Nook ST bites the dust ... but ...

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by arturg

Don't you have Best Buys in the states?

We do, but I've yet to see a Kobo of any kind inside the store. You buy it online and then have to go through the hassle of returning it if you don't like it.

[sharphamster]

Originally Posted by arturg

Don't you have Best Buys in the states?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/glo-e-reader/2797891.p?id=1219077479424&skuId=2797891&st=catego ryid$pcmcat193100050014&cp=1&lp=7

"We can ship BestBuy.com orders to:​
The 50 US states
US Virgin Islands
Guam
APO/FPO military addresses"

Return and Exchange Policy:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/help-top...at260800050014

We do, but unfortunately the US storefronts don't carry Kobo readers in stock presently, though you can order them.

[fjtorres]

Originally Posted by Prestidigitweeze

You meant to say Kobo, did you not?

Wasn't Kobo more visible to Americans in the days before Borders closed -- when people in the States could actually demo, buy and even exchange them if necessary?

Powell's still carries Kobo e-readers, so perhaps Oregonians are especially acquainted with the brand currently. I'm hoping that Powell's decides to carry the Aura and runs another Kobo-reader-with-cover sale next Christmas.

Yeah.
NOOK on the brain, what with all the nook-ie news in the last 24.

Best Buy technically carries them but it is hit or miss whether you can get Kobos and which ones. Hard to see them offline. Though I have *recently* seen the original Kobo wifi at Kmart and Sears. Right next to the Pandigital eink reader.

[arturg]

Best bet to stick with Amazon then I guess. I just don't see the problem with returning if you don't like the Kobo. Doesn't sound much like a hassle to me.

[John F]

Originally Posted by arturg

Best bet to stick with Amazon then I guess. I just don't see the problem with returning if you don't like the Kobo. Doesn't sound much like a hassle to me.

Looking at Kobo's online return policy, I would have to pay shipping charges. That would be a problem for me (and I would guess for some other people).

[arturg]

Originally Posted by John F

Looking at Kobo's online return policy, I would have to pay shipping charges. That would be a problem for me (and I would guess for some other people).

From Best Buy's website:

Avoid shipping charges and receive a refund more quickly by returning your items to any Best Buy store within the United States.

[John F]

Originally Posted by arturg

From Best Buy's website:

Bestbuy does seem like a good option, but be aware:

... When you return or exchange an item in store, we may require a valid photo ID. Except where prohibited, some of the information from your ID may be stored in a secure database used to track returns and exchanges. Based on return/exchange patterns, some customers will be warned that subsequent returns and exchanges will not be eligible for returns or exchanges for 90 days. ...

Being able to see the item before you purchase it seems like a better solution.

[fjtorres]

Originally Posted by John F

Being able to see the item before you purchase it seems like a better solution.

Which is why Kindles and Nooks left Kobo in the dust among general buyers: until last summer you could get both at any Best Buy, Radio Shack, Office Max, Staples, etc. That's something like 20-30,000 outlets.
Even if each outlet only sold one per *month* that would be over a quarter million units, which is probably more than Kobo sells in the US.
Add in showrooming and Nook had their bases covered, availability-wise.
General buyers know what Nooks are; they just chose not to buy.

[arturg]

I totally understand the point of seeing something first. Perhaps being a person that pretty much orders everything from the internet I am used buying stuff without seeing it first

[eping]

have you ever searched a book title via nook?
You can get tons of entries of one book name. An author can upload and update
his works, but each time create a new book.
A library full of garbage without proper management is enough to destroy Nook's market.

If you ever used Nokia phone and searched an app for symbian, you will know they are similar. they both produced good hardware, but poor software and messed content.

[arturg]

I would never use in-built store to purchase books, I rather get them fom a trusted place of preference and side loadvthem.

[bgalbrecht]

I stopped at a B&N today and they still have Nook Simple Touch and the original Nook Glow up behind the front counter even though there are no longer any on display.

[Rizla]

Amazing device. I don't think B&N meant for us to root it

[GreenMonkey]

I'll probably grab another Simple Touch with glowlight at some point as a backup since the Nook Glowlight has no buttons (and no SD card slot either). I upgraded 3 times - Nook to Nook ST to Glowlight - but the newest model was not an improvement to me.

[bgalbrecht]

Originally Posted by GreenMonkey

I'll probably grab another Simple Touch with glowlight at some point as a backup since the Nook Glowlight has no buttons (and no SD card slot either). I upgraded 3 times - Nook to Nook ST to Glowlight - but the newest model was not an improvement to me.

Have you had any issues with the Glowlight screen? I've been worried about getting it damaged in my backpack. I'm still tempted to pick one up, even though it had all that bad press, and I found the leds to be a bit distracting. I'm still considering the Aura HD too, but I think the ST form factor is better.