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groovechicken

by groovechicken

Windows 8 and the Myth of the All-Purpose Device
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With the release of Windows 8 and its ecosystem of hardware near at hand, I have been thinking about the ancient (in technology years) myth of the all-purpose device. This myth is one every geek knows and dreams of. The idea of having a single device that you carry around that can meet all of the technology needs you have is one that has captured the imagination since the days of the first "portable" computers. For geeks everywhere, though, it is ultimately a dream that leaves us depressed and... Read more →
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bb4u

One problem I see with Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 is that unlike iOS and...

snavelykl

by snavelykl

Does anyone else agree that they would still rather have this then the Nook Color or w/e it is called?
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I like e-ink, and if you ask me this is still the best reader out there. the Kindle 3 is nice but its more of a status Icon. This clearly has a much better community and library of free books.I just got a Blue battery cover and now my Nook is unique.
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I'd definitely rather have the nook than the nookcolor but I still think the...

MikFinkel

by MikFinkel

Anyone having a problem sideloading? I plug in my usb cable into 2 different computers and 4 different usb ports and it charges O.K.
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but the computers do not see the nook for sideloading. ADE also does not see it. Have used a non B&N cable for 11 months with no problem and both the non and the white B&N cable malfunction. Did a factory reset and was O.K. for a few days then does not operate properly again.
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Did you try a different Micro USB cable or try useing the microUSB cable with...

mathewballard

by mathewballard

After much debate I decided to go with a Kindle. When I saw that the NOOKcolor was out I became intrigued.
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This was immediately gone when I realized that it was an LCD screen. What I'm wanting to know is people's opinions on e-ink vs and LCD screen and would you go with the color screen of the Nook over grayscale e-ink of the Kindle. Personally I think that the Kindle would be much better for extended reading. That is why I decided to go with a dedicated device for reading over the iPad.
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ridwan326

I think, iPad & Kindle are totally different kind of products. If I want to read...

xBeRx

by xBeRx

Kindle, nook, or none of the above? I'm looking to get into the e-reader game pretty soon.
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I read books on my Evo, but I don't want to stare at a LCD screen for hours on hours of reading. (I like to read a lot in a single sitting) so I figured it'd be best go to with an e-reader. Now, I know SOME e-reader info, but I'm not exactly a guru. I like nook simply because it runs Android, but that's all I think it has going for it? The bottom screen isn't snappy enough to get my attention. The 3G feature doesn't phase me, everywhere I go I have WiFi access. So... Read more →
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technojeff

I just upgraded from the Kindle 2 to the Kindle 3 (wi-fi & 3G) and love the new...

easternpa

by easternpa

I want to like this device. I'm an IT Architect at IBM and I travel throughout the country to work at client sites.
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I would like to carry hundreds of IBM Redbooks in my laptop bag, but the nook does not support downloading PDFs via the browser, and does a horrible job rendering pages. Since Redbooks typically feature many tables and screenshots, the layout needs to remain true, and I would be happy using pinch to zoom in and out of screenshots and other fixed-width items. I just can't justify this purchase to meet my specific needs. Which is unfortunate because I *really* want to need it!
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sup909

I think the fault is more of the 6" screen than the Nook itself. I have had...

rpgdgt

by rpgdgt

By the way, I've just gotten around to doing some in-depth testing of the Nook and the B&N reader on my iPhone. I was shocked...
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shocked to discover the books don't sync (Amazon calls it "Whispersync") between devices. I wanted to like this device, but it is now headed to the gadget graveyard. I just ordered one of the new Kindle WiFi's, because Whispersync is essential. What I like about eBooks is that I can read them on the dedicated reader (Nook, Kindle, whatever), then read a bit on your iPhone when you're standing in line or something, then read a bit on your Mac/PC when you're tired of...
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sup909

Yeah, that is disappointing. They also have not updated the reader for the iPhone...

FMarandola

by FMarandola

Nook, kindle, or ipad? Get the nook. I was torn between the three devices.
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I'm an avid reader so ruling out the ipad was an easy decision since it is pretty much as uncomfortable as reading a book on my laptop. Although it can do many things other than display books, the screen will hurt your eyes after a while. The e ink screen is amazing. So, i chose the nook and here are some reasons to consider if you can't decide either. 1) Books: not only do you have a choice from the ones barnes & noble offers, but you also get access to free books from google... Read more →
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sup909

My GF is looking at the e-readers as well and the fact that library books can be...

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