Classic Nook 2

AndyfromVA · 11-14-2010, 04:07 PM

Does anyone know anything about a possible Nook 2? Is it in the cards?

I've owned the Nook since July. While I really like it I'm jealous of the pearl screen, quick operation, light weight and long battery life of the Kindle 3. When I heard that Barnes and Noble was coming out with a new product I thought it would be the Nook 2. But, unfortunately from my perspective, it was the Nook Color, which I have no interest in.

So I'm back to square one. I'd like an ereader with many of the aspects of the Kindle 3 but I'd like it to be compatible with public library ebooks, like the Nook. I'm hoping the Nook 2 will incorporate some of these Kindle 3 advantages. But if Barnes and Noble doesn't intend to release the Nook 2 soon, I might decide to go for a Kindle 3 if I can get one cheap this holiday season.

Should I wait for a Nook 2 or go for a Kindle 3?

bugeyed · 11-14-2010, 05:31 PM

Before you jump to a Kindle, I would suggest you compare the Nook screen with a K3 side by side. I have heard that the Pearl is nice, but not as huge an improvement as advertised. Brightly lit store displays can make a product look wonderful, but most people don't read in that environment. BTW fw release 1.5 is supposed to speed up the Nook, but I don't think it is going to get any lighter. I weight is a big deal, get the Kindle. I don't think a Nook2 would be lighter than a Kindle because of the LCD screen.

Cheers,
kev

Quantalume · 11-14-2010, 09:12 PM

There is a recent thread on this board where at least one user found reading on the nook's screen easier than the Kindle 3. Contrast isn't everything. I'm reminded of those yellow legal pads which are supposedly easier on the eyes because there is less contrast between the background and the writing. The nook may be a little heavier, but have you ever gotten tired of holding it? I haven't. At any rate, I'd wait for the 1.5 firmware release before making a decision.

aagstn · 11-14-2010, 09:16 PM

I took my nook in to compare side by side with the K3 and the pearl screen is a minor upgrade at best. Not something I would jump to a new device for. There really isn't much wrong with the nook that the K3 fixes. Screens on both are easy to read with. The K3 has better battery life, but honestly the 4-5 days I get from my nook are plenty. The K3 is lighter, but also feels cheaper and more flimsy.

I hope B&N does a new eink device at some point, but the current nook is pretty special and gets so much right I can deal with the few minor issues it has. The kindle has the biggest issue of any device out there, no ePub support.

crazyknitter42 · 11-15-2010, 09:15 AM

Does anyone know when the Nook update is suppose to come out?

Pomtroll · 11-15-2010, 11:28 AM

I have both the Kindle3 & the NOOK. I don't notice much difference between the screens. Though I have noticed some books are harder to read on both screens.

And after having my Kindle for awhile I've noticed the page turns seem to be slowing down????? So there really isn't that much difference between the two.

The Kindle is definitely lighter, but I don't have much difficulty holding the NOOK all that long ( I do have neuropathy in my shoulders that goes down my arms to my wrists, so if it were a problem I'd notice)

I prefer the touch page turn & the touch keyboard over the Kindle. But I've learned to use both easily.

I do like the longer battery life with the Kindle.

Both are great e-readers & I don't think you can go wrong with either. But if library books are a must, then the NOOK is the one you should stay with.

elemenoP · 11-16-2010, 10:44 AM

Consider looking at the new Sonys, the 350 and the 650. Pearl screen, super-light and small (in fact the 350 is TINY), the touch screen is fantastic. Access to library books. No connectivity at all, only side-loading via USB (but you have to do that for library books even on Nook, right?) The price is definitely too high, but there are some good deals going right now on B&H, and I think there is a sale at SonyStyle starting tomorrow? Anyway, you can find some deals if you look around. But DON'T go for the 300 or 600, I think those have a worse screen than the Nook.

eP

11-14-2010, 04:07 PM	#1
AndyfromVA Zealot Posts: 127 Karma: 1002610 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook 1E, K3, K4, Paperwhite 2	Nook 2 Does anyone know anything about a possible Nook 2? Is it in the cards? I've owned the Nook since July. While I really like it I'm jealous of the pearl screen, quick operation, light weight and long battery life of the Kindle 3. When I heard that Barnes and Noble was coming out with a new product I thought it would be the Nook 2. But, unfortunately from my perspective, it was the Nook Color, which I have no interest in. So I'm back to square one. I'd like an ereader with many of the aspects of the Kindle 3 but I'd like it to be compatible with public library ebooks, like the Nook. I'm hoping the Nook 2 will incorporate some of these Kindle 3 advantages. But if Barnes and Noble doesn't intend to release the Nook 2 soon, I might decide to go for a Kindle 3 if I can get one cheap this holiday season. Should I wait for a Nook 2 or go for a Kindle 3?

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11-14-2010, 05:31 PM	#2
bugeyed Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 30 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo 2, PRS-600	Before you jump to a Kindle, I would suggest you compare the Nook screen with a K3 side by side. I have heard that the Pearl is nice, but not as huge an improvement as advertised. Brightly lit store displays can make a product look wonderful, but most people don't read in that environment. BTW fw release 1.5 is supposed to speed up the Nook, but I don't think it is going to get any lighter. I weight is a big deal, get the Kindle. I don't think a Nook2 would be lighter than a Kindle because of the LCD screen. Cheers, kev

11-14-2010, 09:12 PM	#3
Quantalume Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: nook wifi	There is a recent thread on this board where at least one user found reading on the nook's screen easier than the Kindle 3. Contrast isn't everything. I'm reminded of those yellow legal pads which are supposedly easier on the eyes because there is less contrast between the background and the writing. The nook may be a little heavier, but have you ever gotten tired of holding it? I haven't. At any rate, I'd wait for the 1.5 firmware release before making a decision.

11-14-2010, 09:16 PM	#4
aagstn Evangelist Posts: 422 Karma: 1004351 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3, iPad mini 2	I took my nook in to compare side by side with the K3 and the pearl screen is a minor upgrade at best. Not something I would jump to a new device for. There really isn't much wrong with the nook that the K3 fixes. Screens on both are easy to read with. The K3 has better battery life, but honestly the 4-5 days I get from my nook are plenty. The K3 is lighter, but also feels cheaper and more flimsy. I hope B&N does a new eink device at some point, but the current nook is pretty special and gets so much right I can deal with the few minor issues it has. The kindle has the biggest issue of any device out there, no ePub support.

11-15-2010, 09:15 AM	#5
crazyknitter42 Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: nook	Does anyone know when the Nook update is suppose to come out?

11-15-2010, 11:28 AM	#6
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	I have both the Kindle3 & the NOOK. I don't notice much difference between the screens. Though I have noticed some books are harder to read on both screens. And after having my Kindle for awhile I've noticed the page turns seem to be slowing down????? So there really isn't that much difference between the two. The Kindle is definitely lighter, but I don't have much difficulty holding the NOOK all that long ( I do have neuropathy in my shoulders that goes down my arms to my wrists, so if it were a problem I'd notice) I prefer the touch page turn & the touch keyboard over the Kindle. But I've learned to use both easily. I do like the longer battery life with the Kindle. Both are great e-readers & I don't think you can go wrong with either. But if library books are a must, then the NOOK is the one you should stay with.

11-16-2010, 10:44 AM	#7
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	Consider looking at the new Sonys, the 350 and the 650. Pearl screen, super-light and small (in fact the 350 is TINY), the touch screen is fantastic. Access to library books. No connectivity at all, only side-loading via USB (but you have to do that for library books even on Nook, right?) The price is definitely too high, but there are some good deals going right now on B&H, and I think there is a sale at SonyStyle starting tomorrow? Anyway, you can find some deals if you look around. But DON'T go for the 300 or 600, I think those have a worse screen than the Nook. eP