Classic New B&N eReader $259 & will allow sharing - Page 8

orion2001 · 10-20-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Lester

DuQUE NuQUEm...

Thanks, now I know better than to wait for them to actually sell their reader.

Janet54 · 10-20-2009, 02:04 PM

looks amazing............

phenomshel · 10-20-2009, 02:05 PM

I'm thinking all it's going to handle is eReader, PDF and the image file types for screensavers. I also don't see any sort of folder support - Can you imagine scrolling through a 1500 book collection? Ouch. Otherwise, it's great, though. Like the SD card option, like the look. I even like the name! Probably won't replace an Archos 9 on my wishlist, but I'll definitely go do a hands on once they're in stores.

orion2001 · 10-20-2009, 02:06 PM

From the website:

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Share favorite eBooks with your friends, family, or book club. Most eBooks can be lent for up to 14 days at a time. Just choose the book you want to share, then send it to your friend's reader, cell phone, or computer.

jankovicgood · 10-20-2009, 02:07 PM

I guess the device has a glossy screen, beacuse they are selling a Matte Screen Film Kit

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Make sure your screen is receiving the maximum protection it deserves. This two piece anti-glare Nook Matte Film Kit, including signature cleaning cloth, helps to shield your Nook screen from dust, debris, and scratches.

* Precision cut screen films
* Premium protection for LCD and e-ink screens from dust, debris, and scratching
* Easy application and residue free removal
* Ultra-thin design adds no extra bulk to product screen
* Film compatible with most protective cases and covers
* Imported

kacir · 10-20-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ea

Is it worth it?

If it wasn't all those companies would go bankrupt.
Just have a look. There are quite a few of those importers doing a *very* brisk business.

This is why we grumble so much about prices in Europe / Australia / UK / South America / NZ / [insert your location here] in comparison with US prices.
Even after paying for:
1. fee for proxy company for use or their Credit Card with USA billing address
2. warehousing and handling fee
3. transportation goods
4. high Value Added Tax
5. customs
6. [bribes] ;-)

You can still very often buy electronics / fashion / photo equipment / jewellery / sports goods / car parts considerably cheaper.
(You can also buy cars very cheap, but if you think that buying a Reader is hassle, try to find out what hoops they make you jump in EU when you want to import a car individually purchased in USA)

geneaber · 10-20-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Daithi

No mention of ePub. That's bad.

I was leaning toward getting a Sony Pocket Reader, but Nook has caused me to re-think it. How important is ePub?

pilotbob · 10-20-2009, 02:08 PM

Some other things gleaned from the web site:

16 level gray scale
2GB internal memory.
External memory card support.
Free sample ebooks
3G wireless and WiFi to buy/dl ebooks from B&N
Claimed 10 day battery life with wireless off
Customize with your own screen save photos
Lend ebooks to friends free of charge
5 font sizes
easily bookmark, highlight, and make notes as you go.
$259 Preorder now.

The navigation doesn't look too organized... not sure if you can do more than just scroll through a bunch of ebook covers.

Very interesting though. The video doesn't show how to take notes... I assume they put a keyboard on the touch screen?

Who's getting one?

BOb

kennyc · 10-20-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by geneaber

Website is active: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp

Looks like a winner.

Cool! Thanks!

juj1n · 10-20-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Oh, and it does say free ebook samples... I think someone here was asking about that.

BOb

Yep, that was me lol. And it has newspapers.

Just preordered mine!!!!

ankit · 10-20-2009, 02:10 PM

From the FAQ: "Nook supports all eBooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers sold at Barnes & Noble.com. You can also load many other files, including MP3s and PDFs, as well as ePub and PDB files."

orion2001 · 10-20-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Very interesting though. The video doesn't show how to take notes... I assume they put a keyboard on the touch screen?

Who's getting one?

BOb

Yup, see this pic (from Gizmodo)

Madam Broshkina · 10-20-2009, 02:11 PM

Website is up.

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

I see that this was already posted.

kennyc · 10-20-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ankit

From the FAQ: "Nook supports all eBooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers sold at Barnes & Noble.com. You can also load many other files, including MP3s and PDFs, as well as ePub and PDB files."

hmmm, the thing I'm taking away from this is that it only supports the eReader format -- and pdfs I guess....

and from the comparison page:

*** Devices other than nook™ require download of free B&N eReader software

pilotbob · 10-20-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

hmmm, the thing I'm taking away from this is that it only supports the eReader format -- and pdfs I guess....

Well, if the faq says it supports ePub why would you think it doesn't?

Although I suspect it does NOT support Adobe DRM but only B&N (ereader) DRM. If that is what you meant?

BOb

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10-20-2009, 02:04 PM	#107
Janet54 Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 76992 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oklahoma Device: Voyage, Fire HDX, Fire Phone, Galaxy Note 8,10.9	looks amazing............

10-20-2009, 02:05 PM	#108
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	I'm thinking all it's going to handle is eReader, PDF and the image file types for screensavers. I also don't see any sort of folder support - Can you imagine scrolling through a 1500 book collection? Ouch. Otherwise, it's great, though. Like the SD card option, like the look. I even like the name! Probably won't replace an Archos 9 on my wishlist, but I'll definitely go do a hands on once they're in stores.

10-20-2009, 02:08 PM	#113
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Some other things gleaned from the web site: 16 level gray scale 2GB internal memory. External memory card support. Free sample ebooks 3G wireless and WiFi to buy/dl ebooks from B&N Claimed 10 day battery life with wireless off Customize with your own screen save photos Lend ebooks to friends free of charge 5 font sizes easily bookmark, highlight, and make notes as you go. $259 Preorder now. The navigation doesn't look too organized... not sure if you can do more than just scroll through a bunch of ebook covers. Very interesting though. The video doesn't show how to take notes... I assume they put a keyboard on the touch screen? Who's getting one? BOb

10-20-2009, 02:10 PM	#116
ankit Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cambridge, MA Device: Sony PRS-300	From the FAQ: "Nook supports all eBooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers sold at Barnes & Noble.com. You can also load many other files, including MP3s and PDFs, as well as ePub and PDB files."

10-20-2009, 02:11 PM	#118
Madam Broshkina Manic Do Fuse Posts: 2,312 Karma: 3325462 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Sony 500, 505, 350, Kindle 3, DXG, nook, Irex DR800SG, iPad	Website is up. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/ I see that this was already posted.

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