Gizmodo: New Nook Next Week - Page 2

SCION · 11-01-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by seajewel

That's what I'm expecting, but maybe B&N will surprise us. But the STR only came out this year so I don't expect a new e-ink reader..

Amazon has several Kindles to choose from. Maybe they'll offer another eInk NOOK in addition to the NOOKcolor 2.

I know many were expecting the most recent NOOK to be the size of the NOOKcolor. It would've made a nice day-to-day transition (screen size wise) for those who own both.

stonetools · 11-01-2011, 01:25 PM

I think we'll see an NC2 and maybe a cheaper, bottom-line Nook, like the Kindle4.I've also heard rumors of a 10" tablet, but that's definitely next year

seajewel · 11-01-2011, 01:26 PM

well we can hope. the thing is, i like the form factor of the Nook STR (side page turn buttons, touch), my only problems with it are the software limitations (no real web browser or ability to download books over wi-fi-yes i know rooting can solve these issues). I've also read some reviews saying the hardware isn't quite as polished as it could be either, but the Nook STR comes as close to what I want as can be, but misses the mark due to stupid limitations. (I can understand limiting downloading books over 3G if it's provided, but over wi-fi? bleh.. same problem with PRS-950).

afa · 11-01-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by stonetools

I think we'll see an NC2 and maybe a cheaper, bottom-line Nook, like the Kindle4.I've also heard rumors of a 10" tablet, but that's definitely next year

I agree. The most likely scenario is a new (and cheaper) NOOK Color to compete with the Kindle Fire. Improved specs are a must, and probably an improved interface and ecosystem as well.

As for other eInk models... it's possible, of course, specially since Amazon now offers a Kindle for under $100. But I would rather B&N did not. Amazon has the money to invest in multiple devices, B&N doesn't. I think they need to stick to making a limited number of devices. There is no need to go after every niche and sub-niche out there. Leave the 5" and 9.7" to others.

Just stick to making the Nook STR and Nook Color as good as possible, give customers as refined and cohesive and pleasurable experience as you can on those two devices, and that's good enough. The rest of the market can go to hell.

Let's face it: it's not like the Kindle DXes of the industry are setting the world on fire.

SCION · 11-01-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by afa

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Just stick to making the Nook STR and Nook Color as good as possible, give customers as refined and cohesive and pleasurable experience as you can on those two devices, and that's good enough. The rest of the market can go to hell.

Let's face it: it's not like the Kindle DXes of the industry are setting the world on fire.

It would be nice to read on something that's the actual size of a paperback book page. A large size doesn't have to be a Kindle DX clone. There are probably many who read paperback books that would welcome a device like that instead of the compact screens we're forced to deal with.

ScotiaBurrell · 11-01-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by afa

I agree. The most likely scenario is a new (and cheaper) NOOK Color to compete with the Kindle Fire. Improved specs are a must, and probably an improved interface and ecosystem as well.

Has there been the time to do that since the Fire was released? What we will will see will be something that they have planned for a while.

jersysman · 11-01-2011, 03:39 PM

In addition to the devices themselves, I was wondering if they could be offering some type of real cloud service.

SCION · 11-01-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jersysman

In addition to the devices themselves, I was wondering if they could be offering some type of real cloud service.

Wasn't there some talk about being able to manage your NOOK shelves online? Then syncing those shelves across devices.

GreenMonkey · 11-01-2011, 06:11 PM

Rumors have been going around for a Nook Color 2 for months now. I think the odds on that are pretty good, especially with Kindle Fire out now.

jersysman · 11-01-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

Wasn't there some talk about being able to manage your NOOK shelves online? Then syncing those shelves across devices.

If there had been talk about this, I haven't seen it. I still have the NC, so I'd be interested in something like that. I think I'll buzz on over to the BN forum and see what the talk is over there.

monkeyluis · 11-01-2011, 08:29 PM

Kindle Fire competitor is what I suspect.... They're gonna have to really pull something big though.

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11-01-2011, 01:25 PM	#17
stonetools Wizard Posts: 2,016 Karma: 2838487 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington, DC Device: Ipad, IPhone	I think we'll see an NC2 and maybe a cheaper, bottom-line Nook, like the Kindle4.I've also heard rumors of a 10" tablet, but that's definitely next year

11-01-2011, 01:26 PM	#18
seajewel Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 1451235 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950	well we can hope. the thing is, i like the form factor of the Nook STR (side page turn buttons, touch), my only problems with it are the software limitations (no real web browser or ability to download books over wi-fi-yes i know rooting can solve these issues). I've also read some reviews saying the hardware isn't quite as polished as it could be either, but the Nook STR comes as close to what I want as can be, but misses the mark due to stupid limitations. (I can understand limiting downloading books over 3G if it's provided, but over wi-fi? bleh.. same problem with PRS-950).

11-01-2011, 03:39 PM	#22
jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	In addition to the devices themselves, I was wondering if they could be offering some type of real cloud service.

11-01-2011, 06:11 PM	#24
GreenMonkey DRM hater Posts: 945 Karma: 2066176 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Device: Nook ST glow, Kindle Voyage	Rumors have been going around for a Nook Color 2 for months now. I think the odds on that are pretty good, especially with Kindle Fire out now.

11-01-2011, 08:29 PM	#26
monkeyluis Banned Posts: 725 Karma: 656644 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central Florida Device: iPad "3", Kindle Touch, Kindle Fire, iPhone 4S	Kindle Fire competitor is what I suspect.... They're gonna have to really pull something big though.

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