Classic New B&N eReader $259 & will allow sharing - Page 14

kennyc · 10-20-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

You mean video of it? Not that I could find. And believe me, I looked, LOL.

Yep, that's what I meant. Thanks!

JSWolf · 10-20-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindflayer

I bought the PRS-505 recently, but if the B&N Nook supports better PDF reading, I'm all over it.

According to the specs, all it supports is ePub and eReader.

orion2001 · 10-20-2009, 04:43 PM

I'm liking what I'm hearing so far. It seems that B&N isn't trying to lock-in people like Amazon. Support for Epub (especially if NYtimes is right about support for DRMd Epubs) and multiple devices is pretty awesome. The ability to sync with other mobile devices is really nice. I think Amazon, Sony and the rest will have their work cut out. Even if the e-reader isn't superior in terms of hardware, it is definitely looking exceptionally strong as a complete package.

phenomshel · 10-20-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

According to the specs, all it supports is ePub and eReader.

The page up earlier said it has PDF support, but as previously noted by others, I don't see how the support would be significantly better than on any other six inch device.

JSWolf · 10-20-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

The page up earlier said it has PDF support, but as previously noted by others, I don't see how the support would be significantly better than on any other six inch device.

I reread the Tech specs and it does say PDF. But not on the line that says ePub and eReader formats which is where I read what the device supports. Kind of silly not to give the full list of formats in the line that says what formats.

Daithi · 10-20-2009, 04:46 PM

According to New York Times blog -- The first 10,000 customers to order the Nook get a complementary e-copy of “The Tipping Point” by Malcomb Gladwell.

JSWolf · 10-20-2009, 04:48 PM

After looking at one of the photos of the Nook with a eReader format eBook, I have to say that eReader on a 6 inch screen looks awful. No paragraph indents and line spaces just is not nice.

phenomshel · 10-20-2009, 04:48 PM

4:46 p.m. Malcolm Gladwell takes the stage, with his signature curly mop of hair. “Just to be clear, Malcolm Gladwell does not come with the Nook,” they say.

Well darn. And here I wanted a Malcolm Gladwell of my very own! *rolls eyes*.

JSWolf · 10-20-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

4:32 p.m. Barnes & Noble will be the e-bookstore for the new Que e-reader device from Plastic Logic, he says. “We support more e-devices than any other e-book retailer,” he says.

From the live blog link.

He's got the right idea on this, anyway...

Once Sony goes ePub, that statement will no longer be true.

MerLock · 10-20-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by orion2001

I'm liking what I'm hearing so far. It seems that B&N isn't trying to lock-in people like Amazon. Support for Epub (especially if NYtimes is right about support for DRMd Epubs) and multiple devices is pretty awesome. The ability to sync with other mobile devices is really nice. I think Amazon, Sony and the rest will have their work cut out. Even if the e-reader isn't superior in terms of hardware, it is definitely looking exceptionally strong as a complete package.

Here is the question on my mind. What type of Epub DRM will it support? Adobe Adept or some other form of DRM? As a consumer it gets so frustrating dealing not with just all the different types of formats out there but also the DRM restrictions. If it's only supported by their reader, their PC/MAC software and their own Itunes application for reading on the Itouch/Iphone, I'll still call it locked in.

Be nice to have one format and one DRM supported by multiple devices regardless of the manufacturer.

mobelby · 10-20-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by paul1403

Will it be available internationally? Will it be supported internationally?

Stay tuned...

Paul
Canberra, Australia

Looks like it can be ordered internationally but the guide for entering australian postcodes seems plain wrong - B&N says 7 characters, all numerical.

I'd love to know how NSW is represented in numerical characters ???

whopper · 10-20-2009, 04:51 PM

will be available internationally?

kennyc · 10-20-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Daithi

According to New York Times blog -- The first 10,000 customers to order the Nook get a complementary e-copy of “The Tipping Point” by Malcomb Gladwell.

Wooo-hoooo!

DojoPat · 10-20-2009, 04:53 PM

I've been looking at all the Nook accessories

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

and am very impressed by the marketing package that B&N has put together. They are really pushing a whole "reading experience" vision, not just ereader hardware.

I love my Sony's, but if I was buying Xmas presents for family, then the Nook has all the "warm & fuzzy" vibes that would work when getting a gift for Auntie Marjorie.

They are going to sell a lot this holiday season I suspect, way more than Sony.

phenomshel · 10-20-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by whopper

will be available internationally?

No. According to the support page "Q. I don't live in the U.S. Can I buy a nook?
X No. At this time, nook is not for sale outside the U.S. "

10-20-2009, 04:46 PM	#201
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	According to New York Times blog -- The first 10,000 customers to order the Nook get a complementary e-copy of “The Tipping Point” by Malcomb Gladwell. Last edited by Daithi; 10-20-2009 at 04:48 PM.

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10-20-2009, 04:43 PM	#198
orion2001 Groupie Posts: 162 Karma: 24658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505	I'm liking what I'm hearing so far. It seems that B&N isn't trying to lock-in people like Amazon. Support for Epub (especially if NYtimes is right about support for DRMd Epubs) and multiple devices is pretty awesome. The ability to sync with other mobile devices is really nice. I think Amazon, Sony and the rest will have their work cut out. Even if the e-reader isn't superior in terms of hardware, it is definitely looking exceptionally strong as a complete package.

10-20-2009, 04:48 PM	#202
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,756 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	After looking at one of the photos of the Nook with a eReader format eBook, I have to say that eReader on a 6 inch screen looks awful. No paragraph indents and line spaces just is not nice.

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phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	4:46 p.m. Malcolm Gladwell takes the stage, with his signature curly mop of hair. “Just to be clear, Malcolm Gladwell does not come with the Nook,” they say. Well darn. And here I wanted a Malcolm Gladwell of my very own! rolls eyes.

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whopper Addict Posts: 350 Karma: 22726 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Device: Boox max 2	will be available internationally?

10-20-2009, 04:53 PM	#209
DojoPat literature lover Posts: 62 Karma: 82 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York Device: Sony Ereader PRS-505 & PRS-300	I've been looking at all the Nook accessories http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/accessories/ and am very impressed by the marketing package that B&N has put together. They are really pushing a whole "reading experience" vision, not just ereader hardware. I love my Sony's, but if I was buying Xmas presents for family, then the Nook has all the "warm & fuzzy" vibes that would work when getting a gift for Auntie Marjorie. They are going to sell a lot this holiday season I suspect, way more than Sony.

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