'The world's most advanced ebook reader,' christened Nook, has been released by Barnes and Noble, a long time competitor to Amazon. This release is directly meant to challenge the market dominance of the Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation)
It also spots an inbuilt WiFi (802.11b/g) and AT&T 3G is inclusive, a 2GB internal storage, a microSD expansion slot, MP3 player, built-in mono speaker, 3.5 millimeter headphone jack, a micro USB port and support for EPUB, PDF and MP3.
You can pick up where you left off (with markings and highlights in tact) on your iPhone or BlackBerry using its free eReader software, which just so happens to be the same app that allows sharing to iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry, PC or Mac. You always can try a book before buying and you will also enjoy free WiFi anytime you find yourself in a Barnes & Noble retail location. The nook also supports bookmarking, making notes, and highlighting passages, and the 'LendMe' feature allows users to lend books for up to a fortnight at a time to other e-readers, cellphones or computers.
All in all, it is a great shiny gizmo worth having if you have the bucks to spare, for it comes at a weight of $259, available for pre-order. More nooky pictures here for your viewing pleasure. Will you buy nook? Which do you prefer: nook or kindle? Share your thoughts. Sharing is Caring:
10 comments:
With the Kindle the wireless service is delivered via the Sprint network at no additional charge. On the Nook it's AT&T? Also unlimited forever?
Hi Adam, I actually cannot tell at this time. You are more in a position to find out than I do. I will look for more info though and will update as I get it.
Very interesting but still too expensive in my opinion (you can almost buy a netbook with 259$)
Hi Maxx, well I think the impressive array of features justifies the cost.
I didn't mean overpriced, I know e-ink is a relatively new technology (and probably very patented) and this alone can justify the price. I mean that many other devices (netbooks, smartphones ...) similar in price can be used as e-book readers and also do much more.
Of course, I have to reckon it, if everybody did think like me and never bought expensive new gadgets they never would have become cheap like they are now.
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Oops Maxx, thought you was talking about price lol. I though would prefer a netbook to just an ebook reader
The Nook is very cool..I am planning on purchasing one as a matter of fact! I have a Kindle now and although it does its job, I am looking for something on the next level.
Yea Cindy, I'd also love to get hold of the Nook. Looks more hippy to me than the Kindle
Check out COOL-er reader http://www.coolreaders.com/. It runs on Linux, reads PDFs and even plays MP3s. Ideal for the pirates out there.
Now that is one hell of a cool reader. Now I would want THAT instead. Thanks for the mention boss
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