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"Manage nook Reader" page appears on bn.com

Just noticed a new page on Barnes and Noble's website: Manage nook Reader. You can get to it by going to Account --> nook --> My nook. There's not much there yet, but it shows that Barnes and Noble has great plans for the nook. Hopefully this page will eventually have more use for nook owners.

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Posted December 17, 2009
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A nook firmware update coming this weekend?

According to the nookDevs wiki, a firmware update for the nook is likely to arrive this weekend. This was told to a nook user by B&N tech support. Hopefully it's more than just bug fixes and includes some more features as well. My nook has had its own share of slightly annoying bugs, so this would be greatly awaited.

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Posted December 11, 2009
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My review of the nook

I received my nook yesterday! To review it, I've considered some aspects of the device and have given them a letter grade from A+ to F.

So here goes:

  • Packaging - C+ - Packaging was confusing. Trying to find the right way to pull off the plastic, even with the guide that comes with it, was a big hassle. Other than that, once that is over, everything is a lot better.
  • Functionality - A+ - The nook has PDF support, EPUB support, Fictionwise support, plays MP3s in a dedicated player on the bottom color screen, has OverDrive library support for renting books through Adobe Digital Editions, AT&T 3G and WiFi, microSD support, and LendMe. Lots of features for an eReader device.
  • Realistically flawless operation (no bugs) - B - most of the time the nook acts fine as it is supposed to, however there are occasional "can not connect" errors as well as minor interface glitches, such as Android-style "Force Quit" windows. One time the bottom screen somehow appeared on the top for a small while. Also, device error messages should be more clear as to their cause. One of the errors was caused by an account default credit card payment setting that wasn't set. Lagginess is not really a problem. It is either really exaggerated or a software update happened that really fixed it. As for the "Formatting" message on the screen when opening the book, it's really not a problem; it goes away pretty quick and actually makes the eBook look a lot better.
  • Battery life - A- - I can't really say a lot about this as I've only had it for a short while. But I can say that it depends on how much you use it and on your nook's settings.

I seriously think that Barnes and Noble has a lot of potential with this eBook device. Updates done to it through the 3G or WiFi connection should fix a lot of its bugs and help it make the Kindle run and hide. If Barnes and Noble keeps on supporting it with updates and other support, the nook can potentially become the best eReader there is. nook's home screen

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Posted December 10, 2009
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Can't register my nook

My nook isn't able to be registered due to an error appearing: Error Could not connect at this time. Please try again. I bet it's Barnes and Noble's servers being pounded by people coming home from work. Oh well! I'm willing to wait some time.

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Posted December 9, 2009
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Tomorrow is the day

I guess my nook will arrive tomorrow as was stated in the email that I received on November 30. At least there's comfort knowing that Barnes and Noble has already pushed out a wireless update to fix the lagginess which some nook owners were complaining about. For those of you who already have a nook, an awesome feature many don't realize is Adobe Digital Editions support. If your library supports it, you can electronically rent books to your nook in EPUB and PDF format. (The website for New York City's eNYPL is http://ebooks.nypl.org, by the way.)

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Posted December 8, 2009
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Lots of updates along the way!

Reading from the nook User Guide (available here), I've noticed an interesting paragraph concerning updates:

What this probably means is that the nook will have lots of updates, including some that might be major software refinements and additions. Also this makes the idea of a nook App Store more likely feasible as users could download apps through Wi-Fi. Hopefully by January when most people will have their nooks, Barnes and Noble will iron out most problems in the nook software.

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Posted December 7, 2009
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Waiting for my nook

I heard from some Barnes and Noble telephone support representatives that the first nook ebook readers will arrive a day earlier than believed. In other words, December 8 on Tuesday. Once I get my nook, I will post a review about it (photos as well). I can't wait!!! I've just started this blog to contain my nook experiences and news, commentary, and discussion about the device.

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Posted December 4, 2009
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