Nook color: who bought one? - Page 7

MsCG1 · 11-18-2010, 08:45 PM

Thanks! It does help a lot.

As far as the FB app goes, I think it might be an Android thing. We haven't had the best of luck with dedicated Facebook apps in the past, and FB has recognized it and is trying to address it, but it still has a long way to go.

joey301 · 11-19-2010, 06:13 AM

I like mine so far. I have some pdf files I want to put on it this morning. I wanted to share an account but not a credit card, so we put a second credit card on the same account. That works pretty well. I wish we could just lend books as long as we want. If there is just one copy, we should be able to do that.

The setup was flawless. I did have to read the instructions to find out how to set a book mark. I also wish there was a back button. Sometimes, you get to a screen and there is no way out other than to go home and start over.

This one has a password protect when you turn it on, the B&W does not have that yet.

Joey

boswd · 11-19-2010, 09:39 AM

Picked mine up last night, so far so good the UI is really impressive, Cnet was spot on calling it elegant.

was impressed in the quickness web pages loaded up, albeit I have a strong wi fi connection. but it loaded pretty darn fast.

read on the way in this moring using the "Gray" background. I found very little eye fatigue. I actually enjoyed it more than I thought.

Will play all weekend and give it my full assesment. But so far this is really really cool.

boswd · 11-19-2010, 09:40 AM

by the way was anyone else really impressed with the packaging? It's like you don't want to throw out the box. LOL

AnnaKuz · 11-19-2010, 09:49 AM

I think my friend and I were the first ones in our city to get them! And so far, we both LOVE them. I am sure there are some functionality that is better on other eReaders, but what you get for the money, this one is a keeper! Believe me I have looked at them "all".
Anna

Mare of Earth · 11-19-2010, 10:01 AM

Mine is currently on the UPS truck, touring the area.

*fingers twitching...must not hunt UPS truck....twitch twitch*

joey301 · 11-19-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by joey301

I have some pdf files I want to put on it this morning.

Joey

I got the pdf files on. It is a breeze. I wish I could book mark the pdf files..think they can ever program that ability into the current Nook?

Joey

SCION · 11-19-2010, 03:53 PM

Checked Best Buy online. Store 45 minutes away has one! Called and reserved. Heading over there now. Woot! Woot!

boswd · 11-19-2010, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCION

Checked Best Buy online. Store 45 minutes away has one! Called and reserved. Heading over there now. Woot! Woot!

Now no speeding tickets

Rebo · 11-19-2010, 08:18 PM

I have the NC in my hands (Finally, even though it is not mine, *sob*). The screen is OMG gorgeous. I tried out the Galaxy Tab in Best Buy and in my opinion, the NC is even better. The design is sleek, elegant and certainly a head turner. 7” is really a good form factor for reading and portability. Even though it weighs nearly 1 pound, holding it in one hand doesn’t seem to be a problem. Overall, UI seems to be very smooth. Response is quick; touch screen is spot on, pinch and zoom is a little finicky. I love how vibrant the magazine looks; the article view is a great plus. There is some glare and is a fingerprint magnet. Reading on black and white is as pleasant as my old nook. I don’t have a chance to try out WiFi or the web browser.

This is my co-worker’s nook that she picked up from the store; mine is somewhere in transit or it is lost by USPS. My friend is an avid reader and an early adopter of the Classic Nook. I’ve never seen her without her Classic Nook but today she has left it behind, giving way to the new favorite, the Nook Color.

Mare of Earth · 11-19-2010, 11:04 PM

UPS finally came at 7pm - been playing with it for a little while - like it so Far! Getting used to the quirks.

Ghiizhar · 11-19-2010, 11:17 PM

I originally ordered and NC on Nov 5th, had a flash of doubt, cancelled on Nov6.

Did a little more research, and decided I had to get one, and reordered on Nov 7th.

Received it yesterday, and must say I have NO REGRETS. Screen is beautiful, web surfing is more than acceptable. Love reading magazines on it.

Granddaughter read the two sample books and had a "hoot" with it. She wants one for Christmas - so the cost of my NC may have just doubled

eGeezer · 11-19-2010, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghiizhar

I originally ordered and NC on Dec 5th, had a flash of doubt, cancelled on Nov6.

I want to borrow your time machine.

Ghiizhar · 11-20-2010, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eGeezer

I want to borrow your time machine.

D'oh!

aagstn · 11-20-2010, 02:37 PM

I went and tried the demo on one today again and decided to cave in and buy one. They were sold out until December, but Best Buy still had a few so I bought one and then grabbed the author cover at B&N for it.

So far I am fairly happy with it. It has a few specs of dust stuck under the gorilla glass which is a minor annoyance. I don't like that the daily section is now gone. I liked checking that on the old nook and also there are no coupons on the nook color. I still need to figure out setting up my sideloaded books. I figure I will create bookshelves for them, but I next have to figure out how to get the covers to show up.

As far as the reader goes though I'm finding it a very nice reading experience. Page turns are smooth and the font looks great. Also like that we got a couple of free kids books to try out that feature.

11-19-2010, 06:13 AM	#92
joey301 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: nook	got mine last night I like mine so far. I have some pdf files I want to put on it this morning. I wanted to share an account but not a credit card, so we put a second credit card on the same account. That works pretty well. I wish we could just lend books as long as we want. If there is just one copy, we should be able to do that. The setup was flawless. I did have to read the instructions to find out how to set a book mark. I also wish there was a back button. Sometimes, you get to a screen and there is no way out other than to go home and start over. This one has a password protect when you turn it on, the B&W does not have that yet. Joey

11-19-2010, 09:49 AM	#95
AnnaKuz Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nookcolor	Nookcolor I think my friend and I were the first ones in our city to get them! And so far, we both LOVE them. I am sure there are some functionality that is better on other eReaders, but what you get for the money, this one is a keeper! Believe me I have looked at them "all". Anna

11-19-2010, 11:17 PM	#102
Ghiizhar Member Posts: 15 Karma: 480010 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle DX	I originally ordered and NC on Nov 5th, had a flash of doubt, cancelled on Nov6. Did a little more research, and decided I had to get one, and reordered on Nov 7th. Received it yesterday, and must say I have NO REGRETS. Screen is beautiful, web surfing is more than acceptable. Love reading magazines on it. Granddaughter read the two sample books and had a "hoot" with it. She wants one for Christmas - so the cost of my NC may have just doubled Last edited by Ghiizhar; 11-19-2010 at 11:58 PM.

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MsCG1 Zealot Posts: 142 Karma: 38391 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Nook Classic, NookColor, HTC Rezound, Sony PRS-505, ICS Touchpad	Thanks! It does help a lot. As far as the FB app goes, I think it might be an Android thing. We haven't had the best of luck with dedicated Facebook apps in the past, and FB has recognized it and is trying to address it, but it still has a long way to go.

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boswd Banned Posts: 2,391 Karma: 1001781 Join Date: May 2010 Device: The Nook, Nook color and Droid X	Picked mine up last night, so far so good the UI is really impressive, Cnet was spot on calling it elegant. was impressed in the quickness web pages loaded up, albeit I have a strong wi fi connection. but it loaded pretty darn fast. read on the way in this moring using the "Gray" background. I found very little eye fatigue. I actually enjoyed it more than I thought. Will play all weekend and give it my full assesment. But so far this is really really cool.

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boswd Banned Posts: 2,391 Karma: 1001781 Join Date: May 2010 Device: The Nook, Nook color and Droid X	by the way was anyone else really impressed with the packaging? It's like you don't want to throw out the box. LOL

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Mare of Earth Leaver of Hoofmarks Posts: 207 Karma: 24077 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Alabama Device: Kindle Scribe, Kindle Paperwhite 4	Mine is currently on the UPS truck, touring the area. fingers twitching...must not hunt UPS truck....twitch twitch

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SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	Checked Best Buy online. Store 45 minutes away has one! Called and reserved. Heading over there now. Woot! Woot!

11-19-2010, 08:18 PM	#100
Rebo Groupie Posts: 173 Karma: 392 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: nook, nook color, kindle 3, Ipad 2nd gen, Nook HD+, Iphone 4S	I have the NC in my hands (Finally, even though it is not mine, sob). The screen is OMG gorgeous. I tried out the Galaxy Tab in Best Buy and in my opinion, the NC is even better. The design is sleek, elegant and certainly a head turner. 7” is really a good form factor for reading and portability. Even though it weighs nearly 1 pound, holding it in one hand doesn’t seem to be a problem. Overall, UI seems to be very smooth. Response is quick; touch screen is spot on, pinch and zoom is a little finicky. I love how vibrant the magazine looks; the article view is a great plus. There is some glare and is a fingerprint magnet. Reading on black and white is as pleasant as my old nook. I don’t have a chance to try out WiFi or the web browser. This is my co-worker’s nook that she picked up from the store; mine is somewhere in transit or it is lost by USPS. My friend is an avid reader and an early adopter of the Classic Nook. I’ve never seen her without her Classic Nook but today she has left it behind, giving way to the new favorite, the Nook Color.

11-19-2010, 11:04 PM	#101
Mare of Earth Leaver of Hoofmarks Posts: 207 Karma: 24077 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Alabama Device: Kindle Scribe, Kindle Paperwhite 4	UPS finally came at 7pm - been playing with it for a little while - like it so Far! Getting used to the quirks.

11-20-2010, 02:37 PM	#105
aagstn Evangelist Posts: 422 Karma: 1004351 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3, iPad mini 2	I went and tried the demo on one today again and decided to cave in and buy one. They were sold out until December, but Best Buy still had a few so I bought one and then grabbed the author cover at B&N for it. So far I am fairly happy with it. It has a few specs of dust stuck under the gorilla glass which is a minor annoyance. I don't like that the daily section is now gone. I liked checking that on the old nook and also there are no coupons on the nook color. I still need to figure out setting up my sideloaded books. I figure I will create bookshelves for them, but I next have to figure out how to get the covers to show up. As far as the reader goes though I'm finding it a very nice reading experience. Page turns are smooth and the font looks great. Also like that we got a couple of free kids books to try out that feature.

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