Touch Looks like a new nook is on the way... - Page 5

jersysman · 05-23-2011, 09:04 AM

Only one more day and all the speculation could be put to rest and the complaining (about what it's not) can begin!!!

Joking, to a point.

I hope that we get a good early Christmas present tomorrow!!

spec · 05-24-2011, 08:50 AM

Based on dumping prices of nook 3g (as low as $85 now, I paid $259 around a year ago) I fear my nook classic will become a paperweight this evening....

jersysman · 05-24-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by spec

Based on dumping prices of nook 3g (as low as $85 now, I paid $259 around a year ago) I fear my nook classic will become a paperweight this evening....

The evolution of electronic technology at work. If you get more than a year from a device, that's a good thing. What I hope will happen is that they will still support it with updates to the operating system and the like. However, I won't hold my breath on that one. Is that $85 price for a new or refurbished one? If new, then I bet the price for the new one will be around the $115 mark.

tubemonkey · 05-24-2011, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jersysman

The evolution of electronic technology at work. If you get more than a year from a device, that's a good thing. What I hope will happen is that they will still support it with updates to the operating system and the like. However, I won't hold my breath on that one. Is that $85 price for a new or refurbished one? If new, then I bet the price for the new one will be around the $115 mark.

Refurbs.

jhempel24 · 05-24-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jersysman

Only one more day and all the speculation could be put to rest and the complaining (about what it's not) can begin!!!

Joking, to a point.

I hope that we get a good early Christmas present tomorrow!!

+1. Can't wait for the announcement.

anamardoll · 05-24-2011, 11:35 AM

This legit?

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2385817,00.asp

EDIT: Looks like it is. It's on the B&N website now.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp?PID=35699

$139 - they didn't make the $99 price point.

jersysman · 05-24-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by anamardoll

This legit?

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2385817,00.asp

EDIT: Looks like it is. It's on the B&N website now.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp?PID=35699

$139 - they didn't make the $99 price point.

Sounds right to me. They had a live blog on CNET and I attended that.

anamardoll · 05-24-2011, 11:42 AM

OK, let the complaints begin. I'll start.

I don't see anything about 3G, despite several mentions of WiFi. That's a shame - the Nook Classic 3G options were very convenient. Then again, you can find WiFi everywhere these days, so it's not a dealbreaker for me.

I do like that the page turn buttons were retained. I like that the SD card slot is more accessible. The touch screen in the video looks very intuitive and responsive. Very cool overall.

If it was $99, I'd buy it. For $140, though, I won't. Looks like a good device, though.

MsCG1 · 05-24-2011, 12:05 PM

When I first bought the 3G Nook, it would have been a deal breaker for me for sure. But now that I have a rooted Android device, if I had to do it all over again, I would probably purchase WiFi.

I was hoping for a Nook that mimicked the Nookcolor. No buttons, touchscreen, and a seven inch screen. Hopes are dashed--except for the touchscreen part.

Couldn't care less about pearl eink. The battery life is amazing, but I don't mind charging once a week anyway. Form wise, it isn't nearly as sexy as the original Nook, which I still consider to be the best looking reader on the market.

All in all, this will be a nice upgrade when the time comes and I have to get rid of my Nook classic for whatever reason, but I don't think I will be getting a new one right now. I still think mine is better.

anamardoll · 05-24-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MsCG1

I was hoping for a Nook that mimicked the Nookcolor. No buttons, touchscreen, and a seven inch screen. Hopes are dashed--except for the touchscreen part.

YMMV, I guess. I would have been incensed if the side page-turning buttons were gone. I hate turning pages via touchscreen - that was one big reason I set up CM7 on the NC, so that I could use the volume buttons as page turns.

AnemicOak · 05-24-2011, 12:28 PM

Sorry if I missed it, but does it have a web browser?

anamardoll · 05-24-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Sorry if I missed it, but does it have a web browser?

Apparently not.

jersysman · 05-24-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by anamardoll

YMMV, I guess. I would have been incensed if the side page-turning buttons were gone. I hate turning pages via touchscreen - that was one big reason I set up CM7 on the NC, so that I could use the volume buttons as page turns.

I happen to love the page turning on a touchscreen device. So, I guess that's why they give us both alternatives on this new Nook. That is a good move on BN's part to give us both.

SCION · 05-24-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jersysman

I happen to love the page turning on a touchscreen device. So, I guess that's why they give us both alternatives on this new Nook. That is a good move on BN's part to give us both.

I agree. Very smart. Don't have to lose the interest of anyone because of page turning.

AnemicOak · 05-24-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by anamardoll

Apparently not.

Makes WiFi less of a big deal then for me. It's nice being able to retrieve books I have stored in my DropBox or grab a PD title from MR or Feedbooks quick. If it's just to buy books, well it's a nice feature, but not all that. Now if they'd let you sync bookshelves that would be nice.

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05-23-2011, 09:04 AM	#61
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	Only one more day and all the speculation could be put to rest and the complaining (about what it's not) can begin!!! Joking, to a point. I hope that we get a good early Christmas present tomorrow!!

05-24-2011, 08:50 AM	#62
spec Zealot Posts: 107 Karma: 4160 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: nook	Based on dumping prices of nook 3g (as low as $85 now, I paid $259 around a year ago) I fear my nook classic will become a paperweight this evening....

05-24-2011, 11:35 AM	#66
anamardoll Chasing Butterflies Posts: 3,132 Karma: 5074169 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: American Southwest Device: Uses batteries.	This legit? http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2385817,00.asp EDIT: Looks like it is. It's on the B&N website now. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp?PID=35699 $139 - they didn't make the $99 price point.

05-24-2011, 11:42 AM	#68
anamardoll Chasing Butterflies Posts: 3,132 Karma: 5074169 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: American Southwest Device: Uses batteries.	OK, let the complaints begin. I'll start. I don't see anything about 3G, despite several mentions of WiFi. That's a shame - the Nook Classic 3G options were very convenient. Then again, you can find WiFi everywhere these days, so it's not a dealbreaker for me. I do like that the page turn buttons were retained. I like that the SD card slot is more accessible. The touch screen in the video looks very intuitive and responsive. Very cool overall. If it was $99, I'd buy it. For $140, though, I won't. Looks like a good device, though.

05-24-2011, 12:05 PM	#69
MsCG1 Zealot Posts: 142 Karma: 38391 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Nook Classic, NookColor, HTC Rezound, Sony PRS-505, ICS Touchpad	When I first bought the 3G Nook, it would have been a deal breaker for me for sure. But now that I have a rooted Android device, if I had to do it all over again, I would probably purchase WiFi. I was hoping for a Nook that mimicked the Nookcolor. No buttons, touchscreen, and a seven inch screen. Hopes are dashed--except for the touchscreen part. Couldn't care less about pearl eink. The battery life is amazing, but I don't mind charging once a week anyway. Form wise, it isn't nearly as sexy as the original Nook, which I still consider to be the best looking reader on the market. All in all, this will be a nice upgrade when the time comes and I have to get rid of my Nook classic for whatever reason, but I don't think I will be getting a new one right now. I still think mine is better.

05-24-2011, 12:28 PM	#71
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Sorry if I missed it, but does it have a web browser?

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