Brick-and-Mortar Store Thread - Page 11

Nightwing · 10-24-2006, 10:43 AM

Good... Sound Like the Sand Diego area is getting stock again...

Know Mission Vally and the Carlsbad Borders now have them in stock...

Would asume the 5 per store number...

Bandito · 10-24-2006, 11:12 AM

I picked mine up at the Borders in Salt Lake (actually the Murray store) right after work last night too. They only had a couple left on the shelf when I left.

I was able to use the 10% off coupon after the cashier spent several minutes trying to figure out what to do with it.

I had pretty much decided not to get one of these, but gadget lust got the better of me as is usually does! So far, I'm fairly impressed, but have only spent a few minutes with it.

heavyB, wanna start a club?? LOL

Kaitou Ace · 10-24-2006, 03:14 PM

Just wanted to put here that the New York City Borders store on Broadway near Wall St has the reader, covers and the stand in stock. I picked up the 'tan' cover for it yesterday, and it's pretty nice. Would be better if it had metal or magnets in the rear of it, to keep the stuck closed when you fold the cover over, but meh, I won't complain much on that.
They are all in the front of the store behind the registers.

NatCh · 10-24-2006, 03:21 PM

I put a wrist lanyard on my Reader, and it's just long enough to reach over the opposite corners of the cover when it's folded back, holding it open nicely.

Kaitou Ace · 10-24-2006, 03:27 PM

I got a lanyard on mine too (Used one from the PSP), but i just tend to use to make sure that the reader isn't going to take a walk without me. ^_^

I'll try your suggestion tho.

NatCh · 10-24-2006, 03:41 PM

It's good for holding the weight of the Reader too, if you can find a way to wrap it around your hand that works for you.

I run mine up my palm, between my index and middle (1st & 2nd -- in case that's clearer) and then down around my wrist. That way I don't have to clamp the Reader in my fingers/thumb to hold it up -- much more comfortable.

heavyB · 10-24-2006, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandito

I had pretty much decided not to get one of these, but gadget lust got the better of me as is usually does! So far, I'm fairly impressed, but have only spent a few minutes with it.

heavyB, wanna start a club?? LOL

To be honest, I felt the same way. It's alot of scratch for a singular function device. But I too am gadget obsessive. Worse case we could eBay it right? Not a chance. This thing is too cool! I've been reading about eInk for over 3 years now and had to get my hands on it. No way I'm going to put out the scratch Illiad wants. I think it's amazing how some folks just don't get it. All those complaints about no backlighting, low contrast, etc.. (not to even start on that crank over at TeleRead, geez, they're NOT going to send you one already, break out your credit card for your 'review' [bracing for the flames]) It's electronic paper! I love the idea of technology emulating a real life artifact.

Now my wife wants it.

Maybe I'll send her your way for that club of yours so she can use yours

Khisanthus · 10-25-2006, 02:06 AM

I found some in Westwood (Los Angeles) Borders. Tech lust is going to take over soon though...

thax · 10-25-2006, 12:44 PM

The Englewood and Broomfield CO stores have them in now. Only days after mine showed up from the Newark Airport store. They also have the cradles and covers as well.

thax

tekchic · 10-25-2006, 09:45 PM

I visited a Borders in Scottsdale, AZ today for kicks. Asked about the Sony Reader. He said "Corporate made us put a freeze on them and we're not selling them right now. Something's wrong with it, not the Sony Reader hardware, but the framework."

So I ask, "The connect store?"

He says, "Something, I don't know. I don't know why people would want one, why look at a computer screen? Is it a soft dim light on it?"

And I say, "There IS no backlight."

To this he looked puzzled.

So -- is this guy making stuff up? Obviously they are selling in Borders around the country as we speak, yes? He needed to be hit with a clue-by-4 at least though, Mr. IsItASoftDimLight.

yvanleterrible · 10-26-2006, 08:47 AM

This guy has a jewel in his hands and does'nt know.
Just like the expression "Feeding pearls to pigs".
And he is expected to promote the expansion of eink?

tcv · 10-26-2006, 09:54 AM

For what it's worth, I doubt the salesperson has even seen one. This may sound kind of obvious, but eInk is technology so foreign that I honestly think most folks can't really fathom what it's like until they see it. They just can't imagine it would be anything other than a typical computer screen because nothing like it has debuted in the marketplace. And for all the good the iRex has done, it's still not easily found in a play-with-it retail setting.

Having said that, he should, like, totally shut up.

Nightwing · 10-26-2006, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekchic

I visited a Borders in Scottsdale, AZ today for kicks. Asked about the Sony Reader. He said "Corporate made us put a freeze on them and we're not selling them right now. Something's wrong with it, not the Sony Reader hardware, but the framework."

So I ask, "The connect store?"

He says, "Something, I don't know. I don't know why people would want one, why look at a computer screen? Is it a soft dim light on it?"

And I say, "There IS no backlight."

To this he looked puzzled.

So -- is this guy making stuff up? Obviously they are selling in Borders around the country as we speak, yes? He needed to be hit with a clue-by-4 at least though, Mr. IsItASoftDimLight.

Was given that story last week. Had to go through two Border before finding one that said what? Nop no hold. Yep will sell you one...

ADDED:

When I got they they ask if I would like to look at it said yes.. So while I looked it over was giving a running commentary on features and function. Had the comment of where is the contras, etc.. After covering feature and some of their why's. I think they were really impressed with it. Sounds typical release something without knowledge of said device... Esp somthing this different.

So when you pick up one try the same. Go over the feature with them. May help sell a few more..

yvanleterrible · 10-26-2006, 10:51 AM

Add to that, that most people don't even know how the displays they use work. Crt, Lcd, Plasma, laser, an other format? They feel manipulated...again...

Nightwing · 10-26-2006, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Add to that, that most people don't even know how the displays they use work. Crt, Lcd, Plasma, laser, an other format? They feel manipulated...again...

I run into that all the time...

10-25-2006, 02:06 AM	#158
Khisanthus Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: soon...	Sony Reader locations... I found some in Westwood (Los Angeles) Borders. Tech lust is going to take over soon though...

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10-24-2006, 10:43 AM	#151
Nightwing Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 541 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Cowon A2 Dell x3i, Sony Reader & Eee PC!	Good... Sound Like the Sand Diego area is getting stock again... Know Mission Vally and the Carlsbad Borders now have them in stock... Would asume the 5 per store number...

10-24-2006, 11:12 AM	#152
Bandito Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 11 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah	I picked mine up at the Borders in Salt Lake (actually the Murray store) right after work last night too. They only had a couple left on the shelf when I left. I was able to use the 10% off coupon after the cashier spent several minutes trying to figure out what to do with it. I had pretty much decided not to get one of these, but gadget lust got the better of me as is usually does! So far, I'm fairly impressed, but have only spent a few minutes with it. heavyB, wanna start a club?? LOL

10-24-2006, 03:14 PM	#153
Kaitou Ace Zealot Posts: 126 Karma: 1352743 Join Date: Oct 2002	Just wanted to put here that the New York City Borders store on Broadway near Wall St has the reader, covers and the stand in stock. I picked up the 'tan' cover for it yesterday, and it's pretty nice. Would be better if it had metal or magnets in the rear of it, to keep the stuck closed when you fold the cover over, but meh, I won't complain much on that. They are all in the front of the store behind the registers.

10-24-2006, 03:21 PM	#154
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I put a wrist lanyard on my Reader, and it's just long enough to reach over the opposite corners of the cover when it's folded back, holding it open nicely.

10-24-2006, 03:27 PM	#155
Kaitou Ace Zealot Posts: 126 Karma: 1352743 Join Date: Oct 2002	I got a lanyard on mine too (Used one from the PSP), but i just tend to use to make sure that the reader isn't going to take a walk without me. ^_^ I'll try your suggestion tho.

10-24-2006, 03:41 PM	#156
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	It's good for holding the weight of the Reader too, if you can find a way to wrap it around your hand that works for you. I run mine up my palm, between my index and middle (1st & 2nd -- in case that's clearer) and then down around my wrist. That way I don't have to clamp the Reader in my fingers/thumb to hold it up -- much more comfortable.

10-25-2006, 12:44 PM	#159
thax Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Nokia 770, Sony Reader (PRS-505, PRS-600), iPad 32GB	The Englewood and Broomfield CO stores have them in now. Only days after mine showed up from the Newark Airport store. They also have the cradles and covers as well. thax

10-25-2006, 09:45 PM	#160
tekchic Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 120 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: iPhone X, iPad Pro	I visited a Borders in Scottsdale, AZ today for kicks. Asked about the Sony Reader. He said "Corporate made us put a freeze on them and we're not selling them right now. Something's wrong with it, not the Sony Reader hardware, but the framework." So I ask, "The connect store?" He says, "Something, I don't know. I don't know why people would want one, why look at a computer screen? Is it a soft dim light on it?" And I say, "There IS no backlight." To this he looked puzzled. So -- is this guy making stuff up? Obviously they are selling in Borders around the country as we speak, yes? He needed to be hit with a clue-by-4 at least though, Mr. IsItASoftDimLight.

10-26-2006, 08:47 AM	#161
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	This guy has a jewel in his hands and does'nt know. Just like the expression "Feeding pearls to pigs". And he is expected to promote the expansion of eink?

10-26-2006, 09:54 AM	#162
tcv Addict Posts: 330 Karma: 596 Join Date: Oct 2006	For what it's worth, I doubt the salesperson has even seen one. This may sound kind of obvious, but eInk is technology so foreign that I honestly think most folks can't really fathom what it's like until they see it. They just can't imagine it would be anything other than a typical computer screen because nothing like it has debuted in the marketplace. And for all the good the iRex has done, it's still not easily found in a play-with-it retail setting. Having said that, he should, like, totally shut up.

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10-26-2006, 10:51 AM	#164
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Add to that, that most people don't even know how the displays they use work. Crt, Lcd, Plasma, laser, an other format? They feel manipulated...again...