this is the code for the render ad
Community› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Etiquette Forum
Wedding Etiquette Forum
New Discussion

nook color

verymegvverymegv member
Third Anniversary 100 Comments
in Wedding Etiquette Forum
anyone get the b&n email about this?
there is a new nook color coming out that is all touchscreen and in color (obvi)

looks cool, except it's backlit, which is why i didnt get the ipad and went for the nook in the first place. love the e-ink. it makes it feel like you're actually reading a book instead of staring at a computer screen.

anyone looking to get on of these?

 

Report Reply to Post

Re: nook color

  • opalsky007opalsky007 member
    5000 Comments Combo Breaker
    I heard about it as well, and I'm not really interested, for the reasons you named. 
    image
    Miss Mrs.
    Report Reply
  • verymegvverymegv member
    Third Anniversary 100 Comments
    yeah, i felt like they were just trying to make a different version of the ipad.
    why would you want your book in color anyways?

     

    Report Reply
  • opalsky007opalsky007 member
    5000 Comments Combo Breaker
    I think it's great for reading things like magazines, with big splashy photographs and so on. But who wants to spend several hundred bucks on a device for reading magazines?

    Unless there's added functionality, like a photo editor (which would be cool) or video playback (also cool). If it has those features, it might be useful for folks who want a mini-ipad at a mini price, but if it doesn't have some features beyond basic e-reader stuff...who cares?
    image
    Miss Mrs.
    Report Reply
  • andamuandamu
    100 Comments
    Really wanted it, until I heard that the battery life is 8 hours.  For me, the whole point of the thing is taking it on a transatlantic flight, say, and not having to worry about battery if I want to read in the airport before departure and then during the flight.

    I think I'll probably ask for a Kindle for my birthday (thank you, FI) instead.
    Photobucket
    Wedding Countdown Ticker
    Report Reply
  • TurtlesAllTheWayDownTurtlesAllTheWayDown member
    10000 Comments Sixth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    See, I think the appeal of an e-reader for most people over a tablet/ipad is that it's JUST an e-reader. I want to curl up with a book in bed and not be distracted by things like email or messenger or checking TK, the way I would be on a computer. Plus, the whole backlit issue. I work at a computer all day and I know it affects my eyes by the end of the day.
    my read shelf:
    Meredith's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    40/112

    Photobucket
    Report Reply
  • TurtlesAllTheWayDownTurtlesAllTheWayDown member
    10000 Comments Sixth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_nook-color?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:96ea7d80-e44c-4afa-ae32-149942f12ae9Post:04af82ae-8d28-4fea-8ceb-4cfb9d7ffd0b">Re: nook color</a>:
    [QUOTE]Really wanted it, until I heard that the battery life is 8 hours.  For me, the whole point of the thing is taking it on a transatlantic flight, say, and not having to worry about battery if I want to read in the airport before departure and then during the flight. I think I'll probably ask for a Kindle for my birthday (thank you, FI) instead.
    Posted by andamu[/QUOTE]

    My Kindle battery lasts several weeks (I turn the wireless off unless I'm using it). It's awesome.
    my read shelf:
    Meredith's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    40/112

    Photobucket
    Report Reply
  • katiewhompuskatiewhompus member
    Ninth Anniversary 5000 Comments Combo Breaker
    From what I've read (doing Nook/Kindle research today) it has an 8 hour battery life (with wifi turned off) and the screen makes it difficult to read (similar to the ipdad). The review said it was great if you are looking for a reader with magazines, pdf's, word documents, kids books etc. Basically a poor mans ipad. If you are just looking for a regular reading go with the classic Nook.

    House / Baby blog

    image

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker>

    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards