Touch B&N Nook Event Today - Live Blogging - Page 2

Asawi · 05-24-2011, 11:07 AM

It's up on B&N web site now.

mikegetz · 05-24-2011, 11:26 AM

the one thing i have noticed about the new nook that i don't care for - it appears that the gently sloping edges are now a crisp 90 degree angle.

that is one of my favorite bits about the nook - it is extremely ergonomic. very comfortable to hold for extended periods of time.

skydive · 05-24-2011, 11:34 AM

portrait mode only viewing...

JSWolf · 05-24-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Sony is so screwed. Between the new Nook and Kobo Sony is sooooo screwed. Two new ereaders with the Pearl Screen and a touchscreen for less then the Sony 350.

Why the hell would I buy a Sony now?

Amazon will be fine. There are those of us who don't like touchscreens and the marketing for Amazon is more then good enough to keep it competitive. I would not be surprised to see Amazon release a touchscreen version soon. I would not be surprised to see the keyboard go away. While it would be a bummer for me, I know that I am in the minority and that many people are looking for that touchscreen.

Those who do not like a touchscreen won't be buying a new Kindle when Amazon comes out with one. I do feel Amazon will go with the flow in order to keep up and that means touch minus the physical keyboard.

jswinden · 05-24-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by skydive

portrait mode only viewing...

Awwww man!!!

That is the same crap they pulled with the nookcolor. sony does offer landscape on the 350 and 650, but it not a good implementation as it repeats the text in the middle of each page--that is, sony didn't make landscape mode completely independent of portrait mode as their landscape mode merely halves each page of portrait mode rather than independently reflowing the text. I hate that on my 350 and was hoping the new Nook would do it right.

EDIT: Where did you see "portrait only"? I looked over the B&N website and didn't see this, though I could have easily read over it without seeing it.

khalleron · 05-24-2011, 11:51 AM

Have they mentioned what kind of touch screen it has - because I really hated the touchscreen on the Sony 600. I don't want any kind of reflections while I'm trying to read.

rhadin · 05-24-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

sony does offer landscape on the 350 and 650, but it not a good implementation as it repeats the text in the middle of each page--that is, sony didn't make landscape mode completely independent of portrait mode as their landscape mode merely halves each page of portrait mode rather than independently reflowing the text.

Sony also offers landscape on the 950.

AnemicOak · 05-24-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by khalleron

Have they mentioned what kind of touch screen it has - because I really hated the touchscreen on the Sony 600. I don't want any kind of reflections while I'm trying to read.

IR, like the newer Sony's and the just announced Kobo.

anamardoll · 05-24-2011, 11:53 AM

*REPOST*

I don't see anything about 3G, despite several mentions of WiFi. That's a shame - the Nook Classic 3G options were very convenient. Then again, you can find WiFi everywhere these days, so it's not a dealbreaker for me.

I do like that the page turn buttons were retained. I like that the SD card slot is more accessible. The touch screen in the video looks very intuitive and responsive. Very cool overall.

If it was $99, I'd buy it. For $140, though, I won't. Looks like a good device, though.

afv011 · 05-24-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khalleron

Have they mentioned what kind of touch screen it has - because I really hated the touchscreen on the Sony 600. I don't want any kind of reflections while I'm trying to read.

Yes, it's based on infrared beams, so like on the new Sony's. No loss of contrast or nasty reflections.

rhadin · 05-24-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khalleron

Have they mentioned what kind of touch screen it has - because I really hated the touchscreen on the Sony 600. I don't want any kind of reflections while I'm trying to read.

It has the same touchscreen as the Sony 350/650/950 and the new Kobo. It is IR from Neonode.

skydive · 05-24-2011, 11:54 AM

neonode infrared technology

Quote:

Originally Posted by khalleron

Have they mentioned what kind of touch screen it has - because I really hated the touchscreen on the Sony 600. I don't want any kind of reflections while I'm trying to read.

jswinden · 05-24-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rhadin

Sony also offers landscape on the 950.

Yes. I guess I didn't mention it because the 950 and earlier 900 actually have an independent landscape mode that correctly reflows text without repetition. Ijust mentioned the 350 and 650 to point out the flaw in their landscape mode. The 300 and 600 also had this design flaw.

tubemonkey · 05-24-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by anamardoll

I don't see anything about 3G, despite several mentions of WiFi. That's a shame - the Nook Classic 3G options were very convenient. Then again, you can find WiFi everywhere these days, so it's not a dealbreaker for me.

No 3G, no web browser, no MP3 player.

afv011 · 05-24-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

No 3G, no web browser, no MP3 player.

Good, I never used the browser or the MP3 on my nook classic. I'd rather they removed those if it makes it cheaper.

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05-24-2011, 11:07 AM	#16
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,467 Karma: 3865860 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	It's up on B&N web site now.

05-24-2011, 11:26 AM	#17
mikegetz Professional Nerd Posts: 84 Karma: 280 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middletown, OH Device: Nook WiFI, KOBO, Pandigital Novel Personal	the one thing i have noticed about the new nook that i don't care for - it appears that the gently sloping edges are now a crisp 90 degree angle. that is one of my favorite bits about the nook - it is extremely ergonomic. very comfortable to hold for extended periods of time.

05-24-2011, 11:34 AM	#18
skydive Addict Posts: 285 Karma: 9696 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Puerto Rico Device: Pocketbook 902 Ver 2.1.3, Virgin Nook STR & Rooted Nook Color CM7	portrait mode only viewing...

05-24-2011, 11:51 AM	#21
khalleron Kate Posts: 1,700 Karma: 3605799 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, United States Device: MeeBook, Kobo Libra Colour	Have they mentioned what kind of touch screen it has - because I really hated the touchscreen on the Sony 600. I don't want any kind of reflections while I'm trying to read.

05-24-2011, 11:53 AM	#24
anamardoll Chasing Butterflies Posts: 3,132 Karma: 5074169 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: American Southwest Device: Uses batteries.	REPOST I don't see anything about 3G, despite several mentions of WiFi. That's a shame - the Nook Classic 3G options were very convenient. Then again, you can find WiFi everywhere these days, so it's not a dealbreaker for me. I do like that the page turn buttons were retained. I like that the SD card slot is more accessible. The touch screen in the video looks very intuitive and responsive. Very cool overall. If it was $99, I'd buy it. For $140, though, I won't. Looks like a good device, though.