It would seem then that even though Nook is cool, or cooler than Kindle, there is some danger in getting it and end up not being able to use it if things don't go well for BN.

Perhaps Kindle is still a more mature and proven choice, at least for now.

I was really hoping for Nook to take off though, and still hope that's the case. After all, the reason I hesitate to get a Kindle is due to the closed eco-system of the Kindle system, which makes Amazon the gatekeeper in that case. My understanding is that such is not the case with BN's Nook.

The irony is that Amazon does have an awesome MP3 store that is DRM-free with a large selection and often good prices. Yet that is a completely open format, which is preferrable.

On the note about Amazon, I recently came across an interesting table that details the discounts on Amazon.

It is at http://www.uberi.com

Maybe you will find it useful too. While you are there, I would suggest checking out the "Amazon Filler Item" among other things there when you get a chance. It's quite amusing.

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i dont have anything to sell or any sexy pics ... can i still post here?

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Kindle, Nook, Alex....I may be old fashioned but I like to hold a book when I'm reading. I either buy a book, or get it from the library. Remember LIBRARIES??? THEY LET YOU TAKE OUT BOOKS FOR FREE!!!!!!!!!!

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Whatever happened to good ol' books with covers and paper pages?

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Sorry, but this whole 'e-book' stuff is just too out there for me. Worse, what they don't tell you about Kindle is- if you decide to gift a portion of your "ebook" to someone else- you cannot remove specific book reads to keep. Its all- inclusive malarkey the forget to tell ya. Hope this flops. Just another gimmick to make someone else rich at my expense and loss of access. Like the folks above, I'll stick to my lovely local library and musty old hardbacks. Thank you very much.

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I know the folks at B&N, and there is non way they would ever jeopardize the good name of Barnes & Noble.

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Personally, I wouldn't take any of them if they were free. I listen to a book a day while working, probably more listening than anybody that isn't doing it professionally. Get my books from the library, load um on my iPod, hands are free to do what I need to do. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't see much reason for having one of those big clunky things. Of course, booksellers and crap sellers don't make alot of money off of me. And like I said, I listen to more books then anybody.

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I will just buy an Ipod touch and use the BN Reader app. Anyway BN gives you free books. I don't see Amazon doing that.

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Stopped going to B&N a while ago. Here in Melbourne, the management are pretty unfriendly.
They removed a side table where folks could do a little work on their computer. They have no outlets in the coffee section, so as to discourage folks from plugging in.

The comfortable chairs have disappeared. And, God forbid you complain about the music blaring like you're at a hip-hop concert. You get the "stanky-eye," and not much more.

We grab our books from Amazon - as well as the Kindle.

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Actually, most of the ebook readers aren't much bigger than a paperback, and considerably thinner, though yes, you lose the experience of turning pages. Most of them function as mp3 players too, so audio books are also covered. Also, from my understanding, only the Amazon Kindle system is closed. I own a Sony Reader and that's open--I can read just about any file I see on it, and can download it straight to the device without having to run it through a website or an account; and from the description, the Nook is open too. I can't say about the Alex because I haven't seen anything on it other than a roundup of several new competitors in the field, where it looked so similar to the Nook that I thought the same company must have created them both. Looks like they did, though inadvertently. Kinda low on B&N's part.

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I think anything that will help
this nation needs to read more.
IS A GOOD THING.
This country has gotten
away from outside games,
reading books, listening
to records. Now it is
inside electronic games,
reading the compter, playing
games on the T.V. or computer,
listening to CD's or an IPOD,
or something their friend sent
them on their computer.
Electricity is so much involved
in their lives. Not a good thing.
Cheryl Mason

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The e-book isn't for everyone. If you live in a place with a good local library, convenient to your home or work, that you can access easily and often - then go for it. Not everyone is so lucky. For me, I read 8 to 10 books a month and travel frequently. The weight of books was a large drag on my bags, and I am never sure if I would be back in time to turn in my books before they are overdue. I have found reading on a book-reader very natural, and have no trouble reading in an airplane seat, on the sofa, in the bathtub, and while lying in bed. The text size is adjustable for different lighting situations, and the charge lasts several weeks. The books are usually a few dollars cheaper than they would be in a discount book store, and 3 to 4 times cheaper than buying in an airport or other closed access market. If reading an e-book isn't your thing, fine - but don't run down the rest of us just because we have found we like it.

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I like hard copy books for reference, highlighting and writing in margins too (the library copy allows me a lengthy preview for purchasing determination); but the readers are portable, and if they have web browsing capabilties, then they convenient if you are on the go and don't want to be loaded down with 2-3 books. Here's a suggestion for a future feature item: how about a "books notes" application where you can highlight or add written notations for a downloadable save-reference/research file. Then I would prefer it to a hard copy.

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Nookey reader!
Nookey reader!
Where?
Who has a nookie reader?
What exactly does a "nookie reader" do?

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Is that a Nook e-reader or a Nookie Reader? I think the latter is for x-rated stuff.

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