phacopida wrote:How is the web browsing function?

Slow. But bearable. But note that web browsing can ONLY be done using wifi, period. Anyone tells you that the 3G can be used to browse the web is wrong. The 3G can only be used to browse and purchase book and access "The Daily".

dearmash wrote:Can any owners chime in as to the restrictions put on the "3G" portion?

I do believe it is for downloading books from the online store only, and not for regular web-browsing.

Oh, wow, this is a hella good deal! Bought mine refurb'd a couple months ago for $120 and I was convinced it wouldn't go any lower than that. I have to say, I love love LOVE it! Just note that there is no web browsing over 3G, it's for book-purchasing only. However, it's still a fantastic eBook reader and is definitely worth owning.

aliceinwootland wrote:OMGOMGOMG!!! I've been waiting for a Nook!!! Does anyone know what the longevity of a refurb nook is??? Is this going to crap out after two months?

Also, the $109/free shipping deal is for the Wi-Fi only version; this one is 3G!

AUGH DO I BUY IT OR NOT?????

Warranty: 1 Year Barnes & Noble / 90 Days of Free Technical Support

Does this come with the 1-year-warranty that many refurbished Nooks come with?

Edit: Question answered ^ ! Thanks!

The best thing about the Nook is the EPUB support. It is the industry standard for e-books, and you can go to most libraries and access their e-book library. The Kindle does NOT support EPUB.

skywarrior3 wrote:Oh the irony! An Amazon company sells Nooks. Awesome!

People sell it on amazon too for more than B & N themselves... We, the Hitchhikers is the point in that?!?!?!

I LOVE MY NOOK!!

It is better than the kindle because it natively reads epubs. This is a huge advantage that too many people overlook.

This is the only ereader people should consider, imo.

WARNING. WARNING.

3G on the Nook is ONLY usable for downloading books from the B&N Store. That's right, you CANNOT use the web browser over 3G on the Nook, as you can on the Kindle. Don't buy it expecting global 3G coverage for web browsing, like I almost did.

tetchypoo wrote:I missed that. Is the 3G actually free, because if it is, this is a heck of a deal.

What a fantastic deal... And add custom ROMS for the brave and/or Honeycomb. Nice, versatile android... Or, just a nice ebook reader.

The battery life on this thing leaves a little to be desired, and don't pay any attention to reviews that talk about sluggish page turning, that has been fixed via firmware updates.

great for reading in line at the apple store tonight. or all day in the sun... for a WEEK because it's eInk.

I've had one for a little over a year now and love it. The main reasons I went for this instead of the Kindle is that the Nook is open source from the get go. You can download books in the EPUB, PDB, and PDF format with a simple drag and drop. I prefer the eInk screen for reading outside and at night.

@for the people talking about the library epub:

do you have to go to the library and have them check you out a book and then you come back and return or renew or do you just get the book digitally from the library's wifi and keep it forever?

So basically, what is the deal with the 3G capabilities? Do you need ot purchase an AT&T Data plan of some description? Can you use a data plan from another provider? what's the monthly cost on this for data usage then? Assuming the plan is not free (though some of you claim it is) Can you turn off the 3G and not pay for a data plan and just use the wifi?

So is there any point at all to having the 3G? All you can do is download B&N books, right? I can't imagine a situation where I would want to download a book and couldn't find wi-fi somewhere.

Oh, and wow, Woot!, way to stick it to the Amazon overlords!

Amazon: "New! Ad-supported Kindle WiFi, only $114!"

Woot: "Hey, guys, check out this Nook with WiFi + 3G without ads for $14 less than the new ad-supported Kindle!"

Ghaleon256 wrote:The battery life on this thing leaves a little to be desired, and don't pay any attention to reviews that talk about sluggish page turning, that has been fixed via firmware updates.

If you put it on airplane mode, the battery life lasts a lot longer. Also, unlike the Kindle you can replace the battery without having to replace the whole unit.

Best thing I own. Left mine on an airplane and just replaced it new for 200 dollars. 3G is the best part. You can download a book on a bus, at the gym (pumpin on the elliptical goes way faster with a book), in class, wherever you may be. With an eReader you really don't want to have to rely on wifi, it'll getcha in the worst of situations. Everyone should buy this, I'm pretty pissed that I have now purchased 2 of this products, one of them 3 weeks ago...alas. It's worth it. Oh and for whoever asked, no you don't have an account with AT&T it just works, for free, Nook Color does NOT have 3G because AT&T won't host all that color downloading for free. And why would you wanna read on a backlit color screen? yuck!

I own 2 of these and absolutely love them (both refurbished). B&N has a great selection of books not to mention the highly open ePub format that the Nook supports.

Although I haven't tried it, the Nook can be used to check out books digitally at libraries that support it.

The screen is crisp (made in the same factory as Kindle), and the touch screen is much easier to use than the physical buttons (imho). If you like the Google Android platform, the Nook is Android powered.

Be aware that the 3G is for purchasing books, browsing the B&N store & their "The Daily" feature. It does not support Internet browsing, although the WiFi does. Surfing the Web is pretty pathetic, much like the Kindle.

It has an expansion slot for a micro SD. I have an 8 gig card in mine now, although I am nowhere near filling up the built in 2G storage.

Let's be honest, these are for reading. As far as reading goes, the Nook excels.

tesla33 wrote:How do you connect via AT&T? Do you need to already have an account with them, or does it just connect through them regardless...?

It's free and included with the device.

casadega wrote:So basically, what is the deal with the 3G capabilities? Do you need ot purchase an AT&T Data plan of some description? Can you use a data plan from another provider? what's the monthly cost on this for data usage then? Assuming the plan is not free (though some of you claim it is) Can you turn off the 3G and not pay for a data plan and just use the wifi?

From what I've gathered, the 3G IS free, but it can only be used for downloading books and a B&N feature called "The Daily."

Sorry in laman's terms what is the difference between to wifi version and the 3g? Do I have to pay for the internet usuage through AT&T (I think someone mentioned) if so how much and could I just use my own internet if I wanted if I do have to pay?

I bought a refurb Nook 3G+Wifi through B&N's eBay page a few months ago (before Christmas, I know that). It works perfectly, no problems whatsoever.

If you get the rhythm down, you can use the color touchscreen at the bottom to turn the page, all you have to do is swipe your finger!

My wife did a lot of research on Nook vs. Kindle and chose the Nook. Unfortunately, I don't remember the reasons why. She's been very happy with it. If you haven't seen an ereader, it's much different then a phone or tablet with the software on it because they don't have backlit screens. The screen literally looks like a 'dull' page of a book, and you can easily read it in the sun. The first time I saw it, I thought it just had one of those stickers on the screen that you get when you buy it - I didn't realize it was actually on.

I have just the Wi-Fi version and I love it. you can get free epub books from Project Gutenberg and many other sites on the web. However if you are using it just for books, don't bother putting in a high capacity micro sd card, it'll take you forever to fill it up. (unless you have everything from the Library at Alexandria)

MMMmmm! Nook! I love it! It's amazing (plus it saves a ton of trees!)

I LOVE MY NOOK!!!!

The eInk display is amazing, but the original Nook is a dead product. Barnes & Nobles is no longer actively supporting it, putting all its resources toward the highly touted Color Nook. The new color ereader has received a lot of attention because it can be hacked to run Android 3.0, making it one of the cheapest (and first) Android 3.0 tablets available.

Still, this original eInk Nook is great if you just want an e-reader. The only caveat is that color is highly desirable if you read magazines. I personally prefer eInk because a reflective screen is more like real paper, and is less fatiguing than a backlit LCD. Staring at a backlit LCD is like staring at a lightbulb.

Jeckel wrote:It's free and included with the device.

Thanks. I'm thinking about it.

Trypa wrote:WARNING. WARNING.

3G on the Nook is ONLY usable for downloading books from the B&N Store. That's right, you CANNOT use the web browser over 3G on the Nook, as you can on the Kindle. Don't buy it expecting global 3G coverage for web browsing, like I almost did.

In fairness, surfing the net over 3G on a Kindle is no treat. The Kindle's internet browser is basic, clunky and slow. That said, I'm a happy early adopter of my Kindle 2 - but if I had the choice of the Nook vs. the Kindle 2 when I was considering an e-reader, I might have purchased a Nook instead in order to have access to the epub format.

Who know, maybe Amazon will add compatibility with epub later, since they eventually added pdf support.

tesla33 wrote:How do you connect via AT&T? Do you need to already have an account with them, or does it just connect through them regardless...?

There's no account to set up with AT&T. The device simply uses AT&T's 3G network. Note that the 3G connection cannot be used for internet or anything else except browsing the B&N book store, reading book info & reviews from the store, and downloading books (free or paid).

Wanting to know Nook vs Kindle?

One of my favorite CNET features, the Prizefight:

http://reviews.cnet.com/2722-3508_7-537.html

(Its from a year ago, but I'd gather its a pretty decent quick summary in a fun sort of format.)

For anyone who has ebooks that they're worried the Nook won't support, which I honestly haven't had a problem with, there is Calibre.
It's a free program that will format any ebook you own for Nook or any other ebook reader. You can download it at: http://calibre-ebook.com/.

I would personally reccomend that if you can afford to do so, save your money & buy the Nook Color instead. B&N is coming out with an upgrade to it very soon & will have more apps offered for the Nook Color. It does not have the 3G but I would not have bothered with paying for it anyway. Buying books can get spendy, but you can download books from your local library for free. Also every Friday B&N gives away a free Nook Book, not always a read I woud pick but I have been pleasantly surprised more often than not with the selection. I absolutely love my Nook Color!!

sdc100 wrote:The eInk display is amazing, but the original Nook is a dead product. Barnes & Nobles is no longer actively supporting it, putting all its resources toward the highly touted Color Nook.

That's really a shame because like you, I and many others really prefer the regular e-Ink. If I had a Nook Color, I certainly wouldn't use it for reading, so I'd just as soon have a "regular" e-reader and save my extra $100+ towards an iPad ;).

ikeray wrote:@for the people talking about the library epub:

do you have to go to the library and have them check you out a book and then you come back and return or renew or do you just get the book digitally from the library's wifi and keep it forever?

Based on my experience the "check out books from your library" idea is great only in theory. To get the book you have to go to the library's website and download it. There will be a set amount of time that you have to read it (14 days, say) Unfortunately your library will likely only have a couple copies of any book that you might actually want and you'll have to place a hold on the book (just like a regular book) and wait. Many of the most popular books in our library system here in NJ have wait lists of up to 100 people. You'll get so frustrated waiting that you'll either buy the book outright or check out the paper version.

stoutg wrote:So close. I want a Nook Color so I can hack it into an Andriod Tablet.

You might like this.

http://www.amazon.com/POCKET-EDGE-7-0-Black-Dualbook/dp/B0040L5Z3M

Best of both worlds. No hacking required

Anyone know if a rooted NOOK COLOR can have apps installed on it? Angry Birds!