Barnes & Noble has just announced that they will be selling an eBook reader called the Nook. Priced at US$259.00, it's got some awesome features that is "shaking up" this niche industry. Here's what's cool:
- The first eBook reader using the Android platform
- 3G and Wi-Fi capable (powered by AT&T)
- Comes with 2GB memory, with expandable MicroSD slot
- Plays MP3 audio, with built-in speaker
- It's got a 3.5" color touch screen at the bottom for easy navigation of books
- Personalized screen saver
bookstore has never become more interesting until now. Maybe this will be the start of a Nook Club.I think the Nook can revolutionize the way you experience in visiting a bookstore. Imagine this: going to a bookstore with your eBook reader. Then you go to the "eBook reader area" exclusively for Nook Club members. It's got plush couches, maybe even lazyboys. As a Nook Club member, you get to have access to many more books at a super discounted price. This membership can have fees, given the luxurious benefits to members. There's just so much potential with this Nook.
Sadly, there's no Barnes & Noble in the Philippines. I do not even want to hope our bookstores here like Powerbooks and Fully Booked will have their own eBook readers. Instead, they can be a storefront partner for the Nook.
What do you guys think of the Nook? I still think $259.00 is kind of a high price to pay for an eBook reader.
2 comments:
Ooooh. it's like a laptop na! The memory seems kind of low for something that can play MP3s. they should make it play movies too! That way, it's like a laptop without the office tools! that would be cool. A multi media experience! i wonder if you can like download news papers or magazines. that would be awesome!
Hi Char! On the low memory, you can insert a MicroSD card if you want more memory (up to 16GB I think). I think you're looking for a laptop and e-book reader in one, and there is such a device coming out soon, it's called "eDGe", which comes with two screens, the left screen an e-paper display, and the right side is a colored LCD screen. I can't post links here, so just Google it ;) On the downloading of newspapers/magazines, those subscription models do exist. :)
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