New Nook review

[Trouble]

http://www.bgr.com/2011/06/17/barnes-nob...ok-review/



The choice between going with a Barnes & Noble eReader and an Amazon reader is a tough one. Amazon offers the new “Kindle with Special Offers” for $114, which is surely an attractive offer to some (in fact, it’s currently the best selling Kindle). The NOOK and Kindle also have different book stores, of course, so if you’re upgrading from a Kindle you won’t be able to take your old books with you — at least, not without a few workarounds.

But for me, it comes down to the overall reading experience, and Barnes & Noble has pushed the current eReader technology boundaries with the new NOOK. Its Pearl E Ink touchscreen display meant I didn’t have the extra bulk of a physical keyboard, and also that the pages refreshed less often — an annoyance that has delayed my personal entry into the eReader market. Most of my previous eBook purchases have been through my Amazon Kindle account — I read books on my phone, computer, and tablets pretty regularly — but the All-New NOOK has convinced me it’s time to make the switch.

[pinkoos]

I recently went through the decision process of Kindle vs. New Nook:

http://forums.macresource.com/read.php?1...sg-1166757

I haven't read the review you linked, but will do so soon.

In the end, I went with the Kindle b/c of the ecosystem. I just couldn't find anything similar in the Nook Store in terms of "Kindle Singles" and even blogs.

I'm still hoping that Amazon updates the Kindle soon.

[dotman]

just bought both the 3g kindle and the new nook. already returned the kindle. love the nook. plus downloading current bestsellers from my local online library makes it a no brainer.

dot.

[IronMac]

I'm waiting to see what the new Kindle (4?) is like before putting down some cash.

I love reading books on my iPhone 4 but it's a real pain for pdfs and I don't want to spend the cash for an iPad 2.

[silvarios]

IronMac wrote: I love reading books on my iPhone 4 but it's a real pain for pdfs and I don't want to spend the cash for an iPad 2.

Yes, even worse on a second gen iPod touch. I want something PDF friendly for less than $150. Color is nice, but not a deal breaker. Let me know what you decide.

[NewtonMP2100]

.....I never NOOKED at it like this before.....