color is here. Priced at $249 and to ship 19 Nov 2010. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nookcolor/

10-26-2010, 06:37 PM	#14
JeremyR Guru Posts: 973 Karma: 2458402 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis Device: Kindle Keyboard, Nook HD+	I think it's a smart move; a lot of people don't really even seem to want an e-reader, but something along the lines of a mini iPad. And well, this basically seems to be just that. Personally though, just looking at the mockups of the screens makes my eyes water. edit: I mean, look you can even see glare on the left picture...the left side of the screen is visibly lighter than the right side... Last edited by JeremyR; 10-26-2010 at 06:52 PM.

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10-26-2010, 06:05 PM	#2
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	It's interesting they went from an eInk device to an LCD device. But, at $250 it might be something I would consider... since it really will be an Android tablet rather than just a reader. I am sure I would read most fiction still on my Kindle... However, the MacBook Air 11' looks like a nice couch surfing device... basically an iPad (that supports flash) with a keyboard. BOb

10-26-2010, 06:07 PM	#3
ifonline Connoisseur Posts: 89 Karma: 26 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Braselton, GA Device: Kindle 3, iPad	I''m disappointed with the inclusion of an IPS screen and the resulting 8 hour battery life. Interesting design, though.

10-26-2010, 06:12 PM	#7
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Hmmm......nice. I don't need/want the color, but I'm thinking those people still on the fence will jump on this.... I would imagine it would be great for magazines and manga? It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

10-26-2010, 06:17 PM	#9
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	I don't need one & am not likely to go & get one any time soon. But I can see how some people would like it. I don't do well with LCD screens but a lot of people are used to them & have no trouble reading on them. Maybe the smaller screen will make the LCD easier on the eyes? I'd like to try one & see. But as of now I'm very happy with my NOOK Classic

10-26-2010, 06:18 PM	#10
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,858 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	This may be my netbook replacement. Waiting to see processor specs and its web browsing capabilities.

10-26-2010, 06:19 PM	#12
soondai Guru Posts: 672 Karma: 1109784 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Paperwhite	did they give any specs on the processor and memory? will they have 'em in stores to check out before they ship? (not ordering unseen) I hope you can view your own docs (and that they have good PDF support) My initial reaction is disappointment at the LCD and battery, but I could come around if I get to play with one and if it'll do a decent job with my PDF books in landscape.

10-26-2010, 06:36 PM	#13
humblepie GTD Productive Organizer Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: ipod touch 2g	its obvious that they are going after PDF magazines and Magazines in general. to read that its best to have color

10-26-2010, 06:38 PM	#15
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	My husband has mentioned that he would like a 7 inch, backlit reader. I'll have to show him this. I, too am curious as to see how it handles PDFs.