Classic New B&N eReader $259 & will allow sharing - Page 10

orion2001 · 10-20-2009, 02:29 PM

Found this Video on Gizmodo which shows you some more about the UI and how it works:

http://gizmodo.com/5385938/barnes--n...wo-screens-260

I noticed that the book she was reading wasn't full justified?!

pilotbob · 10-20-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

It lists a dictionary as on of the features on the comparison chart.

Yes, I see that I missed it before. Of course, that comparison list they only have one X on the Nook side.

Then again they don't list "Available internationally".

I've gotta say, this looks like a good solid competitor to the Kindle. But, if I put a 16GB SD card in there, and I have to scroll through the cover of all my 17,500 ebooks to find one, I would go insane.

BOb

rfog · 10-20-2009, 02:30 PM

Only one thing: It does not support folders, as Kindle.

Can you think browse over 3000 books with the finger?

AnemicOak · 10-20-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

I've gotta say, this looks like a good solid competitor to the Kindle. But, if I put a 16GB SD card in there, and I have to scroll through the cover of all my 17,500 ebooks to find one, I would go insane.

Yeah. Even though the Opus has problems one thing that keeps me using it as opposed to my Kindle is the folders make finding things so easy.

pilotbob · 10-20-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by orion2001

Found this Video on Gizmodo which shows you some more about the UI and how it works:

http://gizmodo.com/5385938/barnes--n...wo-screens-260

I noticed that the book she was reading wasn't full justified?!

BTW: That's the same video that is on the B&N page.

BOb

pilotbob · 10-20-2009, 02:38 PM

They also have a 2 year protection plan which in addition to extending the warranty covers drops/spills/accidents.

A bit steep at $69.... but if you are always traveling with this, it may be worth it.

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

BOb

glitch44 · 10-20-2009, 02:38 PM

I work with a lot of scanned PDFs (screenplays). How can you tell if it supports scanned/ "image" PDFs or just digital ones?

I'm trying to decide between the Kindle DX and this...

AnemicOak · 10-20-2009, 02:39 PM

Looks like it'd be real easy to accidentally buy an ebook while shopping, hope they do returns like Amazon does.

Doesn't look like there's a user manual for download???

orion2001 · 10-20-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

BTW: That's the same video that is on the B&N page.

BOb

Haha

. I missed the link to the video on the B&N site

juj1n · 10-20-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Looks like it'd be real easy to accidentally buy an ebook while shopping, hope they do returns like Amazon does.

Doesn't look like there's a user manual for download???

Returns incur a 10% restocking fee if it's opened or the shrink wrap seal is removed. I guess if you wanna try it out go to the store and play with it a bit.

The one thing I'm concerned with are the turn page buttons... They're touch and I'm kind of disappointed. What if you accidentally brush your hand up against the button or touch it by accident. I'm sure it'll require a bit of pressure but even then I think a tactile hard button would have been better... We'll see though. Still can't wait to get one

badbob001 · 10-20-2009, 02:43 PM

No updates on the IREX website, so they might as well hide under a rock and die now that the nook and its glorious web site is up.

The only thing going for the IREX DR800SG is the Verizon coverage, included cover, and most importantly a higher resolution. Why can't e-ink make denser displays? I'll have to wait to see how the Nook handles viewing PDFs and Images (comics/manga).

Not sure if the nook will have a web browser like the kindle, but the IREX definitely does not:

Quote:

http://paidcontent.org/article/419-i...or-publishers/
—Web browsing disabled: The iRex doesn’t have e-mail and it won’t have web browsing. “We have the capability but purposely didn’t enable it,” says Hamilton. The Kindle includes an “experimental” bare-bones browser. “It’s not a very nice experience. The formats are off, it’s always garbled.” Plus, “somebody has to pay for the network time.”

Well, at least now I can use my American Express points to get BN gift cards towards this...

sircastor · 10-20-2009, 02:43 PM

Just saw this. I'm am super-impressed. I think the only thing I don't like about it is the name.

In all seriousness, I've been sorting through readers for the past several months looking for "The perfect device." I've been quite pleased with the PRS-505, and actually picked one up for my dad. I didn't expect B&N to be releasing a device though, so I'm wondering if I should return it and pickup a Nook instead.

I'm impressed by the color screen at the bottom as a method of navigation and editing. We'll have to see how that works out. I wonder when these will be at my local store to check out...

AnemicOak · 10-20-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by juj1n

Returns incur a 10% restocking fee if it's opened or the shrink wrap seal is removed. I guess if you wanna try it out go to the store and play with it a bit.

Yes, I know. I was talking about book returns, not nook returns

phenomshel · 10-20-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by stxopher

Times like this I am so grateful that in this community SOMEONE will have this thing roughly 3 seconds after it hits the shelves and in 30 it will be out charging from their power socket in their car on the way home to let us all know how well it works (or doesn't).

You are SO right on this! I myself, even though I don't *think* I'm buying one, will go do a hands on as soon as I can. But I know someone will definitely beat me to it, since the nearest Barnes and Noble is over 40 miles away.

pilotbob · 10-20-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

You are SO right on this! I myself, even though I don't *think* I'm buying one, will go do a hands on as soon as I can. But I know someone will definitely beat me to it, since the nearest Barnes and Noble is over 40 miles away.

Think they will be in the store today? I have a B&N about 10 minutes from here.

BOb

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10-20-2009, 02:29 PM	#136
orion2001 Groupie Posts: 162 Karma: 24658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505	Found this Video on Gizmodo which shows you some more about the UI and how it works: http://gizmodo.com/5385938/barnes--n...wo-screens-260 I noticed that the book she was reading wasn't full justified?!

10-20-2009, 02:30 PM	#138
rfog Guru Posts: 696 Karma: 2383012 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Schiedam (The Netherlands) Device: Lots of eInk devices and iOS stuff	Only one thing: It does not support folders, as Kindle. Can you think browse over 3000 books with the finger?

10-20-2009, 02:38 PM	#141
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	They also have a 2 year protection plan which in addition to extending the warranty covers drops/spills/accidents. A bit steep at $69.... but if you are always traveling with this, it may be worth it. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/protectionplan/ BOb

10-20-2009, 02:38 PM	#142
glitch44 Member Posts: 19 Karma: 88 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: no reader yet	I work with a lot of scanned PDFs (screenplays). How can you tell if it supports scanned/ "image" PDFs or just digital ones? I'm trying to decide between the Kindle DX and this...

10-20-2009, 02:39 PM	#143
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Looks like it'd be real easy to accidentally buy an ebook while shopping, hope they do returns like Amazon does. Doesn't look like there's a user manual for download???

10-20-2009, 02:43 PM	#147
sircastor Reader Posts: 85 Karma: 6124 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: PRS-505	Just saw this. I'm am super-impressed. I think the only thing I don't like about it is the name. In all seriousness, I've been sorting through readers for the past several months looking for "The perfect device." I've been quite pleased with the PRS-505, and actually picked one up for my dad. I didn't expect B&N to be releasing a device though, so I'm wondering if I should return it and pickup a Nook instead. I'm impressed by the color screen at the bottom as a method of navigation and editing. We'll have to see how that works out. I wonder when these will be at my local store to check out...

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