Nook color: who bought one?

Originally Posted by ColdSun

It has a high quality screen - 1024X600 LED IPS 169ppi. Capacitive. Fact.
It has high quality specs for a low price. Fact.

Just because people aren't holding one in their hand doesn't mean any of the things above are not facts. The above facts were proven during the announcement of the device. What the heck are you babbling about with the vividview technology? The specs that say EXACTLY what it is are right on the website (a high quality screen by LG).

P.S. To the original poster - I agree with spec about your under-handed link. If I was the moderator here, and I'm a little more drastic than some, I would ban you right now. You should remove the link and link directly to the Nook site. Clever, but EPIC FAIL.

I just came from B&N who had several working models. You are not kidding when you say it has a high quality screen. In fact I think you might be underestimating it. It is the best screen that I have ever seen outside of the iPhone 4G.

When it is switched off the screen is a very dark blue. When it is on the screen is not harsh at all but very soothing. I think this device was made for people who dislike LCD. I'll also say that as a reader and with its phenomenal screen, this $250 device outshines (pun intended) the iPad. As I suspected I found the fonts are much cleaner and easier to read than on the iPad.

I went into the store wanting to dislike the Nook Color because I wanted to wait and see what RIMM's more advanced Playbook could do. But after a few minutes with it I was nearly sold and put my name on a list for the store stock arriving in about a week.

ColdSun, I look forward to your review of the NC.

[Noah98]

Originally Posted by spec

So now you either saying you dont think I'm a troll anymore (cause you're responding back) or going against posting guidelines and are "feeding the troll" deliberately.

Regardless if you want to talk politely I'm very much interested in continuing this discussion in civil manner. If that's not what you want, I will not be responding anymore. But I have seen 4 reviews from sources that definitely had nook color in their hands and know what their talking about (engaget one was the most helpful to me).

I do want to correct your statement I decided to quote here: Despite your perception, this thread was started to include a affiliate link of the original poster so that people click on it and the original poster gets their percentage. When I stated that in response #5, the original poster edited the opening post and changed the doubleclick into bit.ly link to hide the purpose. So the thread was meant to make someone money not to discuss nook color by people who bought one. And still not everyone who posted in this thread bought the new nook.

Ok, I was not aware of how the thread started. I was going by the title and posted here with the intention of discussing my purchase with others in a positive manner. My apologies.

In my defense, your threads were not an objection to the original post, but to the way we were all looking forward to the nook color. Don't you think perhaps your criticism was a bit harsh and maybe inflammatory?

I am not a fanboy for any company. I recognize the strengths and weaknesses in all devices. I don't think that the nook color is going to be perfect. In fact, there are some things that I learned from the reviews that disappoint me (ex: no pinch zoom for the web browser). However, I know what I am getting into and did consider the competition. In fact, in my original post here I was pondering buying the Archos 101. In the end, the screen quality, size/weight, and form factor seemed to be closer to what I have been looking for. So, I took a chance on the pre-order. I'm not sure why that is such a big deal.

[ColdSun]

Originally Posted by akira28

I just came from B&N who had several working models. You are not kidding when you say it has a high quality screen. In fact I think you might be underestimating it. It is the best screen that I have ever seen outside of the iPhone 4G.

Wow, my friend, that is some high praise for the screen. Since my NookColor has shipped, I should have it by Friday at the latest. I'm hoping to play with it all weekend and write the review. Expect it early to middle of next week. At this point, since you have actually seen it, you know more about it than I do.

Originally Posted by Noah98

I am not a fanboy for any company. I recognize the strengths and weaknesses in all devices. I don't think that the nook color is going to be perfect. In fact, there are some things that I learned from the reviews that disappoint me (ex: no pinch zoom for the web browser). However, I know what I am getting into and did consider the competition. In fact, in my original post here I was pondering buying the Archos 101. In the end, the screen quality, size/weight, and form factor seemed to be closer to what I have been looking for. So, I took a chance on the pre-order. I'm not sure why that is such a big deal.

I think you made the right choice Noah. Just my personal opinion though. Still, I've studied LCD reading devices and multi-function tablets for a while now. This honestly seems like the best deal for the price. I'll know for sure soon. If you think back to when the iPhone came out, there was a lot of controversy surrounding it. Lines were quickly drawn on both sides and people had opinions. Same thing can be said about iPods. In the end, it was proven that Apple made a good business decision. A few years ago some people on this site scoffed at my predictions for LCD tablets. I'll make another prediction. I predict that Barnes & Noble made a solid, educated, and successful decision to release this new class of reading device: The color reading tablet. I'll get laughed at for this one too.

[spec]

Originally Posted by Noah98

Ok, I was not aware of how the thread started. I was going by the title and posted here with the intention of discussing my purchase with others in a positive manner. My apologies.

In my defense, your threads were not an objection to the original post, but to the way we were all looking forward to the nook color. Don't you think perhaps your criticism was a bit harsh and maybe inflammatory?

If it were, I offer my apologies as well. The respectable reviews are here and I don't the see point discussing whether some statements made here were wishes from future nook color enthusiasts or people who for a fact knew what they were talking about.

Originally Posted by Noah98

I am not a fanboy for any company. I recognize the strengths and weaknesses in all devices. I don't think that the nook color is going to be perfect. In fact, there are some things that I learned from the reviews that disappoint me (ex: no pinch zoom for the web browser). However, I know what I am getting into and did consider the competition. In fact, in my original post here I was pondering buying the Archos 101. In the end, the screen quality, size/weight, and form factor seemed to be closer to what I have been looking for. So, I took a chance on the pre-order. I'm not sure why that is such a big deal.

It was never a big deal to me, I dont know where you get that. But dont you feel that as the reviews from engaget or cnet were published today you now feel like your getting less of a cat in bag? I certainly found them very informative as opposed to what looked like wishlists of users published before that. They basically tell me the hardware is great, the software needs to improvement to get as good a score. As a nook "classic" owner, I'll wait and see what the 1.5 brings. do they dare updating core android over the air. If not it will tell me that nook color users are probably stuck with android 2.1 for the life of the device which is not perfect. Unless I fall in love with the device in my hand tomorrow at b&n store, I will probably also wait for Q1 2011 to see how their version of android market turns out. It may be the case that rooting specialists will beat b&n to it and put android market on rooted nook color. We'll see.

[ColdSun]

Originally Posted by spec

If it were, I offer my apologies as well. The respectable reviews are here and I don't the see point discussing whether some statements made here were wishes from future nook color enthusiasts or people who for a fact knew what they were talking about.



It was never a big deal to me, I dont know where you get that. But dont you feel that as the reviews from engaget or cnet were published today you now feel like your getting less of a cat in bag? I certainly found them very informative as opposed to what looked like wishlists of users published before that. They basically tell me the hardware is great, the software needs to improvement to get as good a score. As a nook "classic" owner, I'll wait and see what the 1.5 brings. do they dare updating core android over the air. If not it will tell me that nook color users are probably stuck with android 2.1 for the life of the device which is not perfect. Unless I fall in love with the device in my hand tomorrow at b&n store, I will probably also wait for Q1 2011 to see how their version of android market turns out. It may be the case that rooting specialists will beat b&n to it and put android market on rooted nook color. We'll see.

To be honest, there are many users here with more experience on reading devices than any magazine reviewer. Just FYI.

[spec]

Originally Posted by ColdSun

To be honest, there are many users here with more experience on reading devices than any magazine reviewer. Just FYI.

I value both opinions. Magazine reviewers wouldnt get cracking buttons on nook classic from reading 50 books a week. But I got to say i do value review websites like engaget. For me I would be curious to see Nook for android software installed on one of those devices http://greenlightnews.com/128227/bla...et-for-139-99/ and compared with nook color, as an example.

[ColdSun]

I think you will find a world of difference in that device against the Nook Color. The screen being the biggest factor, both in resolution and type (capacitive). That isn't to say the cheaper device isn't useful, it could serve as an LCD reader quite well, but think of it more like comparing a no-name brand MP3 player to an iPod. That is the quality difference we are talking here. If you are truly looking for a multi-function device, and not a dedicated LCD reader, then that device might even be better for you. On the other hand, if you want the best possible LCD screen for reading, I would say the Nook Color.

Seriously though, that device at KMart being $139 is not worth the price when you can get a much better device for just a little bit more. This one here is what I'm talking about. If anything comes close to being a competitor for the Nook Color in price and quality it is the Archos 70. The NC has a better screen resolution for $50 more. Coincidentally, Archos will begin to sell the 70 in the US on November 19th. They know who their competitor is.

I have been down the road of cheap tablets, many times, and I think I'll stay off it now that brand name companies are starting to enter the fray. Just wait. They will have to lower prices on some of these more expensive ones soon. Check out this one at Best Buy. Keep an eye on that one, it WILL go down, and soon. I've held it and it is very nice (but I am far more excited about what is inside the NC).

[Noah98]

Ok, truce. Thread war over

B&N did state that the 2.2 update would be coming next year. After my experience with other tablets like the Pandigital Novel, I'm pretty confident that it will be rooted soon and custom firmware will be available. That's what I'm waiting for. In the meantime, I'm not getting rid of my classic nook or my Asus T91mt tablet.

[Noah98]

Originally Posted by ColdSun

I think you will find a world of difference in that device against the Nook Color. The screen being the biggest factor, both in resolution and type (capacitive). That isn't to say the cheaper device isn't useful, it could serve as an LCD reader quite well, but think of it more like comparing a no-name brand MP3 player to an iPod. That is the quality difference we are talking here. If you are truly looking for a multi-function device, and not a dedicated LCD reader, then that device might even be better for you. On the other hand, if you want the best possible LCD screen for reading, I would say the Nook Color.

Seriously though, that device at KMart being $139 is not worth the price when you can get a much better device for just a little bit more. This one here is what I'm talking about. If anything comes close to being a competitor for the Nook Color in price and quality it is the Archos 70. The NC has a better screen resolution for $50 more. Coincidentally, Archos will begin to sell the 70 in the US on November 19th. They know who their competitor is.

I have been down the road of cheap tablets, many times, and I think I'll stay off it now that brand name companies are starting to enter the fray. Just wait. They will have to lower prices on some of these more expensive ones soon. Check out this one at Best Buy. Keep an eye on that one, it WILL go down, and soon. I've held it and it is very nice (but I am far more excited about what is inside the NC).

The only problem with the Huawei tablet at Best Buy is that I believe the touch screen is resistive (and still only 800 x 480). I tried it and I thought it was nice, but I didn't really like the form factor. Also, I think the Snapdragon processor is a little weak (not sure though).

I think the Archos 70 or 101 are the best alternatives at $270 and $300.

[ColdSun]

Originally Posted by Noah98

The only problem with the Huawei tablet at Best Buy is that I believe the touch screen is resistive (and still only 800 x 480). I tried it and I thought it was nice, but I didn't really like the form factor. Also, I think the Snapdragon processor is a little weak (not sure though).

I think the Archos 70 or 101 are the best alternatives at $270 and $300.

I agree with you 100%, I thought I mentioned the Huawei was resistive or I forgot to mention that. For a resistive screen, the Huawei is great though. I think the price will drop like a rock as you can get better devices for that much now, but then again BB didn't lower the price on the A5IT for a long time after it was worthless.

[dirtygreek]

My bn (Winston salem,nc) had one in stock due to a presale customer getting one elsewhere! Posting from it now. Can't speak highly enough of the screen, and while the book interfaceis mildly choppy, the device itself (browser etc) is snappy!

Web browsing in landscape is a dream... so comfy in he hands.

Now... where's the Root???

[SCION]

I'm in! Ordered mine tonight.

[GreenMonkey]

I wish I had the money for one of these right now. I really don't like how little the ipad does for $500-$800 (no HDMI, no SD slot, no USB, Apple's walled garden).

The Nook Color seemed like a great product right away. They did it right. Nice resolution IPS screen with capacitive touch (most important!), lots of RAM and a very decent processor.

I'm an e-ink guy for reading. But this looks like a great tablet.

[AuntPie]

Picked up my Nook Color yesterday at the local BN. It is my first eReader, because I was waiting for backlighting, since I read in bed in the dark. I'm loving it, and the browser, while not quite as fast as my laptop, is still adequate, and is an acceptable tradeoff for me because it is much more portable than a laptop. And I can't stick a laptop in my purse. I am now hoping that developers hop on board and create apps that I would like. For example, I would like a Netflix app. I've accessed Facebook on it, and while it works fairly well, I think it would work smoother with a dedicated app. I would also like to see an email client. But the bottom line for me is that it more than meets my requirements for a backlit reader. It is intuitive, fast, was easy to setup, feels good in the hands, and buying a book is so easy. I have bought Kindle books for my iPhone before, and I was concerned that the Nook process would not be as easy and fast as Amazon's process, but those concerns were not valid at all. Bottom line is -- so far, so good! I selfishly hope it is successful, but I also feel that competition is healthy, and for many people like me, the Nook fits a niche that fits somewhere between a Kindle and an iPad. I had thought at one time that I wanted an iPad, but now that I have a Nook reader along with an iPhone and laptop, I'm good! It isn't for everybody, for example the devoted e-ink readers, but it is exactly what I had been waiting for.

[ashleydelavane]

Originally Posted by MsCG1

Lucky you! I do love reading long reviews on gadget sites (I'm a reader at heart, no matter the source material, what can I say), but I really look forward to "real life" opinions from regular consumers.

Can you give us a little more info on how the Nook Color felt in your hands? Was it heavy? Sturdy? Plasticy? Can you imagine lying in bed and casually reading a magazine on it?

I've pretty much decided that it will be the perfect companion to my O.G. Nook and my netbook, but I just want to play with it first.

It"s actually pretty comfortable to hold because of the softer contours and thinness. But not exactly light-nothing over a pound is exactly light. The Nook Color definitely works better in a case(actually got mine delivered today while at work). It is perfect for reading full novels in bed and magazines, without a doubt. I would not necessarily throw it around as I do with the Kindle 3 and Original Nook when in their cases(which they always are of course). By that I don't mean dropping it on the floor casually, but more on the couch or bed etc. It is very comfortable to hold despite the weight, since it is balanced so well. A good case helps though, since you can use it to balance on a table,desk, thigh etc-it does get heavy after about 10 minutes. Then again, so do the Nook and even Kindle 3 and any hardback book and most trade paperbacks. The only books that do not get weighty are the smaller paperbacks-and I gladly trade that for the readability on the Nook Color,Nook, Kindle etc. Hope that helps!!!