11-24-2010, 05:14 PM | #76 |
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That was my biggest complaint, too. I had to turn off mac address filtering, set the nc up, and then turn filtering back on. I guess they figure that anyone who has set up mac filtering on their router will figure that out, but it seems like a little bit of developer tunnel vision to me.
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11-26-2010, 03:27 AM | #77 | |
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11-27-2010, 10:56 PM | #78 | |
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11-28-2010, 10:40 PM | #79 |
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Dunno if this one has been posted yet but Chris Burns has an extended review at Slash Gear. Its in two parts so far. Start here
http://www.slashgear.com/a-week-with...5310/#comments for the hardware review, then click through for the software review. That review includes a 14 minute video segment that is quite thorough. Again, a very positive review. I did a hands on at the B& N downtown in DC. I was guided by a helpful and knowledgeable salesgirl who took me through a lot of the features.I didn't buy just then, but basically, I'm sold on this device. I'm still wondering about whether I should go to the next level and get the Ipad or Galaxy, but I'm convinced that this would be a very good buy for what it does. |
11-29-2010, 02:34 AM | #80 |
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For me, those devices are overpriced. All I want from a tablet is the ability to browse the web, read magazines & newspapers, play uploaded videos, and stream audio & video. Nook Color does all of that except streaming because it has no flash support. Once it's upgraded to Android 2.2, it'll gain flash support.
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11-30-2010, 12:33 PM | #81 |
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From engadget:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/n...#disqus_thread The Nook color is rooted. With its full capabilities unlocked, it can become the best low cost/high quality android tablet of this year. |
12-01-2010, 12:03 PM | #82 | |
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I feel like it needs a stylus, but that's just me. I'll try to select something with my fingernail and it won't take that... actually touching with fingertip works much better. Will give more of a review when I've had a chance to really use it. |
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12-01-2010, 02:42 PM | #84 | |
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12-01-2010, 03:03 PM | #85 | |
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12-01-2010, 03:04 PM | #86 |
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Thanks! I'll pass that info on to my husband. He's stopping after work tonight to pick up a cover, so I guess, it's a keeper! Not that I'm surprised!
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12-01-2010, 03:09 PM | #87 | |
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12-01-2010, 04:49 PM | #88 | |
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I've been checking out the Nook Color for my mom for Christmas. An in store demo & hands-on playing around with the device proved to be impressive. The capacitive touch was responsive and the web interface (which she'd mostly use for email & Facebook & light web surfing) was user friendly. Searching for and downloading of book titles was ABC simple.
On the book sharing feature: you can share an ebook with another Nook user. For the two weeks they have the copy, the book isn't accessible on your device (I thought that was interesting) and then at the end of the lending period, the title reverts back to you. Saw this review online today: http://www.mobiletechreview.com/gadgets/nook-color.htm Quote:
I have a Sony Reader myself and have to say (having also used the iPad as a reading device) that e-ink does have a huge advantage over LCD when reading outside. (The ads don't lie.) But for indoor reading and especially NIGHT TIME reading, an LCD device actually has a slight edge. imho The reverse display feature is great for that and you don't need an outside lighting source so you're not bugging the spouse who's trying to sleep. |
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12-02-2010, 08:19 AM | #89 |
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yea - capacitative screens don't respond to pressure, they respond to conductive materials on them - like a human, or a special "capactivative stylus" etc...
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12-02-2010, 01:43 PM | #90 |
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Saw the Nook Color at BestBuy today. Was very impressed. Great screen, very light.
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