Nook Color is Here!

[Reeses]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

On an 11 hour flight, Kindle wins.

Am I missing something? I wouldn't read for 11 hours straight... I'm sorry, I really don't get what the deal with the battery life is. I can understand, you read a chapter and the thing dies, but 8 hours, vs 10 hrs, vs 1 month...meh. It's called charging the thing before leaving, or a backup

[AdrianM]

Originally Posted by Reeses

Am I missing something? I wouldn't read for 11 hours straight... I'm sorry, I really don't get what the deal with the battery life is. I can understand, you read a chapter and the thing dies, but 8 hours, vs 10 hrs, vs 1 month...meh. It's called charging the thing before leaving, or a backup

You obviously read very little while travelling or don't travel very far...

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Reeses

I can understand, you read a chapter and the thing dies, but 8 hours, vs 10 hrs, vs 1 month...meh.

My thinking too.

[luvmy4brats]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

My thinking too.

Wait a second Tubemonkey.. Haven't you been VERY vocal about how the battery on the nook needed to last longer because the battery on the nook wasn't good enough? Yet now you're saying you don't see the need for a longer battery life?

Or is that a different TubeMonkey that I'm thinking about...

[eGeezer]

Originally Posted by Reeses

Am I missing something? I wouldn't read for 11 hours straight... I'm sorry, I really don't get what the deal with the battery life is. I can understand, you read a chapter and the thing dies, but 8 hours, vs 10 hrs, vs 1 month...meh. It's called charging the thing before leaving, or a backup

First of all, let me repeat the post that said:

nook = 10 days
NOOKcolor = 10 hours

Now, according to the 465 "how long does your nook battery last" threads, it would appear that 10 days is in the perfect world no one lives in. However, 4-5 days is no stretch.

I presume that the NOOKcolor 10 hours is also an enthusiastic estimate, and perhaps the 8, or even 6, hours is more realistic.

However, folks I know say I read a lot, but I agree that on a 10 hour plane ride, I would not spend the whole 10 hours reading. I'd probably read a chapter or two, then take a nap. Perhaps have a conversation with my wife. Perhaps fiddle with the music channels. Maybe stare out the window. Whatever, I would probably spend 5 hours at most actually reading.

Now, I gotta get to the airport 3 days early so TSA can run me thru their invasive and pointless inspections, so I have to allow an hour or two added on for reading in the airport, but even that time is split up with talking and maybe watching some news, or going out to find an over-priced slice of pizza.

Of course, if I get a NOOKcolor or a nook, it probably will never leave the house unless my Astak EZReader Pro gets sat on again.

On the other hand, if I have a NOOKcolor with me, I would probably chew up a lot of battery messing around looking at mail or the web, depending on how versatile those features, or apps, are.

So, from that view, it is possible the battery on a NOOKcolor wouldn't last for a 5 hour plane ride. Guess I'd better make sure an iPhone or Android phone are on that birthday list.

(nook or NOOKcolor will be on the Christmas list, since my phone contract isn't up for renewal until just after the birthday in March, lol)

[Reeses]

Originally Posted by eGeezer

First of all, let me repeat the post that said:

nook = 10 days
NOOKcolor = 10 hours

Now, according to the 465 "how long does your nook battery last" threads, it would appear that 10 days is in the perfect world no one lives in. However, 4-5 days is no stretch.

I presume that the NOOKcolor 10 hours is also an enthusiastic estimate, and perhaps the 8, or even 6, hours is more realistic.

However, folks I know say I read a lot, but I agree that on a 10 hour plane ride, I would not spend the whole 10 hours reading. I'd probably read a chapter or two, then take a nap. Perhaps have a conversation with my wife. Perhaps fiddle with the music channels. Maybe stare out the window. Whatever, I would probably spend 5 hours at most actually reading.

Now, I gotta get to the airport 3 days early so TSA can run me thru their invasive and pointless inspections, so I have to allow an hour or two added on for reading in the airport, but even that time is split up with talking and maybe watching some news, or going out to find an over-priced slice of pizza.

Of course, if I get a NOOKcolor or a nook, it probably will never leave the house unless my Astak EZReader Pro gets sat on again.

On the other hand, if I have a NOOKcolor with me, I would probably chew up a lot of battery messing around looking at mail or the web, depending on how versatile those features, or apps, are.

So, from that view, it is possible the battery on a NOOKcolor wouldn't last for a 5 hour plane ride. Guess I'd better make sure an iPhone or Android phone are on that birthday list.

(nook or NOOKcolor will be on the Christmas list, since my phone contract isn't up for renewal until just after the birthday in March, lol)

Woa everyone..on se calme. I'm just saying that in MY case, it's not necessary. No, I don't read a lot while traveling, whether or not I've been far. For MY needs, it would be fine, but if it's not for you guys, by all means. However, to me, battery life is not that big of a deal, unless it's really bad. There are other criteria that are more important to me. And yes, I like shiny pretty things...

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by luvmy4brats

Wait a second Tubemonkey.. Haven't you been VERY vocal about how the battery on the nook needed to last longer because the battery on the nook wasn't good enough? Yet now you're saying you don't see the need for a longer battery life?

Or is that a different TubeMonkey that I'm thinking about...

I'm in the market for two devices (eInk reader & 7" tablet) and always have been.

I want an eInk reader with 20+ hours reading time for trips to a mountain cabin that has no power.

I want a 7" tablet to replace my netbook for general traveling. This device will never be taken to the cabin.

[Reeses]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I'm in the market for two devices (eInk reader & 7" tablet) and always have been.

I want an eInk reader with 20+ hours reading time for trips to a mountain cabin that has no power.

I want a 7" tablet to replace my netbook for general traveling. This device will never be taken to the cabin.

In this case, battery life is a must

[eGeezer]

Originally Posted by Reeses

Woa everyone..on se calme. I'm just saying that in MY case, it's not necessary. No, I don't read a lot while traveling, whether or not I've been far. For MY needs, it would be fine, but if it's not for you guys, by all means. However, to me, battery life is not that big of a deal, unless it's really bad. There are other criteria that are more important to me. And yes, I like shiny pretty things...

Hmm. Thot I was agreeing with you.

Didn't realize I needed an anger management class.

[Reeses]

Originally Posted by eGeezer

Hmm. Thot I was agreeing with you.

Didn't realize I needed an anger management class.

Oh....well, you didn't sound angry. My apologies then, but the comment wasn't directed at you . It's all good then.

[boswd]

Originally Posted by AdrianM

You obviously read very little while travelling or don't travel very far...

because people don't bring their laptops while traveling and we all know what great battery life those get

people know how to monitor, outlests are abound through out all of airport terminals for just this very reason.

You got a book you want to read, you fully charge and your good to go. just as you would if you needed to use your laptop while traveling.

No different and people who travel often knows how to charge , monitor and go.

[aagstn]

My concern with the battery isn't the 8 hours or so. That is plenty and I can deal with daily charging. The fact it isn't user replaceable is a big issue to me. I really like that the nook battery is easily replaced if it stops charging down the road or if I want to charge and carry a spare. Kind of hoped B&N wouldn't go the iPod and kindle route with the sealed batteries.

[AdrianM]

Originally Posted by boswd

because people don't bring their laptops while traveling and we all know what great battery life those get

people know how to monitor, outlests are abound through out all of airport terminals for just this very reason.

You got a book you want to read, you fully charge and your good to go. just as you would if you needed to use your laptop while traveling.

No different and people who travel often knows how to charge , monitor and go.

On the 16 hour trip I make quite regularly to Russia I can't think of ever seeing one recharging outlet. Not in any of the taxis, trains, airports or planes - all the places I'm likely to want to read in fact.

I never use my laptop when I'm travelling because I know I'll exhaust the battery. I use it when I arrive. If anything, I used to use my iPhone (or other smart phone I happened to have at the time) and even then I had to use it sparingly. Now, I just take my K3 and I just don't have to think of using it sparingly or having to find charging outlets as it lasts weeks on a single charge. No fuss or hassle and no "monitoring and charging".

We all know that the claimed battery charge of manufacturers is almost always best case - the old Nook in no way lasts the claimed amount and in my case at best it's 50% of that. If the NC only lasts 5 to 6 hours, well, there are lot of people that will be p!ssed that they have to "charge, monitor and go" that often.

But I'm sure that there will be many people that don't mind charging every 6 hours and will be very happy reading on reflective LCD screen on a crippled Android tablet. Good for them. Personally I won't be one of them; if I did want a tablet, I'd get a fully functional one like an iPad or one of the many others that are coming to market that can be used with every reading app and many other things besides. It is nice to see that B&N managed to get the bezel colour sorted out this time though - but what is it with that silly corner thing...

[mcooke66]

Originally Posted by AdrianM

It is nice to see that B&N managed to get the bezel colour sorted out this time though - but what is it with that silly corner thing...

I always find it interesting that many people seem to expect companies to build devices for their specific needs. Exactly what was wrong with the Nook bezel other than your personal preference. Kindle comes in 2 colors unless you get wifi only and then according to you they got it right by not offering white.

As far as the loop at the bottom. This is clearly something dreamed up by young, hip, overpaid marketing folks and sold to old, unhip executives as a good idea. There is marketing research to back up this kind of thing but in the final analysis it is just silly.

[boswd]

Originally Posted by AdrianM

On the 16 hour trip I make quite regularly to Russia I can't think of ever seeing one recharging outlet. Not in any of the taxis, trains, airports or planes - all the places I'm likely to want to read in fact.

I never use my laptop when I'm travelling because I know I'll exhaust the battery. I use it when I arrive. If anything, I used to use my iPhone (or other smart phone I happened to have at the time) and even then I had to use it sparingly. Now, I just take my K3 and I just don't have to think of using it sparingly or having to find charging outlets as it lasts weeks on a single charge. No fuss or hassle and no "monitoring and charging".

We all know that the claimed battery charge of manufacturers is almost always best case - the old Nook in no way lasts the claimed amount and in my case at best it's 50% of that. If the NC only lasts 5 to 6 hours, well, there are lot of people that will be p!ssed that they have to "charge, monitor and go" that often.

But I'm sure that there will be many people that don't mind charging every 6 hours and will be very happy reading on reflective LCD screen on a crippled Android tablet. Good for them. Personally I won't be one of them; if I did want a tablet, I'd get a fully functional one like an iPad or one of the many others that are coming to market that can be used with every reading app and many other things besides. It is nice to see that B&N managed to get the bezel colour sorted out this time though - but what is it with that silly corner thing...

I do not believe for one minute that you have never seen any outlets in any airport terminals or on Trains. I call BIG TIME BS ON THAT.

Taxi Cabs? Now you just reaching just to purposely be difficult. So I guess I 'll never take a taxi and my Droid with me or my laptop and only bring my World Peace saving all Great Kindle.



Wow dude, what is your deal with Barnes and Noble, did they like fire you or something?

Ohhh get the iPad but then contradict your rant about battery life.. Unbeleivable.

seriously your animosty towards Barnes and Noble is just bizzare