I pre-ordered myself a Nook!

Ktrek · December 10, 2009, 10:07:44 PM

Mine doesn't ship for another 8 days! I've read a LOT of reviews by professionals and plain ol users and the reviews are mixed. I saw a really good YouTube review that the reviewer actually took the time to learn how the Nook works. So many other video reviewers seemed bent on slamming the device and not really operating it correctly. There are a few bugs but B&N says that a firmware update is to be released next week that will address many of the issues and complaints. Admittedly they should have had the bugs worked out before releasing the device but we don't live in a perfect world. At least B&N had the foresight to use an operating system that would allow future upgrades and fixes. I'm still looking forward to getting mine in my grubby little hands! Here is the YouTube review I mentioned. It's 25 minutes long and from a ZDNet reviewer. Almost all other video reviews I have seen are 2 minutes or less. This guy takes the time to show you how cool the Nook is and show off it's features.

In-depth walk around the Barnes & Noble Nook ebook reader.

Captain BJ Wanlund · December 13, 2009, 11:29:03 AM

Hey Cosmonaut, I heard about JC Hutchins on a comic book podcast I listen to, and the whole 7th Son stuff sounds really awesome. I'll probably pick up 7th Son: Descent in the book store the next time I find myself in one, simply because the whole concept sounds so gosh-darned interesting.

BJ

cosmonaut · December 13, 2009, 12:35:22 PM

Quote from: Captain BJ Wanlund on December 13, 2009, 11:29:03 AM
Hey Cosmonaut, I heard about JC Hutchins on a comic book podcast I listen to, and the whole 7th Son stuff sounds really awesome. I'll probably pick up 7th Son: Descent in the book store the next time I find myself in one, simply because the whole concept sounds so gosh-darned interesting.

BJ

It's quite impressive how giving away his stuff for free (podcast, pdf) got him fans and a book deal. I'm not sure if he is in bookstores or just on Amazon, I'm not up to date and it might confuse him with http://www.scottsigler.com/ (who, too, gives away free audio books).

Sigler is the favorite novelist of ori-STUDFARM whom I'll quote here:
"Imagine Stephen King at his height crossed with the science of Michael Crichton..and that is as good a summary as you can get. If you are not put off by the brutality or language, try listening to "Infected" first. This will totally hook you in."

Not my genre, but I know the books, the praise is due. :)

Yeoman Mara · December 13, 2009, 01:29:37 PM

Guess I'm old-fashioned, but I like real books still.

Bryancd · December 13, 2009, 01:34:43 PM

Quote from: Yeoman Mara on December 13, 2009, 01:29:37 PM
Guess I'm old-fashioned, but I like real books still.

Me too, but I think I will pull the trigger on the new tablet PC device Apple is likely to be rolling out in the Spring. It can be a book reader, will have wireless internet, photo and video capabilities, kind of like a giant iPhone without the phone part. It will be perfect for me traveling for work.

cosmonaut · December 13, 2009, 02:25:51 PM

There are books and books.

Those paperbacks you won't never read again and everything that out dates fast (programming etc.) will do very well in digital.

The hardcovers are something else, I think there will be even more of the very lavish and stunningly beautiful prints.

It's win/win I'd say! :)

Bryancd · December 13, 2009, 02:54:00 PM

Quote from: cosmonaut on December 13, 2009, 02:25:51 PM
There are books and books.

Those paperbacks you won't never read again and everything that out dates fast (programming etc.) will do very well in digital.

The hardcovers are something else, I think there will be even more of the very lavish and stunningly beautiful prints.

It's win/win I'd say! :)

Question is, can I use one of these to display semi-nude pics of myself? Just asking..... ;)

Ktrek · December 13, 2009, 05:51:11 PM

Quote from: Bryancd on December 13, 2009, 02:54:00 PM

Question is, can I use one of these to display semi-nude pics of myself? Just asking..... ;)

Yes you can Bryan! Of course you would be 16 shades of gray but you can do it.

Kevin

Bryancd · December 13, 2009, 07:05:48 PM

Quote from: Ktrek on December 13, 2009, 05:51:11 PM
Quote from: Bryancd on December 13, 2009, 02:54:00 PM

Question is, can I use one of these to display semi-nude pics of myself? Just asking..... ;)

Yes you can Bryan! Of course you would be 16 shades of gray but you can do it.

Kevin

That's likely for the best, Kevin. :) Let us jnow how you like it!

Bromptonboy · December 14, 2009, 03:22:46 AM

Quote from: cosmonaut on December 13, 2009, 12:35:22 PM

It's quite impressive how giving away his stuff for free (podcast, pdf) got him fans and a book deal. I'm not sure if he is in bookstores or just on Amazon, I'm not up to date and it might confuse him with http://www.scottsigler.com/ (who, too, gives away free audio books).

JC is great! I have been listening to 7th Son for years. Mur Lafferty has some good (free) stuff out there as well. Amazing how people steeped in 'New Media' manage to build a writing fan base for themselves - bypassing and then getting the attention of the traditional publishing world.

Ktrek · December 14, 2009, 05:46:05 PM

The guy who came up with the name nook submitted over 400 names for the device. I thought you guys might find this article of interest:

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/rex-wilder-originates-name-for-barnes-amp-noble-nook-e-reader,1070095.shtml

psikeyhackr · December 23, 2009, 10:24:56 AM

Here is something weird that could make more sense than a Nook.

http://www.teleread.org/2009/12/21/more-on-the-bits-and-pieces-99-cherrypal-africa-netbook/

But what you see ain't what you might get.

psik